Hands-on therapy
Gentle, skilled treatment to ease pain and stiffness.
- Manual therapy & joint mobilization
- Soft tissue mobilization
- Myofascial release
- Chronic pain management
Encino · San Fernando Valley
Movement is freedom.
I help older adults stay strong, steady, and independent for life — with clear, one-to-one physical therapy you can understand and trust.
Zahra Derakhshan, DPT — California-licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. Care in English and Farsi.
- Free consultations every Friday, 8am–5pm Pacific
- Special focus on strength, balance & fall prevention
- Hands-on care plus a simple home exercise plan
Guided balance training — one-to-one, at your pace, in a bright and welcoming clinic setting.
Doctor of Physical TherapyCalifornia-licensed
Older adults & geriatricsCore area of practice
English & Farsiزبان فارسی هم صحبت میکنم
Free 15-min consultationFridays · 8am–5pm Pacific
Zahra Derakhshan, DPTDoctor of Physical Therapy · Encino, Los Angeles
About Zahra
A therapist who understands movement — and the people who want to keep it
My background brings together sports science, adapted physical activity, business, and clinical physical therapy. That means your care is practical, well-planned, and built around your real life — walking safely, climbing stairs, gardening, traveling, and doing the things you love, without fear of falling.
I work with older adults, people recovering after surgery, and people living with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and arthritis — always with a clear plan, explained in simple words.
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)California-licensed physical therapist
- Master of Adapted Physical ActivityExercise adapted for disability and chronic conditions
- Master of BusinessOrganized, transparent, patient-first practice
- Bachelor of Sport ScienceStrength, movement, and exercise science
“Movement is freedom. I help older adults stay strong, steady, and independent for life.”
Services
Care for pain, recovery, strength, and balance
Simple, honest care. We start with what hurts or feels difficult, and build a plan together — step by step.
Orthopedic & post-surgery care
Recover safely and get back to daily life.
- Post-operative rehabilitation — knee, hip, shoulder & back
- Arthritis management & joint health
- Back, neck, shoulder & knee pain
- Sports injuries & tendinopathy
Strength, balance & fall prevention
My core work with older adults.
- Strength training for older adults
- Balance training & fall prevention
- Gait & walking training
- Mobility and bone-health support
- Adapted exercise for chronic conditions & disability
Neurological & specialized care
Patient, structured rehab for complex conditions.
- Parkinson’s & neuro rehabilitation
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Vestibular therapy for dizziness & vertigo
- Pelvic health physical therapy
- Home exercise programs, made simple
How it works
Three simple steps
1
Book your free call
Pick a Friday between 8am and 5pm Pacific. Send your request by WhatsApp, phone, or email — whichever is easiest for you.
2
Tell me what’s going on
In our free 15-minute consultation, we talk about your pain, your goals, and what you want to get back to doing.
3
Start your plan
If physical therapy can help, we make a clear plan together — with simple exercises you can do at home.
Free consultation
Book a free 15-minute consultation
Not sure if physical therapy is right for you? Book a short, free phone consultation. No pressure — just honest advice about your next step.
Monday – Thursday Fully booked
Clinic work, 7:00am – 6:00pm. No consultation spots these days.
Friday Open
8:00am – 5:00pm Pacific — free 15-minute consultations. Pick a time in the form, or tap Book:
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Request a Friday time
Fill in these four short lines, then choose how to send it — by WhatsApp or by email. I will confirm your time with you.
Contact
Get in touch — whichever way is easiest
Serving Encino and the San Fernando Valley. English and Farsi spoken.