"1. Walking as a part of fitness 2. Standing for more than 10 minutes or so : Getting up from floor level ; was experiencing moderate to severe low back pain and knee pain . 

1. I am able to walk for one hour ( i get 6000 steps ) in the mornings ; i walk 6 days in a week . 
2. I can stand for longer duration say 20 minutes or so without pain 
3. I can get up from lower seats ; with palm support i am able to rise from floor level 


The Chiropractor Ms Tracy explained what the problem was ; Understanding the problem helped me to relate to Dos and Don'ts . She focused on my back issue in the beginning ; relieving the pain helped me to start my walk gradually . The exercises which were simple in the beginning motivated me to do it regularly ; gradually she made them challenging . She also explained which muscle group or which part of the body i should feel the stretch while doing a particular exercise . I feel this is very important to have effectiveness . I had about 15 sittings ( there could be a slight variation in this number ) during my stay in Seattle . Once my back pain receded she worked on my knee . She is very committed , friendly and has lot of empathy . The exercises are really helping me . She customized the exercises for both back and knee issue . The key is to doing the exercises regularly ; By marking on the exercise program every day i am able to self monitor my regularity . It is a very useful tool Orca Wellness has provided . The front office executives are also very warm and helpful . Overall I had a good experience and quality of my life has improved with the exercise sessions ." Ann V.

"I called Orca because I had a lower back injury while running. This injury was causing a lot of pain for a couple of days and it was really hard for me to concentrate at work and impossible for me to exercise
Doctor Tello explained to me not only the process for healing my injury but also explained the root cause for it and explained that the real problem was that I was not using my body as it was meant to be used. What I considered a straight posture was actually damaging my posture and weakening my back. I was misusing my legs and core and forcing my lower back to work in ways it is not supposed to.
I did not understand how the movements I was doing with my whole body were uncontrolled and that generated an injury in my lower back.

After Dr. Tello treated me I am now able to lift weights responsibly and to enjoy my cardio exercises more. I have become more aware of the movements that my body has to do in order to maximize the use of energy and minimize the impact to my back and my joints.

​Orca has really helped me understand my body mechanics and has helped me expand my awareness when exercising. Not only do I feel like I can exercise safely in the future, but also I believe that now I am getting the best out of my workouts."   - Michel T.

“I had a hard time lifting weights, shampooing, walking the dog.

Now I am able to do all of the above + more!

 I initially went in for a tweak in my neck, but discovered an existing shoulder instability that Dr. Tello extensively taught me various exercises I have incorporated into my own routine”.   - Mayci S.

"​I have been receiving chiropractic care for over twenty years. Recently after a surgical procedure, I had complications of atrophy in my left shoulder. I was frustrated, and exercise therapy was so unbelievably helpful. I was committed and my results are amazing! 

I am in the best shape of my life. Orca and Dr. Tello have changed the conversation I have with my physical self. I am strong, ever more than I thought possible, and don’t recognize myself sometimes. I say sometimes that I can’t believe it, but I can because I did the hard and consistent work to get here!

Orca has been such a important part of my maintenance. I can go out into the world and be crazy and work hard and be physical and I find Orca to be a place to bring me back to balance and to be centered. They are focused on your future self!!"   - Lars L.​

"Simple activities like sitting or standing for too long caused discomfort in my lower back. Occasionally, there would be a sharp pain in my right hip while simply walking. At its worst, the pain made it very difficult to even turn or get out of bed. I stopped going to the gym as it worsened the situation.

I am now able to do all those things mostly without pain, and the flare ups are much much less frequent. I am also able to finally do deadlifts in the gym, and I am able feel my core get stronger. My posture has improved and I have gained confidence in performing activities that previously were pain inducing.

I had chronic pain in my lower back for 8 months before I saw Dr. Raul. I was diagnosed with anteriolisthesis and had seen multiple physical therapists prior to that, but my pain had recently become more constant. He was able to quickly identify multiple issues that were contributing to my chronic pain and give me corrective exercises that strengthened my core while allowing the injured ligament to heal. Most importantly, he talks through his sessions explaining the logic behind the various muscles involved in the movements. This has helped me massively in gaining awareness of the muscles I had forgotten how to use due to sitting for long hours and general lack of mobility over the years. It is not only helping me with the pain, but also allowing me slowly regain the right posture while performing daily activities. I'm truly grateful for the impact his work has had on my life."   - Saurabh S.

“I had a lot of lower back pain from long hours working in an office job.

​Using the stretching techniques and exercises from Dr. Yang, my lower back pain has gone away and I'm back to work comfortably again.

Dr. Yang showed me a wide array of stretches and exercises that would help to strengthen the muscles in my lower back to help prevent the back pain I was feeling. She also helped me to notice how I favor my left side, which was entirely subconscious before she told me I had a misalignment and helped to work it out.” - Bryan M.