"For years, I had a chronically painful left shoulder that interfered with my daily activities. I had MRI's and saw two orthopedic surgeons. Both were unable to tell me exactly what was wrong, but recommended surgery "to find out what was going on." On the advice of a friend, I started seeing Dr. Kucera. Over the course of two months, I learned about effective range of motion exercises, about the Graston Technique, about the importance of good posture and muscle development in my back to take the strain off the shoulder. And, I learned that all of this worked. Dr. Kucera's treatment program gave me complete and pain-free range of motion in my left shoulder. Dr. Kucera made it fun and she made me laugh. Importantly, she taught me about myself--the importance of a reducing stress, maintaining balance in life and honoring the connection between mind and body. What Dr. Kucera did for me was nothing short of miraculous. I, and others in my office, call her my "holistic healer." A well-deserved label." –Tim Pratt
“Prior to seeing Sarah I was in so much pain I wasn't sleeping at night. I was having horrible back pain and had a surgery scheduled. Sarah gave me exercises to help stabilize my back and they have really helped! I am sleeping great at night and I cancelled my surgery. Seeing Sarah was the best thing I have done for myself!” –C.G.
“Dr. Kucera has helped eliminate my sciatic nerve pain. She is very knowledgeable and most important, is most eager to help her patients get better. She was able to help me with my posture and some additional exercises to reduce my sciatic pain. In addition, she is able to provide valuable feedback on exercise options. I would strongly recommend Dr. Kucera.”—K.P.
"I have had other physical therapy for my low back stenosis, but Sarah has explained the concept of "core" much better and in a way I can fully comprehend. I enjoy doing the homework exercises she gives me, including breath work. Her way of communicating and demonstrating is a revelation. I love working and talking with her, and I'm so glad I found her." –M.B.
"Starting a yoga practice can be very intimidating even more so if you are overweight. I started practicing yoga with Sarah in February 2007. Since then I have not only lost weight, increased my flexibility 10 fold but I have gained an inner strength that has improved my quality of life tremendously. Sarah makes me feel safe and comfortable in her class. She is very personable, extremely knowledgeable, and a totally dedicated yoga instructor. I could not have evolved into the person that I am today with out her instruction. You rock!! "--M.B.
"Dr. Kucera's use of Graston technique, cervical adjustments, deep tissue work and recommendations for foam roller work have smoothed out almost all of my myofascial pain. Most phenomenal about Dr. Kucera is her style of questioning and her ability to listen, not only to the patient, but to the area of the body under stress. That ability combined with an innate sense of how to work through muscular chaos to restore integrity have given me a greater mindfulness of posture and routine movement so that I can avoid problems. I am now on my own and feeling much better. Sarah was able to do more for me than a neurologist, rheumatologist, and orthopedic specialist combined because she sees the body as an integrated whole. Thank you, Sarah!”—D.A.