Updated 9:16/23: I had severe heel pain in both feet for more than 6 weeks, which I worried was a new sign of aging. I tried to get an appointment with a few doctors in August—one did not have an opening until November. Finally, I came to my senses and made an appointment for physical therapy at Mindset. This time, I saw Dr. Sean Clark.
Dr. Sean was able to determine several sources of the pain and he massaged the calves, feet and heels. He also prescribed some exercises, which have been very helpful. I work at a standing desk, and Dr. Sean helped me devise a plan that will allow my feet to heal without aggravating pre-existing back issues.
I was at pain level 10++ when I first went to PT with heel pain. Following my second session, I am at level 4 and no longer limping.
Most important, I found Dr. Sean to be a good listener, thoughtful, creative, compassionate, knowledgeable and nonjudgmental. I have hope that my feet will heal as I follow the exercise plan and I’ll be able to joyfully resume full-scale living into the next decades of my life.
Thank you, Dr. Sean!
Previous post: The Mindset Gym and Physical Therapy Center is beautiful and the welcome by Amanda was genuinely warm. Dr. Ellen Hector is thoughtful, compassionate, keenly observant and a deep listener, which is so important for people like me dealing with chronic pain resulting from several injuries. Her evaluation made a lot of sense and the first phase of the program she created yielded immediate results. I am looking forward to the progress I know I'm going to make as I continue to follow her guidance and do the exercises she prescribes.
This is an update on 11/29/22: Just had to share the good news -- I was returning home from grocery shopping today and one of my bags got caught in the screen door just as my foot got tangled in the rug on the step (I know --that rug has to go!). It was magical--within a second my body reflexively righted itself without thought or injury! It was astonishing to experience! I can only attribute it to the work I did with Dr. Ellen Hector and the exercises she prescribed for me and I continue to do.
I've had a few too many falls and car accidents, so to have my body correct itself to avert a potentially catastrophic injury is a gift beyond measure.
In addition to being an exceptional physical therapist, Dr. Hector is thoughtful, compassionate and she makes the hard works fun! I'm very grateful for the opportunity to work with her and highly recommend her services. Ten stars for sure!
