“Mike, I’ve been meaning to thank you in writing for a long time. So here it is: Thank you for restoring my health and for helping me maintain it.
When Dr. Kraft first referred me to you at the age of 52, I didn’t fully realize how much my health had deteriorated during the previous 10 or 20 years. But I had limited head movement, back pains so severe that I thought I had a torn muscle, numbness down my right arm into my fingers, and severely atrophied muscles in my right arm. I thought I was just getting old. After three months of therapy with you, though, I was well on my way to recovery. More important, I no longer believed that I had to accept my pains and disabilities. You taught me that physical therapy could help most of my problems without medication or surgery. And you taught me the stretching and strengthening exercises that I needed for a long-term solution.
But you didn’t stop there. When I mentioned that I had a headache almost every day for the past 25 years, you said, “That just doesn’t seem right.” And in two or three sessions, you ended them forever. In the previous 25 years, doctors had recommended eye glasses, muscle relaxers, and pain pills for my headaches, but nothing helped. In the end, they said that headaches were a common problem and you pretty much had to live with them. So for curing my headaches, Michael, a special thanks. What a difference!
Now, at age 73, some 21 years after you first treated me, I feel younger than the day you first treated me…and I expect to feel good. So when my muscles relapse, I arrange for a two or three session tune-up. And each time I visit you I’m amazed that you can accomplish so much in so little time, like the time you got me going after I tore a hip flexor.
It has also been a pleasure seeing you evolve and improve over the years. Today, your methods get results faster and better than ever, and you’ve obviously gone far beyond what traditional physical therapy implies.
For all these reasons, I’ve told many people about you during the last 20 years. In fact, I say it this way: “Mike Evangelho is simply the finest medical professional I have ever met.” And I mean that from the bottom of my heart.”
– Mike Murach, Fresno CA
“I first went to Mike for therapy after knee surgery. I chose Mike because my wife had gone to him and had been very satisfied. Since the knee surgery I have returned many times for a variety of reasons. First, he fit me for orthotics which has helped my back and knee problems and made walking much more comfortable. I have gone lately, from time to time, because of sacroiliac (SI) joint problems. When the SI joint becomes displaced Mike puts it back within minutes. I know people suffer for years and take loads of pain medication for this problem when it can be corrected in minutes.
Recently I visited Mike for a stiff neck that had been troubling me for about a year. On the second visit for that problem Mike noticed that I had a tender area on my chest. When asked about it I said the problem had been there for several years and I just live with it. Mike immediately changed his focus from my neck to the chest where he administered his pressure therapy. It hurt like hell and he kept it up for most of the session. That night I was pretty uncomfortable but the next morning woke to find my neck was fine and my chest pain, for the first time in years, was gone. That incident made me a believer! Just a couple of weeks ago I had another very stiff neck which lasted too long. This time Mike went straight to a tender area on my chest and the next day the neck ache was gone.
I have only a vague understanding of the theory behind Mike’s therapy but I know that it is grounded in physics and is holistic, taking into account more than just localized painful areas. I’m usually skeptical of unconventional treatments but it has worked for me too many times to be a coincidence. We are very lucky that Mike practices in Fresno. ”
-Sam Franklin, Fresno CA
“Starting in 1995, I’ve suffered from extreme back pain. X-Rays, CT Scans, and MRI’s revealed severe to very severe stenosis. In 2002, I considered neurosurgery to relieve my back pain. My primary physician/ MDVIP strongly suggested PRI, as some of his family members had success with their approach. Since my first visit to PRI in 2002, I’ve experienced relief from most of my pain. My therapist knows and understands my back so well! I have never (except for strong pain medication) experienced relief like I have from my therapy at PRI. It is truly amazing! I would absolutely recommend PRI, as I have referred MANY friends and associates. Overall, I am very satisfied with my experiences at PRI. ”
-Harry Mazgedian, Fresno CA
In 2010, I developed a large bump on the top my neck. After an MRI and X-Rays, an orthopedic doctor said I had degenerative disease and suggested Facet Joint Injections. I went ahead with the recommendations but the injections were of no benefit to me. When I returned for my follow up, I was told that the only other option was to try more injections or possibly surgery.
However, I was told by a friend that Pain Resolution Institute offered another option that was totally different than any therapy she had experienced. I went on her recommendation, and after being treated at PRI, my neck now feels totally normal and the bump is gone. It feels better than it has in years. I am glad to say that I may perform my daily work, hobbies and exercises knowing that if I have a flare up or an ache that I will obtain relief naturally by going to PRI. I have referred my mother and husband to PRI, whose issues were resolved in a few visits as well.
After a treatment session, I feel better than when I came in, and also a sense of peace and calm that all in my body is functioning as well as possible! I don’t feel like I am able to get this kind of therapy anywhere else! ”
-Joanne Peterman, Fresno CA
“I first came to PRI on my doctor’s suggestion 17 years ago as I suffered from fibromyalgia (deep muscle pain in the neck and shoulders). Because of this pain, many aspect of my life were limited. Since becoming a patient, I have been able to live a ‘normal, active’ life. I honestly don’t know what I would have done these past 17 years ago without PRI. They’ve not only helped me with my fibromyalgia, but with tension headaches and migraines, IBS, 2 different falls, and a torn meniscus. I am extremely satisfied with my therapy at PRI.
PRI’s philosophy of pain, professionalism, integrity and demeanor is why I have been an ongoing patient for 17 years! The office staff is more than helpful and accommodating to appointments and scheduling. I would recommend to anyone in pain to just try it! I am so appreciative of all that Mike and PRI have done for me!”
-Hiromi Somowang, Fresno CA
“I’ve experienced back pain for years and couldn’t get any relief from the many different things I’ve tried. My doctors recommended steroid back injections and then back surgery, which I wanted to avoid at all costs. After my personal trainer recommended PRI, I was skeptical because I had tried EVERYTHING to get out of pain. But after becoming a patient at PRI, I have finally experienced pain relief!! After my initial treatment session, I felt about 20 years younger. It almost felt like I was on a drug when I wasn’t experiencing any pain at first. It took about 3 sessions before I had a break from the chronic pain. Then the pain free moments increased to hours and days eventually. Now, I am able to do more chores at home because I have been feeling so much better.
Even though my insurance doesn’t cover this therapy, it is well worth it for me to have days that are free of pain.”
-Garbrielle Ornstein, Porterville CA