Hello! Dr. Ashley here.
I am so glad you’re joining me on this journey toward a pain-free life. Whether you’ve been following the Fix Your Sciatica Podcast for years or you just found me today, I want to reintroduce myself, share how I got here, and explain exactly how I can help you get your life back.
The Road to Recovery (and California) I’m a New Jersey native who started my athletic career as a Division 1 swimmer at Villanova University. From there, I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Early in my career, I discovered CrossFit, which completely changed how I viewed human movement. In 2014, I left the traditional clinic setting to coach full-time in Hoboken, NJ, where I opened my first practice, Ashley Mak Physical Therapy. For three years, I built my reputation treating CrossFitters and runners who were told to “just stop moving” by other doctors. (Spoiler: We got them moving better, not less).
In 2017, I expanded by opening Hudson River Fitness, a strength and conditioning facility. But life has a way of moving fast—my wife and I moved to Tiburon, California, in 2019, just months before the world changed.
Why I Focus on Sciatica When the pandemic hit in 2020 and the world moved online, I had a few major realizations:
- I am really good at treating sciatica.
- Chronic pain is a puzzle, not a life sentence.
- The human body is a dynamic system. It requires more than just a generic stretching sheet; it requires detective work.
That year, I launched the Fix Your Sciatica Podcast. Over 190 episodes later, I’ve learned that treating nerve pain requires a specific, step-by-step approach to calm the alarm system in your body. It’s not just about exercise—it’s about sleep, nutrition, stress management, and how you move through your day.
The “Healthcare Trap” & My Promise to You The healthcare industry is an interesting beast. In most businesses, success is a returning customer. In my business, success is you never needing me again.
Unfortunately, the insurance model often rewards volume over cures. If a patient gets fixed quickly, a traditional clinic loses revenue. Because of this reality, care is sometimes extended longer than necessary.
I operate differently. I stepped away from the insurance model so I can provide the unfiltered, high-level care you actually need—without the red tape. My goal is to get you off my caseload as fast as possible.
How We Can Work Together If you are ready to fix the root cause of your pain, here is the plan:
- The Podcast: Tune in weekly for deep-dive guides and expert interviews.
- The Strategy: If you want a dedicated plan, you don’t have to do this alone.
When in doubt, let’s talk. You can book a Free Strategy Call with me using the link below, and let’s get you back to living.
