Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula Physical Therapy
Axis Physical Therapy has been serving the Salinas Valley and Monterey Peninsula for more than 15 years providing outpatient physical therapy services. Physical therapists Mario Teering and Marcel Lak started the Salinas office at the end of 1997 and opened the Pacific Grove clinic in 2003. They offer over 45 years of combined experience in rehabilitation.
At Axis, we not only work on specific issues, but also towards the larger goal of maintaining a healthy life style for every person we evaluate and treat. We pride ourselves in providing hands-on care in a smaller clinic setting and work closely with a large variety of referring providers.
At Axis Physical Therapy you can expect a welcoming and professional environment. It would be our pleasure to work with you!
Featured articles
Fitness terminology
Here are some common fitness terms that you are likely to hear and use regularly. Read more →
Joint injuries
Joint injuries are among the most common problems experienced by physical therapy patients. These injuries may result from trauma such as injury or from wear and tear to the joint as in the case of arthritis. Read more →
Over training injuries
Many athletes make the mistake of thinking that more is better, but this is not always the case. Read more →
Athletics injuries
Athletic injuries are common and physical therapists are trained to treat most athletic injuries to ensure a return to sport that is as quick and safe as possible with little chance of re-injury. Read more →
Ice and heat therapy
Ice therapy (cryotherapy) is the use of ice in the treatment of acute and chronic injuries. Read more →
Pain management
Pain can be managed effectively in a number of ways, but since chemical treatments are the most popular form of pain management, we often turn to those first. Read more →
Getting good sleep
Along with good eating habits and regular exercise, getting proper sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Read more →
Prepare for a hiking weekend
If you lead an inactive life, what better way to break the monotony and spend some time outdoors than on a hiking trip? Read more →
Naturally boost your metabolism
A sluggish metabolism does not allow the body to get rid of excess calories. The result is overweight and its attendant problems. Read more →
Nintendo Wii: real exercise or fad?
Nintendo, the leader in this field, has revolutionized the way we think about, and use, video games by creating Nintendo Wii, a system that forces you to get up off the couch and get moving. Read more →
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