Testimonials

“It is really hard to emphasize enough how much they have helped me! My back/neck problems started 25+ years ago and shoulder/knee problems 3 years ago. Over the years things got much worse until I took a bad fall on the bike path in Monterey, hitting a wall and twisting my self up badly. I had already been in therapy for me knees. I tried everything including spinal decompression (decompression cost $5,500 cash not covered by any insurance), and that helped one of 6 bad discs in my back but I was still in a knee brace and major shoulder/back/neck pain and taking serious pain meds! 2 Dr.'s wanted to operate on my knee, but no one wanted to touch my back, too risky! Nothing helped my shoulder either. Some one told me about Pro Active and I went ASAP! Oh my gosh, I felt so much better the first time I went in! I have been out of my knee brace for 3 months and 2 days ago I had a whole day without back pain, and my shoulder pain is gone! I am so excited! These guys are really and truly an answer to my prayers. I was so afraid I was going to live that way for the rest of my life! In all my 25 years of looking for help I have never met anyone like them. I only wish I had met them 25 years ago! I sound like a commercial, but it is the truth, I feel like I have a life again and can do virtually anything that I want. They are so" hands on", so patient, so kind, so honest and straight forward and I am so grateful to them! One of my dearest friends has seriously bad fibromyalgia and they have helped her so much that she will be able to get off disability, soon! She, too, is so happy after many years of pain. My husband took a fall and hurt his back and also had knee surgery and tried to get help elsewhere and now is pain free! All thanks to Pro-Active! Thanks, guys for helping me get my life back! All 3 of us are truly grateful! God Bless You!”
--Deborah S.

 

"These guys are amazing! Not only are they very knowledgeable and great doctors but they are friendly, flexible and very professional.

As an individual pursuing professional beach volleyball, I came to Dr. Perry after being forced to spend a year away from the sport because of a shoulder injury. I had been recommended shoulder surgery and spent 6 months in physical therapy. Having no success with physical therapy and not wanting to have surgery, I heard of Dr. Perry and his practice of A.R.T. After a few weeks of A.R.T., I was already noticing huge improvements in the range of motion of my shoulder and reduced pain. I am relieved to say that after a couple months of A.R.T. with Dr. Perry, my shoulder is feeling 100% better and I am now back on the beach pursuing my dream of beach volleyball.

I highly recommend these doctors to anyone who has frustrating and painful injuries."
--Sean A.

 

“I went to Pro-Active to see Dr. Yu for an injured shoulder back in Nov. 07.

My first impression was that their office was very nice. Clean, minimalistic, interesting magazines, and calmingly quiet. Dr. Yu was very good at explaining my injury as well as the methods he would use to treat it. My kind of Dr. I really appreciated his open method of communication. Just after a couple of treatments I could feel the difference.

When my brother got a knee injury from soccer I referred him too and he really thought the treatment went well. I would recommend Pro-Active to friends and family alike.”
--E.J.

 

"Dr. Perry sincerely cares about your health and goes above and beyond to get you better. What I liked best about him initially was that he was not anxious to bill me for whatever he could; he was honest about what would help me and if it wasn't in my best interest, he did not seize the opportunity to bring me in more than necessary to help his $ bottom line. I see him now once a week and every session he works extremely hard in the A.R.T. sessions for my shoulder. He works up a sweat! He is very analytical, good at what he does, but most importantly, trustworthy. I would recommend Dr. Perry to anyone with a shoulder injury."
--Jaimi G.

 

“The doctors at this office are very honest and good at what they do. They aren't spine centric and approach treatment based on their knowledge of the whole muscular and skeletal system. I like that they perform both chiropractic manipulations and Active Release Technique (ART) muscle therapy on their patients. I feel the positive results of my treatment much better when they apply both techniques.

I've been to Dr. Yu more than I've been to Dr. Perry, but they are both very professional and are also good about suggesting at-home exercises you can do to improve your posture and strengthen your back.”
--Kathy

 

“Dear Dr. Ryan,
I wanted to thank you for helping me through a long running problem with headaches. It was just last year that my headaches were getting worse. They were getting more frequent and more severe and I was getting worried so I began to seek doctor’s advice. I underwent many test such as MRIs to try to find the cause and it was thought that I was suffering from migraine headaches. No cure was given only pain medicine was prescribed. Then a friend recommended that chiropractic treatments might help and recommend that I see you. Your diagnoses and treatment for shoulder muscle tension was correct and has eliminated the cause of my headaches. I just wanted to thank you and your staff for the nice care and treatment you have given me and for curing me from headaches.”
--Emma L.

 

“My thanks to The Pro-active Wellness Center and Dr. Eric Yu. I dislocated my shoulder 6 months ago and after 2 long month's of seeing an orthopaedic surgeon and physical therapist, my shoulder was moving about 25% of normal range. Even after 2 months of painful rehab, the PT's were telling me that I wasn't improving, the pain was unbearable at times, and the orthopedic surgeon was considering surgery. I didn't know better, so I was in agreement. Anything to get my shoulder back and to be free of the pain. Things weren't improving during the third month of rehab with the PT's and Orthopedic doctor had nothing further to offer but surgery. Then, a knowledgeable trainer at my gym, Jeff, saw my situation and helped incredibly to design exercises that would strengthen and retrain muscles. They were retrained to work when they were supposed to and not to work when they weren't supposed to. My back, neck and upper shoulder muscles were overcompensating from the injury, and even though the injury was healed those muscles were still in overcompensating mode, spasming so badly that I could not improve range nor strength. Through Jeff's sessions I improved range and strength to about 50%. But after every training session, Jeff would recommend that I see Dr. Eric Yu. After 3 weeks of hearing Jeff's advice, I finally made and appointment with Dr. Eric. "I should have come to Pro-Active 3 weeks ago!" is what I said after the first meeting with Dr. Eric. Instant improvement. Range improved from 50% to probably 75%. I could finally cross my arm across my chest. I could finally move my arm behind my back! Dr. Eric Yu is so knowledgeable, professional and patient explaining what is happening to your body, and exactly what his treatment sessions are achieving. I was skeptical at first, so it took me 3 weeks of hearing my trainer suggesting the ART(active release technique) Therapy. After the free 20 minute consultation, I was kicking myself for not coming in earlier. Do not wait like I did. Dr Eric has told me many times, "My goal is to get you healthy and not coming in to so see me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE." After the free consultation, my range had improved already! This treatment filled the gap between Physical Therapy and surgery, doubling the effectiveness of my re-training sessions. Thank you Pro-Active and Dr. Eric.”
--Scott U.

 

“I had no idea what Active Release Treatment was when I walked in to Pro-Active Wellness Center. It was suggested to me I get ART done to help my tendentious and sciatic nerve problems by a physical therapist I know. Funny thing is I walked by this place for 3 years and never stopped in. But boy am I glad I did.

After getting a quick lesson on what ART was and how it work I decided to try the treatments and after just 3 visits I am already seeing some results. Much more that what I had tried before so I have upped my treatments to 3 a week and I am looking forward to it.”
--Scott N.

 

“I have finally found the place that has treated the root of my chronic back and neck pain!!

After 5 years of seeing countless chiropractors and massage therapists, Dr. Perry and his amazing team have helped me live pain free since my first few visits.

I was unable to move my neck when I came in and after my first consultation with Dr. Perry, I knew I was in the right hands and in the right place.  He is extremely thorough and attentive and is committed to finding out the root and cause of the pain in order to provide long term wellness and relief.

I highly recommend Dr. Perry and his wonderful staff!  Pro-Active Wellness is a very positive and friendly place to get well!”
--Nicole G.

 

“I have seen 6 different active release therapists for numerous injuries.  Eric Yu is the best one I have found. We are lucky to have him in the South Bay, which is most important.  This guy knows his stuff and is always training to ensure he is cutting edge on the newest techniques.  Eric also has a great touch. He is one of the only ART people I know that does not need to use lotion and never bruises your tissues.”
--Neil C.

 

“I highly suggest this place for anyone who has muscle/body pain. This is especially true for people with ergonomics related pain (lower back). 

My specific issue was extreme lower back pain, and I have been seeing pro-active weekly for ART treatment.  The results are amazing. You leave feeling the change in your muscles as they break down scar tissue and rebuild muscle strength.  The Dr's at pro-active are also very knowledgeable; they have been dead-on every time they describe where I should feel pain and tenderness during treatment. They describe where I should expect pain over the week as we systematically work all of my weak back muscles. I've been very impressed!

I am an office worker who sits in a cube 8 hours a day. ART treatment has been x1000 times better than any ergo thing my company has offered. I highly suggest them for work related pain or carpal tunnel.  Feel better!!”
--John D.

 

"This place is the best.  Dr. Yu is very thorough with his technique and very skillful with the ART he performs. I’ve been through several chiros, pts, acupuncture etc trying to eliminate my chronic pain and I'm quite convinced that I'd be cured by now if I could see him regularly....I live in San Diego and try to see him everytime I come to the Southbay.   Give this guy a shot, he's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
--Andy S.

 

“Pro-Active Wellness' treatments have been very effective in relieving my stresses and strains due to sports injuries and over-exercise. Ryan and Eric provide a unique treatment model ("Active Release") not typically offered by chiropractors: one that is more focused on healing specific problem areas. Both docs are great. And they are not promoters of an unending numbers of visits. Highly recommended!”
--Frank K.

 

“This place rocks! ART is great for relieving knotted muscles. Dr. Yu is a really chill guy and he really knows what he's doing. These people are highly professional and the treatment is very beneficial. I recommend going here for any aches or pains you have because they can help!”
--Kristen K.

 

"I've been meaning to write this review for quite some time, but now that I've relocated and looking for a good chiropractor, I miss this place. While living in South Bay, I was going there on and off for 3 years and couldn't be more happier from the work Dr. Yu and Dr. Perry perform. I've had injuries from an ankle sprain to general muscle strains/tightness, low back stiffness from physical activities. All of these were treated with great time and effort, explanation, and active release technique (ART) that really was helpful in healing. Now that I'm in NYC, the chiropractors are mostly the traditional ones that don't integrate emerging therapeutic practices. Furthermore, they seem to do the standard adjustment with little effort, then suggest a number of follow-up appointments. Dr. Yu and Dr. Perry begin treatment and explain the plan, spending effort on soft-tissue injuries and making one feel a lot better upon leaving. I highly recommend this practice!"
--Satbir S.