"Erika Mesenbourg has, quite literally, changed my life. I met her at a time when I was suffering tremendous pain and fear. I'd been told by an orthopedic surgeon that, at the ripe age of 35, my only option for pain relief was spinal fusion and I might never return to normal. When I started working with Erika, I'd been suffering for more than a year. I was depressed, afraid, and hopeless. I hadn't exercised in ages, I couldn't work full time, and I wasn't even sleeping. Everything was wrong!

In the space of 7 months, the progress I have made has been incredible. Erika's knowledge, patience, and interest in truly listening to me as I described my symptoms helped pinpoint the sources of pain. Her connections and open relationships with others in the local medical community have helped me to put together a team of providers that are helping me to progress without surgery. Her treatment has helped to relieve the pain, and she has taught me the exercises that I need to begin strengthening and allowing my body to heal.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, in the end, Erika is helping me learn how to treat my body better. I am staring to understand how to make long term changes and better decisions about the ways I live."

- Brooke

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"I was referred to Dr. Erika Mesenbourg at ISSA PHYSICAL THERAPY by my long-time acupuncturist, Carol Kari, when I had awful pain from sciatica and spinal stenosis which had kept me down for over a year following surgeries on both of my feet. Walking was very difficult and pain was my full time partner. Dr. Erika assessed by situation and began her magic working one-on-one with me using massage, teaching me stretches and exercises, using the deep needling procedure and working with me in the on-site gym at ISSA PHYSICAL THERAPY. I am now pain free and have full mobility. At last I can walk! I recommend Dr. Erika Mesenbourg to my friends and clients whenever I hear of someone who is suffering. She is expert, light hearted but completely dedicated, and a pleasure to visit for PT. The office atmosphere is delightful -- Jennifer is on top of appointments at all times and greets me upon arrival with her lovely and personable manner. I have experienced other PT clinics in the past, searching for relief from pain and immobility -- there is no comparison between the others and ISSA PHYSICAL THERAPY."

- Karen