When I first went to see Maryann I was in a lot of pain. I have scoliosis and have had multiple surgeries, including a lower back laminectomy due to degenerated and ruptured discs.

I’ve tried every treatment under the sun over the last 40 years and have never had lasting relief from my back pain…I’d tried everything from physical therapy to acupuncture to cranial sacral therapy and scores of other things…

After about 3 months into the program, one day I got up in the morning and did not have any pain.  It took me a while to come to that realization.  I was about to take my daily NSAID when I realized that I did not feel any pain!

Since then, I’ve done really well, except for those times when I allow my back to be over worked, such as when I traveled a lot or moved from one home to another.  

I highly recommend Egoscue and Maryann, who has been through terrible pain herself and recovered her physical strength and agility by working through this program.

~Rosleen R.

I had severe back and sciatica pain for about 9 months. I spent thousands of dollars trying to get better. Physical therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture, injections etc…. You name it and I tried it. It got to the point that my doctor said I would probably need surgery.

I was desperate and just wanted the pain to go away. I started researching surgeons online and stumbled onto Upright Health’s website. I was skeptical at first, but I figured it’s worth a shot. I read all the reviews on yelp and google and a lot of the people were in the same boat I was in. Either real close to having surgery or already had it and it didn’t help. So I called and set up my free consultation.

Matt was very knowledgeable and professional. After a set of pictures and some tests he determined that my upper body was out of alignment and that was causing my sciatica and lower back pain. He had me do an exercise to confirm his findings and magically my pain went away. If he could do this during my free consultation, imagine what he could do if you go through his program…and I did.

It’s been three months and I can say that I am pain free. I went back and told my doctor and PT what I did and they laughed at me. They didn’t think it was possible that my upper body posture could affect me that way. Boy were they wrong. All I know is that it worked for me and apparently for a lot of other people too. If you have pain and nothing has worked give Upright Health a call!

Anthony L., hair salon owner and stylist

Matt is an excellent therapist. He gives you the same careful, thoughtful attention each and every time you meet with him. He is great at listening to your feedback and adjusting your personalized exercises to address your particular needs. Within a few days of following Matt’s strange stretching routine, the lower back pain that had been my constant companion had almost completely disappeared. I can even see an improvement in my own torso when I look in the mirror. I continue to be amazed when, at the end of each day I realize that I went pain-free again. It shouldn’t be this easy.‎

~Rulon J., CPA

For years I’ve suffered from lower back pain. As a 38 year old man I would often wake up with a tightness and pain in my lumbar area.

One morning on my way into the office I twisted to pick up my work bag and completely threw out my back. I couldn’t even stand up or walk normally. After seeing a chiropractor to no avail my back was still tight and I couldn’t walk. I decided I would give Matt a try even though I thought it was black magic.

After my free 30 minute consultation I left the office able to stand and walk again! It was amazing. Throughout the next few weeks he showed me 10 different exercises/stretches that further corrected my posture and eliminated the pain I had been experiencing for over 10 years.

Because of this therapy my posture is balanced and corrected. I can work out without pain and am stronger than before I started! I’m much more in touch with my body and know how to prevent future injury. I would highly recommend anyone experiencing back pain to make an appointment ASAP!

~David S., Corporate Sales Manager

I can be a skeptic when it comes to new (to me) therapies, but am also quick to give credit where it is due.  The fact is that our work on my back has — after just a few sessions — made a major difference to my mobility, posture and general comfort. The first noticeable improvement (after just one session) was in something that I had not even identified to you as a problem when we first met, namely stiffness and soreness in my middle back, rather than the bigger and longer term problem of my lower back.  I now follow closely your exercise regimen, with excellent results.

~George Goulding, corporate lawyer

I’ve been going to see Matt for chronic back and leg pain. I bought a sleep number bed over 12 years ago to try to help the back pain….I’ve been to the doctor and he gave me pain killers and anti inflammatory medicine, the pain just kept coming back….Went to the chiropractor often and got relief for a few days at a time…….Went to the massage therapist and got relief for a day or two. I can’t begin to calculate the thousands of dollars I’ve spent trying to just be normal again.

Then a couple of months ago I went to Matt at Upright Health. I was VERY skeptical, but desperate. The GREAT news is the pain is steadily getting better and I feel huge improvements. Just 6 weeks ago I had to slowly crawl out of bed every day and hope I could stand up without falling over in pain (like I sometimes did). Today I got straight up without the slightest hitch! It just keeps getting better and better!

Really, there is nothing to lose and your whole life to get back. If you are suffering like I was …. GET UP AND GO SEE MATT NOW! Don’t think twice just give it a try. ALL YOU HAVE TO LOSE IS YOUR PAIN!

Barbara T., Realtor

I tore a disc in my lumbar spine in December 2009 and had nerve blocks, epidurals, pain killers, PT, acupuncture, swimming, massage therapy and Pilates out in the DC area for seven months and still couldn’t be out of the house for more than two hours, sit for more than 30 minutes or even walk my dog.

I moved out to San Diego in August 2010 and found an excellent Pilates instructor who enabled me to be out of the house for several hours without using excessive pills.  My instructor told me that I was so bound up that if I wanted fast results I needed to see a Rolfer who specialized in Egoscue to ensure that I would stay loose and properly aligned.  She knew Matt b/c one of her other clients saw him, but I was a little skeptical at first b/c Egoscue seemed like a new age PT regime.

My goal when I saw Matt in late September 2010 was to dance at my wedding and that gave him two weeks. He had me use the Tower for practically all our first three sessions while he worked on my hip flexers, psoas, and shoulders.  By the way, very painful if you’re unaccustomed to true deep tissue work.  He gave me plenty of exercises to do and I’ll be honest at first I was doing every single one of them twice a day, but then I wanted more sleep, so I slacked off, BUT I did dance at my wedding.

If you want someone who will make you feel like you’re getting pampered, don’t see Matt go to a spa.  If, however, you want to get better and feel better, then please go see Matt.

Sue S., student

For about one month I was noticing numbness in my left arm and hand and pain that started at the top of my neck and traveled down to my shoulder.

Worried that I might be having a stroke I told my husband, just in case! Yikes, that’s scary! Shortly after that I met Matt and he invited me to his office for a free consultation.

Even though I have always gone the natural way first, I was skeptical. But wow, was I ever surprised.

After one visit, the numbness nearly disappeared, the pain in my neck was very much reduced and the other aches and pains of “middle age” were gone. All this with just a few simple exercises that I can do from home. DON’T WAIT….call Matt and learn how to get control of your pain!‎

~Kathy S., teacher

I’ve been working as a dentist for nine years. As a dentist, I’ve been suffering from poor posture and twisting of my body as a result of long hours of work. Not only was I discouraged about how my posture was getting worse, but I also noticed pain in my upper back and the heels of my feet. I am an avid runner and had been dealing with plantar fascitis for a few years.

I tried going to chiropractors and kinesiologists with no results except a lighter wallet. I was referred to Matt and skeptically gave him a try.  He offered me a few stretching exercises to do every day.

After doing the stretches, I can now run longer and faster. I discovered that the foot pain was due to the twisting in my body and that it was (for years) misdiagnosed as plantar fascitis. I am still doing the exercises and have noticed the forward head posture also decreasing. I’ve finally found someone who can help with the aches and pains that come from my posture problems!

~DV, dentist

Matt Hsu made me better than new!  Here’s how: I am a marathon runner.  No medals, but I complete the course in time to get the hat and the T-shirt.  I can still say this because of Matt Hsu.

In February, 2010, I sustained a 60% compression fracture of one of my thoracic vertebrae.  As I began to recover, I seriously questioned whether I would ever be able to run a mile again, much less a full marathon.  I’m not saying that it happened immediately, but it’s now October of 2010 and I can run 26 miles again.  Matt taught me ways of redistributing my weight so that I didn’t injure my spine again.

But here’s the amazing part: I actually have LESS back pain in running than I had BEFORE the February injury!  By the way, I’m 57 years old, so recovery would normally be slow for me.  Not with Matt helping me!  Try him out – the results will astonish you.”

~Michael B., Certified Advanced Rolfer

I came to Upright Health with some lower back pain and Matt recognized that there were some foundational issues to be corrected. He gave me some easy-to-follow exercises to do on my own which have made a world of difference. Not only did my back pain clear up, but my whole body has felt healthier and better aligned. My elbow joint aches have gone away and even my circulation has improved so I don’t get cold as easily. The best thing about Upright Health is that once you learn to do the exercises, you don’t have to go back dozens of times like you would for a chiropractor or physical therapist. It’s the best “bang for your buck” to improve your body I’ve ever seen.

~Dan A.