Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Movement & Mobility Specialists
Montoya Physical Therapy & Wellness was founded in 2017 by Rick and Kelly Montoya, both Doctors of Physical Therapy. Our practice is built on delivering hands-on, personalized therapy tailored to individual needs. We prioritize patient education, pain relief, and injury prevention while fostering healing through research-based methodologies. Our team collaborates closely with patients and referring physicians to create customized treatment plans that accelerate recovery and prevent re-injury.With a diverse patient base spanning athletes, professionals, and retirees, we provide care in a welcoming, family-like environment. Committed to Kern County, we combine clinical expertise with community-focused wellness education to enhance mobility and quality of life for all our clients.
Services
Physical Therapy
Post-Operation Therapy
Sports Injuries
Balance Therapy
Manual Therapy
Home Exercise Programs
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, hands-on therapy developed by Doctors of Physical Therapy.
- Our evidence-based approach shortens recovery time and prevents re-injury.
- We specialize in treating performance athletes with customized mobility programs.
- Our team provides patient education for long-term wellness and self-care.
- We serve diverse patients from athletes to retirees in a welcoming environment.
What people say
Friendly staff
Knowledgeable therapists
Effective treatment
Welcoming environment
Rapid recovery results
Services
Bone, Muscle and Joint Pain Therapy
Our Bone, Muscle and Joint Pain Therapy addresses chronic discomfort from injuries or medical conditions. We use manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and electric stimulation to restore mobility and reduce pain. Patients receive customized home exercise programs to maintain progress between sessions while our therapists focus on long-term healing rather than temporary relief.
Sports Injuries
Sports Injuries treatment specializes in repairing ligament sprains, tendon injuries, and muscle strains. Our therapists develop sport-specific rehabilitation plans that safely return athletes to competition. We combine injury recovery with preventative measures and mobility training to enhance athletic performance while minimizing future injury risks for local high school and college athletes.
Post Operation Therapy
Post Operation Therapy follows medical protocols while prioritizing individual recovery goals. We create customized programs for patients recovering from surgeries like ACL reconstruction or joint replacements. Our hands-on approach accelerates healing through targeted exercises that restore strength and range of motion while educating patients about proper post-surgical care techniques.
Balance Therapy
Balance Therapy resolves dizziness, unsteadiness, and gait issues through specialized walking skill training. Our therapists improve patient confidence by addressing fall risks and vision-related balance problems. This service combines gait analysis with customized exercises that enhance independence and reduce injury risks during daily activities.
Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy involves skilled hand techniques to manipulate soft tissues and joints for pain relief. We use this approach to treat repetitive use injuries and improve mobility restrictions. Patients benefit from immediate pain reduction while our therapists teach self-management techniques that complement other therapeutic interventions like heat/cold therapy applications.
People
Rick Montoya
Owner / CEO / DPT
Dr. Rick Montoya co-founded Montoya Physical Therapy with his wife Kelly in 2017. As CEO, he combines clinical expertise with business leadership to maintain patient-focused care. His hands-on approach emphasizes individualized treatment plans and community wellness education.
Kelly Montoya
Owner / DPT
Dr. Kelly Montoya co-founded the practice with her husband Rick. She specializes in patient education and therapeutic exercise programs. Her clinical experience spans treating diverse patients from stay-at-home parents to professional athletes while maintaining personalized care standards.
Derek Boss
DPT Physical Therapist
Dr. Derek Boss provides direct patient care using evidence-based practices. He collaborates with senior therapists to implement customized treatment plans while focusing on patient education. His clinical expertise includes sports injury rehabilitation and mobility training for post-surgical patients.
Cesar Ibarra
PTA Physical Therapy Assistant
Cesar Ibarra assists licensed therapists with patient treatments under professional supervision. He implements therapeutic exercises and supports home program development. His role focuses on maintaining continuity of care while ensuring patients understand their rehabilitation processes.
Natalie Thorne
Patient Coordinator
Natalie Thorne manages patient scheduling and administrative operations. She serves as primary contact for appointment coordination while ensuring smooth communication between patients, therapists, and insurance providers. Her organizational skills maintain efficient clinic operations.
Questions
What should I expect at my first consultation?
Initial examination includes movement analysis and medical history review. We'll discuss your treatment plan and may begin therapy during the first visit.
Do I need a physician's referral?
California law doesn't require referrals, but some insurance plans may. Check with your provider before scheduling your appointment.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most PPO plans, Medicare, and Workers Compensation. Contact us directly to verify if your specific insurance is accepted.
What should I wear to appointments?
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that allow full range of motion for your treatment area during physical therapy sessions.
How long are treatment sessions?
Initial visits last about one hour. Follow-up sessions typically range from 30-60 minutes depending on individual treatment requirements.
What forms are required before treatment?
Bring completed medical history, registration, and insurance forms. Arrive early if completing paperwork at the clinic.
