At HealthWest Physical Therapy in San Marcos, CA, we make sure you know that we care about YOU! YOU are an individual with individual needs when it comes to your movement, function, and your day to day activities. Your experience from check-in to your first treatment or program, to your last day with us, is of utmost importance.
We want you to feel safe, respected, challenged, and well. It is our desire that you return time and time again as we help YOU accomplish YOUR goals. At HealthWest Physical Therapy, we use excellent differential diagnostic methods, such as a thorough movement exam and investigation of posture, mechanics, and overall function, to help determine which treatment methods and services you will benefit from most.
We want you to feel safe, respected, challenged, and well. It is our desire that you return time and time again as we help YOU accomplish YOUR goals. At HealthWest Physical Therapy, we use excellent differential diagnostic methods, such as a thorough movement exam and investigation of posture, mechanics, and overall function, to help determine which treatment methods and services you will benefit from most.
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HealthWest Physical Therapy is here for YOU. We have been serving the San Marcos, CA area since 2015 with excellent differential diagnostic methods, such as a thorough movement exam and investigation of posture, mechanics and overall function, to help determine which treatment methods and services you will benefit from most.
HealthWest Physical Therapy is located at 1482 La Mirada Drive inside SoCal Athletics in San Marcos, CA. Our team in San Marcos, CA is highly experienced, offering specialized treatment services for any pain, injury, or discomfort you may be feeling. We truly value our patients, who have found high levels of success due to our implementation of thoughtful treatment plans and methods as well as progressive techniques.
Gwen Alden, Physical Therapist and Owner of HealthWest Physical Therapy landed in San Marcos, CA after moving every few years with her husband who was a Naval Officer, and their 3 daughters.
She studied Physical Therapy and Health Sciences at The University of Missouri and proceeded to work in various fast-paced settings around the country including inpatient care, outpatient and sports rehab, neurological units, skilled nursing facilities, and home health.Passionate about helping people and having an athlete's mindset, the decision to open her own private practice in an outpatient and sports performance setting was a natural fit.
She studied Physical Therapy and Health Sciences at The University of Missouri and proceeded to work in various fast-paced settings around the country including inpatient care, outpatient and sports rehab, neurological units, skilled nursing facilities, and home health.Passionate about helping people and having an athlete's mindset, the decision to open her own private practice in an outpatient and sports performance setting was a natural fit.
As a San Marcos, CA physical therapy practice committed to helping patients be pain-free, we are always accepting resumes from therapy and administrative staff who pride themselves on accepting new challenges and who have a strong desire to help others.
At HealthWest Physical Therapy, our focus is on delivering exceptional results and services, learning new techniques, advancing our capabilities, and of course, having an exceptional team environment!We only accept staff into HealthWest Physical Therapy who have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm for helping the patients we serve feel better faster.
At HealthWest Physical Therapy, our focus is on delivering exceptional results and services, learning new techniques, advancing our capabilities, and of course, having an exceptional team environment!We only accept staff into HealthWest Physical Therapy who have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm for helping the patients we serve feel better faster.
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Ruthann Kirby
Dec 10, 2021
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I have been here three different times for three different operations. Gwen is nice, personable and helps you every way possible. She does what your Doctor has ordered and then some. She’s helped me through both knees replaced and one shoulder. She also gave me exercises for home for these and my balance. I would not go any where else. Ruthann
Susie Glass
Dec 05, 2021
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Wally Smith
Dec 02, 2021
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5 yrs ago I had a crushed femur & spent 2 mos in skilled nursing. Gwen took over my pt & got me fully walking and all other activities. Compared to 3 other pt soecialist I previously had she is the best and most effective. I'm back seeing her & mitchell as I'm 84 and need some tune up. They are the best.
Elaine Jeffries
Nov 30, 2021
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Oh boy - HealthWest PT is a game changer and a savior! I have been to several Physical Therapists resulting from a car accident several years ago. Gwen has a gift of listening and knowledge. I am so grateful for her. I highly recommend HealthWest to anyone who wants personalized treatment and someone who is not just checking of boxes.
SurfWarr
Nov 23, 2021
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I was fortunate enough to get HealthWest through the VA.
The acupuncture is amazing, I have had acupuncture at two different locations and for the first time, it's not uncomfortable or being told sorry let me pull it out and try a different spot.
Afterward, I get a massage to help with my lower back pain and my calves are massaged to help with the overall well-being of my body. I recommend anybody who has lower back pain due to military service get in contact with the VA and get the medical help you need. It will improve your quality of life.
The acupuncture is amazing, I have had acupuncture at two different locations and for the first time, it's not uncomfortable or being told sorry let me pull it out and try a different spot.
Afterward, I get a massage to help with my lower back pain and my calves are massaged to help with the overall well-being of my body. I recommend anybody who has lower back pain due to military service get in contact with the VA and get the medical help you need. It will improve your quality of life.
Nancy Link
Nov 19, 2021
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Gwen and her team are the most attentive Physical Therapists I have ever worked with. I am a long time athlete so I have seen dozens and dozens of PT's through the years. The difference is significant more me. Gwen seeks the best modality for the patient based on their individual needs and differences. This rarely happens in Physical Therapy clinics. They are warm, welcoming and focused on helping you recover. I highly recommend them.
Stacie Brenner
Nov 13, 2021
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After I had reconstructive foot surgery, my doctor wanted me to go to physical therapy. Over the years, my experience with PT has been less than optimal and I found it a waste of time so I was skeptical about going again. This time I found HealthWest PT and decided to give it a try.
Hands down, this was the best experience I have ever had! Gwen is so warm, knowledgeable, and genuine. She knew just how to treat my foot and she even gave me exercises that simulated hiking so I could get back out on the hiking trails quickly! Each session was time well spent.
Thanks to Gwen, I am now a believer
Hands down, this was the best experience I have ever had! Gwen is so warm, knowledgeable, and genuine. She knew just how to treat my foot and she even gave me exercises that simulated hiking so I could get back out on the hiking trails quickly! Each session was time well spent.
Thanks to Gwen, I am now a believer
Paige Marvil
Oct 30, 2021
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Gwen is amazing! I couldn’t be any happier with her service, professionalism, knowledge, and overall genuine concern for the well-being and health of her patients. Both my children have been to see her and where it seems that many health care providers are content with managing pain she truly has a vested interest in curing patients. I love her vast knowledge and holistic approach. Highly highly recommend.
Sara Boozer
Oct 22, 2021
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Gwen and Mitchell at HealthWest Physical Therapy are fantastic. They are working with my high school son through multiple football injuries and have helped get him back on the field as well as advising me as his mom, on how to help best support him. They are knowledgable, compassionate, and trustworthy. I don’t know where we would be if we hadn’t found them and am forever thankful.
Heather St Amour
Oct 20, 2021
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Gabriela M.
Aug 03, 2021
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My daughter rolled her ankle with a pretty severe sprain at a tournament three weeks prior to Junior Nationals in Orlando. Gwen was able to see my daughter the day we got back after X-rays confirmed no broken bones.
Gwen and her team worked on my daughters ankle three times a week along with strict instructions on how to manage swelling, massaging and exercises to help with recovery. She emphasized the importance of hydration, nutrition along with the elevated and iced ankle. And yet was very conservative with her assessment on whether or not my daughter would be healed to play.
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Gwen and her team worked on my daughters ankle three times a week along with strict instructions on how to manage swelling, massaging and exercises to help with recovery. She emphasized the importance of hydration, nutrition along with the elevated and iced ankle. And yet was very conservative with her assessment on whether or not my daughter would be healed to play.
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Dantmo D.
Nov 06, 2018
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Gwen is such a gift, and my shoulder thanks her for her PT skills!
I was sure that I was headed to another shoulder surgery, and decided to see if PT could at all help. After speaking with Gwen, and ultimately meeting with her, I knew I was in good hands. She's knowledgeable, thorough, and most importantly, completely committed to outstanding results.
Six months after my MRI, I'm amazed at the progress from our session. I'm able to sleep on the shoulder, handle just about any household chores pain-free, and have even resumed some sports that I thought would be impossible to
I was sure that I was headed to another shoulder surgery, and decided to see if PT could at all help. After speaking with Gwen, and ultimately meeting with her, I knew I was in good hands. She's knowledgeable, thorough, and most importantly, completely committed to outstanding results.
Six months after my MRI, I'm amazed at the progress from our session. I'm able to sleep on the shoulder, handle just about any household chores pain-free, and have even resumed some sports that I thought would be impossible to
Judy B.
Nov 04, 2018
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Highly Recommend HealthWest Therapy!
Whatever your therapy needs are... children, athletes, adults or seniors, HealthWest Therapy is your answer! Gwen, the owner and main therapist is absolutely amazing. I have been going there for a number of years. I had a very unsuccessful back surgery that has left me in constant pain and Gwen has helped me so much with that as well as help me get my strength back after a full hip replacement. Gwen has a great capacity for empathy and her vast knowledge makes her perfect for her job and for her patients. She really listens to you and loves feedback. She also
Whatever your therapy needs are... children, athletes, adults or seniors, HealthWest Therapy is your answer! Gwen, the owner and main therapist is absolutely amazing. I have been going there for a number of years. I had a very unsuccessful back surgery that has left me in constant pain and Gwen has helped me so much with that as well as help me get my strength back after a full hip replacement. Gwen has a great capacity for empathy and her vast knowledge makes her perfect for her job and for her patients. She really listens to you and loves feedback. She also
Lawrence F.
Oct 22, 2018
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I couldn't be happier with everything Gwen did to put my life back on track. I had a spinal cord injury and was skeptical about going to and thinking that physical therapy could help. Gwen put together a program specifically tailored for me that helped take me from believing I was just going to have to live with my limited motion and pain to almost 100% recovery. She's has great compassion and did so much for me. I feel like I owe my recovery and freedom to Gwen and am so grateful I found her.
Susie G.
Mar 08, 2018
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Phil S.
Jun 13, 2017
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Great experience! I sprained my ankle last year and went to Gwen at HealthWest Therapy to help me through it. This was a really bad sprain and my ankle was huge! She evaluated the injury and thoroughly explained the affected components of the ankle. With massage, ice and electrical stimulation the swelling and pain were greatly reduced. Gwen gave me a routine to help the recovery process and to strengthen for the future. Happy to say my ankle is fully recovered and feels great! I would definitely return again in the future.
