2026-04-23T04:39:19.682Z

I had been dealing with low back, hip, and sciatic pain for a few months before starting at Pillar Kinetic. I was absolutely miserable—I couldn’t run or even do a simple air squat without pain. I wasn’t sure what to do and felt stuck. I tried stretching and seeing a chiropractor, but nothing seemed to help. It only kept getting worse, and my frustration kept building. I didn’t want to feel “broken.”Minija, Joe, and Erica took the time to really dig in and uncover the root causes of my pain. They didn’t just treat symptoms—they helped me get back to feeling like myself again. I’m now back to running, squatting, and living without lower back pain—and I did it all without surgery.One of the things I appreciated most about Pillar is that you are absolutely not just a number. They treat you like a person, not a protocol. There’s no cookie-cutter approach—everything was personalized to my specific needs, and they even helped me continue working out safely during my recovery.If you’re on the fence about physical therapy, I can honestly say it’s 100% worth trying before jumping to more invasive options. I’m so glad I chose this route first.

2026-04-17T04:29:54.273Z

I came in with shoulder pain, and Joe quickly identified that I wasn’t activating muscles I didn’t even know existed. He taught me how to properly engage them, which completely changed my overhead pressing form and even carried over to my bench press and lat variation movements .Since working with him, my shoulder pain is gone. I’m now steadily increasing weight with better technique and more confidence.I purchased the 15 session package, and toward the end we also worked on foot/ankle mobility and deadlift form. I’ve done a lot of self-taught training through YouTube and Instagram, but Joe’s small, nuanced adjustments improved my stability by at least 20–30% in both my overhead press and deadlift. That alone made it worth the investment.What really sets Joe apart is his teaching mindset. He doesn’t just tell you what to do he explains why, breaks down movement patterns, and shows you exactly how to engage the right muscles. It was completely customized to my body.Even though my sessions have ended, I will be back to go over more deadlifting, squat, and hopefully sprinting because movement and resistance training is my priority as I enter my 50'sPro tip: Bring a camera or GoPro WITH A STAND and record your sessions! A LOT gets covered in an hour, and having footage makes it much easier to review your homework exercises and replicate proper form.

2026-04-16T14:29:53.561Z

After my prostate surgery, I experienced some of the typical issues and was encouraged to see a pelvic floor therapist. That led me to Pillar Kinetic, and I’m very glad it did.From the beginning, Erica started by talking with me about my overall health and life goals, not just the specific symptoms from surgery. What impressed me most was that Pillar looks at the whole person.The focus has certainly been on recovering from my surgery, but just as importantly, there has been a strong emphasis on improving my overall fitness and health.I have since transitioned to working with Minija, and she has been amazing. She is extremely knowledgeable about post-prostate recovery and pelvic floor therapy, but she also pays attention to every aspect of my physical health.Yes, we addressed the pelvic floor issues, but we also worked on strength, flexibility, balance, cardio, and even diet. I quickly learned that all of those things are connected.Minija is friendly, positive, encouraging, and always finds a way to motivate me to push just a little harder. She cares.What I appreciate most is that the program is built around me. When Minija notices a weakness, limitation, or challenge, we work on it. The therapy is individualized, thoughtful, and encouraging.At 70, I am genuinely noticing improvements not only in my recovery, but in my overall health and fitness. Working with the professionals at Pillar has helped me in ways I never expected, and I would highly recommend them.

2026-04-01T22:26:55.107Z

Came in with complicated shoulder problems and honestly wasn't sure PT was going to help. Joe changed that quickly. He's sharp, asks the right questions, and doesn't just throw a generic program at you. He actually thought through what was going on and put together a plan that made sense for my situation.A few weeks in and my shoulders feel better than they have in a long time. I've tried other PT before and this was a completely different experience. If you're on the fence, just go. Ask for Joe or Erica.