Testimonials

Jake Delhomme

All Pro Quarterback

I have been working with Mike Danenberg for four years. As an all pro professional quarterback, I need to make sure that I am able to be in the best physical condition and ready to play. Since I have been working with Mike, I feel better physically than I have before and if I have any unexpected kinks he is able to take care of them quickly and easily. He was also able to help my wife with a back problem that had been bothering her. For these reasons I know I can count on Mike and his unique treatment style.

Meredith Dolhare

Ultra Endurance Athlete

Ten years ago, I began at Performance Therapy a former Division I college tennis player with residual injuries causing neck, shoulder and foot problems. Fast forward to now, and you have an entirely different person. I am migraine-free. I am injury-free. In 2011 alone, I have completed three marathons, a 50-miler, two 100-milers, a 100k, five Ironman events (three in three consecutive weeks), three 70.3s, and an Ultraman (6.2-mile swim, 262-mile bike, 52.4-mile run) plus qualified for the Ironman World Championships in Kona—all on a foot with a screw in it. Honestly, I owe all of it to Performance Therapy. It is nothing short of incredible that I have been able to undertake this sort of schedule with no glitches, no injuries whatsoever. Fred Ossmann has kept me strong and flexible (for me!), and Mike puts “Humpty Dumpty” back together again after all of the training and racing. Office Manager Katie has a full-time job keeping up with my crazy schedule and following up with my travel to races. They are part of my family.

Scott A. Huseby, Sr.

Ironman Triathlete

I have been using the services of Performance Therapy and Mike Danenberg weekly for over two years. Training for Ironman races is extremely tough on my body. Mike has successfully guided me back from injury with remarkable speed, and each time I’ve come back stronger. His preventative injury and core strengthening philosophy continues to help me reach new heights in my athletic aspirations. Bottom line for me: “You’ll never know how good you can become unless you go see Mike. He is the stepping stone to the next level and beyond.”

Dale Tweedy

Ironman Triathlete

Training for an Ironman triathlon is grueling enough, and the last thing you want to deal with are injuries during the crucial ramp up period prior to an Ironman race. For me it was my one shot at racing in the Ford Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. So I left nothing to chance when I suffered two over-use injuries during the several months of training leading up to that race. After much research and talking to other competitive triathletes who had worked with Mike at Performance Therapy, I chose to work with Mike to solve the problems I was having that was causing my injuries. Mike got right to work in identifying the injuries I had, what was causing the injuries, and put together a treatment program to address the problem areas so I would be ready for race day. The program worked and neither injury was a problem while racing in the World Championships in Hawaii in October.

Wayne

Ironman Triathlete

When I first met Mike, I had been trying everything from home remedies to orthopedic doctors to fix some of my self-induced ailments with no luck. After a complete evaluation of everything from my equipment, training schedule, and nutrition, Mike had me back on a path to complete not just my then current goals, but even some I had never dreamed of. I went from being a weekend runner, to a marathoner, to a triathlete, and eventually, an Ironman. With his help, honesty, and expertise in the areas of mind, body, and spirit, I've been able to accomplish more than I ever could have imagined. Thanks Mike.

Coach Lance Leo

Ironman Triathlete

Post Kona 2007 I came down with a case of Illiotibial Tract Syndrome (ITB) that pretty much sidelined me for most of the early stages of 2008. With the help of Mike and his incredible ART skills we were able to eliminate the grip this injury had on me by July. Mike not only has an exceptional knowledge base, but also has a sincere interest in your speedy recovery and in assisting you in achieving your athletic goals. I will continue to recommend him to my athletes for results come from his hands, mind, and heart.

Bruce Geltman

Ironman Triathlete

When we first met in the late spring I was embarking on my training for my first Ironman (Wisconsin). The only problem was that I was unable to run due to multiple injuries and muscular imbalance issues. You took the time to determine the cause of the problems, delivered ART and worked closely with me on everything from proper running form to stretching and nutrition.

There’s NO DOUBT in my mind that without your consistent treatments, upbeat encouragement, and patient education that I would not been able to properly prepare for and complete Ironman Wisconsin.

Cody Angell

TrySports

Running never came natural for me.  I suffered chronic shin splints and repetitive stress fractures in my lower leg.  I tried formal physical therapy, Ice baths, orthotics and countless hours running in the swimming pool but, still I could not string together more than a few solid weeks of training without becoming injured.  Nothing seemed to work.  I stopped running all together for about three years

When I made my comeback attempt things were different.  I had help!  Performance Therapy has made the impossible seem easy.  I can go to one session with Mike and he can almost immediately tell about how many miles I have been running, how my diet has been, and even assess for proper hydration!  As a self-coached endurance athlete, I understand the importance of having a support group of people who I can trust and bounce ideas off.  Mike is a key strand in this web.  His experience and no nonsense approach makes life easy for his clients.  He employs active release technique (ART) and is able to break up adhesions in my muscles and keep the kinetic chain working properly. 

This time around I’ve been able to train at a very high level, logging more than 3500 miles per year, and have performed well beyond anyone’s expectations.  I went from being the last placed guy on my team in college to winning road races now!  I’ve taken more than 3 minutes from my 5K time and even broke my college’s school record in the 8k by: 61 seconds!

I also work in the running shoe business and am in constant contact with injured runners.  I send these clients to Performance Therapy.  I sent my wife to Performance Therapy!  You’re in good hands.

Charlie Hamrick

Re/Max World Long Drive Finalist

Active Release Technique has successfully treated my tennis elbow when all other treatments failed. When you are swinging a driver at 140 miles per hour, you can’t afford the inconvenience of an injury. Mike Danenberg and his staff at Performance Therapy are very friendly and extremely professional. I highly recommend them.

Megan Hepp

RD,CPT

I have been running since the age of 15, raced in college and recently ran in the 2008 Olympic Marathon Trials. I was basically injury free until 2 months post trials. It was at that point that the 140 miles per week caught up with me and my idea that I was “indestructible” was put to rest.  Running to me is like sleep; a necessity to function properly every day. When I discussed this with a client of mine, she immediately referred me to Mike Danenberg. I have been a firm believer in his services ever since.

Mike was able to correct a hamstring problem in a very short period of time to allow me to race a marathon. After that, I had a major accident on the trails in which I thought my running would be sidelined for months. Mike was again able to fix that problem with ART treatments and had me back running immediately. I then managed to have another issue in my right leg that allowed me to run no more than 4 minutes at a time without excruciating pain. Mike assured me that my running career was not over and with several treatments I could come back strong. A few weeks later I was up to an hour of running again. I can’t thank him enough for helping me through this tough year of injuries. I now know that it is important to monitor even the smallest pains and twinges in order to prevent more serious injuries in the future.

I have referred many of my teammates, friends, and even my fiancé to Mike. He has been able to help all of them get back to normal training schedules. As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer myself, I am certain that Mike knows his stuff! He is able to describe to me exactly what he is doing and the reason for the treatment. I will continue to highly recommend his services in the future!

Jim Medall

Ironman Triathlete

In 2005, I was recovering from my second shoulder reconstruction, and I began my work with Mike Danenberg. A combination of a carefully crafted workout, diet, and ART, my body responded very positively. As a former college placekicker with a bad back, knees, and fibromyalgia, I had relegated my athletics to biking and weight room maintenance. With Mike's program, I brought my body fat down to 5.5%, my strength exceeded my college personal bests. I caught the triathlon bug. With the coaching of Mike and Fred, I was able to train and complete my first Ironman in November 2010. I am grateful for the family at Performance Therapy and the results that changed my life.