Lauren Albert - NY, NY

I’ve been dancing for most of my life – and even though I now spend my days in a 9-5 corporate job, I still study, train and compete in ballroom dance. A few days after Labor Day, I suffered a random lower back spasm while puttering around at home. It wasn’t so bad at first. But after a week or so, my right leg became quite weak and painful, keeping me up at night and making even normal activities like climbing stairs and crossing the street very difficult. My doctor diagnosed me with a herniated disk and sent me to ActiveCare.

Karena, Rob and team were very thorough in assessing my condition and giving me a tailored treatment plan of both hands-on therapy and exercise. They knew I was eager to get back to dancing (and worried that I might not be able to) but they reassured me that gradual progress and a focus on healing properly would get me there. After the first two weeks of treatment, I was essentially pain free and after two months, I was ready to try a ballet class. I’m now in class again 4-5 days a week and back in the studio (heels and all) working toward my next competition. I’m so grateful to Karena, Rob and the ActiveCare staff for the care and personal support that helped me heal. They’re the best!