Following the conclusion of my high school water polo career, I began to experience pain throughout my shoulders and upper back. I was unable to continue training (both weight training and in water training) at my current level because of the pain.  Betty Parmenter recommended ART therapy as it would not hinder my training regime. After only three sessions, both my shoulders and upper back began to loosen up allowing me to continue training free of pain. In addition to the therapy, Betty gave me a variety of exercises to keep my shoulders and back flexible. I am currently training at an even higher level as I prepare to play for CAL and represent the United States as a Junior National Team Member.

Collin Smith: Carlsbad High School Water Polo, Cal Berkeley Mens Water Polo, US Junior National Team Player

About a year ago I attended physical therapy for a swim-related injury.  The doctor recommended a physical therapist who introduced me to strength exericses.  I believed that I would benefit from these techniques and continued with this program for about eight months with little to no results. Frustrated and still hoping for a change, I was introduced to Betty Parmenter. Her practice includes strength exercise as well but also an alternative to just strength exercises.  She uses a unique massaging technique called ART which digs inot the pain-ridden muscle. I found this technique to be quick, relieving and productive.Within just one month ART cured my shoulder pain. I have successfully returned to swim practice and competition without difficulty.

Kimberly Haines: NCA Swimmer,  High School Freshman                       

I play baseball for a competative travel team and last year I was diagnosed with elbow tendonitis. My doctor told me it would take a year to recover. I started physical therapy with Betty Parmenter soon after and was treated  twice a week for a little over two months.  My therapy included ART to the muscles of my arm and she also assigned me strength and flexibility exercises to continue at home.  I was happy to be better so quickly. I have returned to playing baseball with my travel team and at high school without a problem. Since then I stop in for ART treatments if I start to feel tight. This has kept me painfree and playing ball without a problem for the last year.

Christian Helmers: Torerors Baseball Club, Carlsbad Freshman Baseball Team