Testimonials

When I fell in March of 2011, I was in pain for 7 months until in was placed with Dr. Ronnie at PRO-PT in Visalia. In just three visits he turned me around, no pain in leg, hips or back. I can now walk and sleep without pain. He worked with me slow, without the "no pain, no gain".

I will always be thankful for Dr. Ronnie.

Rosemary Burcham

I want to thank you Courtney and all the staff at PRO-PT. I could not have done it without you and your hard work and dedication. You were always encouraging and very patient. I came in using a walker after my total knee replacement. I could not raise my leg on the table without using my hands to lift it. It was so hard to fully straighten my leg, and bending the knee was impossible. Once I quit using the walker, I had trouble walking without a limp. I felt like I had lost all the muscle in my leg. I was able to see little improvements each time I came for therapy. I could not believe how excited I would get just to be able to lift my leg on the table without using my hands to lift it. Even the simple task of crossing my legs was a big achievement for me. Now I can bend my knee, and walk without a limp. It has been a long four months, but I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Even though my therapy with you is done, I know that I have to continue the exercises you have shown me in order for me to be 100%.

Thank you again for giving me my life back. I can now do the things that I could not do before my surgery.

Sincerely,

Florence Peoples

It is hard to put into words the feelings of friendship and admiration that I have for the therapists and staff at PRO-PT. From the first day, the staff went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and welcomed. With utmost professionalism, the therapists that I worked with, Steve & Ronnie, assessed me after my knee replacement surgery and put me on a regimen that respected my desire to be challenged. I felt like I had my own private coach cheering me on at each of my appointments and I was able to achieve my desired results in a reasonable amount of time. I would highly recommend PRO-PT to anyone looking for therapists with skill, knowledge and a huge dose of compassion! They are the best!

Sue Nyberg

I was a patient at PRO-PT, and my therapist was Todd Martin. I came in with Benign Vertigo. And Dr. Martin, my, my, what an awesome Doctor! He took good care of the vertigo and dizziness. My, oh my, what a change! Now I am walking straight and sleeping well at night. I thank God for a good doctor like Todd Martin who takes time and cares for his patients!

Willie Mae Lindsey

About a year ago I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. Joy Martin's professional expertise made a huge difference in my physical health. I'm now back to kayaking, hiking and snow shoeing, and I'm continuing the exercises she recommended. I am especially grateful to Joy and the staff at PRO-PT for the compassion and very personal care I received.

Heather Hernandez

My name is Dane Flint. On September 23, 2010 I broke my T12 vertebrae in my back as well as my left calcaneus (my left heel). After all the surgery I was sent to another place for physical therapy. To make a long story short I was dissatisfied. When I got my new physical therapy prescription, I took it to PRO-PT and was happy with my decision. Steve Lege my therapist was so helpful with my recovery. Thanks to him I'm walking with little or no trouble at all and I'm back to my old job where I got injured.

Dane Flint

My experience @ PRO-PT was fantastic! My back & legs were in such pain when I started that I could hardly go up stairs. I thought something was seriously wrong. My doctor recommended therapy at PRO-PT. I came maybe 6-8 times, learned some exercises and have been pain free since! I shared my story and exercises with a young man where I get my car worked on. Last time I went in, he made a point of telling me how well they worked and how his pain was gone too.

Marsha Ingrao

I was a patient for two different problems. Each time I received considerate, personal attention. The conditions I had definitely improved with the therapy and training I received.

Carlene Mooneyham

I think you are a miracle worker Joy! I was skeptical that therapy would do me any good. I couldn't walk very far without my legs going to "sleep" and making walking uncertain. I was afraid to go out alone because I didn't know when I would need help walking. If I sat for long periods, when I got up I didn't know if I could walk. When I climbed stairs I had to lead with my right foot and bring my left to that step before I took the next one. I was considering asking my doctor for a handicapped sign for my car.

I did the exercises Joy prescribed, but they seemed too gentle to have much effect. That is where the miracle comes in.

Last weekend I had lunch with my friends and we visited in a cold restaurant for two hours. When I got up to leave I had no pain, my legs were awake and I was able to walk out alone! All of this was accomplished with just two weeks of therapy.

Neva Stevenson

For months, I had been unable to work or function due to a rare condition resulting in extreme pain on one side of my face and head. I had just about given up hope that I would be able to live a normal life again when my neurologist sent me to Erin Tooms, DPT, at PRO-PT. She is AMAZING! Erin has made it possible for me to go back to a job I love and be the mom I want to be for my 3 active sons. She is truly gifted and is able to tell by touching my face, neck and shoulders what I need to experience pain relief. Her humor and empathy provide such support! PRO-PT is a great place to be!

Dawn Carr

To begin, I was born with Cerebral Palsy (CP). Throughout my 22 years of walking with an incorrect gate, I subluxed my hip. I have been a part of Tulare Union's football staff for ten seasons, and due to my injury, I was sidelined. On the sideline is where I was introduced to Steve Heffelfinger from PRO-PT. I walked up to him with my walker and told him my story. He asked me to come into the clinic later that week to see what he could do to help. I went into the clinic thinking I was just going to get a good stretch and sent on my way. I was wrong. Steve had me stretch and then work out! For the next couple of months, he did nothing but push me to get stronger.

As the weeks went by and I progressed, I worked from using a walker to using a cane. As scary as it was, I managed to get there with the help and encouragement from Steve and his staff. It has now been over a week, and I am no longer even using a cane. Walking is getting to be so much easier for me. Throwing or laying down on my back are things I will never take for granted again. My experience at PRO-PT has shown me that Steve and his staff not only give physical strength, but mental strength as well. The therapists and aides push you to have faith in them, and more importantly, yourself. No matter if it's just a suggestion or a compliment, they always find a way to push you through and help you reach your physical goals.

Strength, by Jarrod Mills
Strength isn't given
Strength is earned
Sometimes we need a hand
Even though we feel burdened
So when you walk
Keep your head high
Know that you can handle
What you are inside... And out
We need to reach to those sometimes
Who are stronger and wiser than us
To show us how to get back on that path
Remember to thank them
Because now more than ever
It's harder and harder to find them
I once walked tall
And was crippled by my own doing
When I needed a hand
And wasn't looking
A new friend opened their arms
And their heart
To teach me how to get it back

Jarrod Mills

Dr. Sandy Chavez is a PRO! When it's your injury, you want the care of an expert; Dr. Chavez is all that and more. If you could combine a medical specialist, a personal trainer, and a wise friend in one person, you come close to formulating the Therapist and the therapy you gain in Dr. Chavez at PRO-PT. Over the years I have sustained numerous sports related injuries and as many orthopedic prescriptions for physical therapy. I thought I had seen the best. Now I have a new benchmark in Professional Physical Therapy. From desk reception to state of the art equipment and facilities, from staff to therapists, PRO-PT is all that the name implies, and more!

Jon Venema

I would like to commend your organization for the professionalism and assistance Mike gave me during my rehabilitation. Mike was always professional, his instructions clearly given and demonstrated. While progress seemed slow at times, Mike always reassured me that each patient responded to therapy on their own time line as determined by the needs of their own body. Mike assessed my needs each session and adjusted therapy accordingly. He targeted different areas, i.e. upper body versus lower body to create a proper balance of therapy and to continually strengthen the core. Through repetition and variety, Mike created an exercise program that I was able to adapt and use at home, with minimal expense.

Sincerely,

Evelyn Smethers

Dara, you always have a smile and a greeting at the door; Ronnie & Richard thank you for pushing me when I didn't want to be (and putting up with my chatter); Bea, Jack and Dan thanks for all of you assistance; Steve and Stacy thanks for always being friendly & to all the people at PRO-PT, thank you for taking care of me! You made a traumatic experience go smoothly!

Curtis Martin

To Joy, Michelle and the rest of the gang @ PRO-PT: Thank you for your expertise and concern! You are all great at what you do!

Sincerely,

Jeff Johnson

Ronnie - thank you for your patience, understanding & encouragement. I know my knee rehab was not textbook with the leg length difference and ankle osteoarthritis, but you definitely helped with each problem as it came up, especially the ankle. Seeing your face made my day brighter. You have a beautiful way of making a client feel like a friend! And to Richard- Thank You for the unbelievable massages, they relaxed my knee and made movement easier. Just think; your second fractured patella will be a walk in the park! Thank you to a terrific staff, you're all awesome!

Linn Self

PRO-PT Staff: I just want to express my great satisfaction for the care I have received from your business. The quality of the service and the professional attitude of everyone on site is a rare find. Everyone on site is friendly and helpful and has a great sense of humor. My therapist, Dr. Sandy Chavez, is not only highly qualified but shows concern and empathy for her patients. She explains her treatment in a concise and understandable manner. The other therapists, Ronnie, Steve and Richard are amazing as well. The aides, Jordan, Dan, Brenden, Beatrie and Garrett are all very helpful, knowledgeable and entertaining! The front office is run by Dara, who is helpful and extremely efficient. I would highly recommend your services to anyone who needed physical therapy. Pain is not a fun experience but coming to your office has eased the therapy process and makes it easier to progress and get better. Thanks to your whole staff!

Sincerely,

Susan De Los Santos

PRO-PT - thank you for all you have done for me, the way you have cared for me; all who have worked with me- thank you, you have been great! God Bless you all for all you do for your clients. Thank you and your great team Ronnie!

Dorca Sanders