Veteran's Care - PT Effect

We accept VA insurance

Your Path to Pain Relief Starts Here

Proudly offering faster, more personalized physical therapy for Veterans, so you can get back to living without the wait.

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No more long waits

Get in Faster with VA Insurance

The VA system can often leave you waiting weeks or months for treatment, but we make it easy for you to get in quickly. We accept VA insurance, and our team will handle all the details, ensuring a smooth and fast process.

Let us take the hassle out of insurance so you can focus on what matters most—getting better, faster.

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Take control of your pain

Specialized Care for Faster, Long-Lasting Results

We focus on the root cause of your pain, so you can heal faster and stay pain-free longer. Our treatment strengthens the muscles that matter, helping you return to a more active, pain-free life.

Knee Pain

We target weak spots around your knee to reduce pain and improve movement.

Lower Back Pain

Focused therapy to relieve tension and restore your lower back’s natural mobility.

Shoulder Injuries

Rebuilding strength and range of motion to get you back to pain-free movement.

Hip Pain

Healing and stretching hip muscles to restore comfort and flexibility.

Neck Pain

Relieving tightness and improving mobility so you can move your neck freely again.

You’re not just a number

Work with the Same PT Every Time

You’ll always work one-on-one with the same experienced physical therapist who knows your progress and goals. We believe in building trust and consistency, so you don’t have to start from scratch with each visit.

No students, no rotating staff—just dedicated care from a licensed professional focused on your unique recovery.

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Traditional VA PT Effect
Long wait times for appointments Quick appointments to start recovery faster
Inflexible hours and limited availability Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Different therapist each visit Consistent care with the same therapist every time
Confusing insurance process We handle the insurance paperwork and verification
Generic treatment plans Personalized care focused on your specific injury
Limited access to specialized care Specialized, expert treatment for your specific needs

Take The First Step

Ready to become painfree?

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Step one:

Call or message us to
book your appointment

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Step two:

We’ll work with you to
get you painfree again

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Step three:

Regain your freedom &
pain free lifestyle

Mark Shulman

Dr. Mark Shulman

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), FAAOMPT, COMT, CSCS

Founder

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.


Mark Shulman

Dr. Allison McKay

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), PRPC

Co-Founder


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Contact Information

(619) 544-1055

info@pteffect.com

Fax: (619) 544-1056

The Physical Therapy Effect

1601 Kettner Blvd Suite 11
San Diego, CA 92101

The Physical Therapy Effect

1 Creekside Dr. Unit 100
San Marcos, CA 92078