Physical Therapyworks

04/30/2026

It's Robert Pietila's last week at PTW. Say it ain't so! We really don't want him to leave.

Robert has been a great sDPT, and will soon be a great DPT. He has been a real asset to this clinic, a pleasure to work and learn with, and he will be missed. We’re looking forward to seeing his journey unfold.

With love,
All of us at PTW.

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

Meet Michelle! 👋 APU DPT ’24 | CSUN Kinesiology ’21. She’s passionate about helping people move with confidence through research-backed, patient-first care. Fun facts: co-authored a CP research study + loves crocheting & baking 🧶🍪

02/10/2026

❤️ Will you be our Valentine? ❤️ The Santa Monica Most Loved Business contest is in full swing, and we’d be honored to have your vote! 🌟💪 If you love Physical Therapyworks, help us win by casting your vote—link in our bio!

01/29/2026

While Warren may never win an obstacle course race, and Griffin was docked a lot of points for hitting the most "lasers", both of these men are going to win in the world of Physical Therapy. Both are champions in our book.

You guys are missed.

Much Love,
Your friends at PTWorks

01/23/2026

One word for PTAs: Dedicated.

Showing up every day, giving their all, and making a real difference in every patient’s recovery.

01/06/2026

What many patients don’t realize is that PTs and PTAs don’t work independently.

Your PT performs the evaluation, your PTA delivers treatment, and they’re constantly communicating about your progress, symptoms, and response to care.

That collaboration means more clinical insight, better adjustments, and ultimately better outcomes than care provided by a single person alone.

12/06/2025

Ever wonder what the difference is between a Physical Therapist (PT) and a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)? 🤔
In today’s video, Dr. Jennifer Pinto, PT, DPT, breaks it down in a simple, easy-to-understand way.
Physical Therapists are trained to perform a comprehensive evaluation and arrive at an accurate, complete Physical Therapy Diagnosis. They design your individualized plan of care and make the higher-level clinical decisions that guide your rehabilitation.

Physical Therapist Assistants are trained to implement that care — providing skilled, hands-on treatment and helping you progress safely and effectively through each stage of your plan.

In short; PT’s specialize in Diagnosing and Plan of Care creation, and PTA’s specialize in Treatment and Progressing Patients through the Plan of Care. A perfect pair!
At Physical Therapyworks, our incredible PTAs — Maya Zelcer, PTA, BS and Brit Hirsch, PTA, BA, RYT-200 — play a vital role in delivering high-quality, personalized patient care alongside our physical therapists. 💙

11/22/2025