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Your Trusted Physical & Occupational Therapy Partner in Irvine, CA
Restorative Therapy Associates (RTA) is a leading full-service clinic in Orange County, CA, dedicated to providing high-quality physical and occupational therapy. With over 100 years of combined experience among our licensed therapists, we specialize in orthopedic, sports medicine, neurologic, and geriatric rehabilitation, as well as balance and vestibular therapy. Our team prioritizes one-on-one care, ensuring personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique goals. Selected by internship programs across Orange County to train future therapists, we emphasize technical excellence alongside compassion, treating every patient as family.Our services extend to home health therapy, ergonomic assessments, and assistive device evaluations, serving communities including Irvine, Laguna Hills, Tustin, and Santa Ana. We maintain strict privacy standards and operate with transparency, offering cash rates and accepting major insurance providers to ensure accessible care.
Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Sports Medicine
Neurologic Physical Therapy
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Ergonomics and Workers' Comp
Balance and Vestibular Rehab
Assistive Devices Assessment
Home Health PT/OT
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined experience in physical and occupational therapy.
- Our therapists provide 1:1 care with individual attention for optimal results.
- We treat patients like family, prioritizing compassion alongside technical expertise.
- Selected by Orange County internship programs to train the next generation of therapists.
- Cash rates available with discounted packages for uninsured or out-of-network patients.
What people say
Professional and nice staff
Exceptional work with clients
Compassion and care for patients
Highly developed technical skills
Experienced and knowledgeable therapists
Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Our orthopedic therapy addresses injuries and post-surgical recovery with hands-on care. We treat conditions like joint pain, chronic back issues, and posture problems using evidence-based interventions. Patients receive individualized plans to restore mobility and function after sprains, fractures, or systemic disorders.
Sports Medicine
Specializing in sports-related injuries, we help athletes return to peak performance. Our therapists with athletic backgrounds treat sprains, dislocations, and overuse injuries while improving mechanics to prevent recurrence. Services include conditioning programs and injury prevention education for active individuals.
Neurologic Physical Therapy
We provide rehabilitation for neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. Our goal-oriented approach focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing quality of life through patient education and community-based recovery strategies tailored to each individual's needs.
Geriatric Physical Therapy
Designed for older adults, this service addresses fall prevention, arthritis management, and post-surgical recovery. Our therapists evaluate fall risks and implement interventions to maintain independence, helping seniors safely perform daily activities and engage with family and community.
Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapy focuses on improving fine motor skills and self-care abilities. We treat hand dysfunction from aging, injury, or neurological conditions, providing home/workplace assessments to enhance safety and independence in essential daily tasks like dressing and eating.
People
Derek DeCicco
Physical Therapist-Owner
Founder of RTA with 13 years of experience, Derek specializes in geriatric care, joint replacements, and sports injuries. He teaches at Long Beach State and Chapman University, combining clinical expertise with a passion for patient-centered care.
Jim Hunter
Physical Therapist
With 5 years of experience, Jim focuses on sports recovery and balance improvement. Certified by Titleist Professional Institute, he brings expertise in athletic rehabilitation and a commitment to helping patients return to active lifestyles.
Vicki Tuggy
Physical Therapist
Vicki has over 30 years of experience treating joint replacements, posture issues, and mobility disorders. Her diverse background in acute rehab and outpatient settings ensures comprehensive care tailored to each patient's needs.
Michael Chiu
Physical Therapist
Michael specializes in individualized treatment programs for pain reduction and mobility restoration. His clinical rotations in acute care and neurologic settings provide a broad perspective for addressing complex rehabilitation challenges across all age groups.
Brian Banh
Physical Therapist Manager
Brian specializes in Parkinson's treatment and sports recovery, combining expertise in LSVT-BIG therapy with a passion for active lifestyle promotion. He serves geriatric, pediatric, and competitive sports populations at our Laguna Hills location.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide orthopedic therapy, sports medicine, neurologic rehab, geriatric care, occupational therapy, balance rehabilitation, ergonomic assessments, and home health services.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United HealthCare, and over 100 other insurance providers.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our therapists are licensed professionals with extensive experience in their specialized fields of physical and occupational therapy.
Do you offer home therapy services?
Yes, we provide skilled home health physical and occupational therapy services for patients recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions.
What are your clinic hours?
Irvine: Mon/Wed/Fri 8am-5pm, Tue/Thu 8am-6pm. Laguna Hills: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Can I pay without insurance?
Yes, we offer cash rates at $125 per visit or $100 per visit with our 5-session package for uninsured patients.
Reviews (5)
Jinjin L.
Dec 13, 2021
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By far, this has been the best PT ever. I've been on and off of PT due to neck injury after car accident about five years ago. I have gone to different places from Irvine to Laguna Niguel and I was not satisfied with any of the PT places. They are new and I worked with Kevin and Joshua and they have been very helpful and professional. I highly recommend it!
Robin Andrews
Aug 05, 2021
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The facility is clean and all therapists work well together. My therapists (3) were very knowledgable & patient. The receptionist is very nice but keeps appointments in order. I would reccomend
this facility to friends.
this facility to friends.
Anex Chui
Jul 15, 2021
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Alain is my therapist , he is very nice, caring and professional. Explain every detail and use his heart to help me and other patients, he is really helping people. Also he has helped me to get my shoulder better and better! Thank you very much for Alain and RTA, here is filled with knowledgeable and caring therapists.
Keith Brower
Nov 25, 2020
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I highly recommend this place to anyone who needs therapy. The staff is very friendly and also very knowledgeable.
Carey Incledon
Oct 22, 2020
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I have needed ongoing and intermittent physical therapy for many years but never quite felt satisfied with the care I received until I found RTA through a professional recommendation. I was recovering from a major surgery and needed extensive physical therapy. Derek, the owner, was amazing from our first meeting. He is kind, intelligent, and patientalways willing to explain things to me and even pull out an anatomy book to answer my questions about my injuries. I have been using RTA for over 10 years now, off and on, as I have the need, and wouldnt consider going anywhere else. Even during
