Rising Sun Physical Therapy
Physical therapy at Sutter and Powell for pain, injury, recovery and pelvic health.
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Rising Sun Physical Therapy occupies Suite 518 at 500 Sutter Street, on the corner of Powell in San Francisco's Union Square district, one block up from the cable-car line. The clinic was founded in 2003 and Lori Martinez manages the office. It treats the usual run of back, neck, shoulder, knee and hip problems, but is better known around the city for pelvic floor therapy, cancer and lymphedema rehabilitation, and hands-on work that many orthopaedic clinics do not offer.
Treatment offered at Sutter and Powell
The clinic states its services as physical therapy and manual therapy, pelvic floor therapy, cancer rehabilitation and lymphatic therapy, kinesio taping, ergonomic training, Pilates and movement classes, deep tissue laser therapy, visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and fitting of orthotics and compression garments. Sports injuries and post-surgical recovery make up much of the orthopaedic caseload.
Its stated mission is to help people start healthy habits and regain their health, and it notes a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in who it treats and who it employs.
Your first appointment
New and returning patients can book online through the clinic's scheduling page or by phone. Bring photo identification, your insurance card, any referral or surgical notes, and a list of medications. Wear clothing you can move in. Ask at booking whether your plan needs a physician referral, what the visit will cost after insurance, and which therapist will see you, since the specialities differ. For pelvic or oncology cases, ask for a therapist who works in that area.
Patients from across the city
Being downtown, the clinic draws from every San Francisco neighbourhood and from Daly City, South San Francisco, Brisbane and Colma on the Peninsula side, plus Sausalito, Oakland and Alameda for people who work in the Financial District. The Powell Street BART and Muni station is a short walk; several parking garages sit within two blocks on Sutter and Post.
Call 415-282-4083 to schedule, or use the online booking link on this page.
Servicios
VerificadoEvaluation and treatment of back, neck, shoulder, knee and hip pain, sports injuries and recovery after surgery, with exercise programs you continue at home between visits.
Hands-on joint mobilisation and soft-tissue work, including visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy, used alongside exercise to restore movement and reduce pain.
Assessment and treatment of pelvic pain, incontinence, prenatal and postpartum problems and post-surgical pelvic conditions, in a private treatment room with a therapist who works in this area.
Rehabilitation during and after cancer treatment, manual lymphatic drainage for lymphedema, and fitting of compression garments to manage swelling.
Small-group and individual Pilates and movement sessions used to build strength and control once acute treatment is finished, so gains carry over into daily life.
Laser treatment applied to painful or inflamed tissue as an adjunct to manual therapy and exercise for some musculoskeletal conditions; ask whether it suits your case.
Workstation and movement coaching for desk workers in the Financial District, plus elastic taping to support joints and muscles between treatment sessions.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
San Francisco, CA 94102-1114
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioDo I need a doctor's referral for physical therapy in California?
California allows direct access for a limited period, but many insurance plans still require a referral to pay for visits. Ask the clinic what your plan needs before the first appointment.
What happens at the first visit?
Expect an evaluation of about an hour: history, movement and strength tests, a first round of treatment and a home program. Bring any imaging reports, surgical notes and your medication list.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the condition. Most orthopaedic cases run several weeks at one to two visits a week; pelvic and oncology cases vary more. Ask for an estimated plan after the evaluation and for a re-assessment date.
Is pelvic floor therapy only for women?
No. Pelvic floor therapists treat men and women for pain, incontinence and post-surgical problems. Ask that you are booked with a therapist who works in pelvic health rather than a general orthopaedic slot.
Antes de contratar
- Confirm whether your insurance plan requires a physician referral and what the visit costs after coverage.
- Ask which therapist you will see and whether they work in the speciality you need.
- Bring imaging reports, surgical notes, your insurance card and a medication list to the first visit.
- Ask for a written treatment plan with an estimated number of visits and a re-assessment date.
- Check the cancellation policy and how far ahead appointments are usually booked.
Resumen en español
En el distrito de Union Square, en la calle Sutter esquina con Powell, la clínica Rising Sun Physical Therapy atiende desde 2003 a pacientes de San Francisco y ciudades vecinas. Ofrece fisioterapia ortopédica y terapia manual, y se distingue por la terapia del piso pélvico, la rehabilitación oncológica y el drenaje linfático, además de clases de Pilates y terapia con láser. Las citas se reservan en línea o llamando al 415-282-4083; conviene preguntar antes si el seguro exige una referencia médica. Lori Martinez es la gerente de la oficina.
Los datos marcados como verificados se comprobaron el 29 de septiembre de 2026 con risingsunphysicaltherapy.com y linkedin.com. Los demás datos vienen de registros comerciales públicos o describen lo típico de este tipo de negocio, según se indica. El negocio aún no los ha confirmado.
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