Dear Katy,
Thank you so much for the wonderful care and treatment you gave me during my therapy sessions.
Your program was very helpful to my physical well-being. Currently, my pains are completely gone, and I can enjoy by attending Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes and any others type of physical activities again.
I do recommend you to anyone who is looking for PT professional.
Especially for people who had sports trauma, and very especially for people who belong to the world of MMA, BJJ, Wrestling, Judo, Karate, etc. You have deep and unique experience which is going to be beneficial for the martial arts people.
Once again, thank you for being such a kindhearted care provider and for making the treatment possible.
Thank You for getting my life back
eugene
Full brief story
I have suffered from constant back pain for the last year. I took pain relief which only helped a little. I tried to exercise, this often resulted in suffering afterward. At some moment the intensity of the pain increased to a level in which I could barely walk. Driving was also difficult. I suffered more from pain whenever I did any form of household duties. I became fearful of any kind of physical activities. My life was dictated by pain and fear of tasks that I knew would cause pain, even sitting was uncomfortable.
I have been to my family doctor on numerous occasions. Eventually, the doctor referred me to a MRI scan. The MRI showed something bad at L3/4 and 4 or 5, but I didn't really understand what this meant. I thought obviously there is something seriously wrong and worried about it even more. The doctor said I could have some kind of injections, but they probably wouldn't work. I left that appointment without hope I would ever get better. So, I have decided to address to the doctor who's specialization IS back pain and back injuries. Finally, I scheduled appointment with Dr. Llewellyn N. Packia Raj, MD (Swedish, Redmond, WA) . We met, he reviewed my case, discussed it with me, and he has referred me to "Synergy Physical Therapy". I went there and was assigned to Katherine Smith.
Starting from the consultation and to the very end she has been working hard trying to bring me back to normal. I was visiting Kate for 10 weeks (twice a week). Each session was one hour non-stop exercising, stretching, massage, etc. Additionally, I was given exercises to do at home to help me to improve flexibility, strength and overall health. I was so happy to see how quickly the techniques helped me. After two weeks of attending Kate's sessions my fear of pain has gone as I started attending Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes and play soccer. .From session to session my fitness is improving and so is my confidence. The Kate's PT program have given me back my life and can now just get on with things again without fear. read more