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Kelsey Nakata at Currents Physical Therapy gave me hope that I could stay active and avoid surgery for as long as possible. Dr. Nakata did an outstanding job supporting my meniscus tear in my right knee and hip arthritis in the same leg. This was a more complicated situation than usual and he listened carefully and explained each exercise carefully. I especially appreciated that he respected my concerns about aches and pains and focused on safe, very gentle exercises to build my confidence without making my aching or situation worse. I highly recommend Currents physical therapy and Kelsey Nakata for superb physiotherapy care.

Kelsey is terrific. I really enjoyed withing with him. Knowledgeable and smart. He assisted me after rotator cuff surgery.

Kelsey keeps an impeccably immaculate work space in which to have physical therapy. It evokes calm, gentle healing. This works well with his own professional approach to PT. He is a consummate professional: attentive, inquiring, resourceful, and assured. A visit to his office is well worth it as he will undoubtedly set a person back onto the road of healthful living.

I went to see Kelsey following a plantar fascia tear and his calm and focused bedside manner gave me confidence that my recovery was in good hands. My goal was to be able to walk around for long periods of time during an upcoming out of country vacation, and I was able to do it!

Went to Kelsey for chronic left hip pain. He did an examination and found my glutes needed strengthening so he gave me daily exercises. So much better now plus has really increased my stability. He is good!

I had a reverse shoulder replacement in February, and Kelsey was instrumental in helping me regain my flexibility, range of motion, and strength—honestly to a better-than-expected level. He is highly professional and a truly great person to work with. Thank you, Kelsey!

Kelsey has helped me with various issues over the last few years including hip, knee and neck pain. I always feel so much better after a course off treatment with him and he also shares exercises and stretches that I can do at home to ensure I can sustain the recovery he has initiated. He is a great listener, really paying attention to what I'm saying about any injury and adjusting his approach accordingly. I would highly recommend Kelsey to anyone looking for sustainable relief from injury or pain. He is an excellent practitioner.

First off, Kelcy‘s bedside manner amazing. Kelcy‘s knowledge of the body is outstanding, He has helped me in so many ways that it’s difficult to quantify. He’s been there for my ankle, my left leg from the knee up after having broken my femur and fractured my hip. He’s touch is spot on while he feels out the body. I would highly recommend him to anyone I know.

Kelsey was exactly what I was looking for in a PT. I injured myself on a hike and my ankle was not healing and swollen for months. I did not feel I needed to go to a doctor to then refer me to a PT. I wanted to make sure I was not injuring my ankle more and I wanted to be healing quicker. That is exactly what Kelsey did for me. Very knowledgable and kind and got me back enjoying life. Kimberly shankle

Had some serious back pain for a year before seeing Kelsey and after 3 months of consistent weekly appointments, I can finally say I’m pain free. He is a very knowledgeable guy who gave me the treatment plan I was needing this whole time. I had seen 3 previous physical therapists and they were nowhere near as helpful as Kelsey was. If you are in pain I highly recommend currents physical therapy + wellness

Highly recommend. Kelsey at Currents Physical Therapy saw me on short notice while I was in town and worked with me consistently over two weeks. Incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and effective—he made a real difference fast for a painful shoulder injury, and sent me down the right path. Excellence.

I found the treatment at Currents PT to be focused and professional. I showed up without any referral Dr. notes or X-ray photos for Kelsey to review. In short order Kelsey looked over my posture and shoulders to determine that my structure was not in sync. I was impressed with how he set about the task of getting my shoulder and adjacent soft tissue muscles back into a balanced place. The other thing that impressed me was how after Kelsey determined I was Good-to-Go he provided me with an excellent homework regimen so I could continue to strengthen the various muscles in and around my shoulder and back. One other bonus was his calm, focused deep tissue body work that I'm sure was critical to my recovery.

Kelsey worked magic and quickly resolved what had been a stubbornly persistent and debilitating wrist issue for our teenage son after various other treatment attempts had failed. Our son loved Kelsey's goal-oriented approach, and Kelsey took the time to help him really understand his injury and the science behind the treatment, which gave him the confidence to know that his treatment plan would deliver results and get him back in action by his deadline. Thanks to Kelsey, our son was able to fully participate in an extremely rigorous summer program that put his wrist to the test. He will be my first call for any future PT needs in the area.

As a former owner of a Physical Therapy clinic myself, I can honestly say that Currents PT, and Kelsey Nakata in particular is an excellent therapist who knows how to provide compassionate, knowledgeable and prompt care. I chose Currents after going to other PT's in the Monterey area as well as in the Bay Area.Here are my three top qualities I was looking for and what I found Currents to excel at over other clinics:1) The treating therapist needs to be versed in manual therapy as opposed to simply doing exercises.2) My time is 100% with a therapist for the full 45-60 minutes with every visit. Kelsey is hands-on with me on every visit and there are no aides, athletic trainers or any non-qualified assistants to dilute my time in therapy.3) Kelsey has a Doctorate in PT with over a decade of experience and was trained at the prestigious Physical Therapy department at USC.I chose to use Kelsey out of network from the therapy offered by my insurance and I believe that I'm getting twice the value in both time and expertise than I otherwise would by paying the copay of an in-network clinic which would give me canned exercises and less individualized attention.My injury was a quadricep tendon repair and a complete fibula fracture. I'm currently at 4 months post-op now without a knee brace, wheelchair or cain, and I expect to be in therapy for at least another 3 months. The doctor estimated a one-year (or more) recovery. I'm very happy with my progress so far, and I attribute a great deal of the speed of my recovery to my treatment. Kelsey surprises me at almost every visit with some insight on the muscles I'm using (or not using) and how I can improve my gate.

It is a very professional office and Kelsey has improved my back immensely. I highly recommend recommend using him for physical therapy

I strongly recommend Kelsey and am so grateful to have found him. He is a gifted, thoughtful and caring physical therapist. Over the years, I have needed physical therapy to stay active and to make my way back from a variety of injuries. I am extremely selective as to who I work with, as I easily flare if the practitioner is too heavy handed or aggressive. Kelsey has the perfect touch and knows just where to hone in to get results without causing pain. He knows anatomy and physiology extremely well and thinks systemically about how the body needs to flex, align and strengthen to move effectively and without pain.I also really appreciate that Kelsey has created a very clean, private and comfortable place for treatments and to learn home exercises. In addition, as a PhD PT, he personally spends the full hour with you, so you get the benefits of his "magic hands"--and you can easily discuss with him what he is finding as he assesses and does his manual work with you. He is very open to feedback and does a great job of checking in to understand how something is feeling for you.I also value that Kelsey worked with me to evolve my existing home PT program--and was thoughtful and practical about what to retain and what to replace or eliminate. He really puts the focus on you as a unique client.I will definitely continue to see Kelsey for ongoing myofascial work to prevent flare ups. It's such a relief to have a great partner locally to keep me fit and "untangled"!

Working with Kelsey has been a pleasure. I've seen multiple physical therapists and found his professionalism, knowledge, and attention to detail to be unmatched. Giving Currents five stars was an easy decision. I highly recommend checking it out.

Kelsey is a highly-skilled, caring, and conscientious professional. He has helped me improve and maintain functioning. I strongly recommend his services;

Dr. Nakata has helped me tremendously! He has been wonderful to work with, knowledgeable, professional, personable, and very organized in his approach. Thank you so much Doc!

Kelsey Nakata is an incredibly talented and gifted Physical Therapist. He has his doctorate from one of the top Physical Therapy programs in the US.Kelsey was recommended to me by two doctor friends of mine, who I trust implicitly. I am a 43 year old athlete, who suffered from significant back and piriformis pain, which landed me in the ER about 9 months ago. I've worked with Kelsey for 2 months after working with several other PTs. I have greatly progressed, and my pain continues to diminish.Most importantly, I was looking for a Physical Therapist who would be all in and committed to working beside me for the long haul. Because I am athlete and am very active, I needed someone who can work with me through multiple issues--without judgement--and help me condition for my sports and activities. Kelsey has great healing energy, and I feel like I can count on him to continue to work with me--regardless of issue I am working through. I am very grateful for Kelsey, and we are lucky to have him in Carmel. If you have lived with persistent pain, I encourage you to reach out to Kelsey for help.

I don’t have enough positive things to say about Kelsey and his practice. Kelsey is very in tune with the human body and listens to implement the best care I’ve ever received. I came in after a wrist surgery and within a few sessions I was back to playing golf pain free I highly recommend Currents Physical Therapy for anyone not happy with how their body is functioning or post op!

Currents has become my haven in my hectic schedule. WFH has done a number on my already bad back and Kelsey has carefully and methodically helped me strengthen my back and core to help set me on a better path.PT is by no means easy, and I still fall down on making sure to do my homework sometimes, but not for lack of encouragement from Kelsey. You will be healthier if you go here!

I am happy to share that my knee pain is gone despite my continued marathon training thanks to the care I have received at Current! Professional, comfortable, and knowledgeable is the best way to describe this business. Thank you!

I could not be more happy with the care I have received at Currents Physical Therapy + Wellness.Kelsey is an active and empathetic listener and really takes the time to understand what you are going through. I have been dealing with runner’s knee and his comprehensive treatment plan not only helped to ease my pain immediately, but his long term plan, advice and programmed exercises have helped to resolve muscle imbalances and relieve pain in the long term which has helped me continue to run and train.Kelsey takes the big picture and long term healing into consideration which I appreciate so much. I am so thankful for this thoughtful care and look forward to continuing to get maintenance treatment to keep me in shape and pain free as I train for a marathon.

Kelsey is highly trained and takes time to assess and adjust treatment plans which made all the difference in my recovery and maintenance. Highly recommended him if you want long term results.

The physical therapy site is very clean and has a calming atmosphere. Kelsey Nakata, physical therapist, owner and operator of the facility, is very knowledegable, thorough, and gifted. I felt significant relief from my chronic shoulder pain after my first session. He was able to pinpoint the conditions which were exacerbating my symptoms and effectively treat them. I recommend him without any hesitation.

Dr. Kelsey is very skilled and helped me to relieve a chronic pain in my knee. Having been a massage therapist for 20 years I am very selective in whom I rely on to help me when I need specialized care. He is thorough and knows movement physical patterns very well. His demeanor as is his office calming and lovely. I am happily moving better with much more understanding of what to work on my own when I am not having regular sessions. Grateful to have such a talent in Carmel.

Kelsey got me back out doing the things I love as quickly and safely as possible. His one patient at a time schedule and activity focused methods gave me the strength and confidence to heal and progress.

Dr. Kelsey Nakata is a fantastic clinician. I severely injured my back only a couple weeks before a long cycling trip, and was really worried I'd have to cancel. But he saw me right away, quickly diagnosed the issue, and we started an intense treatment protocol - in person and some things I could do on my own. And I was back on my bike within 5 days! Needless to say, I was able to do my weeklong cycling trip without any issues. I'm so glad I was introduced to Kelsey; a good physical therapist is a must, even for every day issues (as we get older...), but also sometimes hard to find. Thanks Kelsey!

Absolutely recommended. Kelsey is great in helping me understanding my body mechanics and has provided me a solid routine that is increasing my comfort in motion and substantially upping my endurance. Wish i knew of this place sooner, but glad to be a patient now!

Hurt my shoulder and Kelsey made it right. I got some exercises to do to help me and I am on the road to wellness!

Dr. Kelsey Nakata is a dedicated and well educated physical and sports therapist who is an athlete himself. He's a practioner with a calm and engaging demeanor and a sincere sense of empathy while he dealt with the debilitating pain I was in with my shoulder and hip from a fall. He applied ultrasound, manipulation and specifically designed exercises to help me help myself. The traumatic injuries kept me from returning to work after Covid lockdown. But he carefully explained the mechanics of the structures affected and used 3D models and imagery to illustrate the locus my injury and took a holistic approach to help me get stronger and more flexible without pain.Thank you Dr. Nakata!

Awesome experience at Currents! Kelsey was able to get to the root of my back pain and give me helpful exercises to speed up recovery. Definitely felt like I was in good hands!

Kelsey is awesome! His facility is clean and contains essential tools to help with your injury. Kelsey listens intently and is very knowledgeable. I completely trust his advice and will recommend him to everyone!

The philosophy of Currents Physical Therapy to choose resisting or going with the flow; holistic view of the body and the development of poor movement patterns resonated with me.After a surgical mass removal on my upper right arm I had issues with pain and mobility. My range of motion was very limited and I had almost no strength in my arm. Basic functions like getting dressed, turning the door knob, reaching in any direction would cause sharp painful paralyzing pain to shoot down my arm. To avoid the pain I avoided the actions and positions that caused it. As a result many parts felt frozen. My right shoulder started hurting and then I started slouching. My body was out of alignment and everything was hurting. I was developing poor movement patterns and I needed help.I am so grateful that I found Dr. Kelsey. He was very professional, knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate and kind. He listened and asked insightful questions to understand the source of the issues. He developed an individualized treatment plan that included hands on to relax the muscles and gentle stretches to increase the range of motion. He also reminded me that my muscles needed time to heal.After my second session my shooting pains almost disappeared and I was walking straighter. After my third session there was a tremendous improvement in my range of motion and strength. My treatments were efficient and effective. The facilities are beautiful and peaceful with positive energy. I highly recommend Dr. Kelsey Nakata and Currents Physical Therapy & Wellness.

Gentle careful patient assessment followed by an accurate and successful set of physical routines that produce results.I was told my knee issues were arthritis and non treatable. Kelsey’s assessment was knee cap tracking and lateral muscle weakness. A few weeks of following the suggested routines and no pain.You are worthy of taking care of yourself and not “living with” pain or issues. Check into it with Currents.

My experience with Currents Physical Therapy and Dr. Kelsey Nakata has been nothing but positive. Kelsey is a competent and knowledgeable professional with a genuine interest in helping people heal. For months, I was in significant pain from recurring back problems and found it difficult to walk or even stand. Following a prescribed exercise routine together with twice weekly office visits has relieved my symptoms and I feel better and stronger than I have in a long time. The difference between before and after has truly been amazing and I am very grateful.

The approach at Currents is fantastic and really focused on individual needs.Working with Kelsey has made a huge difference, reducing pain significantly and providing a non surgical path forward.I would highly recommend

Dr. Kelsey Nakata is an outstanding physical therapist. He is one of those health professionals who is truly dedicated and faithful to the well-being of his patients. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, thorough and competent in the delivery of his care. I came to him after knee replacement surgery, and asked him to help me not just recover but to get back all the strength and fitness needed to continue being active in my life. The results he achieved were remarkable. I was able to achieve full motion in the top percentile of knee replacement patients thanks to his work, and am now able to be fully active in all the areas of life that are important to me as a fairly young patient. I highly recommend Dr. Nakata and will refer all friends to him for physical therapy.

Dr. Nakata is a miracle worker! I came to him after I suffered an injury that resulted in a case of very painful sciatica. I had difficulty walking, sleeping, and functioning in my day-to-day life. His expert understanding of body dynamics, and the deep tissue massage he performed, gave me unbelievable relief. After several visits, and following his advice and exercise regime, I was able to walk without pain. I can't say enough about his professionalism, his grounded energy, and his expert care.

Currents Physical Therapy was my choice for recovery from a total knee replacement. Kelsey offers private, one on one sessions in a spacious and well appointed studio. He guided me thru flexibility and strength training at a good pace and I am happy to report I am resuming my work and activities pain free. I would highly recommend Currentsas a great PT alternative.

Highly recommend Kelsey and Currents PT + Wellness. Mellow and restorative vibe in the office, expert care, easy scheduling, and helped heal my chest/injury from unusable to 100% in a little more than 4 wks. Thanks, again, Kelsey!

I am very pleased with the knowledge, attention, body work and therapeutic movements I received and learned at Currents Physical Therapy. I had a very quick recovery in my opinion, and appreciated the interactions with Kelsey. It was easy to get in for an appointment, and communication was clear and timely. I highly recommend Currents PT and will certainly return should I need more work, or a tune up.

I highly recommend Kelsey and Currents Physical Therapy. My shoulder has been bothering me for quite some time and after just a few sessions, I feel 100% better. Kelsey is professional, kind and extremely knowledgeable. I am so appreciative of his care and expertise.

Clean & well organized. Staff is friendly, helpful & knowledgeable. Kelsey not only listened to me carefully, but explained the details of my injury using 3D images on his tablet. He described the best treatment plan & answered all of my questions. His thoroughness and patience helped my healing process immensely. Would highly recommended Currents to any person with muscle strain, stiffness, weakness, misalignment or nerve pain. You'll get some great surfing tips thrown in for free too!

Can there be too much pickleball? My feet seem to think so. Luckily Kelsey has been very helpful. After just a few visits my tendonitis, osteoarthritis, crunchy ankles, tight legs and achy knees have found relief. Yesterday I played 1.5 hrs full speed. Thank you, magic man!

The second time I have seen Kelsey while I am on a long holiday here. He was friendly, knowledgeable and provided immediate relief to my neck and foot problems. I am happy to recommend him to any one who needs a good physiotherapist to work with!The office is well located and I was able to pick up other things from CVS and Banyard Mall after my visits too!

Kelsey was amazing. I was in town for the holidays and severely hurt my back (aggravated a herniated disc) on Christmas Eve. Kelsey took time out of his schedule to see me on Christmas Day. I left feeling MUCH better and with an understanding of what happened to me, as well as a concise plan on what I should do when I get back home. He's incredibly kind and empathetic and knowledgeable.

Post four surgeries from a tear in my labrum rotator cuff and biceps tendon—I was seeking PT. Currents came at just the right time. Kelsey has strengthened my shoulder to regain range of motion. His sessions leave me feeling stronger and he gives me strategies to maintain long term solutions living with this injury. The location is clean and chill, just like Kelsey and Christian. Highly recommend!