Business Details
11 Years
experience
Expert Physical Therapy for Hand & Upper Body Recovery
At High Five Hand Therapy, we are dedicated to delivering personalized, patient-centered care that prioritizes long-term recovery and functional independence. With over 19 years of specialized experience in hand and upper extremity therapy, our team combines evidence-based techniques like IASTM and Certified Hand Therapy to address acute and chronic conditions. Our mission is rooted in empathy, focusing on individualized treatment plans that empower patients to return to their daily activities and professional pursuits.By integrating advanced modalities such as Fluidotherapy and orthotic fabrication, we ensure comprehensive care tailored to athletes, veterans, and everyday individuals. Our clinicians maintain rigorous professional standards, emphasizing education to help patients understand their conditions and prevent future injuries. With two accessible locations in Southern California, we strive to make expert rehabilitation services available to diverse communities.
Services
IASTM Therapy
Certified Hand Therapy
Orthosis Services
Fluidotherapy
Joint Mobilization
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 19 years of experience in certified hand therapy.
- Our team utilizes evidence-based techniques like IASTM for faster recovery.
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Our therapists hold advanced degrees and military service experience.
- We serve diverse clients from professional athletes to everyday individuals.
What people say
Career-saving recovery
Chronic pain relief
Personalized treatment plans
Expertise in hand therapy
Improved quality of life
Services
IASTM Therapy
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) breaks down scar tissue and fascial restrictions to restore mobility. Clinically proven for conditions like carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis, this technique accelerates healing through targeted manual therapy sessions.
Certified Hand Therapy
Specialized treatment for hand and upper extremity injuries, combining anatomical expertise with functional rehabilitation. Certified therapists address conditions like tendonitis and nerve injuries to restore independence in daily activities and professional tasks.
Orthosis Services
Custom and prefabricated orthoses reduce pain and stabilize injuries. Tailored solutions treat conditions like DeQuervain's tenosynovitis and mallet finger, using immobilization or dynamic support to promote proper healing and functional recovery.
Fluidotherapy
Dry heat therapy with suspended particles provides deep tissue warmth and tactile stimulation. This modality improves circulation and range of motion for conditions like arthritis, post-surgical recovery, and chronic joint pain.
Joint Mobilization
Gentle manual techniques improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness. Focused on shoulders, wrists, and elbows, this therapy alleviates pain from conditions like frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries through controlled, therapeutic movements.
People
Danny Kang
Co-Owner
Co-owner Danny Kang, OTR/L, CHT, graduated from USC with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy. He served in the U.S. Army, accumulating 4,000+ clinical hours in hand therapy and holds a CHT certification with 19 years of practice.
Andrew Dyjak
Co-Owner
Co-owner Andrew Dyjak, MS, OTR/L, LMT, earned dual master's degrees in occupational therapy and physical education. Certified in IASTM, he brings 12+ years of experience treating chronic conditions and sports injuries while mentoring future therapists.
Jane Min
Staff Therapist
Staff therapist Jane Min, OTD, OTR/L, graduated from UC San Diego and the University of St. Augustine. A former pediatric research assistant and class valedictorian, she specializes in hand therapy and patient-centered rehabilitation techniques.
Chris Yao
Staff Therapist
Staff therapist Chris Yao, COTA/L, combines a Kinesiology degree with military nutrition expertise. After personal training experience, he transitioned to occupational therapy, focusing on sports injury recovery and functional rehabilitation.
Maria Medrano
Staff Therapist
Staff therapist Maria Medrano, COTA/L, brings six years of experience in sports injury rehabilitation. With a background in volleyball coaching and pediatrics, she specializes in hand therapy while balancing family life with her patients' recovery goals.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions including tendonitis, carpal tunnel, fractures, nerve injuries, and sports-related injuries using specialized therapy techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting your provider to verify coverage for occupational therapy services, as we focus on out-of-network billing options for flexible care access.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 60 minutes, allowing focused treatment with IASTM, manual therapy, or orthotic adjustments based on individual recovery needs.
Can athletes receive treatment?
Yes, we specialize in sports injury rehabilitation for amateur and professional athletes, helping fighters, veterans, and active individuals return to peak performance levels.
Are therapists certified?
Our team includes Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) and IASTM-certified practitioners with advanced degrees and military medical experience in specialized rehabilitation.
How to book an appointment?
Schedule through our website or call either location directly during business hours to reserve your initial assessment session with our therapy team.
Reviews (4)
Sergio Hernandez
Jul 21, 2021
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I absolutely loved it. i travel a lot for business I am a bodybuilding competitor and a calisthenics athlete so this trip was so worth it and I also signed up for 4 More sessions. thank you 💪🏼🖤
Natasha Thrall
May 24, 2021
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Ive been treated her for sometime now. Its been at least 2 years. Always easy to schedule an appt, thru the phone, or slide into their IG dms. I can come and get a package and get treated for tightness, or the long term ailments Ive discovered. Ive been treated by multiple therapists, Danny, Andrew and Chris. Each have taken such great care of my injuries. Danny is always so quick to pin-point whats happening and it usually involves me sitting for long hours, I know I know, take breaks...gotta take more stretch breaks. Then he sends me home with stretches that when done, make a considerable
Maria Guadalupe Contreras
Dec 31, 2017
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My boyfriend took me to High Five Hand Therapy yesterday and hands down its the best therapy place I’ve ever been too! I got a deep tissue massage. Slight painfully but very satisfying massage. Very profesional and on point with the diagnostics. Whenever y’all are out here in LA definitely check them out they are located in the Garden Grove Ca area. I really recommend this place especially to my fitness people!
Marleny Oseguera-Guillen
Jun 23, 2017
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I visited this place yesterday for the first time, I saw them on instagram.. ran in to a video from a friend.. as soon as I saw their technique felt the need of try this place out, it's been 3 years that I have been suffering of a hip problem, Danny took care of me!! Let me tell you that was really painful but it was worth it, I am so ready for my next appointment, I am still recovering from my first time but I have faith that this place will help me to go back to work out like before. Thank you
