PATIENT REVIEWS

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Eric Garcia ★★★★★ Google Review

“Every time I leave Principle Performance I feel great! Dr. Gontarek really knows how to cure your aches and pains. I have worked with Dr. Mike myself and several of my athletes have seen him as well — he is the first person I recommend when athletes come with injuries, pain management issues, or movement pattern issues. There are few people I trust who have clients' absolute best interests in mind. Dr. Mike is one of them.”

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Zachary Repika ★★★★★ Google Review

“I started seeing Dr. Mike last summer for recurring pain in my trap/shoulder area. After an assessment, Dr. Mike discovered that the pain was caused by a deranged thoracic disc and was not an actual shoulder/trap issue. This explained why previous treatments only eradicated my symptoms for short periods of time. Dr. Mike treated the deranged disc and the pain finally went away for good. I have seen him consistently since then to work through some other old injuries as they flare up.”

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Samantha Basar ★★★★★ Google Review

“Dr. Mike is thoughtful, personable, and intentional. I tore my calf in 2022 and he helped me get back to my activity level before my injury. He listened to my goals and created a treatment plan to get me there. Throughout treatment, deficiencies in other areas that could lead to injuries were diagnosed, addressed, and I was given tools to continue building strength and mobility.”

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Former D1 Athlete ★★★★★ Google Review

“Finally a physician that's getting it 'right' for sports rehab and nutrition coaching. As a former Division I collegiate athlete, I worked with Mike to rehab and recover from two severe injuries — a C5-C6 disc bulge osteophyte complex and a lumbar spine disc injury. During rehab, Mike not only treated the injury and prescribed exercises but also supported me in finding ways to train safely while treating my injuries. He is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and patient.”

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Verified Patient ★★★★★ Google Review

“Dr. Michael is fabulous! It is so refreshing to find a practitioner that is pro-weightlifting, pro-CrossFit, and works WITH his patients to rehab. He listens, explains, checks in, and ultimately heals! My nagging knee pain resolved with the great combination of therapies he worked out for me.”

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Verified Patient ★★★★★ Google Review

“I have teenage athletes who both had joint and back discomfort for different reasons. Michael is very good about taking the time to find the root cause of the discomfort. They both were able to return to sports after just a few appointments. His knowledge about body movement makes him a wonderful chiropractor for athletes.”

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Verified Patient ★★★★★ Google Review

“I came to Dr. Michael with a two-year-old problem with my lower back, which I had previously addressed with chiropractors who provided only temporary relief. Dr. Michael demystified the issue, provided exercises that allowed me to heal myself, and a gentle, attentive deep tissue massage. I feel great now.”

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Verified Patient ★★★★★ Google Review

“Dr. Michael is amazing. He is thorough and attentive, tailoring treatment to individual needs. He helped decrease my pain significantly while increasing my productivity in the gym. Michael takes extreme pride in his work and genuinely cares about his patients' wellbeing.”