Physical Therapy in San Francisco with One-on-One Licensed Care.

Start your recovery here in a clinic with a sense of ohana, a welcoming family spirit.

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Physical therapist guiding a patient through stretching and physical therapy exercises in San Francisco

45-Minute

Treatment sessions

Since 1991

Longstanding SF Clinic

Licensed PT

Expert care at every visit

No Aides

Never handed off to assistants

45-Min Sessions

Focused, personal attention

Our Care Model

Premium Value, One-on-One Attention.

At Golden Gate Physical Therapy, we believe your recovery deserves our full attention. That's why we operate on a strict one-on-one care model delivered with genuine warm hospitality.

Our Ohana Philosophy

"Founded by Adrian Carvalho with a true sense of Ohana—where family means nobody is left behind or forgotten. Every patient is welcomed with a warm, supportive spirit from day one."

  • A licensed physical therapist at every single visit.
  • No aides, no assistants, no crowded gym floors.
  • Full 45-minute treatment sessions.
  • Therapist responsiveness and direct communication.
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Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, home to our physical therapy practice

Our Services

Comprehensive Care and Recovery

We provide specialized treatments designed to resolve the root cause of your pain.

Physical Therapy

Core assessment, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and home program development.

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Manual Therapy

Evidence-informed hands-on care paired with active exercise to restore mechanics.

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Post-Op Rehab

Guided recovery protocols following orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries.

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Sports Rehab

Return-to-play strategies, acute injury management, and performance screening.

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Ergonomics & RSI

Assessment and care for repetitive stress injuries and workplace posture.

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Chronic Pain

Long-term pain management, movement strategies, and safe activity scaling.

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Conditions We Treat

Expert Care for What Hurts.

Our therapists specialize in accurately assessing and addressing a wide range of orthopedic and neurological symptoms.

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Our Providers

Meet the Team

Our experienced, licensed physical therapists are dedicated to your recovery.

Adrian Carvalho

Adrian Carvalho

PT, MPT, CSCS, Cert. MDT
Jona Lee

Jona Lee

PT, DPT, MFDc
Patrice (Patty) Rock

Patrice (Patty) Rock

PT, DPT, MFDc
Lily Andres

Lily Andres

PT, DPT
Susie Lunardi

Susie Lunardi

PT, DPT

"Golden Gate Physical Therapy has been providing my patients with premium, personable, and efficient care for many years."

— Kenneth Akizuki, M.D.

Start Your Recovery Today

We accept most PPO insurances and Medicare. Call us today to verify your benefits, schedule a consultation, or ask questions about our new patient process.