Reactivating Your Pain-Free Lifestyle

I had a full knee replacement back in 2018. I had been still experiencing a lot of discomfort related to sitting for prolonged periods of time, as well as other related pain issues, when I decided to seek physical therapy a few months ago. I’ve been to several physical therapists in the past, but none of them were as successful in assessing and treating my issues in comparison with my experience with Valen. I immediately felt very comfortable with Valen because he was easygoing, patient, and friendly. Valen was very knowledgeable and thorough in diagnosing and treating the sources of my pain. He also took the time to find exercises that I could most easily fit into my routine at home to maintain my good progress. He was very dependable in following through and providing additional information I needed to continue my progress at home. Finally, he was able to explain to me in terms that I could understand, including the purpose of each exercise and how each one was addressing my needs. After trying physical therapy on and off with other therapists for the past 5 years, I have made more progress and improvement in my pain levels since I began my treatment plan with Valen than I did with any other therapist in the past.

I was having severe knee pain and having trouble getting out of bed, getting up and down from a chair and walking anywhere was an issue. I met Valen and he gave me specific exercises which have given me the ability to move without pain. I could not be happier! 

I have been seeing Valen for six months after breaking my leg just below the knee. I started off barely being able to walk. I was scared and traumatized by my accident. As a Pilates instructor, I was very active and athletic and my injury had really knocked me back. Valen is kind, encouraging, and endlessly patient. He reminds me frequently how well I am doing and how far I have come. When I have hard days, he is patient, calm, and encourages me to process my feelings. Valen is happy to explain the exercises to me and why they are important to my recovery. He asks me to be clear about what movement and activities are still difficult for me and we work on them in a safe and structured way. I will be forever grateful.