Lumin Physical Therapy - Lake Forest, California

Tessa Tsai

Had an amazing prenatal craniosacral PT appointment with Dr. Chow! My due date is soon, and my appointment goal was to prepare for labor by relaxing my pelvic bones/muscles/ligaments etc. I felt such a significant difference after my session, my body is much more relaxed and I feel more in-tune with my baby. Dr. Chow was amazing at using small micro movements to release tension, it was really incredible to experience. I’d highly recommend this form of PT to anyone who is pregnant!

Keith Wong

As an avid climber, I often deal with pulley strains in my fingers, as well as some occasional lower back pain. Dr. Calvin Chow's craniosacral therapy is nothing short of incredible. I have left sessions with him with so much relief! He is very caring and professional.

The office space is very cozy, clean, and inviting. The whole experience is like going to a day spa, but better. I will definitely be returning to Lumin any time that I am dealing with recurrent pains!

UPDATE 12/4/23:
I went back to Lumin to see Dr. Calvin because I was experiencing headaches from exercise that would not go away. Even rest, hydration, and medication didn't help as it usually does. I scheduled a craniosacral therapy session, whiched nearly eliminated the headache, and within the next day, it was gone. Dr. Calvin's physical therapy background makes these sessions even more informative and helpful, as he gave me some exercises to help with my form during exercise to help prevent these headaches in the future. This combination of PT and craniosacral therapy is unlike anything I've ever experienced. 10/5 stars - I would recommend Lumin to anyone who is dealing with pain, especially when traditional methods don't provide any relief!

Nicola Lamas

Stop your search. I highly recommend Dr Chow. He helped me when I woke up and could not walk from pain in my midback. I was completely bent to the left and could not stand up straight without almost collapsing to my knees. There was a huge lump in my mid right back and my right hip was offset and higher than the left and I could not make them level! I am a nurse and a mom and a wife. Not functioning was not going to be an option. I had gone to urgent care, the emergency room, my pcp Who referred me then to an ortho surgeon, thinking it was an abscess in my back. I was prescribed muscle relaxers, NSAIDS and lidocaine patches. All with minimal effectiveness. I had one session with Dr. Chow and I was relieved of so much pain and tension in my body.
I did not know how I was going to be able to pick up and put down my two small children. He definitely saved me. Beyond blessed at the work he does.

Calyn Carlton

Dr. Calvin and Dr. Em have been such a blessing to this pregnancy. I struggled with nausea and headaches for the entire first trimester, and one session with them totally resolved it all! They have also helped me to prepare for birth and find back pain relief as baby has grown. I’m so grateful!

Maya Cappellino

Lumin physical therapy and Dr. Calvin Chow provided excellent care. He does an amazing job customizing the experience to treat your specific symptoms and exact situation. While I have been to several physical therapy offices that give many different individuals the same generic exercises, Calvin makes your care personal and ensures all your needs are met. He is an excellent physical therapist and has been such a pleasure to know and work with.

Morgan Harden

About 2 years ago I started having symptoms including aura, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, loss of appetite to name just a few. I recently found out that I have a migraine disorder and was referred to Dr. Calvin Chow through a friend of mine. I had my first CranioSacral therapy session last week and felt so much better just after my first visit. My appetite was back, the vertigo was gone and I felt a complete sense of relief (the elephant was no longer sitting on my chest). I have actually been sleeping through the night (thank goodness) and my aura has been so much better. I am finally starting to feel like myself again and cannot thank Dr. Calvin Chow enough! I had my second session today and again already feel so much better. The pressure in my head/behind my eyes is almost nonexistent and I left feeling so calm. I appreciate that Dr. Calvin answers all of my questions and talks me through the session. He continually asks how you're feeling/what you're feeling and communicates so effectively. I cannot thank him enough!

Beth Wong

Dr. Chow was so patient with understanding my problems, and did a combination of procedures that helped relieve my pain even during my first session! He then gave me useful exercises to do at home to help increase range of motion and strengthen my wrist joints. I also had dizziness for at least 3 months whenever I would go from sitting to standing. Dr. Chow did a quick maneuver for me that completely resolved my dizziness instantly. I’m sooo grateful I chose to be treated at Lumin PT by Dr. Chow!

Irma Arzola

Dr. Chow is knowledgeable, patient, and has a holistic perspective. Even with the limitations of a virtual consultation, he demonstrated his capacity to determine my physiological limitations, provided excellent exercises and assessed my capacity to perform them. With each followup he verified and adjusted the work according to my progress. In a few months, I was able to have breakthroughs that ameliorated my fears of moving and my quality of life.