Ayako Shono is caring and compassionate and so extremely gifted at her craft. After a year and a half of being sidelined from D1 Volleyball at UCI with a bulging disc in my lower spine, I was fortunate enough to cross paths with Ayako. She carefully and methodically worked to relieve my nerve pain and then introduced me to Pilates.
The rehab and maintenance I received not only helped strengthen my back, but also helped strengthen every muscle in my body. It got me in the best shape of my life and led to a successful season filled with personal All-American & All-Conference honors. I cannot thank Ayako enough for everything she has done for me!
— Dillon Hoffman
I came to Ayako on a recommendation after spending two long years trying to repair a shoulder injury. I had had two surgeries, been to 3 different physical therapists, had half a dozen steroid shots and a PRP injection, all to no avail.
Ayako was able to get me back to my original strength in about 6 weeks, and I've been playing beach volleyball at a high level ~6 times a week ever since.
It's amazing to think that I had almost given up before I met Ayako - I'm forever grateful to her and the APT team for giving me back a major part of my life.
— Kevin Villela
I have come to realize that one of the greatest differentiators between the good and the great at the highest levels of sports is the ability for the athlete to manage their bodies.
As a professional volleyball player I have had continuous knee pain in both knees for the past 5 years. I went to see Ayako Shono and after realizing the incredible impact that she had on my body and performance, I continued and will continue to see her as long as I want to pursue greatness.
Her ability to treat my most stubborn pains and keep me playing at the highest level possible is unparalleled to any of the physical therapists that I have ever seen.
She has taught me how to properly take care of my body. Without her I do not know if I would be competing for a spot on the US National Team, nor playing overseas and living out my childhood dreams!
— Michael Saeta