About Common Care
About
We exist to make care feel personal again—where every person is deeply understood, supported, and cared for.
Michael Oakes
Doctor of Physical Therapy · Founder
Michael Oakes
Doctor of Physical Therapy · Founder
Michael Oakes, DPT, is the founder of Common Care, a Los Angeles–based physical therapy practice built on a simple belief: care should feel personal.
With over a decade of experience, he began his career in New York and completed advanced training through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy, developing a strong foundation in hands-on care.
After seeing how often physical therapy becomes rushed, impersonal, and focused on symptoms rather than the individual, he founded Common Care to offer a more thoughtful approach.
His work centers on understanding the person in front of him through conversation, hands-on assessment, and objective data, helping people move beyond pain and function at a higher level.
Tommy Wolfe
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Tommy Wolfe
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Tommy Wolfe, DPT is an integrative physical therapist, trained at USC, who blends traditional rehabilitation with a broader approach to movement, performance, and long-term health. As a former professional squash player, he has had his share of injuries and understands the struggle of climbing back up to a high performance level. These experiences, as well as his drive to surf until he's 90, fuel his work and curiosity.
Over the years Tommy has formed a distinctive style of treatment, influenced by mentors both in and out of the traditional PT field.
Tommy's focus goes beyond pain relief: it's about creating autonomy, preventing future setbacks and unlocking the body's potential, no matter the sport or skill level.
