Sunshine Physical Therapy and Wellness

Sunshine Physical Therapy and Wellness is a physical therapist in Long Beach, California. The practice provides individualized, holistic treatment aimed at helping patients return to the activities they love, with care built around each patient's history, symptoms, and goals. Treatment goes beyond symptom relief to identify the underlying cause of pain, and patients spend one-on-one time with their physical therapist rather than working with an aide. The practice offers a comprehensive biomechanical assessment to find the real cause of pain, along with advanced training in the treatment of pelvic health conditions. Sunshine Physical Therapy and Wellness holds a 5.00 rating from the customers who have reviewed it.

The practice is owned and founded by Dr. Stacie Groat, PT, DPT, OCS. Groat grew up in Palos Verdes and came to physical therapy after multiple volleyball injuries showed her the difference it made in the quality of life of her friends and family. She completed her doctorate in physical therapy at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, then an orthopedic residency at Optum, and became a board-certified orthopedic specialist. She was ranked the top clinician in patient satisfaction at Optum Orange County and among the top ten clinicians in California at Optum. She also serves as adjunct faculty at Stanbridge University in the physical therapy assistant program.

Groat has treated patients with complex orthopedic and pelvic health conditions in private practice, at UC Irvine, and at Optum. Her experience includes work with high school and collegiate athletes, weekend warriors, and people living with chronic pain and other health conditions. Advanced training in pelvic health grew out of an interest in women's health, and the practice aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment for people of all genders.

Sunshine Physical Therapy and Wellness is located on East Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach.