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March 2023 by Justin Peterson
It has been a pleasure to work and learn from Charles. As a physical therapist who is currently learning Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) and has had both physical therapy and MAT performed on myself, it is truly an amazing tool to be able to utilize to help people move better, longer, and with less pain. I know in my time utilizing MAT in my physical therapy practice that it has made me a much better therapist in the evaluation process, as well as the treatment process leading to better results. Charles, who has been practicing MAT for some time has demonstrated a strong ability to understand the full body picture, quickly find limitations of joint movement and efficiently treat and correct asymmetries.
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February 2023 by Jan van den Kieboom
I have had a series of high ankle sprains over the last number of years that made my ankle mobility extremely limited and super painful. I found Charles \\u0026 Axis Muscle Activation through my partner, and was shocked with the results I experienced after only a couple sessions. My ankle pain has vanished and I am able to run, ski, and climb pain free. Thanks Charles for all of your help, and for getting me back up and running. Feels so good to be playing in the mountains pain free! Can’t recommend him enough!
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December 2022 by Google user
Professional Excellence -Charles conducts an initial informational session to listen thoroughly to areas of injury and concerns. -He is able to perform manual points and counterpoints of affected muscles which, in my case, had become inactive due to a major foot re-structure surgery done in 2020. -Navigating stairs and stepping off or onto curbing which were initially most difficult for me, are now 70 percent improved. This is in spite of arthritic conditions that are natural for my 70 year old age group. -PT referrals focused on my foot and ankle post-op failed to address my overall body symmetry. Charles' manual adjustments \u0026 verbal explanations restored my pelvic and knee joints to reach correct alignment. - Charles demonstrates exercises on how to maintain and strengthen weak areas \u0026 recognize harmful habits of posture while encouraging healthy movements and behaviors. -Charles' sessions have been productive and life giving. He is an exemplary model of how hands-on manual adjustments should be conducted. He applies the correct amount of pressure and adjustments quite well as is needed specifically for each individual client. -I strongly encourage anyone to feel most confident and secure with Charles' coaching, education, \u0026 experience.
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December 2022 by Diana Philbeck
Professional Excellence-Charles conducts an initial informational session to listen thoroughly to areas of injury and concerns.-He is able to perform manual points and counterpoints of affected muscles which, in my case, had become inactive due to a major foot re-structure surgery done in 2020.-Navigating stairs and stepping off or onto curbing which were initially most difficult for me, are now 70 percent improved. This is in spite of arthritic conditions that are natural for my 70 year old age group.-PT referrals focused on my foot and ankle post-op failed to address my overall body symmetry. Charles' manual adjustments & verbal explanations restored my pelvic and knee joints to reach correct alignment.- Charles demonstrates exercises on how to maintain and strengthen weak areas & recognize harmful habits of posture while encouraging healthy movements and behaviors.-Charles' sessions have been productive and life giving. He is an exemplary model of how hands-on manual adjustments should be conducted. He applies the correct amount of pressure and adjustments quite well as is needed specifically for each individual client.-I strongly encourage anyone to feel most confident and secure with Charles' coaching, education, & experience.
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December 2022 by GLENN DEPERALTA
Charles helped pinpoint the source of my muscle pain. Even my doctor and surgeon couldn't find it. He spent a lot of time beforehand and answered any questions I had. He worked on this problem area until I was able to move comfortably on my own. I will continue to use his services. He is personal, yet professional.
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October 2022 by Tony Matesi
Charles takes his time with each human he works with and he has a very kind presence. Charles does a great job explaining the MAT technique and it can unlock some hidden imbalances and turn on muscles that have stopped participating in your body’s movement. I wasn’t able to fully fix all my issues but we were able to set me on a path to figuring out what was actually ailing me. If you are an athlete or any able bodied person for that matter that is trying to improve their overall movement and locomotion, I’d say visit Charles.
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October 2022 by Andrew Hall
I was getting pretty active with my gym and making good progress, but I was noticing that certain exercises were really exacerbating some low back muscles. I saw Charles for a total of 3 times and that back pain has completely disappeared, even now when doing the same exercises that caused it before at substantially higher weight.Charles did a thorough evaluation of what was bothering me, explained what he needed to do to resolve it (get some additional muscles active again so others weren't doing 100% of the work), and followed through with real results. I've been able to push myself harder at the gym resulting in higher PRs on a variety of lifts that were bugging me before coming to Axis Muscle Activation, without any of the pain I was experiencing before.
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October 2022 by James Curlett
I have been receiving M.A.T., treatments from Charles, since early August and have had unbelievable results!At age 53 I have decided to hang up my tool bags and heavy equipment operations to start a new career in law enforcement, which involves a physical exam as one of the steps to get through for employment. With a lifetime abuse of my body doing construction work, many surgeries, spinal surgery being one of them , I was a bit nervous about being able to pass a physical exam , and have been fed up with always complaining about some ailment with my body. After wining again one afternoon to my bookkeeper ,she recommended Axis Muscle Activation, and honestly it sounded like it was too good to be true, that she had had instant results with only a few sessions!Well I gotta tell ya it has been" SO GOOD and SO TRUE" !I am feeling better than I have in 20 years, next week I take my physical exam and I know that I am ready !!Thanks Charles for bringing your practice to our community, you are truly changing lives for the better !Sincerely Jim Curlett
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September 2022 by Michelle Dever (Sterling Group NW)
I feel better than I have in 3 years! Charles originally started working with me after I experienced a shoulder injury from work and accompanying frozen shoulder. His treatments worked so quickly that the L & I provider was amazed at my recovery and range of motion. (Worth every penny!)I asked him to help me with my chronic low back pain. Within 3-4 sessions, I felt a marked improvement in my strength, posture, stamina, and pain levels. A month later and I am feeling better than I have in a very long time. After going to several providers, I was ready to give up and say "Well, this is just the way it is". I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for MAT and everything Charles has taught me.
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August 2022 by Gary Barnes
I, Jan, hobbled in to see Charles per a reco from my Chiro. After a series of treatments, I have gained incredible mobility and strength. I've moved from limited walking and painful 1 Pickleball session per week, to 2-3 mile hikes and strong 2 or more days of Pickleball each week. This treatment WORKS. The body fools us so often, making up for weaknesses that we're not aware of. I have seen an orthopedic surgeon for hip pain - "some arthritis, but not enough for hip replacement" and he gave me no other options. I am so thankful that I found Charles and Axis Muscle Activation. Non-invasive and effective.
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August 2022 by Matthew Keene
Charles at Axis Muscle Activation is an incredible practitioner. He has an immense knowledge of human anatomy and navigates technically challenging muscle testing techniques with ease and precision. After assessing a few muscle groups, Charles was able to pinpoint some tissues (i.e., my right TLF) I have been having persistent issues with (pain while exercising) without me disclosing any information prior to the assessments. Once identified, Charles began applying techniques derived from MAT to my right TFL, as well as some of the neighboring tissues. Afterward, I was able to perform squatting and lunging, which normally resulted in hip pain within the TFL region, without any discomfort whatsoever (this is still true today, and it has been well over a month since I have seen Charles last). If you're looking for someone to help improve your capacity for movement and exercise, then Axis Muscle Activation is the place to go.
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July 2022 by DL T
Charles does a great job of working on me and getting me back into shape. He is really knowledgeable and I go to him when my body is acting up and not working right and he always gets me back into tiptop shape. He really knows what he’s doing and I highly recommend him if some part of your body is not acting right!
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June 2022 by theresa tripp
Charles is very knowledgeable about the body and MAT work. He is very passionate about his work and what MAT can do for you. He continues to educate himself on the newest MAT methods. My body has never felt better. I was referred to him by a former work colleague and I have never regretted my decision to meet with him. My initial evaluation visit with him was very thorough and we have been working to achieve my goals of getting backing to hiking and backpacking. I would highly recommend Charles for MAT work...it works!
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June 2022 by Matthew Hogan
I went to see Charles for a shoulder injury from Baseball. To protect the shoulder my body was using incorrect muscles to compensate and after just a couple of treatments, Charles was able to get those muscles to fire again helping with proper throwing mechanics and a speedy recovery. Would recommend for anyone suffering from joint pain or mobility issues.
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May 2022 by Debra Wibe
I went to see Charles after experiencing increasingly debilitating pain in my hip (possibly from two old injuries). Within 3 sessions the pain was gone, my balance was back, and I was once again walking 3 miles with my dog. During that time Charles also worked on my shoulder which had frozen leaving me with very little use of my R arm. This problem was resolved in a single treatment. Charles is a great teacher and was willing to take the time to answer my zillion questions. He also taught me exercises and referred me to other modalities that he felt would help me to strengthen and maintain my own physical wellbeing. I am so grateful to Charles for giving me my life back.
