I had a pretty bad high ankle sprain back in January 2025 from rolling it on a teammates foot, no fractures found in X-ray--I was non-weight bearing, on a knee scooter, into a boot, and progressed to walking into a shoe with minimal guidance from friends who are PTs. I was back to exercising regularly and playing volleyball in March. It wasn't until May that I found out I had a hairline fracture and bone bruising through MRI because I was still complaining about pain. I was told by the orthopedic doctors and a podiatrist that I needed surgery for my ankle, but I ultimately didn't want to do that. I didn't like any of the PTs that were in my area and in-network. I found Dr. Jay by chance--a simple yelp search and I found out he was walking distance from me. I dm'd him, back in December, my history and asked if surgery was the only way to go, and he responded pretty quickly that he's had the same injury and was able to get back into sports without going under the knife. After talking to Dr. Jay via zoom, I was convinced that he was gonna be the one to help me regain strength and mobility in my ankle. Dr. Jay is very knowledgeable, he'll breakdown the anatomy and physiology so you know what's happening with your body, and he'll teach you the right mechanics for the exercises. He also went over types of shoes I should be wearing during different types of exercises which is important because the shoes I wore were affecting my ankle and foot mobility. Dr. Jay doesn't just treat the symptom, he treats you as a whole because everything in the end is all connected. Dr. Jay will create workout routines that are suitable for you, and will tailor it based on your needs, such as what gym you go to/equipment you have. Send videos and updates on your workouts/daily activities so you can get his feedback, and he can tweak exercises/give you tips on what you can do in those exercises to reduce pain. One thing I needed to learn was that I didn't have the same capacity for load as I did pre-injury, and that I needed to not overdo it on exercises even though, mentally, I felt like I could do more. "When strain exceeds capacity, leads to negative adaptations. When strain stays right below capacity, positive adaptations. Learn through mistakes, and learn quickly on how to find the right amount." I'm very hard on myself, especially when training declined due to illness, holidays, vacations, and or pain (due to overloading/wearing too rigid shoes). Dr. Jay stayed positive and continued to encourage me. He reminded me that we are not perfect, and it is okay to take breaks. Dr. Jay's program gave me the structure, guidance, and motivation I needed to get back to running and jumping without fear. He's helped me gain the knowledge and confidence to get back on the court. Will definitely recommend Dr. Jay to anyone I know who's dealing with chronic pain and willing to put in the work! read more

As an active 40-year-old, back injuries are my biggest fear. In the past, a similar injury kept me sidelined from exercise for months at a time, in constant pain. This time was completely different thanks to Dr. Jason. From the start, his evaluation was thorough and professional. Instead of just treating the symptoms, he took the time to identify the actual cause of my injury -- hamstring weakness and imbalance I didn't even know I had. He gave me a targeted set of exercises to address it, and I was pain-free within a week. I'm so thankful I found him. Dr. Jason is incredibly knowledgeable, and you walk away from every session having actually learned something about your own body -- not just told what to do. If you're dealing with an injury and want to get back to an active lifestyle quickly, I can't recommend him enough! read more

I started working with Dr. Jay this summer after having recurring shoulder pain following a snowboarding fall. Despite shifting to lower impact workouts for months and having weekly acupuncture appointments I kept reinjuirng it. It was keeping me from my favorite activity, surfing, and I was feeling mentally and physically frustrated. After my first session with Dr. Jay, I learned I had weak lats (common for those of us with desk jobs) and he gave me a mobility routine that quickly lessened my discomfort. After starting my custom strength training routine the pain and annoyance went away entirely and I was back surfing about 5 weeks later. Dr. Jay did an amazing job of not only tailoring a routine to my needs and the activities I love, but he explained why each one was helpful for my body and my goals. He was always available if I had any questions or if I needed him to give me a more detailed breakdowns of the exercises. He was also great about education; if my shoulder or neck is feeling pinchy or off, I now know exactly what I need to do to feel better. You just have to be ready to put in the work! I am about to hit my mid-thirties and I am grateful to have a go to strength training routine. I feel better than ever. I highly recommend Dr. Jay if you're coming back from an injury or looking for a professional to help you reach your fitness goals. My only regret is not contacting him sooner! read more

Dr J has completed changed my attitude towards my health. I went to him with a quad injury and an extremely fearful mindset. He has made me a believer in the power of strength training with proper nutrition. Since I started with him, my pain has improved significantly and I am hopeful that it will eventually go away. More importantly, he has transformed me from a lazy, fearful and unhealthy individual to a significantly more confident person who genuinely looks forward and eating healthy. For that, I am eternally grateful. read more

I've been working with Dr. Jay for a year, and let me tell you--it's been one of the most transformative years of my life! I'm in the best shape I've ever been, both physically and mentally. I've built a solid foundation of discipline and continue to work with him to push my progress even further. From the start, Dr. Jay conducted an initial assessment, but more importantly, he asked me about my overall goal. Like most people, I gave him a target weight I wanted to reach. But he took it a step further and asked, "Why? Why do you want to be this weight? What does reaching that goal mean to you?" No one had ever asked me that before, and it made me reflect on the true purpose of my fitness journey. I realized that beyond just a number on the scale, my real goal was to become a stronger, healthier version of myself--for my family and loved ones--so they get the best of me every day. Once we defined my goal, he created a customized workout plan for me. He didn't just hand me a routine--he took the time to show me how to do each movement, explain what it does for my body, and provide an easy way to track my progress. All I had to do was follow the steps, day in and day out. Simple, right? Looking back, I'd say yes--but starting out was tough. The good thing is, Dr. Jay takes the guesswork out of it. All we have to do is show up, put in the effort, and trust the process. Now, over a year in, I'm truly grateful for his guidance and support. I can honestly say I'm becoming a better version of myself every day, thanks to Dr. Jay and his personalized program. He's already taught me sustainable habits that I can carry forward on my own, but I also know how much faster I progress with his coaching--which is why I plan to continue training with him for as long as I can. Thank you, Dr. Jay! read more

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Coming back to Jay for another round of PT. Tore my Achilles playing basketball and went straight to him after diagnosis. Nothing but praises for him. Got me back on track with this customized training plans and made me accountable through the entire process. Thanks Jay read more

I worked closely with Dr. J on a combination of physical therapy as well as strength/weight loss training after a stem cell BMAC treatment on my knees and shoulders. Dr. J was extremely responsive, intuitive to my body's needs, motivating (especially in the beginning helping me to start building momentum), and built me some very personalized PT and workout plans. I'm down about 15 lb, and a heck of a lot stronger, with better mobility, and considerably less pain. I'd recommend him very highly! read more

Jay is an exceptional physical therapist. As a fellow OT, I've worked with many rehab professionals, and Jay is truly in a league of his own. His depth of knowledge, clinical skill, and genuine passion for helping others set him apart. After a fall in 2023, I broke my left foot and sprained my right ankle. Jay designed a personalized, evidence-based program to help me regain my mobility, strength, and balance. As I improved, he incorporated heavier weight training and deadlifts, and eventually got me back into running! He not only guided me through every exercise but also taught me to better understand my body, challenged me to progress safely, and celebrated each milestone along the way. Jay was a cornerstone in my recovery. His encouragement, expertise, and patience helped me rebuild not just my strength, but my confidence. He combines science, skill, and heart in everything he does. I'm deeply grateful for his care and couldn't recommend him more highly. read more

Earlier this year, I was diagnosed with a left hip impingement, and surgery was not an option. I reached out to Dr. Jay because his background and expertise extend well beyond that of a typical physical therapist. After evaluating my condition, he developed a targeted exercise program to strengthen the muscles around my hip and reduce daily discomfort. The results have been extremely encouraging. I am now able to continue running, even if at a reduced level, and recently completed a pain-free 7-mile run while utilizing Zone 2 training principles. Dr. Jay also emphasized the importance of full-body strength training, especially given that I'm in my early 70s and navigating the normal aches and pains that come with aging. He designed a daily strength routine that is realistic, sustainable, and tailored to my needs. Combined with proper nutrition, these programs will help keep me active, strong, and able to enjoy life even more. Dr. Jay continues to be available to monitor my progress, and I look forward to learning more from his YouTube channel. Working with him has greatly improved my understanding of my body, the value of strength training, and how to care for not only my hip issue but my overall health read more

Prior to working with Dr J, I had numbing sensation on the upper back that would just never go away. After working with him and Dr Sue May for a few months, my numbing did not only just significantly improve but I also got to learn a lot about how to build a good workout habit and pain management. I am very grateful for both Dr J and Dr Sue May for their support and genuine care for their clients! read more

I'm forever grateful to Dr. Jay, Dr. Sue, and the PFA team for giving me the lifelong knowledge to help me eliminate my own back pain. Ever since I had back surgery for a herniated disc a few years ago, I've been too scared to work out, move my body freely, or lift heavy objects because I was afraid of reinjuring myself. Activities I once loved, like cooking, were harder because standing in the kitchen for long periods would activate back pain. I wanted to get stronger and build muscles because I read how important these are to longevity. I was excited to learn about Dr. Jay because he's a physical therapist who advocates strength training and who has healed himself from his own injuries. I wanted the comfort of having a physical therapist to teach me how to strength train safely in the gym. At first, I was hesitant about investing in an online program. But Dr. Jay has created a robust system for online coaching through multiple weekly coaching calls, the community app, Dr. Jay's educational videos, and his and the team's quick responsiveness to all of my questions or concerns. Dr. Jay and Dr. Sue have this unbelievable depth of knowledge of the body and movements to help address each person's specific needs. Though I signed up to address my back pain, they've helped coached me through anything else that came up in my life - like a bit of shoulder pain or elbow pain. Since joining the program I've learned how my mindset and my inactivity contributed to my back pain. With Dr. Jay's custom strength workout and mobility plans for me and with the PFA community's support, I'm a more confident and resilient person. And I'm even stronger than I was even before my surgery! Now, I love to work out in the gym because I love feeling stronger and pain free. I also learned how to incorporate mobility and strength breaks during the day or when I'm out in the world to keep my body in motion. I have no problems cooking in the kitchen for hours. I love how my increased strength has translated to so much ease in my day-to-day life. On a recent vacation it was so easy to lift my fifty-pound bag up and down flights of stairs. I even helped family members lift their carry-on luggage into the overhead compartment. I'm so glad I invested in myself by joining PFA. I got my life back and I'm building the foundation to set me up for a strong future. read more

Hi, my name is Karen and I have a desk job in the bay area. About a year ago, I noticed issues with nerve pain in my upper back, shoulder, and neck area which radiates to my arms and hands. I began working with Dr. Sue May starting May 2024 after seeing reviews on yelp. Dr. Sue May put together an exercise program and movements that could help loosen up my tightness. Initially, all the exercises helped loosen up my tightness within 2-3 weeks. The exercise program is to strengthen so that I can keep working with my body's ability to support itself and not get into bad posture. Thanks to Dr. Sue May's help, I am now able to: - wake up in the morning pain free on my neck and shoulders area - hip flexor pain is also gone - I had bicep tendonitis, and her instructions/exercises have helped avoid that. Previously to working with Dr. Sue May, I had: - shoulder and neck pain, almost cannot turn my head without pain - hip flexor is constantly tight and TFL is always tight - Bicep tendonitis pain that prohibits using my right arm at times I would recommend Dr. Sue May to anyone who is having chronic pain and posture issues. read more

These people are relentless. Two years ago I called looking for a physical therapist to help me with my spine issues. This guy wanted to sell me some online program that probably would go on for God knows how long. Anyway I said no thank you and I thought that would be the end of it. Since then they haven't stopped calling me. They haven't stopped writing to me. I keep telling them to get me off that list tonight avail. I still got a call today. I've tried nice. And I ended up being rude today because they are worse than a scam. I feel importuned upon and harassed. JUST STOP. read more

I started working with Dr. Jay around six months ago shortly after moving to SF. Over the past five years, I've had two hip surgeries that I never fully recovered from and that had resulted in new back and foot/plantar fasciitis pain. In that time, I had tried a ton of physical therapy, dry needling, acupuncture, and other treatments none of which delivered anything more than short-term relief. A friend recommended Dr. Jay and being new to the area, I decided to give him a shot. After just one session together, I knew his treatment was different. He quickly identified my mobility restrictions and existing weaknesses and spoke with me seriously about how to address them. His knowledge around mobility and muscular strength was immediately clear and he effectively explained and demonstrated how implementing a comprehensive approach would get me out of pain and help my body unlearn the harmful compensatory mechanisms that I had adopted. Through this process, I found Dr. Jay to be incredibly thorough and intentional in understanding what your goals are and designing a unique program that is fit specifically to your needs. Having been injured for so many years, I reluctantly told him that I would just be happy to get through each day at my desk-job without being in physical pain, but he pushed me to go much deeper and envision getting back to the activities I love like biking, backpacking, and skiing (and it's happening! This weekend I biked over 40 miles for the first time in 2.5 years!!). Lastly, Dr. Jay was the first person I worked with whom I found to be fully honest about the work that is needed to get yourself out of pain. I had worked with at least half a dozen PTs who gave me a treatment plan filled with basic resistance band exercises (i.e. clamshells, fire hydrants, etc.) and ensured that these would be enough to strengthen my muscles and get me out of pain. In working with Dr. Jay I am in the gym the most consistently I have ever been in my life and lifting more weight than I would have dreamed of a year ago. Strength training is absolutely essential to getting our bodies out of pain and he will give you the tools to make it happen, but be prepared to work! TLDR: If you are struggling with chronic pain or even just wondering how to begin implementing consistent strength training into your life for long-term benefits, give Dr. Jay a shot - you won't regret it! read more

My name is Rene. I was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Jason Won a pain management specialist and his partner in crime Sue May Yap who both were a big Big asset to my change . After a initial meeting and consultation, He help fine the source of my problem and help me deal and manage my pain that I've been dealing with for years. The change to regular exercising and diet has made a difference. Sue May guided me also through this, I was very pleased to have her there when I needed her. They both were a big contribute to my change in my health. I'm making general healthier choices for now. This has been a big plus in my life. and now I'm ready to keep pushing forward on my own. Thank you Dr. Jay. And Sue May Yap. You are family now. read more

When my son was 9 years old, he had a knee injury from playing basketball. His patella (kneecap) was dislocated slightly on his left knee and would need surgery if it happened again. The sports medicine doctor recommended a Physical Therapist to help my son recover. The PT appointment was short and she gave us very generic exercises that could be found on youtube. I decided to search for other options because my son's knee wasn't getting better. I came across Dr. Jason Won who was a physical therapist and a personal trainer. One of his specialties was helping athletes recover from sports injury. We had an initial consultation with Dr. Jay, and he explained to us about how to recover from the injury and how to prevent the injury in the future to avoid surgery. A strength training program was custom designed for my son's knee, strengthening all muscles for the knee, around knee, and throughout the legs. Immediately after the first session, my son was able to move his knee more and it felt significantly better. His knee recovered in a few weeks. Since my son enjoyed working with Dr. Jay, he continued training with him, moving on to arms, core, and full body strength training to improve sports performance. While observing my son's journey to recovery, I was silently suffering with chronic neck and back pain. I worked at an office desk job my whole life and am a mother of 2 kids. Back pain became worse after my second pregnancy. I had upper, mid, and low back pain in addition to severe neck pain where I would always put my hands around my neck to constantly massage to try to alleviate the pain. I tried neck and back stretches that I googled online for many years. The pain would always lessen a little bit for a day, but the pain still remained every minute of every day. It wasn't work and it was so uncomfortable that it was hard for me to focus on my work or just to enjoy my day. I asked Dr. Jay to help me get rid of the pain. After my first session, the pain lessened. Dr. Jay custom designed a workout to target my neck and back. After 4 weeks, all the pain was almost gone. In 6 weeks, I was completely pain free. It has now been 8 months, and I continue to be pain free. I signed on for continued strength training to further improve my health. While strength training eliminated my neck and back pain, it has also improved my overall health, with my A1C decreasing and my ALT back to normal range. I have found that strength training is something we all must do to maintain our health as we are getting older. If you have are suffering from chronic pain or need to recover from an injury, I highly recommend Dr. Jason Won. He cares about all his clients, addresses all your concerns, checks up on you and truly wants you to have the tools and knowledge to live a pain free life! read more

Had the pleasure of working with Dr.Jay over the course of 2.5 months to reduce shoulder pain and improve shoulder and hip mobility. I started seeing noticeable results within 2 weeks and my shoulder pain went from an 8/10 to a 4/10 after one month. In our short time together, I gained many lifelong skills and principals to incorporate into my personal wellness. I appreciated how in tune Dr. Jay was with my needs and how adaptive he was to any changes in my body over time. His 1:1 sessions and programming are completely custom to you and each exercise will help you towards your goals--remember that. Overall, if you're looking to improve, recover, or make improvements to your lifestyle, Dr. Jay is your guy! His 5 star reviews are a testament to his expertise and efforts to help YOU. Put in the work, remain patient and the results will show. read more

I've been to well over a dozen PTs for my many ailments stemming from me being tall and active. Back, knees, hips and shoulders all don't work right. Most of these PTs have the same routine of some soft tissue work, some stretching and a list of the same suggested home workouts to strengthen your glutes or stretch your hips. I had given up and was watching all the YouTube PTs to try and fix things but then I found Jay. Jay actually cares and takes the time to understand the root cause of your issue and will not rest until he's fixed them. He created daily workouts for me that change every few weeks and are all tracked in an iPhone app. Three months ago my shoulder couldn't lift much and I walked with a limp but now I'm lifting heavy weight overhead and can run again. I'm not quite back to basketball but already feeling amazing. Jay is not the cheapest but well worth every penny. read more

Throwing out my back while 12 weeks pregnant, which led to severe sciatica, was not how I envisioned the rest of my last and final pregnancy to go. I tried PT with Kaiser, and the stretches they had me do at home just exacerbated the pain. Besides Tylenol, there was nothing else that was offered to me (couldn't take other painkillers other than Tylenol, couldn't use lidocaine patches, no steroid shots, etc). I needed something other than extra strength Tylenol to keep the pain at bay. I was hesitant about going to another PT, especially after my failed attempt with Kaiser. After 2 months of severe, chronic back pain that radiated daily down to my left foot, I desperately needed another solution and I wished I went to Dr. Jay sooner. After one session and following his regime for only a week, I couldn't tell if it was a fluke that the pain went from a 9 down to a 2, or truly his therapy. Of course I can confidently say now that my sessions are over, it's 100% his expertise in his field that has kept me virtually pain free. His level of understanding the human anatomy and the source(s) of the pain, coupled with his plan to not only treat, but prevent the pain from coming back, has made me feel like a normal person again! Highly highly recommend Dr. Jay. read more

I've been on the fence about writing this review for a long time because I know how reliant we as practitioners can be on reviews. On one hand, Jason was very available for questions and when I was not pleased, he accommodated my request for a partial refund on a full package. On the other, there were multiple flags that went off for me when I met with him, including more severe pain than before we started. I live in the same area as Mr. Won, so he agreed to see me in person for our assessment, which was a total non-negotiable for me and I gathered out of the norm for him as well. Now I know everyone has bad days and comes from different teachings, but he could not or would not look me in the eye. He had a new baby so I figured maybe he was tired or something, but it gave me a weird vibe that still to this day kind of confuses me. His table assessment was minimal, with some brief poking to the posterior glute to address a potentially "tight" piriformis. Again, I was not impressed but I was so willing to be helped by anyone who knew more than me that I would overlook it. I wish I hadn't because when he asked me to perform a front squat with light load, and I exclaimed that it hurt, he upped the weight and asked me to try it again. Not surprisingly, this hurt more. I walked out of the facility in more pain than I had walked in with, and feeling badly about the whole interaction. In all honesty I only have myself to blame for ignoring my intuition and my own education, "if pain or compensatory movement occurs, do not add or increase load"; I should have kindly declined to perform the secondary set and left then. I understand that pain is very complex, and I believe the integration of pain science education alongside strength programming is a solid approach. I don't mean to steer people away from him as a distanced advisor, I more so want to caution anyone with possible complex injury histories to consider seeking out an alternative, in-person option. read more

Dr. Jay is fantastic. He is very educated about pain and movement. His passion for helping people shows: he makes the process accessible and fun. Not only will he help with pain-reduction, but he will also target the root-cause, so that you can live your life more fully. read more

Hi, my name is Jeanette Roldan, I am a nurse living in Santa Ana. I saw Dr Jay on IG I have been following him for a while and decided I wanted a change In my lifestyle not only for myself but for my teenage boy. We set up a workout program and macro intake, I am not the best eater so knowing how much protein/carbs/ and fat to intake was super helpful by using MyFitnessPal and being consistent and communicating with Dr. Jay on the struggles I have. I started at 121 lbs and the end goal was 116 lbs. We achieved that in just 3 months! Thank you Dr. Jay for showing me the ropes in order to keep myself accountable in the long run. I would definitely recommend anyone that would like to work with Dr. Jay he makes it super easy to reach out if you have any questions or concerns in regards to you and the program. read more

I ruptured my achillies and had surgery 500 days ago! What a journey it has been. Jason was there after my first month when I could start physical therapy. He was understanding and kind, pushing me to heal and return to my new normal. We worked in my home when I couldn't walk down my stairs, at an outside gym, and his home gym. I enjoyed the apps he utilizes to support with nutrition and daily exercises. He is knowledgeable and communicative, and I am so grateful for his support and guidance during my healing journey. read more

Before working with Dr. J, I was working through shoulder issues for several years. I've was proactive and tried everything from orthopedic massages, acupuncture, yoga, chiropractic, laser therapy, you name it. In my quest for a solution, I came across Doctor Jay's post on Instagram and decided to reach out. Doctor J is great at communicating complicated fitness topics such a relative intensity, giving suggestions if you are struggling to improve at a certain exercise such as the deadlift and he is always offering constant support in the form of video chats, calls or texts. I inquired about my shoulder and walked out with more knowledge about dieting, and gained a hype man. I no longer have the shoulder pain and clicking I once have thanks to the program. I also want to thank Dr. Jay for instilling the dieting concepts he uses to achieve weight goals. I feel more intentional in my decisions. I highly recommend having a conversation with Dr. J whether you want to level up your fitness or get back into it. He's got your back. read more

Really satisfied with Dr. Jason Won. I was training for my first marathon when I started to notice some discomfort around my knees. YouTube videos helped out a little, BUT given I was planning a long-term mileage ramp-up, I wanted to make sure that I understood very deeply how my body works so I could learn how to build a LONG TERM plan to enhance my mobility, flexibility, and avoid injury and pain. I'm really glad I worked with Jason since he's not just focused on "fixing an issue" but looking at how strength and training can set you up to ward off injury and wear/tear. How he works with you: I did come with a specific issue and timeline - my knees & the SF marathon 3 weeks out - so he DIRECTLY addressed this by focusing the first session entirely on knee stability strength. JUST one session + a lot of followup support via texting (and of course DAILY commitment to strength training the supporting muscles around my knees) got me ready and come marathon day I ran great. Of course, now with my knees solved, I am working with him to ensure I'm whole-body set. read more

I loved getting to work with Dr Jay! Came in because of issues with my Achilles, and had seen other physical therapists in the past. I was looking for someone who had a bit more of a philosophy on why these kinds of injuries happen and how to systematically prevent them, verses a PT that was just going to give me some exercises to do. I found that and more with Dr Jay, who felt also like a personal trainer. He did a great job listening to my values and goals, and helped tailor a solution to meet me there. Feeling strong and capable of handling any future injuries that come up as I do the physical activities I really enjoy doing. read more

Dr. Jay is awesome. We contacted him to help our daughter with some strength and conditioning to help her with her sports activities. He was able to formulate a custom program based on his assessments and evaluations of our daughter which definitely helped her physically, but it helped her mentally as well by building confidence and awareness. His attention to detail and being able to communicate so you can easily understand why you are doing a certain exercise or program is also key. He makes you feel comfortable and at ease. read more

I am a longtime yoga teacher with extensive knowledge about anatomy and body mechanics. I am also a 50-something woman who has experienced a lot of hip and joint pain over the past couple of years due to both menopause and injury! Serendipitously, I found Dr. Jay. I was impressed initially by his videos, which exemplified his deep understanding of biomechanics; I knew I could trust him to really help me work through my issues. At our first meeting, Dr. Jay walked me through a couple of simple exercises that immediately relieved a little bit of discomfort, and I was certain this program was going to work for me. Over the next several months, I was humbled by all I learned from him. I often say that "we don't know what we don't know," and despite my decades of studying the body, I had never really engaged in strength training in this way, nor did I have a grasp of the neurological story behind the experience of chronic pain. This program is not a "magic wand." You have to be willing to do the work! Sometimes I found myself battling mental blocks, but when I was able to get past those I found tremendous relief and made so many new discoveries about my body and its capabilities. I actually LOVE lifting weights! (Who knew?) Aside from strength training and isometrics, Dr. Jay has expertise in nutrition, and I learned so many helpful tools to support myself with both food and supplements. The whole Pain Free Academy team (Dr. Jay, Laura, Dr. Sue May) was welcoming, supportive and so very kind throughout my months in the program! I am not usually one to engage in a lot of online conversation, but I found myself regularly using the app to communicate with the professionals and also others in the program both to receive and to provide support. I loved the feeling of "We're all in this together!" I really appreciated the uplifting check-ins, especially on days when I felt ready to give up. I actually fractured an ankle right when I was feeling at the top of my mountain! The team supported me through this and helped me modify my exercises over and over again to meet me where I was at. The individualization of the program while still feeling like part of a group was a unique and wonderful approach. I am grateful to Dr. Jay for all I learned and gained through this program. Highly recommended to anyone looking to relieve chronic pain, working through injury, or just wanting to get themselves on track with their fitness and nutrition. read more

To be honest, I was hesitant at first about spending what I felt was a large sum on money on physical therapy. But after completing Dr. Jays program, I am so happy that I did. I have suffered from back pain for the last 5 years but have always gone to chiropractors to alleviate the pain. The chiropractic adjustments worked but required frequent visits and a lot of money. Dr. Jay is a huge advocate of active treatments vs passive treatments and am happy to share that my back pain has significantly improved and decreased by at least 95% with the help of Dr. Jay. Through his course, I've created healthy daily habits that involve movements that I plan to do for the rest of my life. I haven't had to go back to the chiropractor since starting the program and I feel in control of my health versus at the mercy of sudden recurring pain. I also used to have to wear foot insoles for arch support to prevent foot/knee pain at the recommendation of a previous physical therapist thinking this was normal with age. But with Dr. Jays knowledge and training, I've learned that this is absolutely not normal nor the way to live my life. With the knowledge I've gained from physical therapy, I can now easily stand and walk for long periods of time without any arch support which I never thought was going to be possible. The main reason why I think this course is different and worth the time/money is because it is not solely focused on just your current specific issues and how to fix them. It is focused on a lifestyle change to not only improve your overall physical health but also your mental health. Dr. Jay curates an exercise program specifically to you to empower you to improve your health outside of just your pain points. I have gone to physical therapy before and it was much more focused on giving me exercises and letting me go on my way without too much explanation of how I am helping myself. Dr. Jay truly spends his time teaching you about what and how you are helping yourself so that you can create steady and effective habits to truly living a pain free life. read more

I've been pretty active for the last 13 years having done sports, weight lifting, and various other physical activities, but two herniated discs that have been giving me trouble for years. My hernias made it incredibly hard to push myself like I used to. I went through multiple rounds of physical therapy but I found that they were only good at getting me from pain to pain-free, but it didn't get me beyond that. My hernias would flare up every so often and when it did, I would be in so much pain and unable to move for weeks. I sought out Dr. Jay after realizing that normal physical therapy wouldn't cut it. I've been seeing Dr. Jay for the last several months through the Pain Free Academy. The program consists of a few key parts. The Pain Fee Academy Course ------------------------------------------- This is an online self-guided course that Dr. Jay made himself. I was pretty familiar with a lot of the content that he shared, but still found it to be valuable. Some topics includes exercise fundamentals, how to understand your pain and work through it, pain relief, sleep, and nutrition. It's heavily science based and very thorough. I imagine that most folks would benefit from this sort of content. 1:1 sessions once a month with Dr. Jay ------------------------------------------------------- Once a month, you have a ~45m session with Dr. Jay himself. I live in the Bay Area so I was able to visit him in his own gym. He checks on how I've been doing, gives me guidance based on how I've been feeling and what I want to achieve, and then we go through a series of exercises that can be introduced into my routine to help me achieve them. Dr. Jay is a PT by trade but he's also a fantastic trainer. He's able to spot check me on my form and really helped me improve my technique and understanding of my own physiology. In my opinion, the thing that Dr. Jay has helped me the most with is with my own psychology. I was constantly in fear of hurting myself and he's really helped me push through that. Calls/events throughout the week ------------------------------------------------- Throughout each week, there are various types of events/calls that you can participate in: coaching calls, success check-ins, exercise modification and progress calls, etc. To be honest, I didn't really attend these because I was always so busy, but he also posts those calls online so you can watch at your own leisure. What makes them even more valuable is that you can search by text and if the call includes that text in the transcript, you'll be able to find it. For example, I hurt my back and looked up some keywords and was able to find some previous calls where he talked about how to work through the pain. Summary -------------- If you want to work with Dr. Jay and have been unable to work through your pain, I highly recommend at least giving him a call and seeing if he's right for you. His ability to act as a trainer and a PT has helped me tremendously. read more

I've been struggling with knee pain (patella femoral syndrome) that's been getting progressively worse over the last 10 years. I had lost about 50% of the muscle in one leg and took Advil every day, carrying it with me everywhere just in case the pain would flare up. After working with Dr. Jay for 4 months, I am proud to say that I no longer wake up every day wondering when my leg would start to hurt. The muscle I've lost has started to grow back and I'm excited to notice not only big changes in my life, like not depending on medication; but small things as simple as leading with my formerly "weak" leg as I walk up stairs. I notice that when I squat down to pick something up, I am using both my legs to support my weight. Working with Dr. Jay has been the best decision of my life, his program has given me the tools to live without pain. Dr. Jay taught me about my muscles, and how to support them and build them up. He developed a training plan that works around my schedule, keeps me accountable, and gives me advice and support. He gives clear communication, is accessible to me when I have questions, advice, or need modifications. I felt very supported throughout his program. I feel stronger than I ever did before and my knees are happier than they've been in years. read more

After an eye-opening visit to my grandmother earlier this year, I decided to finally take my health into my own hands and follow-up on that long awaited physical therapy recommendation that my Doctor had prescribed and I ignored a year ago. Fast-forward to this year, when I reached out to Jason for recommendations, and he was gracious enough to offer his own services instead but rather than a traditional physical therapy, took a much more holistic approach that incorporated nutritional adjustments and strength training. These last four months with Jason were undeniably tough but inevitably life-changing. I've managed to lose 20 pounds during this time, and while I'm still a ways away from my healthy weight goal, Jason was able to instill in me the right mindset and knowledge I need to carry myself through the finish line. Throughout this entire process, Jason was responsive, thoughtful, and flexible to not just the program itself but also in the way he shared information and tutored us on how we should proceed. If a specific workout was tough or we couldn't quite get the form right, he was able to substitute with something else! If we had questions about balancing protein intake vs. caloric intake, Jason was often able to show us a third way that didn't need to sacrifice either. I strongly recommend Jason not just to anyone dealing with pain, but to anyone looking to change their life and adapt to a healthy new lifestyle. 11/10! read more

I highly recommend the physical therapy and life fitness services provided by Dr. Jason Won! He has helped me immensely over the past few years. I first sought him out after a debilitating back injury had me mostly confined to the floor. PT services covered by my insurance had no immediate appointments available. "Dr. Jay" setup a video consultation for me right away and immediately coached me on getting up and moving around without pain. After signing up with him, he created a custom rehabilitation and strengthening program for me attuned to my issues, symptoms and abilities. He uses an app that has a huge number of routines, stretches, exercises and workouts that he specifically configures for each patient to do on their own. I experienced significant improvement right away. Over time, the program evolved from mostly recovery to injury prevention strengthening as my symptoms waned. The degree of success one experiences with any such program is directly related to patient commitment and degree of participation. Dr Jay does not "cure" you, he provides you with useful tools to get yourself to where you should be. Properly applied, the recommended habits and exercises are designed to bring life-long benefits. read more

Hi, my name is Curran Wong, and I am a full time working father living in the Bay Area. I first reached out to Dr. J after seeing his incredible transformation throughout this year. It was inspiring to see an entrepreneur and a father of two be in such fantastic shape! Prior to becoming a father, I prided myself in being able to wake up at the crack of dawn and give myself the time and space to push my body to the limit. However, after a full day of work and spending as much time as possible with the family, working out was now the last thing on my mind. Somewhere in between, I lost a sense of myself. And with that, in came consultation with Dr. J. 6 months later, I haven't reached my entire goal yet. I set my sights on having a visible 6 pack which included losing 15 pounds while also developing my overall strength. However, I am extremely proud and well on my way toward my original goal. My body looks fantastic, I'm lifting more weight than I ever imagined, and most importantly, I'm carving out the time and space for my mind and body once again. In terms of the 6 month journey, Dr. J was constantly checking in on a weekly basis and was able to relate to the diet / vacation struggles any normal human would go through. He understands that we sometimes can't weigh every ounce of protein. He understands that we need that bowl of ice cream here and there. I highly recommend Dr. J to anyone who wants to improve their physical capabilities. His own personal results showcase what this program can do, but I can also attest that I couldn't have done this without him. Thanks Dr. J! read more

I've had the pleasure of working with Dr.Jay for the past 8 months. He gives you all the tools to be successful but ultimately it is up to you to stay consistent and committed. He showed me how to track my macros which was a huge game changer for my health and goals. He also helped me work through a few tweaks where I normally would have stopped lifting in the past. This was also huge because I never really lost any of my gains. I may have slowed my pace a little while I rehabbed whatever body part or joint that was bothering me but ultimately getting through it without missing any days in the gym. He is not cheap but if you can afford it and can stay committed it will be worth it. He can help you achieve your goals almost completely pain free if you are willing to put in the work. read more

I had been experiencing lower back pain for a couple years and tried a lot of different things to address it but nothing worked. It was particularly bad after standing for long periods of time, workouts, and playing badminton. I basically wasn't able to bend my body forward without pain and even standing on one leg was difficult when it was particularly bad. I discovered and started working with Dr Jay and it literally changed my life. He educated me one how to handle the pain with exercises as well as the key to making it go away - strength training. He put together a training regimen that I followed. It was tough at first cause of the pain and injuries that came from not strength training for a long time. But once I got through the back pain started going away! After a few months it was basically gone. This is when I passed what I would call the "survive" phase and went onto the "thrive" phase. Where because I didn't have back pain and had started strength training, I wanted to get even stronger and healthier. I continued to push and lift heavier which has made me much stronger and healthier. As I ran into issues with lifting heavier it was great to always have Dr Jay available to advise me and answer questions. For example: - When I was feeling my hip flexors tighten during squats, he watched my video recordings and advised me to spread my stance a bit more and get shoes that help my feet be more flat on the floor. This addressed the issue. - When I felt that deadlifting didn't feel natural he advised me to really stretch out my arms like a gorilla and tighten the slack before I lifted, which helped it feel much better. - When I felt it was a bit dangerous to chest press higher weight dumbbells cause I wasn't sure how to put them down afterwards safely, he showed me a safe technique to do it which has made me much more comfortable with going heavier. - When I found it hard to go heavier on deadlifts he told me it's okay to use Versa Gripps which has helped me go much heavier on deadlifts. Dr Jay also advised me on my nutrition where I started using MacroFactor to track my macro and calorie intake. This helped me make sure I was getting enough protein everyday. I've now "graduated" from his program and feel a lot more educated and able to take care of my health. He's always been super supportive and I would highly recommend him to anyone! read more

Dr. J is great and I would highly recommend working with him if you want to reduce your pain over the long term. I'm an avid runner, biker, skier, kitesurfer... anything outdoors, and I'd consider myself relatively fit for a guy in his 30s working a desk job. I decided to see a PT after getting frustrated with off and on knee pain & shoulder pain that I've just been dealing with over the years. The knee pain was getting to the point where I was starting to give up on running or just limiting it to less than 3 miles and easy pace. So I sought out help. I'm super glad I found and decided to work with Dr. J because he was not only able to get me back running in no time, but was able to teach me why I was hurting and how I can make changes to my habits to never have this problem again. I'm now doing 5+ mile runs again with no pain and have flexibility back in my shoulders that I never thought I would get. He's a super knowledgeable guy and won't just simply give you some boring workout program. He'll work closely with you to assess the problem in detail and get to the root cause, he'll give you exercises through an app which progress with you and provide some accountability and motivation, and ultimately set you up with the knowledge you need for improving your body and removing the problem for good. Would definitely recommend Dr. J for someone who is wanting that extra bit of motivation, who is willing to put in the time and effort, and who wants to be pain free for the long term. read more

I came to Dr. Jay after googling and searching for ways to address a nagging pain I had in my upper left trap/neck area. I would get a sharp pain and sensation while at my desk job and it would get worse during the day to the point that all I wanted to do after work was to veg out on the couch or lay down. I went to Dr. Jay with 2 main goals in hand: to make sure I found a way to make the pain go away and to be consistent in my workout routine. From our first meeting Dr. Jay went above and beyond. He made a thorough assessment of my mobility and strength. He went the extra mile to cover topics such as stress as ergonomics setup at work. He created a plan to improve both my mobility and strength. After 2 weeks the pain was considerably diminished if not gone entirely. So at that point we focused on building and improving my strength so that the results would be sustainable. Every single session he would challenge me to keep progressing on certain movements, whether that meant by adding weight or complexity. He didn't do this in a Ra Ra drills sergeant way, but rather in a supportive manner. He also made sure to take videos and keep me accountable by tracking my progress through his app, which is incredible btw. Dr. Jay truly cares about how much progress I'm making and he constantly reaches out to check in. He is very responsive as well which I appreciate. I have recommended Dr. Jay to close friends and it was one of the best investments I have made. read more

I just want to say that I am glad I came across the pain-free Academy This is the best thing that I have done I have connected with a lot of people and the other physical therapist mainly a special person her name is Sue May she is awesome She is the female version of Dr. Jay and it's good to have a female perspective, she can relate to a lot of things that I was going through My time connecting with her has really been awesome thank you Sue May read more

As a trauma ICU nurse, I'm constantly moving critically ill patients using awkward body mechanics and sustaining back injuries/strains. I spun my wheels strength training my own for years, letting small setbacks hold me back in my training, or skipping exercises due to fear of injury. Dr. Jay had a vision for me from the start. His thorough assessment accurately identified barriers that even I couldn't see were holding me back. He personalized a workout regime that works for me, and continuously evolves it according to any feedback I have during our sessions. Simply put, he has encouraged me to believe in my abilities and overcome my fear of hurting myself. He incorporates his wealth of knowledge into every aspect of training and has made himself abundantly available between sessions; an incredibly valuable tool for any obstacles I've faced. Over 90 days, Dr. Jay's program has already had me confidently break 200 on my deadlift and squat for several reps when I never came close to it on my own. My body feels capable and more stable than it ever has, and I feel ready to face the physical challenges thrown at me by life. I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone looking to improve their fitness while also learning an incredible amount about their abilities. If you're looking for a way to realistically and intelligently advance your fitness, Dr. Jay's program is it!! read more