Synergy Sports Medicine and Fitness

Karen has given me my life back! After almost a year of severe back pain, immobility and unsuccessful visits to chiropractor, physical therapists and other therapies, I was facing spinal fusion surgery.
Karen worked miracles. She found the root of the problem and set up a treatment plan that was uniquely tailored to me. It only took 4 visits and I noticed a big difference. We kept working on it a few more times and I am now pain-free and even started running again. I'm forever grateful and keep recommending her to friends and family.

Where to start? I cannot thank Karen enough for her time and effort working with me. I started working with initially for acute pain with my heel pain 2-3 years ago. We mitigated that fairly quickly but rapidly identified some strong, negative movement patterns. I think the coolest part of the experience is the continued work we do together to unlock all my patterns that I had been developing for 15 years before working with her. It's amazing how many little muscles she has helped me discover to prevent and help me as I continue to stay very active in beach volleyball and movement. Karen's expertise in high level activity movement is critical in the continued maintenance. Additionally, we worked on pelvic pain. Her knowledge is vast and she is constantly learning and attending conferences to stay on the edge of the science! Cannot say enough :D

Karen at Synergy Sports Medicine is fantastic! Four months ago we thought my daughter’s USA gymnastics career was in jeopardy because of back pain and loss of mobility. She was frustrated with her lack of healing progress despite rest and drs visits. Then, she started with Karen, and she’s had a remarkable recovery. Not only is she not in pain anymore, her performance at the gym has soared! This weekend she became a Florida level 9 State Champion on the floor exercise and qualified for Region 8 USAG Championships! She’s continuing her work with Karen and still improving every day. Instagram @lennakuffnergymnastics2025

I am so glad I went here! Senior year of college I tore my ACL, MCL, and meniscus playing indoor volleyball. I had hamstring graft ACL reconstruction, but after the surgery I had many problems with my knee tracking and going into extension that created pain and weakness. I had two scopes since my surgery to remove scar tissue impeding my joint line, and without Karen at Synergy I would not be back playing volleyball (beach) today! Karen actually plays beach volleyball, so was able to personalize my physical therapy to incorporate movements I would need specifically for my sport. Furthermore, she was able to diagnose and help correct issues I have had with my knees, shoulders, lower back, and shin splits throughout my athletic career! I learned exactly what muscles were weak, what muscles were overworking to compensate, and how this was causing me pain in the long-run. I learned that everyone is asymmetrical, and that with repetitive movements a body out of alignment can experience pain. With Karen I was able to figure out what specific-to-me exercises I could do to help my body realign, and exercises focused on turning off the overworked muscles and turning on the weak muscles throughout my body! I went twice a week for about an hour session, which first started with some postural restoration exercises, then transitioned into more rehab-type exercises with weights, resistance, or cardio. I learned so much about my body and its compensations, more than I ever have just going to a typical physical therapy office (i've been to many). Karen and her staff are super nice and fun, and you are the only client in the office so you get focused and direct attention. Due to my scar tissue and recurrent scopes, I went for almost a full year (the longest of her clients so don't worry). I was constantly amazed and grateful at how even when I thought there was no hope and I would be forever plagued with knee pain, Karen did not give up on me! She would always have something new to try, and would really try to get to the root of my problem, instead of treating the pain directly. I am so thankful for Karen and the staff at Synergy, and I know exactly where I will be going for any other issues down the road. Follow their Instagram @synergysmf to get a look at some of the awesome rehab they do!

Karen has been amazing to work with after my total hip replacement. As a physical therapist myself, I needed a therapist whose methods could help me gain stability and function in my pelvis, after having significant nerve and muscle damage after my surgery. She has been patient, intuitive and progressive in her approach to my dysfunction, and I’m happy to say I’ve returned to work part-time after 3 months of recovery. However, I continue to see her every 2-3 weeks as we continue to restore strength and function in my trunk, pelvis and legs. She has restored more than function—she’s restored my hopes of regaining my former athleticism, and I’m forever grateful.