★ 5

I've long been resigned to progress with my golf swing being incremental at best. "There is no magic bullet," everyone says. That squared with my experience, until I met Roger. In one 90-minute session, he unlocked movement/range of motion/strength attributes I hadn't been able to access. And suddenly I'm hitting the golf ball further, straighter and on a better trajectory with more consistency. If you like that sort of thing, you should run to see Roger. He's that good.

How he gets you there is a bit unconventional. But there's no arguing with the results, which are the opposite of incremental. They're transformational. He's also a very nice guy who is excellent at explaining concepts and the "why" behind what he's doing.

On a scale of 1 to 10, Roger is a 20.

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★ 5

Why just 5 stars?! Roger Yamanaka is a perfect 10 stars all the way.
Thank you Roger for my amazing, magical session today. I feel so much better and realigned. THE PAIN IS GONE! Something no other Doctor, Specialist or PT were able to do for my constant back pain, arm pain, wrist pain, knee pain, etc... you name it my whole body hurt everyday and gave up hope of ever feeling GOOD and have learned to live with GOOD ENOUGH. Roger's approach to rehabilitation is truly magical! GENIUS!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

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★ 5

I met Roger over 20 years ago at Cedars Sinai Physical Therapy. As a dancer, Certified Pilates and Iyengar Yoga Teacher I have had many experiences with other Physical Therapists over the years. Roger is by far the absolute BEST PT I have ever received treatment from. He is completely dedicated to his craft and is constantly studying and working to refine and hone his unbelievable skill set. Roger is a true gem and I am lucky to have met him and benefit from his knowledge and expertise.

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★ 5

kind, and a consummate professional. He is a true healer who has helped me recover from several serious injuries. It is not an exaggeration to say that Roger has saved my life. Roger has pursued his continuing education like no other clinician I have met. His understanding of functional neurology and application of therapy techniques is phenomenal. I give Roger the highest possible recommendation. Thank you, Roger!

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★ 5

A friend recommended Roger, and we had a virtual session, as I live on the East Coast and he is on the West Coast. Roger was incredible. He is professional, attentive, and very thorough. I've had shoulder pain for over 20 years from tearing it in college and not getting it fixed. I couldn't lift my arm without pain. This has impacted my sleep and day to day exercising. I just figured I'd have to live with the pain, but in just one session with Roger, I'm able to lift my shoulder without pain. I was stunned to say the least. He is continuing to help me reconnect and strengthen my body both physically and neurologically. I am so very grateful for his help!

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★ 5

I’ve been seeing Roger for years, I cannot stress enough how much he has helped with the biomechanics of my golf swing specifically, and my athleticism in general.
I have a separate golf-specific coach with whom I work on my game and my swing. I see Roger to help me implement the changes I’m trying to make in the way my body works/performs. He has streamlined my process and saved me hours and hours of work. I can’t tell you HOW or WHY what Roger does works, but without a doubt, after seeing Roger, I am stronger and faster.
Here is one example:
When Roger and I started working on getting more speed in my golf swing, I was an 8 handicap. I had 107 mph club head speed with my driver and I had a 275 yard carry distance.

Now, i have 120 mph club head speed and an average carry distance of 300 yards. I now have a handicap of 2.

I saw Roger last week to work on some better rotation with my hips. After a 45 min session of seemingly light work that was easy to understand I left feeling great.
I played golf the next day and was hitting the ball at least 10 yards further with every club. I felt normal, my swing just felt easier. I already hit the ball relatively far, so gaining that much more is surprising. my normal stock 9 iron is 160 yards. After my last visit with roger it’s 170 yards and it feels easier.

Roger didn’t change my swing or tell me how to be in different positions, there were no adjustments or getting used to new feelings. It felt like he just unlocked something in me that allowed me to move more freely. If you think this sounds too good to be true, I challenge you to find out for yourself. You won’t be disappointed!

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★ 5

Roger saved my brain after I was hit by a speeding SUV and suffered trauma, and brain and neck injuries. His insight is incredible - he was able to determine what was going on with my concussion and then work out a treatment that gave me back clarity, balance, memory sharpness and freedom from pain. If I could see Roger every day, I would. He has been working with my 79-yo father after a stroke, too who is in his 70s and helped him regain sight and motor skills. I am so profoundly grateful that I found my way to him and I would give him the highest recommendation there is.

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★ 5

Roger is a miracle worker. A true visionary and healer and the pillar of professionalism. He has gone above and beyond to help my family heal and recover over the past decade plus. He is always on the cutting edge of innovative modalities and eager to share his techniques to create lasting health and balance. Cannot recommend him highly enough.

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★ 5

I have been going to Roger for nearly 20 years. He is perceptive, insightful and thoughtful. His methods are, perhaps not what one would expect from a conventional PT, but that is the point. They work deeply and transformationally. Roger is constantly seeking new ways to treat his clients, integrating techniques and approaches, based on an incredible knowledge base about the body and mind, and how they work. Be prepared to have your body change under his care, and to feel incomparably better.

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★ 5

Roger gave me my life back. He is the kindest, most intelligent, most helpful person you could ever hope to know. Calling Roger a physical therapist or a trainer really doesn’t begin to describe what he offers. Roger treats the whole person, taking into account your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

After four unsuccessful surgeries to treat a sciatic impingement I was left in constant pain, unable to take care of even my daily needs. Not only was I in terrible pain, I was scared, as anything I tried to do, only seemed to make it worse...as trips to more than a few other therapists had taught me. With more than a bit of trepidation, I went to see Roger and was met with kindness, gentleness, and patience. He really listened to me, and put exceptional thought into crafting a treatment plan for my recovery. After our first visit, that fear began to dissipate, and after a few sessions, I felt I could trust him implicitly.

Having literally been on my back for years, we had a lot of work to do, but I remember that I started to make progress quickly. First, there was the celebration of being able to bend over to put on my own shoes, next I was able to sit in a chair for more than ten minutes at a time, and after two years, I was traveling the world. I have been a client of Roger’s for over a decade now. In the early days, I had to see him to try to get back to basic function, now I continue to see him because I know that the work we do together, keeps me healthy and strong. And with his sweet gentle way, he is always pushing me to be able to do more and feel better. He teaches me how to modify my movements so that, despite the structural limitations of my body, I am able to do the things I need and want to do. As my life changes, Roger is there to support me, whether it is the new challenge of driving a manual shift automobile in France or running after a small child, he always finds a way to empower me to accomplish my goals and to feel good doing it.

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★ 5

Personally focused attention that is beyond first rate. I've worked with Roger for 13 years. Each year has only gotten better since Roger loves to learn and applies this learning to my training: new approaches new ideas, fresh learning, which improve the overall quality a great deal. Roger is constantly adjusting the balance between the physical and the mental: strength, coordination, balance, hand/eye, response time, breath work. Roger is very focused on making sure that I'm using the proper form. His attention is completely centered on the client. Roger would never think of using his cellphone or of speaking with anyone else while working with a client. On a 1 to 10 basis, Roger is a 12. I would strongly recommend him to anyone at any level of fitness since he will create a personally tailored program and work with you to improve.

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★ 5

Roger is unbelievably knowledgable about the body and pain. He was recommended to me over 15 years ago.
Any time my body feels off, I have peace of mind knowing that he will be able to give me the right tools and exercises needed to get me up and running perfectly again. Can't recommend him enough!

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★ 5

Roger has performed miracles!!! My sister could not walk and I have observed a tremendous improvment. My sister can walk 8 milles a day now with no pain!!! thank you.

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★ 5

Thank you for everything. I have visted several PTs and the results have not come close to your results. In comparison to other PTs, Roger utilizes unqiue methods for supporting and training his clients. I have experienced optimal results. I continue to recommend him to my friends and family. :)

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★ 5

My initial consulting with Roger for follow-up on back therapy, post back surgery and on the referral of my surgeon, was very impressive. Not only was his evaluation very thorough but it also revealed other underlying causes that made me aware of my total health picture. This knowledge surprised me because he had literally connected the dots and it made perfect sense.
The plan of treatment was to begin slow with core exercises with a gradual buildup to a desired level. At no point did I have to do more than is physically attainable for me, though he is always there to encourage and motivate to reach higher levels.
Kind, knowledgeable yet humble, Roger is very sensitive to his clients' needs and is dedicated to making healthy and functional in their daily lives. I recommend him very highly.

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★ 5

My initial consulting for my painful back with Roger was very impressive. Not only was the evaluation very thorough but revealed some other underlying causes that made me aware of my total health picture. This knowledge surprised me because he had literally connected the dots and it made perfect sense.
So the plan of treatment was to begin slow with a gradual buildup to a prescribed level. At no point do I have to do more than is comfortable for me physically, though he always encourages and motivates to reach higher.
Knowledgeable, kind and humble he 8s sensitive to his clients' needs and dedicated to making them functional and healthy. I recommend Roger very highly.

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