I came to Within Your Reach on the recommendation of a friend, and I'm so glad I did. When I first…read morestarted physical therapy with Aaron, I was struggling just to walk without pain. I have torn meniscus and bone-on-bone arthritis in both knees, and surgery felt like the only option. But Aaron worked with me patiently and consistently, and after several months of twice-weekly sessions, I found myself doing something I hadn't done in a long time, walking without pain. Once I made that progress, I began working with Michelle, their personal trainer, to build overall strength and improve my fitness. I've been overweight for too long, and with Michelle's guidance, I've dropped multiple clothing sizes, built noticeable muscle, and so far I've lost over 20 pounds. Most importantly, I feel strong and empowered, and I'm doing all I can to keep my knees supported and avoid (or at least delay) surgery. The change has been truly life-changing. My quality of life has improved dramatically. I move with so much more ease, and even the muscle soreness that comes from a tough workout feels good because I know I'm doing something great for my body. I'm beyond grateful for the support, expertise, and encouragement I've received at Within Your Reach. Aaron and Michelle have helped me take back control of my health and mobility, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Aaron and Michele are a fantastic team. Very positive . Michelle took care of the paperwork and…read moreAaron took care of the therapy. He is very professional and specific about the types of exercises needed.

I first started seeing Cheryl after complaining about occasional knee pain to my primary doctor and…read moreher referring me to PT. I went in to see Cheryl several times and the visits were mostly discussing how all I needed was to strengthen my knees and all I needed was to do several lunges each day. I was never was offered electric stem, ice or anything similar to help with the actual pain. After about 1 week of doing these daily lunges, I told Cheryl that my knees were in much more pain than before. She said it was normal and just sore from building up the muscle. So I kept doing the lunges and continued having increased pain but I kept being told it was normal and okay. After about 3-4 weeks of starting PT here, my left knee completely went out on me! It hurts so bad I couldn't even touch my toes on the ground without a sharp, stabbing pain in my knee. I ended up going to the ER and couldn't walk on it for 2 days. Clearly, this was more than just pain from exercising. I got an MRI and an appointment with a orthopedic surgeon who specializes in knees. He told me, along with several other doctors, that lunges are THE WORST exercise for your knees. It's very hard on them and that he wouldn't even think of doing a lunge! I was shocked and felt so angry that this whole time I was damaging my knee more so, when very easily I could gave been given more than just one exercise to strengthen my knee. My MRI showed that I had a cartilage defect on the inner part of my knee and the doctor told me to stop the lunges immediately. I'm very disappointed in the treatment I received at Valley PT. Cheryl could have given me many other exercises to do, like my current PT in Santa Cruz is doing now. I'm in no pain and have about 10 different ones I can do that aren't harmful to my knee. Then also do other treatments to help with the pain.

For the past 10 years, I have seen 8 or 9 different physical therapists for help with my back and…read moreneck pain. Cheryl is by far the best practitioner I have worked with. She not only teaches me HOW to move to correct my misalignments, but also WHY, by having me finger a model of the human spine so that I understand how the vertebrae optimally and sub-optimally function as a unit. Instead of having me do a lot of different exercises, she focuses on a handful and helps me perfect them over time. She goes beyond execises, asking about how I sit in my car, in my study, and at the dinner table, and makes suggestions for improving how I hold my body throughout the day. We need for PTs like Cheryl.

I have had one-on-one Pilates appointments with Jeanette for over a year to help manage my back…read morepain and sciatica. Jeanette prioritizes safety and is extremely knowledgeable. She always has a plan, but easily pivots based on my body's needs and limits. Very often, I am experiencing pain or sciatica flare ups when I see Jeanette, but when I wake up the next morning my body feels significantly better. The cost of private Pilates sessions is worth it for access to the specialized equipment at Core Connections and for Jeanette's experience and kindness.

I can't recommended the kind and positive team there highly enough…read more I started seeing Kelly 4 years ago for regular physical therapy when acute pain stemming from a cervical spine issue plagued me. Since then she's helped with recurring lower back pain through physical manipulation and behavior modification. She's a persistent sleuth who methodically works to get at the root causes. I now also regularly see Jeanette for pilates to strengthen key areas. The work is tailored to my specific needs and all is coordinated between Kelly and Jeanette who work like a tandem team. My wife has even become a regular doing pilates with Jenna who she likes a lot. And a good friend of mine is a huge fan of Ruthie's PT work.

They actually stole $150 from me. I was visiting Napa and saw they offered the Shockwave therapy,…read morewhich is a treatment I get from my local doctor at home to help with muscle issues. Since I was a new patient, they asked me to prepay $150 until my insurance processed the claim. Once the insurance processed the claim, they never refunded my $150. I sent emails and voice messages but no reply back. Very unethical practice.

I've always loved the personal care I have received here. I was half way through my therapy from…read moreknee replacement surgery, and when I called to make an appointment, I was told that KRISTEN BOWNE had closed the office permanently and PT was no longer available in S out's Valley. Seeing it here on Yelp makes me want to call and see if it is really closed now (5 months later).

I had very good experience with the therapists. They did a good job on helping me rehabilitate my…read moreshoulder after joint replacement surgery. If I was just reviewing them, I would give them 4.5 stars. However, the business side of this company is a disaster. They use a very weak software solution for scheduling and payments. Every time you want to do anything with this software, you have to wait for them to send you a code via email. It won't send it to your phone so you have to wait 5 minutes for the email, but not too long because it expires in ten minutes. If you make one appointment, it will automatically log you off and you have to wait for another code to arrive before you could try to make a second appointment or see if your first one really went through. They will send you an email when you have a payment due, but you have to do the login and code dance just to see the statement. Making appointments is very difficult also. For some reason, if I try to make an appointment online, it will only let me do it on a Wednesday, no matter how far out I look. Basically, their software only works for the people that work there. So you really need to just make appointments by calling the local office or when you are in the office.

I cannot say enough about my rehabilitation experience with PPT. If you can endure the wait to get…read moreit, you will find it absolutely worth while. The therapists are knowledgeable and really care about your recovery. I am so happy with my results after meniscus repair surgery. I am back to hiking and snowboarding no problem. Thank you PPT. I would recommend them to anyone in need.

Best place for training and physical therapy!!! From other people to young folks with many issues…read morethese guys have you covered and know what they are doing, and I've been doing this for a while

I've been training with Dan at The Movement Lab and it's been great. In a short time my lifts went…read morefrom beginner to intermediate. He's big on a science-based approach but keeps it simple - always explains the "why" without overloading me. The past month threw me some curveballs (including a reaction to a bee-sting on my elbow), and he seamlessly adjusted the plan so I could keep making progress safely. Plus, Dan is super nice and genuinely fun to chat with while I'm getting my workout in. I feel like I'm moving toward my goals fast. Highly recommend Dan and The Movement Lab for anyone training in Scotts Valley.

We have been seeing Yelena as a family. She is extremely intuitive and has helped us with a variety…read moreof problems from joint pain to headaches and everything in between. She applies a variety of techniques from Rolfing to cranial sacral to recommendations on diet and essential oils to help with all manner of issues. We highly recommend Yelena!

Beth at Empowering Hands is amazing! I recently had a facial to help treat the redness in my skin,…read morewhich was something Beth suggested after my last facial. I really appreciate that she starts each appointment by asking about my goals and what I'm hoping to work on. For me, my goal is to feel more comfortable without makeup, and Beth has been so thoughtful and supportive in helping me work toward that. She not only provides a relaxing and personalized facial experience, but she has also helped me build a home care routine that supports my skin goals between appointments. I always feel listened to, cared for, and confident that I'm in knowledgeable hands. I highly recommend Beth!

I have been going to Beth for my facials for years. I'm so happy she's now at Empowering Hands. Her…read moreknowledge of Eminence products and years of experience allows me to relax while she works her magic. Recently, she did a "teen" facial for my daughter who needed a bit of extra care. Highly recommend Beth and the environment at Empowering Hands.

I've been going to Dr. Ware since 2004 and he is excellent!…read more He has helped me so much with my back and neck pain from two car accidents years ago. He is so personable and really listens to me. I've had epidurals and injections and he is so precise, I feel almost no pain. Go see him if you have any pain issues, you won't be disappointed!

After months of telling other doctors that I was in constant pain without feeling heard, much less…read moregetting help, Dr. Ware listened, ordered appropriate diagnostic tests, explained results to me and showed me the images (without talking down to me). Then he patiently answered my many questions, covered my options, and gave me clear recommendations. There were quite good and serious reasons for the pain, it turned out, and I was so relieved to finally know what the problems are, and why. That's a place to start, at least. He made me feel at ease, even though I had been feeling frustrated, scared, and quite discouraged. He seems practical in his approaches, and I like that, too. I'm grateful to him. I have great confidence in his expertise and judgement, and I highly recommend him.