"Thank you for your very professional and friendly help in resolving my recent cervical radicuopathy.  Dr. Chippendale was quite right to believe that with your help and a conservative approach things would likely clear.  They have quite nicely.  I am now back doing all my customary activities without pain or weakness.  I even felt well enough to complete the Solvang 100 mile bicycle ride.  Neil, it was a pleasure working with you.  I enjoyed your hands-on approach."
--Dr. James F. Quigley, D.O.

"After giving birth five years ago, my pelvic organs prolapsed and I lost the feeling from my waist to my toes.  My feet were still numb, and nobody knew why.  Then I came to see you. You simply and joyfully freed my body from its entrapments. What was down came up, what was very loose got tight, and those trapped nerves are free at last.  I can feel my feet! (and cough and sneeze with confidence) There are women who live with the discomfort and pain of prolapse the rest of their life. Not me. I found the remedy. Thank you, Michelle Sturman!"
--Cristina Orci Fernandez

"I came in with frozen shoulder syndrome.  I found it impossible to move my right arm in any direction.  I couldn't raise my arm or even reach out because at a certain point my arm would just stop and the pain was very sharp.  When I found that Darren was a physical therapist who had successfully treated other patients with the very same problem, I decided to make an appointment to see him.  Darren had me see him for therapy twice a week at first, using a combination of stretching, massage therapy, ultrasound and a steady home exercise program.  Some of what he did was painful, but the results were always worth it.  I got significantly better with greater range of motion and less and less pain.  I was able start coming in just once a week, and now after just two months, I'm on my own doing the exercises at home every day.  It's great to have my arm back, and I am still getting better every week.  If I meet anyone else with a similar condition, I will certainly refer them to you."
--Dave K. 

"Neil helped me resolve a neck pain problem that had bothered me for over a  year quickly and easily.  He also helped me work through a broken foot with less pain and misery than I might otherwise have had.  Neil's methods are so much more gentle and customized for each person than other PT folks I had seen.  He's also very intuitive and helpful in diagnosing difficult problems.  Neil is friendly and helpful and very effective!  Thanks so much!" 
--Jeannine Hall Gailey

I have suffered from Restless Leg Syndrome for 12 years.  RLS is a feeling of crawling in the legs at night, accompanied by interrupted sleep.  I tried various doctors, along with all the standard medical treatments (usually pills) with some to no success.  I also tried acupuncture, which did not provide any more significant relief.  I began therapy with Neil.  After about 10 sessions of this gentle, relaxing therapy, my symptoms have been reduced about 90%.  The RLS episodes occur far less often than previously, and when they do occur, they are substantially reduced in intensity.  I would certainly recommend that anyone experiencing RLS try adding this gentle form of therapy into their treatment program.
--Annabeth Latshaw

"I came to Neil after going to another physical therapy clinic following an auto accident. I had been going there approximately 3 months without any improvement to my shoulder injury. I had immediate improvement with Neil after just a few visits. He had a more personal and effective method in his individual care. I am now recovered with no pain in my shoulder. If you have a problem, just see him, and you’ll soon be better!"
 --Anne Farley

"For many months I suffered from a chronic problem in my right ankle.  The PTs at Encinitas PT, Judy and Erin, have showed tremendous knowledge regarding the mechanics of the body.  Their therapy techniques are leading me to the road to recovery.  Neil has also been invaluable to what I thought was a hopeless situation."
--Dean LeCrone

 "On the seventh day, the Lord created Neil Sturman of Encinitas Physical Therapy.  He has given me a life that I feared was beyond my reach.  In March of 2008, I had a triple laminectomy and the pain still endured both in my back and the front of my legs, crippling my ability to sit for any serious period of time.  No, the operation had not been successful.  At the beginning of February 2009, I entered Neil's office in complete despair.  Neil did a thorough analysis of my prospects and work began.  Over the next three months, I saw Neil three times a week and I am now able to resume my current life, which includes sitting through duplicate bridge three times a week.  Neil uses a variety of techniques: gentle and then more vigorously stretching my back and legs so that the tightness caused by the traumas would relax; analyzing the root of the sciatic nerve that was involved in the pain in my legs, and rotating the legs and hips to relieve and modify the nerves affected; massage as required to relieve pain; providing a program for stretching and strengthening the core of the spine.  Neil is thorough, patient, and never lets you down.  He will pursue an analysis of what is causing difficulty and pinpoint the treatment to provide the relief.  He has a mild, gentle manner that helps accelerate your ability to cooperate and get results."
--Carol M. Veit

"I have been treated beautifully with the most professional state-of-the-art treatment, that has kept my severe condition from worsening.  I am grateful to have found such wonderful, highly trained physical therapists.
--Edith Eger

"I am an orthopaedic surgeon. I have known Neil Sturman for many years and have found his treatments to be effective and efficient. I highly recommend him for physical therapy."
 --Dr. Michael J. Skyhar, MD

  
"When one feels destined to accept lower back pain as nothing more than the aging process and after many months of seeing many specialists, it was Neil's unwillingness to give up on me that made the difference.  In a few short weeks of therapy he found the perfect combination of exercise and treatment to alleviate most of the daily pain every morning.  I now do PT at home.  I'm in control!"
 --Joel Hepner 

"During this past year I've had to rely on Neil's expertise to ease the surprisingly many injuries I've experienced... injuries from exercise, poor posture and improper use of limbs.  Neil's professional skills as well as his genuine concern have helped me to function, to perform the necessary duties of daily life with a minimum of pain and a maximum of cure.  Many thanks!"
--Annette Winter

Darren's excellent knowledge of anatomy led him right to the trouble spots on my ankle and foot.  In his gentle skilled treatment, he mobilized the toe, foot and ankle, which relieved the pain and swelling.  After a couple of treatments the swollen ankle and lower leg as well as my foot and big toe, which had bothered me on and off for a long time, were back to normal.  Now Darren is working on my painful hip, which is much improved.  Now I can get out of the chair without pain.  Thank you, Darren. 
--Vera Held

"I wish I had started three months ago when my neck problems began! Darren and Neil were able to immediately identify my problem area, and with expert touch, hone in on exactly the affected sites. In addition, and something of immense value to me, they were most knowledgeable and could identify and explain their observations. The atmosphere of the office was always personalized, relaxing and positive. This has been, by far, my most beneficial physical therapy experience, hands-on for the entire session. I have already recommended Encinitas Physical Therapy to friends and my internist."
 --Fran Hardy

 "About 7 years ago I suffered a tailbone (coccyx) fracture from learning how to snowboard.  Since the birth of my daughter I have been struggling with pain in my lower back and tailbone area.  The pain reminded me of what I went through 7 years ago.  I was referred to Neil Sturman.  We had 5 treatments and the pain in my tailbone area has completely disappeared.  I have been able to sit down for extended lengths of time without any discomfort.  I strongly believe in what Mr. Sturman is doing.  He will forever be someone that I will refer others to who are struggling with this type of pain."
--Elizabeth Packard