"I came into Athletic Advantage after seeing many other physical therapists. Mark Read and his staff were the only ones to find out the cause of my lower back problems and they treated the problem, not just the symptoms. I have not had back pains in almost two years. I always believed that I would just have to tolerate this pain for the rest of my life, but Mark and his staff showed me that I could be helped. When someone asks me for a physical therapist, Mark and Athletic Advantage will always be my first and only response."

-- Todd Kays, Ph.D. Sport Psychologist

"After looking into my condition, my doctor said that I needed a good physical therapist. I immediately thought of Mark. We began therapy and he prescribed an exercise program. After about 6 weeks, I was walking around for most of the day with no sacro-lumbar support. I continued to work out at the clinic for a number of months, and was grateful for the expert advice about how to build my exercise routine as my body was ready for it. After twenty-eight years in a back brace, I have been free of support for seven years. Instead of being in a wheelchair at age 60, I am a teacher in a third grade classroom. Thank you!"

-- Carol C. Wood

"I used to be rather conservative in sending my patients to physical therapy because I was often disappointed with the results. I began to reconsider physical therapy when I learned about muscle energizing techniques and the importance of restoring skeletal symmetry. My patients have been very satisfied with the results at Athletic Advantage, and I encourage other practitioners to consider this unique approach to physical therapy."

-- Suzanne Stanek, C.N.P.

"This past year, my personal fitness goal was to lower my golf handicap. I started seriously working on my game and taking weekly golf lessons. My teaching pro suggested that I increase my turning flexibility to help my swing. Although my personal trainer was using stretching exercises to improve my flexibility, I was unable to improve. On her recommendation I called Athletic Advantage and scheduled a consultation.

Mark's evaluation confirmed that my range of motion was severely limited. He also demonstrated to me that my body alignment was not the same on my left and right sides. These two factors were negatively impacting my golf swing and the probable cause of my back pain. Mark's clear explanation of the effect of skeletal alignment on body performance made a solid argument for treatment.

The treatment I received has significantly improved the quality of my life. For the first time in decades, I am living pain free and I have a drug free way of maintaining my new condition. My range of motion has increased tremendously. I could not be more pleased with the results from my experience with Mark Read and Athletic Advantage."

-- Michael Wren

"I've been to chiropractors for years and I'm much more pleased with the help I've gotten from AA. Instead of just adjusting my back. they use a method that changes the way my muscles hold my back in place. They manipulate my body, activating my muscles and teach me exercises. I'm not just a passive recipient of care. I am part of the healing process. This package has been more successful than any care I have received in the last 30 years."

-- Betty David-Ross

In October of 2000 I was on vacation hiking the red rocks of Utah, when I slipped and tumbled down the mountain. After numerous crashes into the rocks on my way down, I was shocked to be alive when I finally landed. My initial diagnosis was a broken elbow, sprained ankle, and lots of bruising. After being treated in the emergency room in Utah, I returned home to Columbus to follow a traditional treatment of seeing an orthopedic surgeon and regular visits to my family practice doctor. Over the next few years, my body pain increased and my range of motion decreased. My weight also increased significantly, as I was unable to maintain my previous level of exercise due to the body pain. Doctors prescribed pain killers and told me that was how middle aged people feel. All I needed to do was lose weight, and I would feel better. I spent two years in chiropractic treatment, making significant progress, but not finding a permanent result. Late in 2005 I was referred to Mark Read at Athletic Advantage. In a few short months, Mark has realigned many asymmetries in my body. . . Shoulders, hips, and pelvis. . . and used muscle energy techniques to relieve the significant muscle damage I had experienced. I can now exercise pain-free, and am on the way to reducing my weight and strengthening my muscles. I didn’t think I could ever feel this good again.

This treatment is painless and non-invasive . I now take no medications. It is a healthy, holistic, approach to total body healing. I would recommend to anyone who doesn’t feel terrific, with an explainable or unexplainable reason to consult with Mark.

-- Vicky Hart

As a middle aged woman running her first marathon, I was disappointed to incur running injuries twice during the course of my training. Fortunately, under Mark's care, I was able to return to training much faster than predicted by my doctor. Because of his expertise, I was able to continue trainig and meet my marathon goals. In fact, I would not have been able to compete in the race had I not been under his care. I would highly recommend the Athletic Advantage team to athletes of all ages and sports.

Thanks Mark, I'm still running so I'm sure I'll see you again sometime!

-- Kathy Skubak