deBorja Physical Therapy and Myofascial Release
2026-01-13T15:51:19.951Z
Alright folks — get comfortable, because this one is a bit long.I stumbled across Dr. Angie DeBorja online after realizing I had driven past her office on the avenue countless times without knowing what incredible healing was happening inside.I’ve lived with chronic back pain for over ten years after being struck by a car as a pedestrian, along with other injuries that led to recurring, debilitating flare-ups. Twice those flare-ups put me in the hospital for days at a time. Over the years I’ve seen every kind of traditional doctor, tried every test — X-rays, MRIs, CT scans — taken the medications, followed the protocols. I also explored many alternative therapies, some of which brought short-term relief. But no matter the approach, nothing created lasting change.What hurt almost as much as the pain itself was how unseen I felt. Being told, “At least the scans didn’t show anything!” sounds comforting, but when you’re in severe pain, it feels invalidating. If something had shown up, it would have explained what I was experiencing and given someone something concrete to treat. Instead, I was left feeling unheard, dismissed, and sometimes even subtly accused of it being “in my head.”After my most recent hospitalization, I was completely defeated. At 36, I felt like I had the spine of a 99-year-old. Chronic pain brings with it hopelessness, depression, fear of movement, and a constant background of anxiety. It drains joy from life.Then I found Dr. Angie.Her unassuming office on the avenue has become the first place that has actually helped me in a meaningful, lasting way. Dr. Angie is an extraordinarily attentive listener — you can feel that she is truly present with you, which is incredibly rare. Her work is alternative, but grounded in science, and it feels thoughtful, precise, and deeply respectful of the body.After just four sessions, my nervous system feels completely different. I feel calmer, more stable, and no longer stuck in a constant state of tension. During each session, I could literally feel areas of my body slowly stop guarding — something I didn’t even realize I had been doing all day, every day, even when no danger was present.After my very first session, I felt more embodied in my body than I had in years.My daily pain, which used to sit around a 6–7, is now often a 0–3. And when it does flare up, it’s usually because of things I know I need to manage better — dehydration, stress, or sitting too long.Dr. Angie is an incredibly powerful healer. I honestly could cry with gratitude for finding her. She has given me something I was starting to believe I’d never have again: hope, safety in my body, and a path back to living without constant pain. I highly recommend anyone that's been living with long term chronic pain to see Dr.Angie.