Who we are

About Us

we are movement medicine

An outpatient physical therapy clinic located in Culver City and West LA specializing in a range of advanced services designed to support your health and performance goals including Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, and Post-rehabilitation Exercise Therapy.

Our History

Movement Medicine started in 2022 by Janise & Mario Alcantara from a small gym room location. They then rented a tiny clinic space in West LA. With over 25 years experience, they grew the business and are now expanding into more locations.

Brand Promise

Our mission is to help you eliminate discomfort and enhance mobility by providing client-specific, factbased treatment plans that address the root cause of the pain. We are committed to guiding you through every step of your recovery with precise, targeted exercises using cutting-edge technology.

how we help you

core values

Personalized Care

Personalized Care

Each treatment and consultation is uniquely tailored to the individual’s needs, ensuring precision and relevance in care.

Transparent Communication

Transparent Communication

Honest and straightforward communication is at the core of our interactions. We set clear expectations and provide transparent insights into treatment options and outcomes.

Expert Advisor

Expert Advisor

We position ourselves as expert advisors, offering strategic guidance that helps patients make well-informed decisions.

Empowering Education

Empowering Education

We ensure that every client is thoroughly informed and understands their treatment options, empowering them to make confident health decisions.

how we help you

our therapist

Janise Alcantara, PT, DSc(c)

Certified Manual Physical Therapist/CMPT (NAIOMT)
Spinal Manipulative Therapist/SMT (Aspire OMT)
Fellow-in-training (NAIOMT)
Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner
APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
Level1 Rigo Concept Certified (Physiotherapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercise)Based on Schroth

Mario Alcantara, PT

USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach Level1 Rigo Concept Certified (Physiotherapy Scoliosis-Specific Exercise) Based on Schroth