Move Simply — Alameda, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about sports physical therapy, injury prevention, and performance training in Alameda, CA. If you're looking for a sports physical therapist in Alameda or the East Bay, you probably have questions. Here are the most common ones we hear.
Sports physical therapy focuses on helping active people recover from injuries, prevent future injuries, and improve athletic performance. Unlike traditional physical therapy that often focuses only on pain relief, sports physical therapy blends rehab with strength training, mobility work, and performance development so you can return to your sport stronger than before.
Yes. We specialize in working with runners in Alameda and the East Bay — from 5K runners to marathoners and ultra-distance athletes. Common running injuries we treat include shin splints, Achilles tendon pain, runner's knee, IT-band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, and hip pain.
Yes. We help Hyrox and hybrid athletes improve mobility, build multi-planar strength, and increase durability under high training loads. Our goal is to bridge the gap between rehab and performance so you can train at a high level without constantly breaking down.
Yes. We support high school athletes in Alameda and the East Bay with injury prevention, performance development, and return-to-sport programs. We focus on building strong movement foundations so young athletes can compete safely and confidently.
Most traditional clinics are insurance-driven, high-volume environments. That often means short appointments, limited one-on-one time, generic exercise programs, and a focus on temporary pain relief. At Move Simply, every session is one-on-one and personalized. We combine injury rehab with strength training so you don't just feel better — you perform better.
We are an out-of-network sports physical therapy provider in Alameda. That means we do not bill insurance directly. Instead, clients pay at the time of service and may submit receipts to their insurance company for potential reimbursement, depending on their plan.
Being out-of-network allows us to spend more time with each client, provide fully one-on-one sessions, create personalized programs, focus on long-term performance (not just short-term pain relief), and avoid limitations placed by insurance companies. Insurance-based clinics are often required to see multiple patients per hour and follow strict billing rules that can limit care. By staying out-of-network we prioritize quality over quantity — and your long-term health over insurance restrictions.
Your first session includes a comprehensive movement assessment. We evaluate mobility, strength, stability, coordination, and sports-specific demands. From there, we build a personalized plan designed around your goals and current capacity.
Many clients notice improvements within the first few sessions because we address root causes — not just symptoms. Long-term success depends on consistency, but our goal is always to help you build a foundation that lasts.
The first step is a free 15-minute consultation call. We'll discuss your goals, current challenges, and determine whether you're a good fit. From there, we'll schedule your comprehensive evaluation and begin your personalized performance plan.
Move Simply is for runners who want to stay injury-free, Hyrox and hybrid athletes pushing high training volumes, active adults who refuse to slow down, and high school athletes who want to compete safely. If you care about long-term health, performance, and longevity — you're in the right place.
What Our Patients Are Saying
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51 reviews
My experience in working with Dr. Dold has been entirely positive. He is extremely patient, personable, kind, effective, and overall just really great at what he does. I’ve seen him for two different…
Isabella Denight
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Dr. Geoff has been absolutely outstanding throughout my recovery journey. When I first started physical therapy, pain had significantly impacted my ability to move comfortably and enjoy the activities…
Kristin Garrick
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Let me start this off by saying with the number of surgeries, broken bones, including broken lumbar virtabrae, torn ligaments, herniated discs, and other trauma I have subjected my body to as an adren…
richard brown
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Back in April I started experiencing sharp pain in my left ankle while training for my first HYROX. After weeks of trying (and failing) to grit and bear it, I decided to see Dr. Geoff, who quickly ide…
Lo
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Went to Geoff for knee pain I have had for years. I had been going to other PTs but always saw a different person and it felt limited to pain management. With Geoff it was different - he worked with m…
Sybil Lewis
a week ago
I can't recommend Dr. Geoff enough! He helped me tremendously with chronic him and piriformis pain that I struggled with for years and that completely derailed by running. He is incredibly kind, kno…
Courtney Stewart
2 weeks ago
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