2026-03-29T01:26:06.046Z

Dr. Michael is an exceptional practitioner. He took the time to truly listen, understanding both my chronic back pain and the specific athletic goals I want to achieve. His level of care far exceeds the "traditional" therapy experience, which often consists of ten minutes of work followed by 20 minutes on a stationary bike.Dr. Michael’s approach is the opposite. He designed a rigorous, strength-based rehab program and meticulously corrected my form, all while making me feel completely comfortable and never judged. By implementing his plan into my daily lifting routine, I am already getting stronger and living pain-free.At 55 years old, I am determined to regain my athleticism, and I finally have a positive outlook on reaching my goals. If you want a therapist who has the personal experience in sports, is genuinely invested in your recovery and long-term performance, Dr. Michael is the one to see. I’ve never felt so compelled to leave a review, and I will definitely be back as soon as I’m able.

2026-01-09T04:16:37.621Z

Dr Mike helped me rehab my shoulders after I was failed by multiple other physical therapist. He created multiple personalized exercise routines for me and over the course of about 4-5 months I’ve been able to get back to bench pressing and doing full body weight pull ups again. 10/10 would recommend.

2025-11-16T07:03:02.746Z

Withing 2 appointments my shoulder clicking is gone and I feel like problems I've been trying to improve for years have taken huge strides forward. Really excited to keep working with Michael

2025-10-24T18:24:30.012Z

I came to Dr Mike with a really sore back from a sports injury. After a few sessions with Dr Mike, I left feeling much better. Not only that, his extensive experience with weightlifting and physical training provided me with several workouts and strength building activities to not only promote healing but strengthen the injured area. Would highly recommend.

2025-10-24T02:08:52.581Z

Amazing experience with Dr Mike!! I was hesitant since I haven’t worked out in forever and just this year gave birth and had spine surgery for herniated discs. I was blown away by how considerate and careful Dr Mike was. He made sure to fully understand my background and what my goals are moving forward. Working with him was truly the first time in a very very long time that I felt strong in my body. Definitely recommend anyone to come here!!

2025-09-17T04:05:35.061Z

When I first met with Dr. Mike, I explained that I’d been experiencing aches and pains from doing CrossFit and olympic weightlifting. My goal was to develop a routine that would strengthen my muscles while allowing me to train and perform without injury. As a competitive athlete himself, he immediately understood my needs. He collaborated with me to create an effective warm-up and cool-down routine, along with plenty of strengthening exercises to keep me healthy and injury-free.After a few months, I was able to set a new PR on a lift without relying on knee sleeves and completely pain-free, which was an incredible milestone. Dr. Mike continues to give me great tools and tips to help me progress towards my lifting goals while maintaining a healthy body.

2025-08-25T01:04:06.545Z

Dr. Mike helped me recover from a microdiscectomy. I felt like I got much more out of my visits to Dr. Mike than I did from physical therapy - he had me progressing more quickly the course that my physical therapist was moving at. I attribute that to his attentiveness and the many exercises and mental cues that I learned in my sessions in his gym.

2025-08-09T17:37:31.551Z

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Michael Cardinal at Strong Life Chiropractic & Performance. Dr. Cardinal’s approach is thorough and personalized, combining chiropractic adjustments with targeted exercises that addressed the root cause of my generalized pain. His background in strength sports really shines through when making a treatment plan for recovery. The clinic’s welcoming atmosphere and Dr. Cardinal’s clear explanations made every visit comfortable and informative. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to move better and live pain-free!

2025-08-06T22:58:09.921Z

I’ve been seeing Dr. Mike for almost 2 years now and he has helped my training and recovery process immensely. The chiropractic adjustments are also nice, and he uses techniques that none of my past providers have.