"I came to ALIGN ISC with chronic hip pain and stiffness built up from years of on-the-job abuse and the poor posture issues of a building contractor/surfer. Specifically, shortening of the TFL at my right hip. I have seen several of the recommended Physical Therapists in Humboldt County over the years and have grown used to the "Here are some stretches and exercises, come back for a few treatments and that should do it." Which never really seemed to promote the healing process very much. At ALIGN, Abaliene McKeag first completely broke down all the mechanics happening with my body, not just my hip. Pelvic tilt, spine, hips, shoulders, patterns during movement and multiple range-of-motion tests. She then created 3 different programs for me to do, tailored to my unique issues. I immediately began feeling improvements, especially when she circled back to deal directly with the hip through intense 1 1/2 hour massages focused solely on the problem areas. Abaliene has an encyclopedic knowledge of musculature and a willingness to share insights on breathing, diet and healthy living gleaned from years of research. I left ALIGN walking and working better, breathing better and surfing better. In my opinion this is the best Physical Therapy Office in the County!"

~ Joe Marenghi

"In 2020, my husband and I committed to improving our longevity by strengthening our bodies with a mutual interest in using kettle bells. I learned, pretty quickly, that several old injuries and damage from a compromised thyroid were holding me back. I knew Abaliene had started her 'body shop' and as soon as she was able to open her doors again, I chose a program to recover from, too long, neglecting my physical deterioration. I have avidly worked with ALIGN Integrative Spinal Care ever since. I happen to be hyper-flexible, which really needed the extra manual therapy to undo several habitually tight areas while retraining my compensating movement patterns and gradually increasing strength for balance. I have two kinds of work that create problems for me too. I prune fruit trees and garden a lot, as well as running around our place with three active grandchildren. Then, I spend hours as a writer and artist, sitting quite still. My posture has become less than ideal and I used to get pretty bad headaches or low back pain frequently through the year. Abaliene has taught me to pay attention to every discomfort and respond with corrective positioning and exercises to implement for improving my current and future quality of life. I am of the attitude that everyone needs what Abaliene has to offer. I will also say that I feel younger than when I started. I will be 55 in 2023."

 ~ Laura Sweet