Testimonials

Here is a testimony from one of our patients in regards to craniosacral:

My name is Alysia Bronson and I am a "graduate" of Squirrel Hill Physical Therapy. I say I am graduated because after receiving craniosacral therapy treatments, I no longer need to follow-up (although I would not hesitate, should any symptoms return). Let me tell you about my experience.

On January 15, 2010, I fell on the ice in my driveway and suffered a severe concussion. In literally an instant, my life changed so completely that I went from working on my doctoral dissertation to being unable to read, write, walk, or even identify the date. I had three inpatient hospital stays and countless visits to the ER and various doctors, ranging from the UPMC Sports Concussion Clinic, several neurologists, vestibular therapy, and more. I began having seizures that remained unexplained for many months. My family and friends had to provide me with 24/7 care.

After recovering from most of the above disabilities, I was left with a constant headache and some balance problems that would not go away with time or medication. I developed a fear of leaving my house and felt more hopeless and helpless than I ever had in my life. This accident affected me not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well.

My sister, who lives in Cincinnati, had been begging me to see a craniosacral therapist for 10 months. She and my niece (who has Cerebral Palsy) have been going to craniosacral therapy for years. I was a huge skeptic because I thought no one could help me if the best doctors in Pittsburgh could not. Finally, the emotional and physical pain became so great, that I told my sister I would try anything. She found Squirrel Hill PT on the internet and called them for me. I was relieved to learn that it was covered by my insurance, and agreed to try it.

At that point, I was not even able to drive and had to get rides from Butler to Squirrel Hill from friends and family. I met with Cindy to do the intake and an initial cranio session. I can testify that I left that appointment headache-free. I continued with my appointments approximately 2-3 times per week for about 6 weeks. When mild headaches did crop up from time to time, they were gone when I left the session. I also was cured from all balance problems. I was seizure free and able to drive within one month of my treatment.

I am happy and amazed to report that on January 16^th of this year, one year to the date, I successfully returned to work. I will be finished with my PhD within the year and I am able to be a productive member of society and of my family. People who know me and what I have gone through continually ask me, "How did they do it?” I tell them quite honestly that I'm not sure exactly how craiosacrial therapy works, but that I am living proof that it does, in fact, work. My story is probably extreme, and I personally refer to it as a miracle. I just hope that anyone who reads this will take the leap of faith that I did and give Squirrel Hill Physical Therapy a try. I believe that they gave me my life back.

Alysia B. Bronson, M.Ed., CCDPD, CACD, ICCDPD

Program Director

Gateway Rehabilitation

Here are testimonials of from our patients in regards to Graston:

This all began in 1995 while playing softball with a group of friends, in between tournament games we were throwing a football around. I went out on a post-pattern, running at full speed, and at the moment where the ball comes down into your hands, I stepped into a woodchuck hole .I dropped the ball and reached for my right ankle. The pain was intense. The doctor at the hospital said that I had the worst sprain he’d seen in the recent past.

Since then, I’ve had numbness, tingling, and tightness in my right foot and ankle (mainly at night). I learned about the Graston Technique and decided to give it a try. The results are a small miracle. My foot has been reborn. The relief, looseness, and disappearance of almost all the numbness have pleasantly surprised me. I only wish I had inquired 10 years ago. 

-Joel Williams, 1/9/12

"I have been suffering from tendonitis in my elbow for the last 12 years. By using the Graston Technique, Cindy was able to allieviate my pain. Thank you so much Cindy!"

--a satisfied patient :)

February 6, 2012

My Proud Testimony (in regards to our acupuncture services):

Last year I was placed on the National Organization of Transplant’s List. My doctors told me I was in desperate need of lungs. My lungs are being attacked by both Scleroderma and Sjogrens Disease, causing me to have Severe Pulmonary Hypertension, thus the need for lungs.

Cynthia Stein (my physical therapist of many years), recommended that I try acupuncture. I have had six acupuncture treatments with Dr. Yu and am happy to report that my breathing capacity has stabilized enough that I have been temporarily taken off the transplant list.

My doctors did not have an opinion on acupuncture. None of them have ever had, nor knew anyone who had had acupuncture, but they all believed and agreed that the treatments wouldn’t harm me in any way. They also had no scientific explanation as to why my condition had become stabilized.

Dr. Yu is a very caring individual. She takes the time needed to help each patient. Speaking for myself, I believe Dr. Yu CAN and WILL be able to help many feel better with whatever their medical issue may be. I am a believer!

Respectfully,

Linda Selig

Testimonal in Regards to Acupuncture and Fertility:

For one year, I attempted to get pregnant and was unable to conceive. So, I went to my OB/GYN, and they recommended that I do a fertility pill. I was uncomfortable with the idea of using medication to get pregnant, so my holistic doctor told me to see Dr. Yu, who is an acupuncturist. She told me that acupuncture could be successful in helping me to get pregnant.

I had been seeing Dr. Yu for five sessions over a course of two months, and I can honestly say that now I am expecting my second child! I have nothing but praises and a great admiration for Dr. Yu, and I highly recommend her for any problem you might have.

--a very happy expecting mother