Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy & Performance - Oakland, California

Shannon Spiers

I had been struggling with chronic back pain for a majority of my adult life. I am into weightlifting and my back got so bad that I had to stop. I finally decided to make a change after seeing my doctor in 2024 and was introduced to Pro+Kinetix through my personal trainer. I worked through 10 sessions with Dr Jessel and I can confidentially say I am in a dramatically better place today than I have been in 10+ years. She helped me get back to weightlifting at the level I was prior to my intense back pain and armed me with the tools to address any flare ups I might encounter in the future. As someone who was recommended extreme resolutions for back pain such as epidural shots, I highly recommend trying PT first and doing it here. It changed my life for the better!

Kailin Lu

Pro+Kinetix and Dr. Lydia have been amazing for my foot and leg pain. Dr. Lydia really takes the time to understand the root cause of what's causing pain and has a variety of techniques to address underlying issues. After several sessions once the pain had improved we pivoted to focus on strength training to maintain and also prevent further issues. Definitely feel much better and able to get back to outdoor hobbies after a few weeks. Highly recommend.

Ben Prater

I have been working with Lorraine and the Pro+Kinetix Team for the past few months now and my experience has been nothing short of excellent. From the start they were very committed to relieving my back pain and getting me back to the activities that I love. Lorraine has taken an effective approach to align my therapy routine to my goals and lifestyle. In addition to being very knowledgeable, Lorraine is kind and professional creating a great experience for anyone looking to get healthy or looking to improve their overall athletic performance. Cannot recommend Lorraine and the entire Pro+Kinetix team enough!

Francesca Saveri

After many attempts to resolve my chronic hamstring pain I turned to Dr. Roland Jenkins at Pro+Kinetix. I was pleased that a plan was developed to get to the root of the issue, something that was lacking in my other treatments. Working with Roland was fantastic. He listened to my needs as an aging athlete and kept me hopeful that I could continue to ride my horses well into the future.

He created a plan that progressively re-built the proper strength to get the right muscles working again. Each session Roland demonstrated new exercises and then watched me perform them. In addition, my personalized exercise program was logged onto their website where I could review the exercises. I found this helpful when I couldn’t quite remember the order of movement. I left each session with a number of exercises to do before our next meeting.

Roland is a joy to work with. Smart. Funny. A listener. He thoroughly knows his stuff and has a plan for everything. Really! You will get better with him. He’s the only PT I will now see.

Amy Wat

Lydia Lee is a fantastic physical therapist. I came in eight months after a car accident, which left my shoulder and lower back in constant pain and unable to hike or weight lift like I did in the past. Prior experiences with physical therapy had me “graduate” before I was fully healed, leaving me with skepticism about how much it would help. Despite that, I signed up to Pro+Kinetix due to a glowing recommendation from East Bay Sports Massage. Lydia immediately dispelled this skepticism. In the first session, she identified what caused my constant pain and suggested using lacrosse balls to ease the tension. This immediately helped me get relief from the constant pain. In the following sessions, we gradually introduced different physical therapy exercises that targeted the muscles that atrophied due to the accident and added balance exercises to ensure that I don’t feel pain or fatigue from walking and standing.

By the time we were wrapping up my 10-visit package, we were going over my weightlifting form since I was starting to hit personal records again and she was teaching me exercises that would help me meet my lifting goals from before the accident! I was able to hike without aggravating my lower back and my balance has improved. Two months with Lydia helped me recover from very long-lasting aches and pains. I would highly recommend seeing her if you need help from an injury or want to improve your weightlifting.

Doug Rae

Pro+Kinetix is great. The staff is friendly and the doctors are professional and really know their stuff. I went in because I was having some weird clicking in my knee and Dr. Roland gave me a number of exercises that ended up working. The facility is newly upgraded so all the equipment is great and the location is super convenient with free parking in a secure lot.

ssjtennis1

I'm a tennis player in my mid 30s that had a rotator cuff injury while playing. For about a year I ignored the pain as best I could before eventually having enough and started to look into PT. I didn't have the best experience with my previous PT clinic, so I was more diligent in researching one that seemed different. Fortunately the search was short as Pro+Kinetix Physical Therapy & Performance immediately jumped out of the many clinics available.

I was paired with Dr. Dylan Kumar as soon as I made the call to become a patient/client. Over the 10 one hour sessions he was with me every step of the way in person at the facility with no exception as he guided my progress with curated programs. With my previous PT clinic, there were not enough physicians to give patients individual attention during the busier hours which led to being cared by four different physicians over six weeks. At Pro+Kinetic every patient is guaranteed 1 on 1 care with the same physician if they so choose from start to finish

Even after the first couple of sessions I saw results almost immediately and by the time the 10th session ended I definitely felt Dr. Dylan Kumar gave me the knowledge and know how to keep strengthening to make sure the rotator cuff doesn't become a problem again.

Would recommend to anyone looking to improve their health and will personally request Dr. Dylan Kumar again if another part of the body breaks down.

Ben Gould

When I first met Dr. Dylan Kumar at Pro+Kinetix, I had spent the past 6 months unable to sit or stand still for more than a few minutes without significant pain. My lower back issues (a mild L5-S1 disc herniation) had stubbornly persisted for two years, despite over a year of physical therapy at another clinic and a lumbar epidural that left me reinjured and more limited than ever before. I struggled to tie my shoes, carry groceries, ride BART, or even sit upright to eat. When I left Dr. Dylan an hour later, I was already feeling an improvement.

Six months later, I can comfortably stand or sit for hours, carry all the groceries I want, and don't hesitate to reach down to pick something up or tie my shoes. Dr. Dylan has been transformational. Unlike my last PT, he actually works with me and watches as I do the exercise, so I can give him real-time feedback about what's working and what isn't, and we adjust on the fly. I'm not relying on his manipulation techniques, hot or cold packs, electrical stimulation, or ibuprofen for pain management - instead, the exercises themselves reduce my pain, increase my flexibility, and strengthen the muscles I need for stability and ordinary daily function.

Anyone who has previously had unsuccessful PT, or who has lingering back pain that just won't go away, should give Dr. Dylan a call. You don't need surgery: you need Dr. Dylan.