Total Potential: Integrative & Holistic Physical Therapy - San Marino, California

Selene L.

I can’t say enough good things about Joel Kim! From the moment I walked into his practice, I felt confident I was in great hands. Joel is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable in his field but also incredibly compassionate and attentive. He takes the time to listen, assess your needs thoroughly, and tailor a treatment plan that works best for you.

His attention to detail and ability to explain the “why” behind every move and technique really sets him apart. Thanks to Joel, I’ve made remarkable progress, and I feel stronger, more mobile, and pain-free for the first time in a long while.

Nancy L.

Nuances. If you want to see someone who is able to identify and treat restrictions throughout the body affecting your organs, brain/nerves, bones, joints, blood vessels, etc.--restrictions that can sometimes lead to mysterious symptoms--you probably want to see Dr Joel. Most practitioners are not trained to detect these things w/ this degree of specificity/nuance and understanding of interconnectedness. It was such a relief, for example, for me to be under the care of a someone who could feel the state of the membranes and structures in and around my brain, including the restrictions in the bones deep to my face.

While all practitioners need income to survive and continue helping people, it has been very clear in my sessions w/ Dr Joel that his priority, BY FAR, is to be of service to people--to use his extensive training and knowledge to bring hope to those who have lost it. 1) He's always friendly and positive, 2) his complimentary 30-minute "discovery consultation" itself is packed w/ value, and 3) there has always been plenty of free 2-hr parking in front of the office every time I've come in, so you really have nothing to lose and lots to gain by giving this place a shot! He has specialized training in both gentle and higher-force methods.

Sheila M. G.

We are grateful for Dr. Joel because he worked on my son who had an ankle injury from playing soccer. With just one session, he was pain free and was able to play with so much confidence and enthusiasm just the day after seeing Dr. Joel. Not only did he work on my son’s body, the results helped boost my son’s confidence and improve his mindset. Dr. Joel’s approach is truly holistic, going beyond the physical body, and healing the person. We are so happy and grateful that he is a practitioner that we can truly rely on.

Xiao-Ning C.

My husband Harry has a long history of knee joint problems. The orthopedic surgeon is considering him for knee replacement surgery in the near future. While attending table tennis game at Huntsman World Senior competition in St George, Harry’s table tennis partner, Leonid Polishuk, introduced this different physical therapy concept to me, who is a physical therapist located in Philadelphia. He identified Harry’s knee problems (was not able to straight when needed) right away after the games. We talked about how to solved the problems etc., (by the way, I used to be a physician myself), I then searched internet for manual PT in our area and found Dr. Joel Kim. It took quite some of my time to convince Harry to try it out. He went through so many different approaches, they worked a little bit sometimes but all just for a while. It was to Harry’s surprise that the first treatment already worked and improved his condition at least 20%. He continued to have the treatment and now the 6th times. Looking at Harry’s change, standing almost straight, I would highly recommend Dr. Kim to other people who have similar issues, it is worth of trying, and it is worth of money we have spent.

kasra D.

I had a neck pain for a while and it got worse in the past few weeks and I had difficulty even rotating my head. After just one session with Joel, I saw a huge improvement and I could easily rotate my head. Now, after three sessions, I’m almost 90% better. Highly recommend him! He listens to you carefully and he is amazing in connecting dots and explaining that to you! I will update this review. Looking forward to my next sessions.

Kathy C.

I am beyond grateful to Dr. Joel at Physical Potential Therapy for the miraculous care he provided. Just one week before my first Latin ballroom competition, I could barely walk due to intense knee pain, and competing seemed out of reach. But through Dr. Joel’s expert guidance, healing hands, and dedication, I experienced something truly remarkable. His treatment not only relieved my pain but enabled me to dance—something I could hardly imagine just days before.
Dr. Joel, thank you for your wisdom, care, and the extra time you invested in my recovery. Your work allowed me to step onto that dance floor, turning what felt like a setback into an incredible moment. It was nothing short of a miracle, and I am deeply grateful for your role in making it possible.

Jorge G.

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Dr. Joel Kim was recommended to me by my wife’s primary doctor (Dr. Ma). I figured I would give him a shot since the months of physical therapy that I had previously done after my wrist surgery, resulted in little to no progress. The range of motion was extremely limited and the strength was embarrassing low. After the first visit, I noticed some improvement but was unsure if it was just psychosomatic, or it was actually the treatment. I went on to see him for three more visits and boy what a difference. The range of motion has significantly progressed and I’m even able to do push-ups, go back to the gym again (which I wasn’t able to do for the past year), and I’ll be headed back to the mats to grapple again in a couple of weeks. Dr. Joel Kim is methodical, precise, confident, and most of all effective. He takes a very different approach but make no mistake about it, he is definitely a healer. Thank you once again Dr. for giving me hope of having my active lifestyle back.

Mele W.

Dr. Joel Kim and Total Potential PT has a very clear person-focused approach to care. I came with chronic sciatica and limitations in mobility from 2 herniated discs and he had such a unique approach to my pain & movement. He's extremely thorough in his assessment and I appreciate the craniosacral model since it built a stronger foundation for my intuition & connection to my body. Prices are reasonable, though out of pocket, and it's obvious he cares for his patients. I learned a lot and though I'm not pain free, I've benefitted immensely. I hope to return when I can afford private pay PT. Be prepared that if you chronic issues, it'll take more than 10 sessions to really integrate the work he does. He took time to personalize each session according to other issues related to my mental health, which I think is so important for holistic care. Thank you Joel!