Balanced Beast Physical Therapy

Dr. Mark is an outstanding PT. He treated a variety of injuries for me: shoulder, knee, low back, ankle, & foot (yes, all of them!). For each injury, he provided a thorough diagnosis and tailored, quality over quantity stretches & strengthening exercises. Dr. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable and possesses the rare ability to translate robust research findings into practical patient outcomes. Just as importantly, Dr. Mark is very kind and understanding. He cares deeply about his patients, making himself available over text and offering to stay in touch even after PT sessions are over. His online videos are also an amazing resource and have helped me greatly in the recovery process. Wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Mark!!!

Mark has a great intuition for physical therapy and managing the complex connections of the human body. I was recommended to him by a friend, and he was very accommodating with setting up an appointment. He listened intently when I was going over my history and methodically tried to find the root cause of the issue. He is very knowledgeable, provides clear explanations for all of the things he is trying, and does not settle for short-term solutions. On top of quality care, Mark is very kind and clearly cares about his patients' well-being and long-term growth. He is quick to respond and offers a lot of resources for later reference. Highly recommend setting up a session with Mark as I am sure you will learn a lot!

I can't thank Dr. Mark enough for what he did for my son. After my son's knee was dislocated while playing football, we were told by an orthopedic doctor that surgery was the only option. We decided to seek a second opinion from Dr. Mark and it was the best decision we made! In just a couple of weeks, my son was pain-free and Dr. Mark is now working on making his knee stronger. He not only provided excellent care but also motivated my son with his encouraging and positive attitude, helping him stay confident and excited to continue playing sports. Even the orthopedic doctor was amazed at the fast recovery and couldn't believe how quickly my son healed. Dr. Mark’s dedication and support were truly exceptional. Highly recommend him!

Dr. Mark at Balanced Beast is an absolute lifesaver! I was devastated when I was diagnosed with a flap tear and displaced meniscus in my knee. My orthopedic doctor recommended surgery, but I was hesitant to go under the knife. From the first appointment, Dr. Mark's optimism and expertise put me at ease. He took the time to thoroughly explain my injury, listened to my concerns, and then laid out a personalized physical therapy plan. His approach focused on simple but effective exercises that gradually strengthened my knee and improved its range of motion. I was amazed at how quickly I started to see progress. Within a few weeks, I was able to walk without pain. Dr. Mark continued to push me (gently!) and adapt my exercises as I got stronger. Before I knew it, I was back to running and even completed a half marathon that I had previously signed up for! I'm an avid hiker, and Dr. Mark even tailored some exercises to help me prepare for an upcoming backpacking trip in the Sierras. I completed the trip with no issues at all - something I never would have thought possible a few months earlier. Thanks to Dr. Mark's dedication and expertise, I've been able to postpone surgery and maybe even indefinitely. We're continuing to work together to get me to 100%, and I have full confidence that we'll get there. If you're dealing with an injury and feeling discouraged, I highly recommend giving Dr. Mark a call. He's truly a miracle worker, and I'm so grateful for everything he's done for me.

Anyone in Pain should see Dr Mark immediately. I was in debilitating pain to where my work and personal life were affected. My friend referred me to Dr Mark. I went in as a skeptic but after 2…yes 2 sessions (and following his protocol), I have my life back! Anyone in pain should skip the injections and surgery and visit Dr Mark First. Evaluate Surgery After visiting Dr Mark. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Dr Mark for giving me my active lifestyle back!

I have worked out regularly for many years and recently began experiencing elbow pain that had gotten progressively worse over the past few weeks and was affecting my workouts. I saw an IG ad for Balanced Beast and decided to check it out. From the beginning to the end of our full hour session, Dr. Mark was totally invested in finding solutions. He ran some tests and had me try exercises that were specific to my situation. At the end, he recorded a video on my phone to review all that we had talked about, including demos of the exercises and how to do them. For the next couple of days, I implemented them sporadically, but even with just those few instances of me repeating the exercises, the next three workouts had me feeling WAY less pain to the point that I was progressing in numerous lifts that I had been stuck on or even regressing! In today's workout, I was pretty much 99% pain free in my elbow, AND progressed in 9 out of 10 lifts! I was impressed that Dr. Mark followed up with me today and sent me a 5 minute follow up video with even more exercises to implement as I progress. He genuinely cares for his clients! He did not try to hard sell me on sessions, and even said that if the pain was improving, there would be no reason to come in. If you are experiencing any kind of mechanical pain in your joints or back, don't and are on the fence about getting help, give Balanced Beast a try. You won't regret it!

Dr. Mark is a very knowledgeable and kind Physical Therapist! I learned more in my one hour session with him than I have with all previous 6 sessions I had with my current PT clinic. He has a very different and effective approach to identifying the root cause of pain symptoms. You can truly sense that he has a passion for his craft, and genuinely cares for his patient's well-being. His instagram page is also very informative! Highly recommended!

I had been in pain in my lower back for a while and went and saw Mark once and already within a week I am seeing so much improvement. My pain has decreased and I see myself making a quick recovery following his guide for stretching and strengthen. Mark is amazing and so caring towards his athletes. Absolutely would recommend to anyone that is in need for physical therapy.