CORE Sports Physical Therapy & Orthopedic Rehabilitation
“To the amazing staff Tara, Taylor, Leslie, and everyone else who played a part in my recovery,
Mahalo from the bottom of my heart for everything you’ve done to help me get my right shoulder back.
For nearly three years, my shoulder was essentially frozen. Every day was painful. I felt helpless, defeated, and honestly started to believe this was just going to be my new normal. I couldn’t play the sports I love, struggled with simple everyday tasks, and there were days when I couldn’t even lift my own coffee cup without pain.
Before finding your team, I had gone through countless physical therapy sessions at other organizations, saw multiple chiropractors, underwent shockwave therapy, received several cortisone injections, and tried just about every conservative treatment available. Deep down, I knew there was likely a tear, but I wanted to avoid surgery if at all possible.
From day one, your team went all in. You didn’t give up on me. You pushed me beyond what I thought was possible stretching my shoulder, challenging my range of motion, introducing new exercises, rebuilding my strength, and teaching my body to activate muscles I never even realized I had. Every session had a purpose, and every milestone, no matter how small, was celebrated.
Beyond the physical recovery, what truly stood out was the care you showed. Throughout my time there, we built friendships, shared countless laughs, and I always appreciated how closely you watched my form, corrected me when needed, and encouraged me every step of the way. Your consistency, patience, and positivity made the difficult days easier.
Today, I can use my arm again in ways I honestly thought I’d never be able to. That is a gift I don’t take for granted.
It’s a bittersweet goodbye because while I hope I never need physical therapy again, part of me will miss seeing all of you. I certainly don’t wish for another injury, but if life ever has other plans, I’ll know exactly where to go.
Thank you for giving me my shoulder, my confidence, and a part of my life back. The work you do changes lives more than you probably realize, and I’m incredibly grateful to have been one of the people you helped.
Mahalo for everything.”