Bay Laurel Athletics - San Carlos, California

SKNRN

I used to wake up with a kink in my neck at least once every 4-6 weeks. After seeking help from various medical professionals, I came to a point where I thought this is just something I’m going to have to learn to live with, “it’s not that bad”. Well, “not that bad” turned to “worse” and it was really frustrating spending time and money trying to fix my problem but not getting a real solution…until I found physical therapist, Dr. Laurel!

In just one session, Dr. Laurel identified the source of my problem and provided a solution. She gave me hope that I would not have to adapt to living with a pain in my neck every few weeks. She provided some exercises for me to do at home in an effort to mininize or prevent the occurrence of this happening again, and showed me exactly what I need to do to get out of my pain cycle if it ever comes back. Within 3 days of my initial visit with Dr. Laurel, my neck pain was gone!! And thankfully, it hasn’t returned.

Whatever your struggle may be, you don’t have to “just live with it”. I trust Dr. Laurel’s knowledge and expertise and highly recommend her to anyone and everyone. She is worth the investment and so are you!

Thank you Dr. Laurel for your kind hearted care and commitment to your patients ? you are wonderful!

Tri Ngo

I've been lifting weights for a long time and have never had a back injury before. One day I was deadlifting a set near my max and suddenly I felt a pop. Immediately my back started hurting. I could hardly stand up. Every movement hurt. I reached out to Bay Laurel Athletics and luckily they had an appointment available. I was able to do a virtual visit where Dr. Laurel Mines assessed me over video, diagnosed, and guided me very calmly through three exercises that immediately gave me relief. During this whole time, I was in pain, embarrassed, felt vulnerable, and was surrounded by other people at the gym. She reassured me and calmly led me through the exercises. I highly recommend Dr. Laurel for your physical therapy needs. She's no-nonsense, compassionate, and keenly insightful to what you need physically and mentally. Just one session and I got immediate relief and it put me back on track for the sprint triathlon I'm training for.

Yulia Venichenko

As an athlete, especially a triathlete, you learn to live with a certain level of discomfort. But when pain starts dictating how much you can train—or even if you can compete—it’s a whole different story. That was my reality for years. I was trapped in this cycle where pain would flare up, I’d ease off training, feel a little better, and then as soon as I pushed hard again, the pain would come back. It wasn’t just frustrating—it was heartbreaking. Then, I came across Dr. Laurel, and everything changed in one session. Yes, one session. It sounds dramatic, but that’s exactly what happened. After just one session, the difference in my hip pain was incredible. I could feel my body moving the way it was supposed to. For the first time in a long time, I had a glimmer of hope that I could break out of this cycle. I can now set ambitious goals and actually believe I have the physical capacity to reach them. I got back the joy of training. I honestly can’t thank Dr. Laurel enough!

Ashley Mines

I was experiencing foot pain in both feet for a while. It was annoying and frustrating because I was having trouble doing the things I love the most like going to concerts and standing at church. I don’t know why I waited so long. In just one session Dr. Laurel found the problem and gave me a simple and clear solution. She taught me exactly what I needed to do if the pain came back. Now the pain is gone and I can do all the things that bring me joy in life. And the best part is I get to wear my favorite heels again without pain. Dr. Laurel is a wonderful physical therapist. She has a gentle but powerful approach that works real quick. If you want to wear your cute shoes again call her!

Kapilan Vishnu

Dr. Laurel is a wonderful physical therapist who really knows her stuff. I had been struggling with lower body mobility for a long time and had heard the same routine stuff from other professionals. Dr. Laurel's profound understanding of the human body allowed her to explain the root cause of my issues and how to address them properly and effectively. Both my performance at the gym as well as my day to day life has improved from the advice and information I received from Dr. Laurel. Her willingness to help is evident during the meetings as she wants to see her patients succeed. If you are in need of physical therapy, I highly recommend Dr. Laurel.

Sabrina Benson

Dr. Laurel is amazing. She is very kind and professional. I had been having major hip and calf pain for about 2 years now. I decided since I am trying to have children, I need to get that addressed 1st. Within 1 session II felt relief, what else can you ask for? I have been to several physical therapists who just throw exercises at you to do several times a day and it feels unrealistic and ultimately causes more pain. Dr. Laurel doesn't make you do that she does what is right for you and your body not some standard it shows in a book.

She not only helps with you physically she cares about you. She helps your mind body and soul. She truly believes they all work together. She really heard my pain not just physically but emotionally and helped me feel more powerful in my life and relationship.

Thank you, Dr. Laurel, you've made my life less painful!

Kristin Spencer

My husband and I noticed that our daughter was feeling extremely stressed when it came to meet days as a cross country runner. We knew there were some mindset things going on, but she wasn't really open to getting any advice from her parents—you know how it goes. That's when I met Dr. Laurel. After chatting just one time, I knew she could provide the help our daughter needed. I'm so glad we hired her because the results have been amazing. I also liked that when our daughter missed a session last minute because of poor planning, Dr. Laurel kindly called her out, reminding her of their agreement and of the cancelation policy. Now, our teen is excited for every race. Plus, she PRed on her home course two weeks ago. The difference has been amazing! Don't think about it, hire her now!

Noelle Louise

I had the opportunity to work with Bay Laurel Athletics on mental performance as a professional ballet dancer with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD. Sometimes, I feel like I have tried everything to enhance my performance. However, Laurel's knowledge and expertise are truly remarkable. She helped me discover new effective strategies to enhance my mental performance. Laurel's personalized approach and understanding of my unique challenges allowed her to provide me with innovative tools and techniques. She showed great respect for my journey and offered such kind and generous support throughout our sessions. I highly recommend working with Laurel at Bay Laurel Athletics to experience the transformative impact she can have on your performance or that of your children.
Thank you Laurel!