Business Details
31 Years
experience
Los Angeles Physical Therapy Experts
For over two decades, our team of certified physical therapists has delivered personalized, one-on-one care to patients across Los Angeles. With combined clinical experience exceeding 40 years, we specialized in evidence-based treatments for orthopedic rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain management. Our practice integrated advanced manual therapy techniques, Feldenkrais Method instruction, and tailored therapeutic exercise programs designed in collaboration with leading physicians.We pioneered innovative tools like the patented Smartroller while maintaining a commitment to individualized care that prioritizes patient outcomes over volume-based treatment models. Our focus on direct practitioner engagement without the use of aides or assistants ensured consistently high-quality care throughout our 24-year history.
Services
Manual Therapy
Therapeutic Exercise
Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
Feldenkrais Method
Pilates Rehabilitation
Home Exercise Programs
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years combined clinical experience with board-certified specialists
- Direct one-on-one care from licensed PTs without treatment aides
- Specialized in post-surgical rehabilitation with top LA orthopedists
- Pioneers of the patented Smartroller therapeutic fitness tool
- Integrative approach combining manual therapy with movement education
What people say
Personalized care
Effective treatment
Expertise
Lasting recovery
Innovative techniques
Services
Manual Therapy
Our manual therapy uses specialized hands-on techniques to address soft tissue and joint dysfunction. Therapists employ myofascial release, neuromuscular re-education, and joint mobilization to improve mobility and reduce pain. This approach helps modulate pain, increase range of motion, and enhance functional movement patterns through direct physical intervention.
Feldenkrais Method
The Feldenkrais Method improves movement efficiency through guided awareness. Practitioners use gentle movements and directed attention to enhance coordination and flexibility. This somatic education approach helps patients develop more efficient movement patterns that reduce pain and improve overall functional capacity through specialized training techniques.
Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
We provide evidence-based rehabilitation programs for joint replacement patients. Pre- and post-surgical exercise plans are customized to each patient's needs in consultation with their physicians. Our programs focus on improving mobility, strengthening supporting musculature, and optimizing post-surgical outcomes through structured, progressive recovery protocols tailored to individual recovery timelines.
Therapeutic Exercise
Custom therapeutic exercise programs are designed to improve strength, balance, and functional capacity. Each program is evidence-based and tailored to individual goals, addressing specific impairments while enhancing overall physical conditioning through structured movement patterns and progressive exercise modifications.
Pilates Rehabilitation
Our Pilates-based rehabilitation combines stretching and strengthening exercises to improve core stability and body awareness. This method integrates traditional physical therapy with Pilates principles to enhance movement efficiency, reduce injury recurrence, and improve overall physical performance through controlled, precise movement patterns focused on postural alignment and muscular balance.
People
Stacy Barrows
Co-Owner, Physical Therapist
With over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Barrows specializes in manual therapy and movement education. She developed the patented Smartroller tool and lectures extensively on physical therapy applications. A certified Feldenkrais practitioner and Pilates instructor, she focuses on innovative pain management techniques.
Susan L. Bass
Co-Owner, Physical Therapist
Dr. Bass brings extensive orthopedic rehabilitation expertise with a focus on post-surgical recovery. She collaborates with top LA orthopedists and emphasizes patient empowerment through exercise-based therapy. Her approach integrates injury prevention strategies with functional movement restoration techniques for comprehensive patient care.
Jamie Schoen
Physical Therapist
Dr. Schoen combines dance training and Pilates expertise with physical therapy. She focuses on personalized treatment programs for post-surgical recovery and chronic pain management. Her background includes advanced training in Pilates rehabilitation and movement-based therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations.
Questions
What services does Century City Physical Therapy offer?
We specialize in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, post-surgical rehabilitation, Feldenkrais Method instruction, and Pilates rehabilitation programs.
Why did the practice close?
Despite 24 years of successful operation, rising costs and declining insurance reimbursements made our practice model unsustainable.
Are the therapists still practicing?
Yes, co-owners Stacy Barrows and Susan Bass continue as independent practitioners in different locations.
What payment methods are accepted?
Our services now operate on a cash-pay basis only, without insurance billing.
Do you offer home exercise programs?
Yes, we provide customized home exercise programs with instructional videos and audio guides for continued patient care.
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