I was fortunate to have someone recommend ActiveCare PT to me. I had been to other facilities that did not help my spine and neck pain. Sally Higgins made me feel confident and comfortable at day one that my pain could be managed with very simple exercises. I now have the proper tools and knowledge of alleviating my stiffness in just minutes. There is nothing that prevents me from doing what I want to do on a daily basis now. Sally truly cares about each client and goes beyond to make sure that each (patient’s) recovery is met with personal expertise and warmth.                                                   

- Judy, Cleveland

ActiveCare PT after reading about the McKenzie Method. The first weeks were challenging, but Stephanie -- professional,

undaunted, and always optimistic -- was endlessly supportive, even lending me a chair from the office for several weeks to facilitate my rehabilitation work at home. Three months later, I was thrilled to be back to a pain-free functional life, with a 10 minute exercise regimen every morning and night for maintenance. Thank you, Stephanie, I am grateful every day!

- Beth, Beachwood

- Joyce, Euclid

I suffered a ruptured disk 8 months earlier and tried a therapist who only hurt me. Many therapists just don't know how to treat herniated or ruptured disk patients!

I have spent several months researching the McKenzie Method for treating mostly back patients, and Stephanie is deeply experienced and intensively trained by the McKenzie Institute. She holds their highest certification.

From my own experience in working with her over several months, I can tell you she is direct, firm, and self assured. She knows exactly what she is doing, and I felt completely confident in following her direction. Over this period I gained increased range of motion in my back and legs, and was able to reduce the radicular pain in my leg about 50%. My case was more challenging than average, because for many patients, the McKenzie Method can provide relief within a week or two, according to Stephanie, and the McKenzie literature.

I have some more work to do, but in comparison with the other therapists I have tried, there is no comparison. I can very confidently recommend Stephanie Lowery for anyone with lower back pain, and for any joint pain which the McKenzie Method is suited for. 

- Ernie, Virginia  

In the meantime I did extensive research and became aware of Robin McKenzie. In reading the McKenzie international website, I learned that Robin McKenzie, who resides in New Zealand is internationally recognized as an authority on the diagnosis and treatment of lower back pain. As an attorney I became suspicious that he was a charlatan. To check him out, I purchased his book "Treat Your Own Back", first published in 1990. I learned there were "diplomaed and credentialed McKenzie therapists" thoughout the world, which led me to Dr. Stephanie Lowery at ActiveCare PT in Willoughby, Ohio. I immediately called for an appointment . Stephanie saw me immediately. Her knowledge, demeanor, caring personality provided immediate comfort that I had found the right therapist. Following a thorough examination and putting me through some initial exercises she recommened a series of exercises. I expected she would schedule a series of lengthy appointments, instead she said she only needed to see me a few times until I was able to understand and properly do the prescribed exercises. Lo and behold in a few weeks the intense pain behind my knees had disappeared. Recently, while in Califrnia on business--the intense pain returned-- she immediately returned my call. We talked at length. She then took some photos of herself doing the proper way to do the exercises and e-mailed me the photos. It worked. She is wonderful.  

I strongly urge anyone with back --neck or shoulder pain to do not hesitate and call Dr. Stephanie Lowery at 440-951-2278. Thanks Stephanie--you are the best--a tribute to health care providers. 

- John, Cleveland

- Tim, Leroy