I am fairly active individual and was practicing my golf swing, when I did something to suddenly cause a nerve issue on my right side. Initially, I tried to massage it with a roller, used a roller on my back, and used a massage gun to ameliorate the situation. Nothing was working and it was getting worse to a point I could not even walk. And when I was moving, I could only go about 25 feet, because the pain was so excruciating. I then contacted a personal training friend of mine who worked with me for a couple of sessions and while I could walk for a few hours after a session, the pain would come back and the reward of walking was getting shorter and shorter.So the trainer recommended I go see Sebastian. A big reason I was willing to see him, was that my trainer told me that Sebastian’s answer is not to immediately try and adjust my back. Instead he give me and had me do exercises to help focus muscles to in my case activate more to help with the problem. After doing a short focused review of me by me attempting to do a few things from walking to standing, he had me focus on a few exercises and found me a relief position, so I was not in pain.Now after a few sessions with Sebastian , I am walking fine and feel comfortable to take on a daily life again. And none of this was done through a manipulation of my back or any prescribed medication. In fact, I did not even take any aspirin.Now everyone is different in this world, but for me the methodology and practical aspect of how he worked with me was I believe one of the best treatments, that has become something that I can easily follow to a continued active life. If you are looking for a practical, thoughtful, and non medicinal way to alleviate nerve/back pain, please go see Sebastian, you will be very happy with how he works with you to alleviate your issues.

This is the fourth and final stop in my one-year search for sciatic pain relief. I was struck by Dr. Sebastian Gonzales’ knowledge and authority when I watched his video on lower back pain, and I booked an initial session. After the examination, I received a diagnosis, which made me certain enough to book multiple visits – it was the best thing I could have done. My care has been precise and technical, but also compassionate – and, most important, the results have been effective and lasting. Having the tools to remain pain-free is now a reality, and I am regaining strength and stability with therapy customized for me. If you have been getting the runaround from various practitioners, and want real results, this is the place. The hour drive each way pales in comparison to the solid benefits that I have received. Thanks very much Performance Place Sports Care!

Dr Gonzales is brilliant with an uncanny ability to correctly diagnose and treat; I believe he is truly gifted. I visited his office after suffering through a major car accident leaving me in unbearable pain and unable to walk.After putting me through a series of assessments, then ordering a CT scan to confirm his diagnosis, he began his magic. But dont think he wont make you work in your healing! He and Dr Dawn gave me unique and challenging movement exercises to be done in the office and at home, always making sure I was able to with correct form and no pain.The office is run super efficiently, and with these two doctors at the helm, you can trust youre in the best hands!

Sebastian and his staff are the best. Friendly and professional. They expertly customize my treatment plan to best serve my needs. I can say in the time I’ve been here my pain has almost completely gone away. I’m confident I will be pain free very soon with their help.

Im exceptionally happy with the progress made in treating my back injury. In our first session, Dawne identified pain sources and areas of focus that set the overall plan for treatment. That session and each thereafter has resulted in progress forward. Each session is one-on-one, intensely focused and unscripted, meaning that they follow the overall plan but flow by current priority identified in that session. This treatment program is highly effective and i am very confident in returning to my sport in the near future.

Mid 20s M athlete who had been having a groin/hip problem for months beforehand. Dr. Dawne significantly improved this problem over our period of 4 visits where I feel confident I am on the correct path to full recovery. U was skeptical of doing the meetings virtually at first, but those work just fine. Would highly recommend to in and out of state people.

Ive seen different chiropractors over the years, but I continue going to Performance Place because thats where Ive experienced the most healing results. The treatment is very well thought out and is excuted in a way that is highly effective. Because I have expereinced back pain so much in the past, I can be a more challenging case to treat. However, that has not stopped the staff here from helping me to make huge improvements.

I am a current professional baseball player that was unfortunately injured last season. Dr. Seb and staff assisted in not only getting me back to healthy but also educated/informed of ways I can modify how I workout to prevent reoccurring injuries.I have also had several friends both athletes/non-athletes get taken care of and were able to match my experience as well.

After a car accident, I came in one time and with that knowledge alone I was able to correct the issues that were occurring allowing to continue with my athletic training. Not saying they are miracle workers all situations are case to case. However Sebastian was extremely helpful allowing me to heal from my discomforts!

Ive been living with back pain for the past 15 years, the pain was tolerable but made my life worst as it made everyday activities uncomfortable enough to avoid. Ive tried many different doctors and therapies and nothing has worked. Over the past few months, Ive been doing video sessions with Dawne and while my back isnt fixed, Ive seen great improvement in my day to day activities. I now have a much greater understanding of my pain and how to manage it. More than an specific exercise or routine, Dawne has helped me reach a deep understanding of my pain and has given me many tools to work with it.

I have been dealing with a left shoulder issue for a couple of years now. As soon as I arrived at Performance place, I knew I came to the right spot. Instead of giving me an adjustment and some stretches to do like most places. Dr. Gonzalez and his staff did a detailed exam on my whole body to really find the root cause of my issue. Go to find out this problem was arising from my neck and not my shoulder. Within 2 weeks of sticking to the program given to me by the staff at Performance Place I no longer have any more shoulder pain and can go back to living my life normally. The attention to detail is over the top here. You will not regret coming here. Thanks performance place!!

I came to see Dr. Gonzales for ankle pain I was having while training for a half marathon. He listened to me, my concerns, and my priorities. He took his time assessing me while explaining his findings along the way. He prescribed exercises for me to do and followed up with me. I am happy to report that my ankle pain was relieved and I was able to complete my race without injury. I cant say enough great things about this office and how much I appreciate the work they do!

Sebastian has helped me numerous times with flare ups in my back. I have two herniated discs that has bed ridden me (most extreme case) as well not allowed me to bend over for weeks at a time. No matter what the degree of my injury, Sebastian and his staff were able to get back to health faster than any doctor or medication.I would go to Sebastian for guidance and exercises for my back/disc issues before I’d even think about going to an orthopedic. He is always up to date with the newest technology as well as science. He even had a zoom appointment with me when I was ok vacation. I live over 1.5hrs away from Sebastian, but I’d drive two hours to feel better. You can’t go wrong with going to Performance Place!

Wow! The Physical Therapists at Performance Place are LIFE CHANGERS. You know youre at a good place when they repair you and send you on your way...no extra sales techniques or prolonged treatment plans. I came here after experiencing a L5 S1 disc herniation in my spine. I was in a car accident, where I was rear ended and it completely limited my ability to bend over and even pick up a light laundry basket. After trying 2 different chiropractors with little improvement; I found Performance Place. They thoroughly assessed my injuries and started me on a customized treatment plan. With in 2-3 weeks I was getting back to lifting weights and feeling improved mobility. By weeks 5-6 I was cleared to do just about any physical activity. I really thought I would be severely limited after my accident and was told by multiple doctors that I would be... I am so thankful that I met the team, specifically Sebastian, Marylou and Jared! They have helped me heal and regain my active lifestyle. Wishing everyone that works there many blessings!

122 reviews - all 5 stars. That pretty much says all you need to know... Dr. Sebastian and his team have a common sense approach to empowering you to regain basic mobility, then building on that. Slow, steady and consistency. Follow their leadership, trust the process and earn your results. Love this place!

I play baseball on Sunday’s with Sebastian. After I pulled/strained my achilles during a game, he recommended I come in for a session. Max and Sebastian helped me to drastically reduce the pain and limp I was walking with after just a single 1 hour session. I have to admit I didn’t think I was going in for what seemed like a stretching yoga type workout. But it worked well and I’m going back next week. My pain decreased and mobility noticeably increased. Thanks guys!

My family had two excellent experiences with Sebastian and his team. I had injured my back weight lifting. After 3 or 4 sessions I was able perform the exercises they gave me and soon became pain free.My son had pain in his collarbone when he ran. After 3 sessions he was pain free.

I’ve been battling a bad left hip for 6 months and it steadily worsened to the point that walking and sleeping were a struggle – let alone hiking, biking, skiing, golfing, or any recreational activity. Orthopedics, X-rays, Chiropractors, you-tubers were all dead ends. I feel so fortunate I found Dr. Sebastian Gonzales. Just after one virtual visit he was able to diagnose my problem and give me exercises to relieve the pain. And after 2 more virtual visits Im amazed how all of my symptoms have melted away. It was like peeling away layers of the onion. Today Im walking, biking, sleeping, and golfing(!) with no pain. If you’re reading this and on the fence about making the call – just do it. You will be amazed like me.

For a period of eight months dating back to last summer I had been experiencing right elbow pain caused by playing baseball.The pain — a sharp burning sensation directly on the tip of the bone on the inside of my throwing arm — occurred whenever I threw a ball with velocity. The pain would last a few seconds, then go away.I love playing baseball so I did lots of stretching and band work every day hoping that would help alleviate the discomfort. However, the problem persisted.I had recently met Dr. Sebastian Gonzales through my baseball activities. Sebastian believes most arm issues originate from the neck, and he encouraged me to visit his office for a diagnosis.The Costa Mesa clinic is more like a sports rehab lab than a typical stagnant chiropractor’s office. It is a very comfortable environment.On my initial visit, an intern named Max, under the supervision of Dr. Gonzales, performed what he calls “face pumps” (not as weird as it sounds) to manipulate my neck.He also led me through a series of exercises designed to stabilize my shoulder and neck so the problem doesn’t return.We’d then go out to the parking lot to play catch in order to test my arm. I would explain what I was feeling. We would then go back inside and repeat the routine.By the third go-round, my elbow pain had significantly subsided and I was able to throw the baseball farther and more forcefully than I had in many years.On my follow up visit, Max again did face pumps, and added in a few additional drills, which I continue to do at home.Both Sebastian and Max have a unique understanding of sports injuries, and they know exactly what type of body adjustments work best to treat a particular injury.Now, just three weeks later, our adult baseball season has resumed and I am thrilled to say that my elbow pain is gone and I am throwing the ball with plenty of oomph behind it. My elbow is no longer a concern.At age 58, I thought I’d have to “retire” from playing baseball, but the work of Dr. Seb and his P2 Team has allowed me to continue playing… pain-free!If you have any type of sports-related injury, I highly recommend a visit to Performance Place Sports Care.Mark Meyers5/21/21

I had been having pain in my hip and groin area for months and had had an MRI done, while also visiting several doctors and chiropractors. As a dancer, I was really frustrated that nothing was helping to feel like I was making progress towards being able to fully dance again. As soon as I met with Dr. Gonzales for our first virtual session, he had me do several exercises and was able to diagnose the pain to be an issue with my lower back. I was so impressed with the way that he treated my hip issue by taking whole body approach and not just looking at it as an individual problem. By addressing the back issue, and also strengthening my torso and hips, I have been able to see tremendous progress in getting back to doing what I love and being free of the nagging pain I had had. I was also impressed with how easy it was to do our sessions virtually! He is great at watching to make sure Im keeping correct form, while also giving great visual guides for finding more tension or contraction for certain exercises. Dont let the fact that you do not live nearby stop you from scheduling an appointment with him! I highly recommend Dr. Gonzales for anyone who is seeking to see significant change and freedom from pain in their body!

This is a well run office and with very kind and helpful staff. Dr. Gonzalez is a great practitioner for PT and mobility care for athletes young and old. He has treated our daughter through the years, to quickly heal from injuries as a middle school, high school and college cross country runner.He has also effectively treated me for various injuries and age related aches and pains. Dr. Gonzalez is thorough in his visits and evaluations, and offers supporting exercises to be done at home. You will feel significantly better after each appointment.

Super friendly. Super knowledgeable. Very thorough. Really nailed my persistent neck/shoulder issue and will continue to return (if I need to!).

Would absolutely recommend Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic!Ive seen multiple PTs over the course of 3 years for an on and off back injury and always received similar treatment; rest, take it easy, ice and stim therapy... Ive been an athlete my whole life and maintain an active lifestyle. These previous treatment plans did not help me progress out of my pain.Dawne took an active approach and had me working through a series of stretches and exercises the first day to address the root causes of my issues. I felt immediate progress/relief after the first session! Dawne and the staff at Performance Place are knowledgeable, professional and take a genuine interest in your health - they are very impressive!Thanks for everything Dawne!

I had both an acute injury (nerve pain from snowboard fall) and a long-term shoulder injury (rotator cuff/AC joint issues from BJJ). Dr. Gonzales addressed both issues simultaneously with hands-on treatment and exercises. He taught me how to address that nerve pain whenever it flared up (kind of like a first aid treatment) as well as exercises to strengthen that injured shoulder. If your training and health philosophy are based on the foundational movement patterns (push, pull, squat, hinge, carry) or you follow the mantra of movement is medicine, then Dr. Gonzales is definitely who you are looking for. Cant recommend enough.

Dr. Gonzales is one of the best clinicians, and the best sports chiropractor that I have ever met! I’ve been fortunate to learn from him through various workshops over the past couple of years, and now I am lucky to intern with him at Performance Place during my last year of Chiropractic school. Not only am I learning a lot of clinical pearls that will help me provide quality care as a future chiropractor, but he is also showing me the importance of effective communication and patient empowerment. I have worked, interned, and shadowed in a number of Physical Therapy and Chiropractic offices, and the quality of care that Dr. Gonzales provides for his patients is the best I’ve ever seen! If you’re looking to get out of pain and back to whatever activities you enjoy, then Dr. Gonzales at Performance Place is your guy!

If you’re ever in pain or in need of a little movement medicine, Dr. Sebastian Gonzales at Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic is a fantastic option for you. I am a chiropractic student and let me tell ya, it is difficult to find a skilled doctor willing to educate and train students. Those of us that have had the opportunity to take one of Dr. Gonzales’ workshops or classes is very fortunate. He has such vast knowledge and ability to teach, he even has an informative podcast for fellow doctors, students and patients. I 100% recommend giving him a visit!

These people are awesome. Very knowledgeable and helped with any questions I had about my experience. I found this place from their YouTube channel and I knew I needed to make an appointment.

I am a 61 year old female. End of Oct 2020 I started having pain in my left hip flexor and groin area. We had been hiking all over the Southwest and West Coast during the summer and finally I got to point where soreness became pain. In prior years, I had been to a few Chiropractors where I live in the Phoenix area but, they focus on the spine twists and I did not want to do that. I found Performance Place Sport Care and did one office visit (on a trip from AZ to the Northern CA) where Dr. Sebastian was able to show me how to do a first aid to reduce the pain immediately and start some exercises to strengthen my muscles. He was very thorough (no spine twisting) and took time explaining my issue. I never felt rushed. I have continued all my follow up visits on line. During each session we review my progress and make appropriate changes. He is able to show me the exercises and then watch me perform them to make sure my form is proper. If there is any discomfort we make the necessary adjustments immediately. Dr Sebastian is able to show me the appropriate movements and strength training exercises using the limited number of things I have in my home and this actually works very well. Happy to say I am able to get back to my activities, started hiking on some new trails and my flexibility is better. If you are not able to do an office visit, I feel the online visits are still very valuable and will help. He knows his stuff and he cares about making sure you get well.

Ive been suffering from high hamstring pain since February of 2020. Ive been to 2 doctors and 2 different physical therapists before I happen to find Performance Place Sports Care and Chiropractic videos on YouTube. I was thrilled when I learned the clinic was close to me. It was simple to make an online appointment.On my first visit, Dr. Gonzales had me go through various movements and exercises and was able to identify the root cause of my issues which was my back/discs. After just a handful of visits, Im more mobile than Ive been in almost a year. Sebastian is amazing in his ability to try different exercises and if one doesnt provide any benefit, he moves on to a more effective movement. He isnt set on one path to recovery and tailors each visit based on how my body responds. I cant wait to get back to running and cycling!

The experience is great as they help pin point my back pain and tail bone. Then provided challenging excersize specific my pain so I can do at home. I have seen it reduced dramatically over less then three weeks. Overall, it had helped me for daily task and will recommend to my friends for any pains they have.

Dr. Gonzales and Dr. Constantino are phenomenal. Both are constantly continuing to learn and push themselves to be as up to date as possible on the latest evidence based practices. They tailor their treatment towards individual specific needs and goals. Having taken courses by Dr. Gonzales, the information he cultivates and teaches is second to none. I highly recommend Performance Place as they provide a thorough understanding and management plan with their patients. As well as patient empowerment through exercises and movement modifications. As a healthcare professional, I would also highly recommend the material that Dr. Gonzales provides via his social media outlets and courses, they further enhance any clinician’s understanding and treatment methods, as well as fast tracking results and maintaining them.

Dr. Sebastian and Dr. Dawne are great! They are both very knowledgeable and provide people with the tools they need to get better. Love their practice and what they are doing.

Very helpful and knowledgeable people. Highly recommend. They helped diagnose my injury and gave me a plan for rehab

I give five stars to Dr. Sebastian Gonzales. He made a big difference with my back pain. I have been dealing with my back pain for 3-4 years. The pain stopped me from racing and riding my road bike 200 miles a week. I sought different doctors, therapist and even PRP injections in my spine. They didnt make much of a difference. Instead I developed bad posture and movements that it kept me in pain. So I was stuck in a perpetual cycle.Dr. Gonzales approach is simple and easy to understand. After about 3 visits, I started to feel better, able to tolerate more exercises and reduced the flare ups. 11 months later Im over 95% pain free. I can now ride my bike and run while I continue to do my prescribed workouts at home. Even if my back flares up, its much more manageable as he taught me techniques to deal with it.I highly recommend his team! I wish I had met him sooner.

Dr. Sebastian changed my life. He is not your average chiropractor. And sometimes you might not even think you are at a “doctors appointment.” He is warming, comforting, and easy to speak with. He also is really amazing at what he does, and uses movement as his main therapy. What is awesome is that he shows you WHY you are in pain. He will critically assess and implement a plan that allows you to have full control OUTSIDE of the clinic, and not just rely on passive treatments. I am beyond grateful for Sebastian, he has given me the knowledge and confidence to train without fear and most importantly, pain free! Best doctor in Southern Cal! Thank you Dr. Seb!

If youre looking for a great doc in the CA area, look no further. Dr. Gonzales has taught me how to be a better clinician over the last few years by getting me to look outside of the box and give patients the best possible outcome. If youre looking to not only feel better but move and live better, youve found your guy!

Dr. Gonzales is an amazing clinician! As a chiropractic student he has provided a lot of resources for us in order to close the gap between what we have learned in school and actually taking someone through the rehabilitation process. After attending his off-loading seminar it allowed me to start to think more outside the box in term of exercise prescription in rehabilitation. I would also recommend checking out his podcast, Restoring Human Movement. It is both entertaining and educational for students, clinicians as well as patients! I would highly recommend Dr. Gonzales to anyone needing help with their injury!

Dr. Sebastian has an understanding of the human body that most people don’t. His perspective on treatment is unique and refreshing! I recently took a seminar with him to fulfill my continued education credits for my chiropractic license. The seminar was extremely informative and hands-on. We discussed various treatment techniques and he offered solutions to common diagnosis we would see in our office. On Monday morning when I got back to my own office I started to use some of his techniques, and let me tell you, THEY WORKED! I was getting people out of pain faster! People would come back and the same issue we were working on for weeks was gone in one visit! If you’re considering visiting a chiropractor in the orange county area Dr. Sebastian is your guy! Thanks for all the knowledge bombs Dr. Seb! Can’t wait for the next seminar!

I had been dealing with lower back pain for 4 years. Driving for any longer than 15 minutes caused vague but burning pain. I also felt this while standing for anything over 30 mins.I tried going through Kaiser for PT but even with an MRI and some exercise suggestions, nothing really improved. A couple years later I started watching youtube videos from PTs around the world until one day I found Performance Places videos. Learning that they were close by, I decided to schedule an appointment. Since they were not covered by my insurance, the price was much higher than I hoped. However, I went to a few sessions with Dr. Sebastian. He gave me the diagnosis Id been needing to hear for years. He gave me some first-aid stretches to stop the pain when it flared up along with a routine of exercises to gradually improve my back. He was very thorough in teaching me the exercises and stretches, even having me record video for future reference back home.I am no longer seeing Dr. Sebastian for PT because my pain has gone away. Although the price was high due to my insurance situation, I feel that the treatment was worth it. I went from feeling extremely frustrated and hopeless with back pain to kind of forgetting that I had a problem in the first place.

While doing a warm-up set for squats, I felt something in my back and immediately felt pain and became immobile. Barely made it home, took some pain pills and hoped a night of sleep would help. When I woke up I was unable to move, the slightest movement would cause incredible amounts of pain. I did my research on what was nearby that could see me the same day and I found Dr. Costantino and Performance Place Sports Care. The reviews looked good so I gave them a chance.Before arriving I filled out a questionnaire about everything I was going through so she was well prepared on what I was dealing with and where we can start. On the first visit I was asked more questions and put through different types of movement to try and assess what was going on, as you can only see whats up in person. When we were finished seeing what kind of movements I was comfortable with and in which positions I could be pain free she was confident in what would help. She sent me home with some exercises to do as homework to see what condition I would be in when I saw her again a few days later. The movements she made me do eased my pain greatly, seeing these results made me know I was in good hands. Over the course of the next couple visits we would progress in movements, continue to assess my range of motion and address areas that I need to improve upon. By the end of it all, not only did I get back to 100%, but I learned weaknesses in my body that I need to improve upon going forward and also form adjustments to my lifts to make sure I am doing them safely and proper.For anyone looking for treatments whether its work related, athletics related or even just want to improve their lifting form, this is the place to go. Dr. Costantino took care of my back problem, gave me plenty of tools to prevent it from happening again in the future and even gave me some tips for other problem areas I was having. Cant thank her enough for getting me back to 100%.

Dr. Gonzales is a great clinician! If you are looking for someone to help you with your back pain, this is the place to go. He is very thorough in his examination, and explains conditions related to back pain very well. He has a lot of great content that has helped me as a chiropractic student to better understand certain conditions dealing with the low back and other areas of the body. I enjoy listening to his podcast “Restoring Human Movement” which has a lot of great information for patients as well as students that are trying to understand their injuries better. His videos on Instagram (@performancehb) are very informative and easy to follow. It is a great place to start for anyone trying to find a solution for their injuries especially related to the low back, hip and groin area. I would highly recommend Dr. Gonzales to anyone that needs help with their injuries, he will help you find a solution.

Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Costantino are both great drs! they are respectful, kind, and very knowledgable. They have such a great understanding of pain and biomechanics, which is super helpful to learn. I love their YouTube videos, and instagram posts because they want to educate their audience while still helping them achieve their goals without pain. I would totally recommend to everyone!

Dr. Dawne Costantino is amazing! By attending appointments both in person and online at Performance Place Sports, I was able to get the help I needed, and my muscular condition resolved in half the time I expected. Dr. Dawne did an excellent job diagnosing my condition and creating a treatment and recovery plan for me. The exercises she gave me helped so much, and I am already getting stronger. Thank you Performance Place Sports!

I’m very grateful to have found Performance Place Sports Care for my physical therapy needs. I injured my back a little over a year ago and haven’t been able to get much relief until recently. My low back would hurt when bending over just enough to prevent me from pushing my workouts. Since it wasn’t debilitating, I simply dialed everything back but kept moving forward with the lingering pain. After working with Dr. Dawne, I’ve been able to start building back strength & proper movement patterns to minimize this nagging issue. I was lucky enough to have an old therapist who was also a weightlifter so she knew the sorts of movements that I performed & was able to ensure I could still do them within reason while still rehabbing. Unfortunately, she moved out of state and I was at a loss. Luckily I was referred to Performance Place where they take a similar approach and are aware that athletes want to keep moving if they’re able to. Dr. Dawne knows my sport specific movements & how to adapt my rehab around them. Furthermore a key benefit is her ability to work with me as a patient and provide a custom approach rather than prescribe a cookie cutter version for everyone. It is a team effort rather than her just assigning me exercises to perform or avoid. If you are looking to work with a knowledgable team who has your best interest at heart, then I highly recommend Performance Place Sports Care.

Two of the most progressive and knowledgeable doctors in the field of chiropractic are right here in Costa Mesa, California! Highly recommend going in to see Dr. Seb or Dr. Dawne.

This place is AMAZING! Ive been to a lot of chiropractors, and Sebastian is by far the best. I was dealing with right shoulder pain that was painful when doing downward dogs and arm workouts. Within 2 sessions, Dr. Sebastian was able to get both of these to become pain-free! I can now perform shoulder workouts and yoga without any shoulder pain at all. Other doctors had told me to rest it, and it will go away. They didnt even tell me what it was! Sebastian was able to quickly diagnose the problem and give me a plan of attack. He performed some light-adjusting to my midback and gave me home exercises to do. They worked like a charm! Best chiropractor in Huntington Beach and probably Orange County!!! I cant wait to see what their new Costa Mesa office is going to look like!

I was in a car accident a few years back that gave me some intense low back pain. It was so bad that I was not able to sleep at night. I tossed and turned. It was painful when I put on my shoes and tried to stretch in the morning. I was waking up with a lot of stiffness. It had been a few weeks, and it was not getting better.I had met Sebastian through some friends, so I decided to give him a shot. He was able to diagnose me and gave me exercises to do at home. The adjustments felt great too. The staff was nice, very attentive, and they called back when I called to move appointments. I would go back if I lived in the area, but I do go back to Huntington Beach every few months, so Costa Mesa is right around the corner. Sebastian is the best chiropractor in Orange County by far!

2 months ago I got into a scooter accident. While falling forward I tried to catch myself with my right hand & In doing so I broke my wrist and now have a plate & 6 screws in my arm & a pretty gnarly scar. My best friend recommended that I go to her chiropractor Dr. Dawne Costantino located at Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic. My surgery was exactly 3 weeks ago. I was in so much pain I thought my a wrist was never going to be the same. The first visit was great. Awesome social skills very friendly & the office was very clean! The doctor took her time in asking me questions about myself & my injury & I showed her the tiny amount of movement I had in my wrist. We worked on deep tissue massage & getting the blood flowing in my wrist & fingers again. I felt so much better! We work on resistance & each time my wrist gets stronger & I feel so much more confident! Huge thank you! I’m so grateful for having a doctor like you.

Sebastian was able to help me fix my lower back after I hurt it fielding a ground ball. I was on the floor for 2 days after it happened, unable to stand or sit at my desk. It was worst in the morning until I stretched it out. It was the worst pain I have even felt.He suggested a few exercises to do throughout the day for the next week. After doing the exercises and stretches for a single day, I was able to move around better, but the pain was still there. A day after that I was able to walk and sit without pain. I still do some of the exercises today and I can play baseball again too!Thanks for the help Dr G.Best chiropractor Ive seen. The great thing is he didnt have to crack me to make me feel better.

I have been dealing with a pinched nerve for about 6 months and after my health provider gave me a piece of paper to help with stretching (that did nothing !) - then trying a group on Facebook with foam rolling (that just aggravated the nerves even more for 3 months!) - I stumbled across Performance Place on line help with back pain .. it was a God send ! After watching their webinar on back pain I decided to give them a call to evaluate and perhaps help me with the pain and tingling i had been experiencing for months !Dr. Gonzales described the pain and sensation perfectly - and was confident they could help. I signed up for an evaluation with Dr. Dawne Constantino the following day. her evaluation was thorough (much more so than my health provider !) and she gave me some exercise to do with some instructions but i had a desire to learn more and signed on for a package of 8 appointments. What i find so impressive is the individual therapy - not a one size fits all therapy but really working it to what i do and how my body is responding. Its only been 6 weeks and i have already met a few goals and find my body gaining strength and the pain diminishing ! I can also see that I am gaining strength for the long haul - not just to bring healing now but to carry me in the sport i love - running - for years to come ! I HIGHLY recommend Sports Performance ! Dedicated - Personal - Professional - Knowledgeable and Passionate help your your healing needs !!

Looking for a back pain specialist? I have done the research for you. I conducted extensive research into the leading science, research & practitioners for back pain. My research led me to Dr. Gonzalez. Only a few specialists offer the kind of rehabilitation program he does. Only a few percent of back pain sufferers engage in this type of program, and yet it has the highest success rate of all attempts to recover. (If youre curious, read the book Crooked or Stuart McGills books on back pain).I did this extensive research because I thought my life was over. I had seen dozens of specialists, had many different medications, interventions, diagnoses, and spent thousands of dollars.A week before I visited Dr. Gonzalez I couldn’t walk further than a few meters without pain and had intermittent excruciating pain for 18 months.He spent 2 hours diagnosing me comprehensively. Then, predicting (correctly) what would make me feel more and less pain. Finally, I know that I have nerve compression on the left-hand side of my body.Within one week, I am off all drugs and know-how to switch the nerve pain off in a few minutes, I am squatting, and power walking at least a mile every day. This is the best gift I have ever received. I have my life back.🙏I am writing this review for others. Anyone with back pain who lives anywhere near this facility, GO! Dr. Gonzalezs knowledge is honestly unparalleled. I recommend him to everyone I know.

AMAZING!!! Sebastian was the only person able to fix the pain in my neck. Ive been dealing with neck issues for several years as a result of a car accident. Ive tried it all and Sebastian nails it every time! His ART treatment gives me instant relief.

Dr.Gonzalez is the “ What you see on Youtube, is what you get”. He is very professional, super good listener, great body trouble shooter, ( kind of like a good car mechanic who clearly does it for the love of his job). He spent 1hr working with me listenning and testing different excercises until he narrowed it down to just 2-3 simple ones and by the end of my first session I felt about 50% better than when I walked in. My first week of following his simple moves I was able to sleep painlessly all week, which is all in itself a success enough bcs I spent last 2 years in painfull nights, turning from one side to another and at times taking meds just so I do not go crazy. I tried Chiropractors, Physical Therapy, Prolotherapy, medications, heat&cold therapy and nothing worked like Dr.Gonzalez’ carring approach. He is the real thing and if you can get to his office, I suggest you take your last hope and give him a crack at your problem. His excercises are composed of some rather odd movements but they sure work. I have done many stretches and strenght excercises as an avid runner in my life but none like the ones that Dr.Gonzalez tried on me. Thank you Dr.Gonzalez for your love of kinetics. Go figure, this is the first Chiropractor I have ever met who never cracked one bone in my body, just stretching and strenghtenning excercises!!!

Dr. Sebastian has literally changed my life this past year. I feel so lucky to have found him while training in LA this past winter. He treated any injury I had and prevented countless more from ever happening. I’m training 25+ hours a week for track and field (my event is heptathlon) and I was constantly having something nagging at me in my knee and hip areas. I first went to him after suffering an injury to my hip flexor. I thought I was going to be off training for weeks yet four days after seeing him I was running full out again and competing in meets two weeks later. Sebastian did an assessment of me and then used his skill and coaching to treat me with exercises which balanced out my muscles and stabilized my motions. Besides the injury I went to him to treat, other almost chronic pain I’d had for months disappeared. I got much stronger and faster under his care and this was basically a by-product of him getting my body to utilize muscle groups better and adapt to certain movements better. Unfortunately, my career in track has me pushing the limits of performance and when you do this, injuries can still happen. I suffered a leg injury late in the track season this year. By this time I had moved back to Vancouver and I visited four different doctors and experts here to try to figure out what the issue was. No one could solve it and six weeks later I was still not able to run. I called Sebastian and he gave me some exercises to try as an alternative to the treatment I was getting here and ten days later I was back on the track training again. Next time I get hurt I’m getting on a plane immediately to fly back and see him. There is no one more capable and no one who is a finer person than Dr. Sebastian Gonzales. Many thanks!!

Without really noticing I had created nerve entrapments probably in my lower back and/or legs by working out almost daily; it felt like an abnormal tightness in my feet. After seeking advice/help from several professionals I ended up at Performance Place Sports Care & Chiropractic via an online search. After almost 6 months I am now almost free of symptoms with the online help of Dr. Dawne Costantino. With a very structured and consistent program (and a lot of positivity) she found a way to relieve my symptoms by doing the right movements and activating weakened muscles, for which Im very grateful!! If you cannot figure out where your symptoms are coming from I can certainly recommend contacting Dr. Dawne or Dr. Sebastian.

Dr. Gonzales is an awesome practitioner and chiropractor. He finds the root cause of the issue and empowers the patient to overcome their pain and discomfort. I’ve been lucky enough to attend a workshop of his and learned so many clinical pearls and tidbits that I will one day implement in my practice. I would highly recommend any of his workshops and treatment methods and look forward to learning from him in the future!!

I am a violinist and music educator and I came in for a chronic ulnar nerve condition that I have had off and on for over 8 years. At its worst I would have nerve flare ups that would result in pain, tingling and numb pinky and ring fingers. Over the course of this time I have seen numerous hand/arm specialists, neurologists, physical therapists, chiropractors, and acupuncturists all over orange and LA county. While some of these visits resulted in short term relief, I was advised during others to get ulnar nerve transposition for cubital tunnel syndrome. However, at Performance Place Dr. Gonzalez diagnosed me with C8 radiculopathy (a new diagnosis) and gave me a 3 step chronological plan for treatment. This was the first time I felt I was getting treated for a condition and not a symptom. I have been working with Dr. Gonzalez and his staff (one on one) for the past few weeks (about 6 visits now) and have not had symptoms since. Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Costantino are different in that they educate you and show you how to take control of your condition and keep it in check. The staff at Performance Place are very honest, caring, and knowledgeable. However, they keep it real and keep you focused on your end goal. If you follow their directions and are willing to put in the work, I am confident you too will get results.

I play baseball and I love to throw out people from center. Its my passion in life. To have someone run on you and be able to get them is the best feeling in baseball. Probably in the world!Dr. Sebastian was able to help me over a throwing injury that was robbing me of the pleasure of throwing people out. Thank you! Youre the best chiropractor I know!

This place is awesome! Twice Ive gone to Sebastian for chronic golf injuries and hes shown me exercises to do at home that have resolved my issue. I havent played golf in a year and a half but Ill be playing very soon thanks to him and his staff.

I saw Dr Dawne for what I was told was a “sports hernia” from another doctor. I had been tryin all types of different PT movements for about 2 months with no success. I found Dr Dawne online and I was recommended to do a virtual appointment to see if there was anything she could find out that could be causing my pain. Honestly I was skeptical. But after our first appointment I started to feel relief. She said it most likely was not a sports hernia, but something else. She gave me some movements to work on and then we would meet again. I felt relief but still had pain. On our second appointment she really honed in on what was going on and gave me some additional movements to add to my routine and the worked soooo well. After about a month I was pain free. Overall I was skeptical but she really really helped. Not a skeptic anymore.

Ive had consistent lower back pain for the past 6 years that ranges from a dull ache to excruciating to the point of tears. Im only 29 now but have felt severely limited, holding back from having a completely active lifestyle for fear of severe flare ups. Ive gone to many chiropractors in the past, with most just looking to give me temporary relief in the moment.When I came into Performance Place, I knew immediately that they were focused on long term strength and relief, not just short term solutions. Dr. Gonzales was very attentive in listening to my history and experience, while also empathizing with my feelings around it and how much my pain has led to severe anxiety as well. He spent time extensively assessing my current state and explaining what is going on in my body in a way that is not completely hopeless (like other doctors who pretty much made it seem like I can never be cured of feeling the pain). The very first visit he gave me simple stretches/exercises to do at home and within a week I was able to feel stronger and more stable.Now having done a follow-up appointment and been given even more strengthening exercises, I feel like I have a plan of action that is productive. I still have a long journey ahead of me and although I am yet to be 100% pain-free, I can already feel the shift in my body...muscles growing stronger and anxiety dwindling over what I thought would be lifelong inevitable pain to always deal with. I am eager to continue working towards strengthening my body and gradually incorporating activities into my lifestyle that I thought Id have to give up forever.I definitely recommend Performance Place, theyre focused on long-term strengthening and care, not just band-aid solutions!

Dr Gonzales and his team solved my chronic low back pain. He took extra care, attention and time to plan a 12 week rehabilitation for my injury.Ive been dealing with back pain for several years, so, I made an appointment with the orthopedic. After my experience with the orthopedic, I left not feeling like anything could be resolved- nor did the issue the orthopedic told me was what was causing my low back pain. I was referred by a previous client of Dr Gonzales, and it was the best experience! He was able to identify the issue within the first 20mins. Im a very active person, doing olympic lifting, crossfit, MMA, kickboxing, etc. I was very nervous that there would be no light at the end of the tunnel do to my injury and Dr Gonzales reassured that as long as I keep up with my strengthening exercises he gave me to do at home, I would be back to normal in no time and the small lumbar disc herniation would be healed. Thank you Dr Gonzales and your team for the outstanding experience! I left knowing that heavy weight on my shoulders would be lifted.

At age 17, I sustained a serious spinal injury during a baseball game. That lower back injury has plagued me for the past 35 years. Over the past several years, I have taken up distance running and swimming. My back injury flares up all-too-frequently, and recently I started having trouble with my thoracic spine (bulging disc), largely from problems in my general posture and my running form, which were exacerbated by adding a lot of mileage too quickly (I.e., basically just terrible training on my part). Anyway, my lower back was improving but my mid- and upper-back were getting worse. Finally, the thoracic region became so inflamed that I simply could not run. Even swimming was painful. I ended up having to take 2 months off of running and swimming casually. During this time, I visited several conventional chiropractors. They were fine, but they really didn’t seem to relate well or even grasp the extent of my exercise involvement or my commitment to it.On the recommendation of my sister, who’s a very accomplished long-distance runner, I sought out a consultation with P2 Sports Care. I ended up in a half-hour video consultation with Mary Lou. At the outset of the Zoom session, I was a little flustered, as I had mis-timed my run that day and was just coming in and hadn’t yet stretched. Mary Lou instantly put me at ease. Her calm and reassuring tone and demeanor immediately made me feel comfortable just being in the space with her. This was not the typical “clinical and technical” vibe I’ve encountered with other chiropractic services. Mary Lou asked what was going on, both in general and in specific reference to my current back issues. Due to her welcoming tone — her verbal and non-verbal communication skills are extraordinary — I felt very comfortable talking about my background, my general way of living, and the specifics of my current concerns.Mary Lou responded affirmatively and reassuringly to my account and asked what I wanted to get out of the session. “I want to get stronger, more flexible, and be mostly pain free.” (I say mostly because I’m 52 and some kind of daily pain or at least discomfort is to be expected .. :) … ). Mary Lou said “Ok, let’s get you moving!” From there she walked me through stretches, movements, and strengthening exercises. The first was chin retractions. I’ve had several chiropractors tell me to do these. Mary Lou had me do them and then helped me make small adjustments to improve their efficacy. For instance, she told me to hold the retraction in the back position for 2 seconds before releasing to neutral, and she instructed me to keep the crown of my head pointing straight up. These two seemingly minuscule adjustments produced HUGE improvements in how that stretch improves my thoracic and cervical areas. She also instructed me in the “Low Bear,” which is a tremendously helpful exercise that no other chiropractor had ever shown me. Mary Lou even offered a special extra — a demo of an exercise to further strengthen my gluts. This has made a big difference in my running, and I didn’t even ask for that!Overall, I have to say that the half hour I spent with Mary Lou was more valuable than a half dozen standard chiropractic visits combined. She really helped me, and she very clearly loves what she does. I have benefitted from her expertise, no doubt about it. Equally important, or more so, I left the interaction with her feeling enriched … she’s the kind of person with whom an interaction leaves you feeling good about yourself, the world, and your place in it. That’s so hard to come by. Thanks, Mary Lou!

Dr. Seb and Dr. Dawn take the time to understand your story to help address your aches and discomforts! They are very knowledgeable at their craft and take the time to empower you on managing your nags and snags!

Ive had a reoccurring hip flexor problem on and off for almost a year now. Sebastian and the team were able to quickly assess what was causing the injury and connect it to other issues/weaknesses in my lower back, core, and glutes.My hip flexor is no longer an issue, and I would highly recommend Performance Place any athletes in the socal area struggling with injury. I do long distance running and play soccer at a high level, and for me it was definitely worth the 1 hour drive from San Diego to get my injury problems resolved

Ive discovered Dr. Gonzales through listening to his podcasts when I first started chiropractor school. His podcasts are casual but yet educational! I was then lucky enough to meet Dr. Gonzales through attending his webinars and workshops, which I love going to. Not only is he very knowledgeable, but he has a passion for sharing that knowledge to clinicians and patients.

This place is life changing, came in with lower back injury after a fall thinking I was going to have to live with this pain after every workout and or activity and came here and meet with Dr. Sebastian and was proven wrong. After a few sessions my pain is virtually gone and I can hike, bike, ride and lift with out any worry and better range of motion. He Is extremely patient and does a great job teach you. If you’re looking for a place That’s not just going to adjust you and send you on your way this is the place! Five ⭐️s

I will try and make this short and sweet. Before meeting Dr. Gonzalez I was diagnosed with a C5/6 degenerative disc, lower back pain, SI joint sprain and could not run, walk or sit in normal intervals without having pain. I had at best a pain level of 4-5 out of 10, 24x7x365 and this lasted for 5 years. I tried everything and met w/ multiple different physicians and PTs. Using Dr. Gonzalezs exercises and videos, I am now back to being fully active!! I trail run, play basketball, surf and most importantly play with my 3 young kids. Life saver!

Doc Sebastian is the best! He has helped me twice in the past for a couple of small injuries and he was very helpful. He explained what was causing my pain and gave me solutions to help me feel better. He also gave me a timeline of how many treatments I would need to start feeling better and it was always better in less time. Currently I am seeing him for my lower back pain. I have always had chronic lower back pain and just thought it was hereditary and that I would eventually need to have surgery as several other family members have done. A few weeks ago I tweaked my back at the gym somehow and could hardly stand up straight or walk or sit without pain. I was researching doctors to consult for surgery when I remembered how much Doc Sebastian had helped me in the past and figured I would give it a shot before going the surgery route. After one session with Doc Sebastian I woke up the next morning and was able to walk with much less pain. And after following his suggestions during the first week I felt almost back to normal before our next session. I have continued to work with Doc Sebastian to strengthen the areas that support my lower back, and I feel better than ever. I have never felt so positive and hopeful about my back issue and cant thank Doc Sebastian enough. Hes a lifesaver! I would definitely recommend Doc Sebastian to help you if you have any pain issues!

My experience with Performance Place and Dr. Dawne has been amazing so far. I was in a car accident earlier this year that caused soft tissue damage. After my MRI came back with no serious damage, I was given no direction on how to heal myself properly. Months later, the injury returned but 100x worse to the point of what I thought was no return. I found Dr. Dawne and she LISTENED to what I was feelig, physiccally an emotionally. I have been to two appointments and feel so much better and have the information of how to put the work into my continued healing outside of my visits with her. If you are someone whos been turned down, or feel that no one will properly listen to your pain, do yourself a favor and drop in to see her. She is the sweetest and has so much knowledge. She will not leave you in the dark about why she does anything! Thank you for giving me hope I can be the athlete I was last year :)

I took a workshop with Sebastian and it has changed how I look at patients and my organization skills in the clinic. If you are a student, new grad, or even an experienced doctor and struggling to take all those seminars you learned (DNS, NDS, soft tissue, MDT, etc...) and apply them, then Sebastian’s workshop would be perfect for you!! Thank you for everything you’ve done for me!

In 2014, I started to develop knee pain. I was able to combat some of the pain, but I eventually developed pain in my hips as well. Before I saw Sebastian, I had tried two different Physical Therapy practices, massage therapy, acupuncture, and two different chiropractors. All of these helped to temporarily decrease my pain, but I never found the source of the pain after 6 years of searching. When I first visited Sebastian, I had a constant hip pain and flare-ups in my knee, which made daily activities difficult for me. I had stopped playing sports and running and doing specific workouts, all of which I used to do on a weekly basis. In my first visit, Sebastian performed a series of tests on my body to pinpoint what exactly was the source of my pain and reassured me that I would be able to overcome it if I followed his instructions. Within a few days of following his exercises 90% of my hip pain was gone. Im in week 2 of the exercises he gave me and my hip and knee pain is continuously improving. Im confident that Ill be able to run and play basketball again and not have to worry about experiencing pain on an everyday basis. Sebastian literally saved my life and I feel ready to conquer the world and get stronger along the way. If youve been experiencing pain and cannot seem to find a solution and do not know where to go next, go see Sebastian. Hell do everything he can to help you improve. If he cant, hell be upfront and honest with you and will send you in the right direction rather than having you come back for repeat visits and wasting your money.

Suffering from a pinched nerve and constant pain from my neck to my fingers, I was not progressing with my HMO referred PT. My boyfriend referred me to Dr. Sabastian and he connected me with Dr. Dawne immediately and she is AWESOME! We met via telemedicine the same day and she got me started on some exercises to help alleviate the pain. I saw her a few days later in the office and multiple times after that as needed. I have progressed from needing to see her every few days to only once a month now. The best part about Dr. Dawne is, each time I go in, she basically does a new review of my symptoms. She finds out how I am feeling, how my pain has changed, which exercises made me feel better and which didn’t and changes them accordingly. Each visit I was given new exercises depending on my symptoms. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Dawne and Performance Place Sports Care . They are very caring and knowledgeable. They are also COVID safe with masks, sanitizer and temperature checks. It was definitely worth going out of network to get the help I needed.

Dr. Gonzales helped me avoid back surgery. I was diagnosed with a herniated disc in my lower back. The protrusion was so severe, the disc shifted and was causing intense pain in my ribs. On a scale of 1-10, my pain level was a 12. With the help of Dr. Gonzales, the pain level dissipated to a level of 2 within two weeks. Two weeks after that, I was practically pain free. I would not have been able to regain my range of motion, strength or a comfortable level of movement without his skilled help. I have since resumed all of my regular activities including Salsa and Swing Dancing with my wife as well as welding and camping which are two of our other favorite pastimes.Thank you Dr. Gonzales, you rescued me and restored me to full health.With Sincere Gratitude,Stephen Miranda

My son experienced increasing lower back pain throughout his sport season. We saw an orthopedic who referred physical therapy. The first PT used STEM and massage to work through the issue labeled as a strained muscle. The pain never fully healed and in fact got worse. A friend recommended Performance Place and it was the best decision we could have made. Dr. Gonzalez took his time with his evaluation and explained why he thought our son could have a stress fracture. I was really impressed he moved his schedule around to get us in the day I called. Dr. Gonzalez is very knowledgeable, experienced, and runs a great office. He and his staff are VERY personable and really deliver the treatment needed. I would definitely recommend Performance Place for any of your needs as they were the only therapist that could explain what was wrong with my son and fix the problem.

After coming across multiple doctors who had no true intentions to help me get better, I drove 3 hours to get seen by Dr. Gonzales. Dr. Gonzales really takes the time to educate you and help you to his full potential. He instantly made the pain I had been feeling for months feel ten times better!I truly feel blessed to have such an amazing, efficacious and caring doctor.

Our teenage daughter, who plays high level soccer, was injured a year ago, and struggled to get better ever since. During this time, we spent $7,000 out of pocket, she saw 6 doctors, 6 PTs, 2 chiropractors, MRIs, MRA, X-rays, and still couldnt train with 100% effort without pain. We saw Dawne and Sebastien on their YouTube channel, and decided to give them a shot as had nothing to lose.After the first Virtual Appointment with Dawne, her pain went away the very next day, and have been able to train and play with no pain. We have to say, Dawne did not force us to purchase any program as all she did was test our daughter to see what could be causing the pain. In addition to seemingly solve 12 months of frustration, we were really amazed of how honest their approach was to patients well being, and not just about selling. Our daughter is now on a strengthening program, and chugging along just fine.

I came to Dr. Dawne Costatino due to chronic low back pain that was interfering with valued daily activities. It was a daily pain that prevented me from being able to bend forward to put on my shoes, pants, or just lift things from the ground comfortably. Before coming to Performance Place Sports Sports Care & Chiropractic, I tried daily stretching to ease the pain but it never seemed to really help much. Dr. Costantino took the time to help me really pin point what movements aggravate my pain most then walked me through what I could do on a daily basis to combat this pain and do movements with more ease. Not only did she adjust me, but she took the time to create a 5 minute workout that could be easily incorporated into my schedule that will help me in the long run. Mentally, I feel so much better because I am not feeling that discomfort first thing in the morning when I am getting ready for bed. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone, especially if you value people who are really looking to help you improve the quality of your life!

I’ve had back pain on and off for over a decade. I’ve seen doctors, chiropractors, had massages, and physical therapy. I was skeptical when I went to see Sebastian. However, all of that was taken away when I saw him get my wife out of pain. She was in uncontrollable pain which was not helped by doctors, pain management, or injections. In the first session he had her able to exercise pain free. I literally could not believe it. Now, he sees my mom who is older with bad arthritis and she was pain free immediately as well.Since witnessing this I have been seeing him and have learned ways of getting rid of pain and moving throughout the world without pain. I cannot speak highly enough about Sebastian and his practice! If you feel like giving up on your pain I urge you to try this place first.

My insurance didnt cover but the team was incredibly helpful and uplifting. Truly one of the best places to remedy pain

I had gotten into a bad car accident and immediately felt pain in my neck and shoulders. A day later my pain had started traveling around my middle/lower back area and it hurt to turn and bend. Of course I soaked and iced my pain areas and got xrays but nothing was broken just sore. it started getting harder to fall asleep around the 4th day after the accident and knew I should probably get seen by a Chiropractor. I have heard of this place through a mutual friend and I had the pleasure of having dawne help me out for my first time. She’s very attentive to getting to the real problem she had me do some certain movements/stretches to see when my pain was coming from. Must I say WOW those simple streches help out immensely! Went home with homework before my next visit! I mentally and physically felt much better after I left. The massage and little bit of cupping helped greatly. I would recommend anyone who’s looking someone who listens and helps get to the pin points Of your issues Should see Dr. dawne thank you will be coming back soon

I was looking for a chiropractor online and stubbled upon Dr. Gonzales and his practice. I was dealing with a numb shoulder. It was painful and woke me up at night when I rolled onto it. I was actually waking up about 10 times a night for a good week before I decided to call. I had no idea what to expect since Ive never go to a chiropractor before but I expected to have my neck adjusted a few times a week till I was better. This was far from what happened. Dr Gonzales helped me build strength with in my shoulder and upper back which helped my shoulder feel better within less than a week. A few months lasted I went on a fishing trip to Hawaii and was able to pull in a Marlin! No shoulder troubles at all. My low back also hasnt hurt in a long time either. Just an added bonus I didnt expect! Id recommend Dr Sebastian highly. He cost more than most and insurance doesnt cover but its worth getting my life back. Thanks again! I love that hes in Huntington Beach cause I live close by!!

I was having some arm pain, being a baseball pitcher, to the point where I could barely throw. So, one afternoon, I went into Seb’s Performance Place, him being a friend of mine, and he showed me a stretch to do. Within days it was better and two months out from it, my arm has never felt better! Seb’s the best!

Dr. Dawne is the best! I have had lingering neck and back pain from football and military training. I have tried everything to help alleviate the pain. Dr. Dawne took the time to discuss my past injuries and plan out my therapy, from daily exercises and therapeutic treatments. I have noticed a significant improvement since I have started working with her. I have noticed the biggest changes in simple things like working around the office and being able to tackle workouts I have not been able to do in years. Would recommend Dr. Dawne 1000% for anyone looking to make an immediate and lasting change!

Dr. Sebastian is one of the most knowledgeable Chiropractors that I know! I am a Chiropractor myself and enjoy listening to his podcast all the time. I have been suffering from a chronic shoulder injury for years that I re-injured recently and wanted to see if he could help me. Within one visit my perspective on my injury changed and I felt almost 100% better. I highly recommend him! He is the man!

I have been working with Sebastian for ~20 months now on a regular basis. Many years ago, while experiencing extreme lower back pain, the spine surgeon I was working with suggested I try Active Release Technique (ART), a specialized form of the chiropractic discipline and recommended a doctor in the area. I took his advice and my experience was remarkable, within 3 sessions I felt much better and was done. Though from time to time I would experience a relapse, in early 2016 the pain became excessive and I once again sought out an ART specialist though closer to home and came across Dr. Gonzales. While certified in ART, Sebastian tends to mix in more traditional techniques (I believe) and I’m pleased with the results. He believes in blending in conditioning and core strengthen exercises along with the treatments to help stabilize and strengthen the body and correct bad techniques (for walking, sitting, squatting, carrying, twisting, etc.) to effect a more permanent improvement in the pathological condition. Sebastian and staff work with you closely, every session to ensure the form for the various exercises are correct and work with you individually throughout the session. The atmosphere is relaxed and you’ll exercise at the pace comfortable for you. Dr. Gonzales is generous with his time and patient in answering questions. I believe he enjoys sharing the knowledge that will be essential to mitigating the pain and correcting the malady. All in all, a very positive experience for me though be forewarned, you will often have to endure some pretty corny jokes!

I had been having back pain for a while now due to a basketball injury. I got recommended here by a friend of mine and wow after one session with Mrs. Costantino I felt so much better. It’s been about a month now and the difference is unreal. No aching lower back pain.

I came to see Dr. Sebastian for pain in my low back and right hip that Ive been struggling with for over a year. I am an active runner and weight lifter and have not been able to do either activity without aggravating the symptoms in my low back and piriformis. I tried stretching, massage and chiropractic adjustments with very little relief. Ive recently moved to Orange County a few months ago and was desperate to find someone who could help me. Dr. Sebastian did a thorough assessment and was almost certain I had a hip impingement, and that the symptoms in my low back were a result of my anterior pelvic tilt, weak core strength and weak hip/gluteus muscles. He took me through a series of corrective exercises that I implemented right away. They were, and still are, very challenging movements that are helping me to correct the imbalances causing my hip to be misaligned. After a few days, I was nearly pain free. After over a year of being in pain I am eager to continue to put in the work to help correct my body. If you are someone who is suffering and is also ready to do what is necessary to get your body back, Dr. Sebastian is the professional you want to see.

I have been working with Dr Seb for a couple months now. Him as well as his staff are highly reliable and professional. I came in with lots of neck and back pain as well as other symptoms from those conditions. They were extremely detailed in analyzing and testing me beyond that of any doctor Ive seen previously. They are focused on strength training and stretching to target problem areas and strengthen weak ones. I have tried chiropractic care and I feel Performance Place is an extra step up from basic adjustments. My goal is to live a healthy life without being plagued by pain. I feel with them I am on the right track. Thanks again!!

In my first week of training for the Boston Marathon, I had a sudden onset of Plantar Fasciitis, an injury I didnt know the warning signs for. I was sidelined due to the pain and the risk of worsening the injury. Dr. Gonzales was doing a test trial of a his Runners Foot & Ankle Pain video guide (I live in NY state), and I signed on. Within days of following the prescribed exercises I had less pain in my foot. A few days later I was able to resume running without pain. Ive incorporated his movements into my daily routine, and now at the slightest tinge of PF I resume some of the first aid moves to nip it in the bud. I highly recommend this approach to anyone experiencing nagging injuries such as PF or IT band.

I had back pain that travelled into my glute muscles for almost two months. During that time, I tried seeing a chiropractor various times and different types of stretches but nothing seemed to work. I found Dr. Gonzales from searching sports therapists online and my experience with him was great from the very first visit. I felt better and better after each visit and eventually my pain went away completley, which allowed me to return back to my normal activities such as skateboarding, running, and surfing. It feels great knowing that there is someone out there that can actually teach exercises and stretches that I will forever use to keep me healthy and active. I would 100% reccomend anyone with pain to Performance Place.

If you are active and are in pain, I highly recommend you go visit Dr. Gonzalez. I started running half marathons 5 years ago, but it became more and more difficult due to knee and hip pain. I came to see Dr. Gonzales to see if he could help me with my pain. He didnt simply fix my pain through adjustments, but he gave me tools I can use to make my body stronger. After working with Dr. Gonzales for a few months, I was able to run my first half marathon without any KT tape on my knees. I didnt have pain in my knees or my hips while I was running. He is continually showing me new exercises to strengthen my weak areas so that I am not always in pain.Since my knee and hip are doing much better, he has been helping me with a snowboarding injury in my neck for the past 9 months. This is taking a lot longer since Ive had chronic neck issues since I was in middle school. I have learned to manage my pain as well as strengthen that area so that I can continue my active lifestyle. I can confidently say that I am entering my 40s stronger and healthier because Dr. Gonzales has shared so much of his knowledge on how the body works and what I can do to be stronger.

Always Learning and refining his craft!!Dr. Gonzales is always up on the latest research, always refining his craft and looking for ways that his patients can help themselves understand the issue, define the issue and correct the issue! Equipping his patients with the knowledge and tools necessary to regain and maintain control over their situation. Thank you Dr. G! I highly recommend Dr. Sebastian and Performance Place to anyone that wants to recover and be an active participant in their recovery. **Patient, help heal they self!!**

This place is awesome! I thought I had Piriformis Syndrome and I had been going to a chiropractor for three months. I was doing twice a week therapy, massage, had cortisone injections - no relief.Then I saw Dr. Gonzales and my life is changing for the better. First, I do not have Piriformis Syndrome. Second, I learned where the problem is in my back and we have a plan to treat it and make it better. Within a few days of seeing him my pain reduced by half and the duration was much shorter. It has been a month now and I am amazed at how much better I feel. I am learning how to strengthen my body, how to reduce any pain I may get, and working to a better body. My choice was to try Dr. Gonzales or go to a pain management doctor to see about shots and long term pain management. I am so glad I made the choice I made.

I am a 56 year old male who experienced an oblique strain playing softball. My situation eerily matches the video you made and posted.This happened 1 day ago and I am so glad I found you online. I know it will be a long road back to being normal, but having your perspective available is very comforting. Thank you!

I am a competitive track runner and during the first race of my 2019 season, my left foot went numb. I continued to have left side numbness and problems with my left side overall. Because I am a DC student, I went to observe at Dr. Gonzaless office and he did an exam on me and figured out how to get my numbness to go away! He also fixed some of the other issues I had on that side, like a glute that wouldnt turn on whenever I did my lifting and strengthening exercises. I was so impressed, I decided to intern at the office, because nobody had been able to figure out how to fix my glute for a year. Im so happy I found this office! I can thank Dr. G for my best season ever!

Amazing doctor!! I am a Physician and have seen numerous chiropractors and physical therapists over the years for chronic back issues. Unfortunately no one was able to provide me with long term relief until Dr. Gonzales. At the first visit he quickly analyzed my issues and put forward a clear plan on how to fix them. What is fantastic is that he creates realistic programs that you can continue at home with only periodic need to follow up with him. I have to drive about an hour one way to see him and its well worth the trip. Ive been seeing him for about three months and my back has never been better! Previously I would avoid certain activities for fear that it would mess up my back. Now I can do whatever I want! I cant thank Dr. Gonzales enough and have recommended him to all my friends.

I am a marathon runner in Orange County and had been frustrated after experiencing injury after injury on my left side over the last 8 months. I came to Performance Place in Huntington Beach a few weeks ago after having experienced hip pain for about 8 months, severe sciatic pain that put my whole left side to sleep for about 3 weeks, which then morphed into severe toe pain. I got A.R.T done a few times, which alleviated some of the pain, but within a couple weeks I was diagnosed on the same side with sessamoiditis (inflammation of the tendon underneath the big toe) and was told I just needed to aggressively roll out my foot and my hip. I was in so much pain and super frustrated because I kept getting pains on the same side for no reason. I couldnt run properly and couldnt really even walk properly.Dr. G reached out to me on instagram and told me thought he could help me. He believed all of my aches and pains on my left side were related and that if I was willing to come in for an appointment he fully believed he could help me resolve the issue. He spent 2 hours with me in the first appointment and said he thinks the issue was related to a lower back and left hip issue. He gave me a few exercises to do as well as some stretches - all exercises I had never tried before or had tried, but wasnt doing properly. I made some huge progress the first day and within the next 10 days after being diligent with my exercises, I was running completely pain free!!!I am SO ecstatic - Dr. G doesnt treat the symptoms, he gets to the root of the problem. I thought I was going to have to live with the hip pain and the toe pain for good, but Im happy to report that my pain has completely stayed away and I have zero hip pain for the first time since before my Boston Marathon cycle! I cannot recommend Dr. G enough - he is so thoughtful, he thoroughly follows up with his patients, and he truly cares about helping us get back to what we love doing!!!

Sebastian Gonzales really knows how to heal sports injuries. We first came to Sebastian upon the recommendation of a friend who Sebastian helped with a back injury. My 16-year-old son had a recurring groin injury from soccer that physical therapy had not helped, so we gave Sebastian a try. So glad we did! He showed my son simple exercises to do to put his body in balance and strengthen his core, which alleviated the groin strain. Then my son got his foot stomped on in a soccer game and the xray showed no fracture but it continued to hurt, for weeks. We had Sebastian examine the foot. He sensed there was an injury the xray didnt show, and recommendedan an MRI. We got our doctor to order an MRI, and sure enough, it showed a bruise/hairline fracture of the growth plate on the foot, and my son got a cast. After my son got his cast off, Sebastian gave him exercises to do to get his foot and leg back in shape. So glad we found Sebastian!

Dr. Gonzales is no ordinary chiropractor. He takes the time to educate you on the physiology of your condition and provides you tools and exercises to take home with you to continue managing your condition. Ive been to multiple chiropractors and sports therapist and none of them has taken the time to customize their care as Dr. Gonzales does.I have been seeing Dr. Gonzales for 3 years now and will not see anyone else when it comes to musculoskeletal conditioning. My neck pain is now controlled with the exercises hes provided. Both my husband and I will be lifetime clients of his. Thank you Dr. Gonzales for being so amazing at what you do!!! Id give you 10 stars if I could!