Testimonials:

Not the Standard Physical Therapy - Quick Changes and Results

Experiencing increasing pain and lack of mobility over the years in my arms and shoulders, lower back and upper body in general, more or less in desperation, I mentioned it to my GP in a routine physical exam. After a brief exam I was somewhat uninspired with his recommendation that I should go for physical therapy. Having had this prescribed before over the years for injury, post-surgery, etc, and not at all impressed with the result...I was unenthusiastic to say the least - but as I said, I was desperate.

I became optimistic in almost the first few minutes of my first appointment with Dr. Chetnik in that after reading the Rx from my doctor I was not immediately led to some piece of gym equipment and told to start doing reps. Instead we sat down and she naturally asked about the areas of pain, intensity, daily habits, history and progression of pain, work history, hobbies, etc. and explained how this would lead to the diagnosis and treatment of the overall and root causes of my ailments.

Within that same appt I started on an exercise or two and was told that the exercises were given in such a way as to isolate and identify which produced the greatest result in providing relief. I was on a schedule of two appts a week. I do not exaggerate when I say that within a couple of days I started to feel significant relief and improvement!
Over the next couple of weeks, and again I do not exaggerate, I would feel day-to-day significant improvements and now have come to realize that I have undergone a complete upper body rehabilitation and have regained normal, painless, fluid mobility that I have not experienced for a long time. And not just in my shoulders but also the lower back pain that caused me to get up from sitting - slowly, painfully, but now with strength and stability.
I give total acknowledgement and acceptance to the method of treatment that I received and especially when administered by a most excellent practitioner! Thanks, Anna!

Ed. C. - Saugerties, NY 

I feel confident using the tools she gave me

I went to Anna with a debilitating lower back injury after being recommended the McKenzie method by a friend. She prescribed a simple but focused set of exercises that showed rapid improvement. We tapered off and adjusted the exercises and visits with improvement and I feel confident using the tools she gave me to manage the injury in the future and feel 100%, which is saying something because I was bed ridden and felt hopeless.

Adam L. - Highland, NY

Full Recovery - Post Surgical Rehab

I was a patient of Anna’s from March to June 2019. she treated me for a torn superspinatus tendon on my right shoulder. My therapy began one week after my surgery on 3-10-19. I can say that Anna was extremely helpful in my recovery of the skiing accident that resulted in the injury. At the end of the 12th week of therapy, I have recovered my full range of motion. Her persistent passion to assure that her patients progress and perform therapy exercises precisely is proof that she is totally dedicated to her patients and to their recovery process. I would strongly recommend anyone who may require physical therapy to consider using Anna for that service. She is a true professional dedicated to her patients.

Charlie F. - Woodstock, NY

I highly recommend Dr. Anna

After only 3 sessions with Dr. Anna, I have no arm, neck or scapula pain.  I was given exercises to perform to on my own to prevent future pain.  I highly recommend Dr. Anna and the McKenzie method.

Junice S. - Shokan, NY

Extreme Shoulder Pain

After being in extreme pain, going to an emergency 1 clinic and then an orthopedic, being told I had tendonitis, bursitis and arthritis and given a script for PT (2-3x a week, 4-6 weeks), I scheduled with Anna. 24 hours after my initial evaluation, the pain level went from a constant 10 to sometimes a 1, and my mobility went from basically 0 with pain to about 85-90 with no pain. Simply amazing.

Jay G. - Kingston, NY

no one was able to understand what was happening or why it was happening until I met Anna

I am a musician and I was dealing with an injury for 8 months that made it almost impossible to play my instrument. I had been to countless doctors and had many tests, but no one was able to understand what was happening or why it was happening until I met Anna. Within the first session she was able to identify where the problem was coming from, and within a few weeks I was able to play again! 

Leanna G. - Red Hook, NY

Competitive Athlete, Crossfit, Back pain

I had been dealing with severe intermittent back pain for 3 years, and had stopped all weightlifting movements that hurt my back. After only a few sessions with Dr. Anna,  I have been able to return to all regular movements within the sport of crossfit! I don't feel afraid or nervous when I see a deadlift programmed for me any more, and I have a better mental approach as well after working with Dr. Anna. 

Erin K. - Kingston, NY