Fitness Services in La Brea

131 N La Brea Ave Los Angeles CA 90036

About Fitness in La Brea

Evolution Physical Therapy focuses on rehabilitation after injury and life beyond injury. It‘s for athletes seeking enhanced performance, those who are coming out of injury, and individuals striving for a healthier lifestyle. Our fitness centers boast expert physical therapists and instructors who specialize in optimizing movement, improved form, injury prevention, and sustained progress in your sports or exercise domain. Unlike ordinary gyms or traditional fitness centers, we prioritize your individual goals and needs, offering a diverse range of distinctive classes and supportive equipment to assist you in achieving your goals.

Fitness Services Offered at Evolution La Brea

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Fitness

Our La Brea location offers a  number of group fitness classes, personal training and one-on-one sessions, as well as exclusive access to our world class equipment. Explore our offerings below for more details about each service, or Request an Appointment.

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HYROX Training

At Evolution La Brea, we are serious about HYROX competitions. That’s why our La Brea location also has state-of-the-art HYROX training equipment, HYROX coaches, and a supportive community working towards the goal of competing in HYROX challenges globally. So whether you are a beginner wanting to get into the sport, an experienced Pro looking for a training gym to call home, or you want to train for HYROX team events, like doubles, our trainers are here to best prepare you for the race and help you get the most out of training. To learn more about HYROX at Evolution and enroll in classes, visit our page on HYROX here.

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Our Approach to Fitness at our La Brea Location

Our La Brea location offers fitness classes, circuit training, individualized one-on-one sessions, and more, all within our advanced training facility. Explore the details of each service below, or book an appointment to get started.

Our Fitness concept was created by expert physical therapists who are meticulous about proper form, movement and technique. You can see below how our knowledge has been used across our affiliates and partnerships.

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La Brea Staff

The following team members are part of the staff in La Brea. For full details on each, check out our staff page.

Franklin ortiz
Franklin Ortiz
PT, DPT, OCS
Regional Clinical Director
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Franklin OrtizPT, DPT, OCS
Regional Clinical Director
Education
  • Mount St. Mary’s University
  • BS. Health Science
  • Loma Linda University
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Professional Passions
  • Working with a Wide Spectrum of Patients, Clients, and Athletes
  • Muscle Re-Education
  • Movement Screens
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Advanced Manual Techniques
Personal Passions
  • Family and Spending Time with Loved Ones
  • Service to his Community, Friends, and Patients
Malia koppin
Malia Koppin
PT, DPT, CSCS
Clinical Director
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Malia KoppinPT, DPT, CSCS
Clinical Director
Education
  • The Ohio State University
  • Health Sciences, Health and Wellness
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Certified Emergency Response for the Athlete (ERA)
  • Certified Functional Dry Needling Level 1
  • Barbell Rehab Method Certified Professional
  • Gait Happens: Functional Gait Specialist Level 1
  • US Center for SafeSport Trained
  • Functional Movement Systems Level 1 & 2
  • Women’s Fitness Specialist
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment
Professional Passions
  • Endurance Athletes
  • University Students
  • ACL Rehab and Return-to-Sport
  • Foot and Ankle Injuries
  • Runners
  • Running and Cycling Biomechanics
  • Post-Menopausal Athletes
Personal Passions
  • Triathlon
  • Cycling: Road, Gravel, Cyclocross, Mountain, Bikepacking
  • Weight Training
  • Cycling in the Alps
  • Traveling/VanLife
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Hiking
  • Challenging herself
  • Spending Time with Family, Friends, and Her Cat
  • Trying New Foods and Coffee
Jason duong
Jason Duong
PT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
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Jason DuongPT, DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Education
  • West Coast University, Center for Graduate Studies
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Professional Passions
  • Sports Rehab and Performance
  • Working with Athletes (Primarily Basketball)
  • On-Field/Site Sporting Events
  • Continued Learning at Workshops/Courses
Personal Passions
  • Staying Active
  • Lifting
  • Playing Basketball
  • Reading
  • Podcasts
  • Exploring the Food Scene
  • Cooking
  • Spending Time with his Girlfriend, Friends and Family
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Wonhee Wendy Lee
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Wonhee Wendy LeePT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Education
  • Yonsei University (Korea)
  • BS. Physical Therapy
  • Washington University, St. Louis
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Professional Passions
  • Movement Science
  • Treating a wide range of Populations with Diverse Injuries and Pain
  • Sports Performance and Rehab
  • Runners
  • Extreme Sport Athletes (Surfing, Snowboarding)
Personal Passions
  • Food and Coffee
  • Running
  • Snowboarding
  • Surfing
  • Golfing
  • Spending Time with Friends and Family
  • Music
  • Art Museums
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Katherine Nguyen
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Katherine NguyenPT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Education
  • Colby-Sawyer College
  • BS. Exercise and Sport Science
  • Touro University Nevada
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Professional Passions
  • Functional Training for Rehab
  • Health and Fitness
  • Racquet and Paddle Sport Athletes
  • Injury Prevention
  • Parkinson’s Disease Management
Personal Passions
  • Weightlifting
  • Reformer Pilates and Lagree
  • Pickleball
  • Skiing
  • Hip-Hop Dancing
  • Hiking with her Australian Shepard
  • Trying New Restaurants
  • Traveling
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Shiguma “Sigma” Takeuchi
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Shiguma “Sigma” TakeuchiPT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Education
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • BS. Exercise Science
  • University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, San Marcos
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Professional Passions
  • Sports Performance
  • Manual Therapy
  • Health and Wellness
  • Return-to-Sport
  • Athletes of all Ages
Personal Passions
  • Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Calisthenics
  • Running
  • Shopping
  • Southampton F.C.
Justin tong
Justin Tong
PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
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Justin TongPT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist
Education
  • San Francisco State University
  • BS. Kinesiology
  • University of Southern California
  • Doctorate, Physical Therapy
Certifications
  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Professional Passions
  • Patient Education
  • Rehabilitating Recreational Athletes and Weekend Warriors
  • Prevention of Future Injuries
  • Manual Therapies
  • Movement Re-Education
  • Health and Fitness
Personal Passions
  • Weight Training
  • Road Cycling
  • Volleyball
  • Dancing
  • Music
  • Friends, Family and Dogs
  • Anything Nerdy
Jess hooper
Jess Hooper
CPI, RYT
Certified Pilates Instructor
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Jess HooperCPI, RYT
Certified Pilates Instructor
Education
  • Equinox Pilates Training Institute
  • Comprehensive Certified Pilates Instructor 500+ Hrs
Certifications
  • Certified Pilates Instructor
  • RYT® 200 Yoga Instructor
  • CPR/AED Certified
Professional Passions
  • Private Pilates Instruction for Strength and Longevity
  • Rehabilitation and Injury Prevention
  • Movement for Pain Management
  • Personalized Pilates for All Bodies
Personal Passions
  • Finding Independence and Confidence through Movement
  • Rebuilding, Recovering, and Moving Forward with Strength and Intention
  • Navigating Life as a Mom to a Fiercely Independent Tween
  • Early Mornings, Long Walks, and Overpriced Oat Milk Lattes
Yusuf kaire
Yusuf Kaire
MS, CSCS, CPT
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor
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Yusuf KaireMS, CSCS, CPT
Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor
Education
  • University of Arizona
  • BA. Communications
  • California Baptist University
  • MS. Kinesiology
Certifications
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Certified Personal Trainer
Professional Passions
  • Strength Training
  • Nutrition
  • Sports Performance
  • Weight Loss
Personal Passions
  • Health and Wellness
  • Technology
  • Weightlifting
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Music
  • Friends and Family
Jack mcnamara
Jack McNamara
CPT
Personal Trainer
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Jack McNamaraCPT
Personal Trainer
Education
  • University of Denver
  • NASM-CPT
Certifications
  • Certified Personal Trainer
Professional Passions
  • Building upon Experiences in Training to further Aid Others Along their Fitness Journeys
  • Building his own Team of Trainers who Share a Similar Goal
Personal Passions
  • Sports
  • Climbing
  • Surfing
  • Volleyball
  • Swimming

More About Evolution La Brea

Staff Certifications: See More Details

The staff at Evolution Physical Therapy in La Brea have been certified in the following:
Doctor of Physical Therapy Strength and Conditioning Certification Certified in Manual Therapy Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Certification Movement and Mobility Specialist Certified Certified EMR Sports Certified Specialist

Languages Spoken: See More Details

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Scheduling an Appointment (Physical Therapy or Recovery): See More Details

To schedule an appointment for physical therapy or Recovery, you can fill out our form here. You can also call our Los Angles – La Brea location at (424) 444-9112.

What to Expect from Your First Appointment: See More Details

Your initial evaluation will take approximately one hour. 

For your first visit to our La Brea physical therapy clinic, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete necessary paperwork. To speed up the check-in process, you can fill out the ‘New Patient Form’ here prior to your first appointment. Bring your photo ID, insurance card, comfortable clothing, and any prescriptions from your treating physician. Co-pay, co-insurance and deductible payments are due at the time of service.

Purchase Training, Fitness Classes, or Memberships: See More Details

Click here and select “Class Schedule” to see all of our California Fitness offerings
Click here and choose “Appointments” to access to Personal Training or, alternatively, you may schedule Recovery sessions such as Alter G. You may also set up your fitness assessment via this link.
Click here and choose “Store” for Memberships. The Store offers both packages and membership or you can set up a FREE 7 Day Trial at our Beverly Hills location
Still not sure where to go? You can reach us via this form or call us at our Los Angles – La Brea location: (424) 444-9159.

Insurances Accepted: See More Details

We accept most PPO plans and Medicare. Please call us at 424-303-7647 for details or to check your specific benefits and coverage. We also offer special cash rates.

Areas Served: See More Details

Beverly Hills
West Hollywood
Century City
Westwood
Pico-Robertston
Beverlywood
Melrose
Fairfax
La Brea
Mid-Wilshire
Surrounding Areas

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Clinic Hours See More Details

Mon-Fri: 6:00AM-7:00PM

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