Physical Therapy 1st Rehab & Wellness

Physical therapy in Montebello, California

Move better. Feel stronger. Get back to you.

Individualized, one-on-one physical therapy that looks beyond symptoms to the root of your concern—and builds a plan around the activities and people that matter most.

One-on-one careEvidence-based plansMon–Fri hours

Your care, considered

A clearer path from limitation to confidence.

  1. 01UnderstandA thorough evaluation centered on your goals.
  2. 02RestoreA focused plan designed for your movement needs.
  3. 03ReturnTools and support for progress beyond the clinic.

Clinic hours

Open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Root-cause focused

We evaluate the cause—not only the symptoms.

Built around your goals

Your plan reflects what you want to return to.

Active partnership

We give you tools for progress at home and beyond.

The PT 1st difference

You are more than a symptom.

Cookie-cutter care can miss the bigger picture. At PT 1st, your evaluation incorporates your goals and motivations, then looks at how you move to identify the source of the problem.

Treatment is collaborative and one-on-one, with exercises, education, and practical tools intended to support long-term progress at home.

Our approach

Common reasons people seek care

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Sports injuries
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Chronic pain
  • Balance concerns
  • Joint pain
  • Movement limitations
Ardavan Makaremi, PT, DPT

Meet the owner

Care grounded in learning, listening, and movement.

Ardavan Makaremi, PT, DPT earned his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from CSUN and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from West Coast University in Los Angeles.

His clinical experience spans outpatient orthopedics, skilled nursing, and hospital settings.

Read Ardavan’s story

Insurance & payment

Coverage options for your care.

We accept a range of insurance plans and offer cash-pay options. Contact the clinic to confirm your specific plan and benefits.

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Medicare
Workers’ Compensation
Aetna
Health Net
Blue Cross
TRICARE
Blue Shield of California
Cigna / ASH
Healthcare Alliance VA PC3 / VA

Ready to move forward?

Let’s talk about what matters to you.

Call the clinic or send an appointment request. We’ll help you take the next step.