Rise Above Physical Therapy

Fantastic experience: I started the ADAPT program with a long history of painful and limiting knee issues. Through insightful and attentive consultation and work with Mike, he identified movements to combat my pain and get my knees and body moving better than they have in years. The program is great for busy people who need simple and quick mobility movements that are easy to add to the day. Mike helped me find a routine that takes less than 10 minutes of my day and makes a huge impact on alleviating pain, strengthening weak areas, and increasing mobility. I highly recommend checking out the program!

Fantastic experience: Before connecting with Rise Above I really thought I was falling apart like a weathered old athlete. Stacking up a list of aches, pains and injuries over 30 years of activity. I had to work around pains in the weight room and warn training partners about my "bad shoulder." Beyond all expectations, after a few adjustments we broke through the things restraining my progress and I can operate and maintain at a higher level. Turns out what I believed were injuries and a rite of passage for aging athletes was something that I could correct in my own home. The bad shoulder is what brought me into the fold this was something that gave me pain since childhood baseball, we cleared that up in a month. I came back to work on lowerback pain, wrist and forearm pain while lifting, and neck pain that would flare up when wrestling. These were all limiting my activity and enjoyment. Today I'm punching with more pop than ever before and moving weights without fear. We identified the cause of each problem, worked it back to 100% health and learned how to maintain it. I recommend Rise Above Physical Therapy everybody who is serious about their movement health and longevity. This is the only doctor you will look forward to seeing.

Fantastic experience: I cannot express how grateful I am for the exceptional care I received from Dr. Mike! I worked with him while training for my first marathon. Ten years ago, I had surgery on my knee and in the beginning stages of my training my knee hurt and kept swelling. That’s when I found Dr. Mike! With his expertise, dedication, and unwavering support, I not only overcame my fears but also achieved what I thought was impossible. Once I started working with Dr. Mike, I experienced little to no knee pain (besides the expected aches) or swelling during my runs- a testament to the personalized and effective approach taken by Dr. Mike. His knowledge and encouragement pushed me to surpass my time goal, and I am now a marathon finisher! I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking top-notch. Thank you for helping me make my dream a reality!

Fantastic experience: I needed physical therapy to get relief from chronic tightness in my upper back, shoulders, and neck. For more than 15 years I had tried many therapies to reduce the pain in those areas, and to stop headaches that resulted every week or so. I had success in relieving the pain with massage therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture. All of these therapies were helpful, but the pain and headaches would return after each treatment. I knew that I needed some immediate relief, and also a ‘tool box’ of exercises to continue self-care after the series of PT sessions was over. Dr. Mike did not disappoint in this department. Over four weeks of twice weekly sessions he introduced quite a few exercises which worked to release the pain significantly. And then he gave me a lot of homework, to apply the exercises throughout the time in between PT sessions. There was some trial and error involved in finding the most effective exercises. Dr. Mike was tireless in these efforts, and each week the pain was reduced further. Life goes on, and there are many parts of modern life that give us stress. For me, that accumulates in the upper back, shoulders, and neck. But since having PT from Dr. Mike, I am equipped with techniques to stop the buildup of pain and to restore comfort. I am happy with this empowerment, and glad to walk around without my previous pain. Carol M

Fantastic experience: I was experiencing knee pain and an irregular running posture for about a year. The pain took away my joy of running for exercise. My first appointment with Mike was my opportunity to receive the relief I quickly experienced soon after my visit. Mike is high-energy and very personable! He asked about my pain and experience with it. He listened and quickly developed a plan to help elevate and eventually eliminate my pain. He's great with adjusting the plan when a new issue arose or a current exercise wasn't working. After six appointments I have everything I need to maintain healthy runner's posture and mitigate joint pain.