Hiking is back on my calendar—maybe even running

Really happy to provide a very strong review for Mike Robinson, DPT at Zenith Performance and Wellness. I am a fairly serious road cyclist, but also an older one! This means that I have had a variety of physical problems on the bike at times. Over the last year I had some intermittent severe sit bone pain and at first I attributed it to either bike fit issues that come with a new bike or a saddle issue—or just aging. I tried a variety of fixes and was getting pretty discouraged as I trained for the Wolf Creek Century. I had thought it might just be a physical issue (me, not the bike) and had been doing some PT and began working with Mike a bit more than a month before the Century. He did a thorough assessment and made clear recommendations for exercises. This crash course to get ready for the ride was extremely helpful, and I was able to do the ride with a manageable level of discomfort and set a new personal best for the whole course. Great result. I am a person who likes to understand the underlying mechanism of a problem, and Mike (patiently) gave clear explanations that helped me commit to the exercises. I am currently continuing to work with Mike, and I would recommend him to the cycling community without hesitation. He is himself a pretty serious rider and that informs his thinking and his interventions. And he is a nice guy who is very easy to work with!

I have had a great experience working with Mike @ Zenith! I sought PT after experiencing knee pain while on multiday backpacking trips and then increased knee instability after a climbing fall. Mike assessed my current state and got me started on a program that was easy to jump into. I noticed increased knee stability within a few weeks of being consistent with my exercises. Mike helped me prepare for a 70-mile trip in the Sierra by: supporting me through my training, designing an on-trail warm-up for me, and teaching me techniques to handle my pain if it arose mid-trip. The trip was a success (pain free!) and I have continued working with Mike on stability and strength to train for next summer’s objectives. It has been wonderful having professional support from someone who understands my goals.

Dr. Hammond is responsible for the continuing improvement in my health. Since I started working with her, my strength has increased, my breathing has improved, and I feel I’m getting the best care possible. The facility is top notch, and everyone there is very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. I highly recommend Zenith Performance and Wellness.