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Individual Services

Our one-on-one work follows the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), a globally recognized system used to assess, classify, and treat musculoskeletal pain through movement and education.

Individual, customized tools designed to support your personal recovery and long-term movement health.

Each session focuses on understanding your body, your symptoms, and how your movements influence pain and function. The goal is to provide practical, personalized tools you can use independently, both during and after care.

Individualized assessment using the McKenzie Method®

Customized recovery and self-management strategies

Movement-based diagnosis and treatment

Education-focused sessions that promote independence

Tools to reduce pain, prevent recurrence, and restore confidence in function

The focus is not only on recovery, but on equipping you with clear, effective strategies you can carry into daily life.

Corporate Services

Our corporate programs follow the Duffy-Rath System^© (DRS), the Experts in Musculoskeletal Wellness, Injury Prevention, and Integrative Ergonomics, a proven approach that reduces workplace injuries, improves movement habits, and supports employee well-being through education and proactive intervention.

Onsite injury prevention and wellness coaching designed to support healthier, safer, and more resilient workplaces.

These onsite services focus on identifying movement risks, addressing repetitive stress patterns, and teaching practical strategies employees can apply immediately in their daily work environment.

Onsite injury prevention and wellness coaching

Ergonomic assessments for workstations and task demands

Movement and task-specific risk screening

Education-based strategies to reduce workplace injuries

Proactive solutions for repetitive strain and overuse

Programs tailored to your workforce and work demands

The goal is not only to reduce injuries, but to create a culture of awareness, prevention, and sustainable movement habits that support long-term employee health and productivity.

About me

Hello, I am Michael Crooks!

A licensed physical therapist with over 40 years of clinical experience, helping individuals move better, recover faster, and prevent recurring pain.

I am the founder of Madison Avenue Physical Therapy in Sacramento, California, the only McKenzie Method® (MDT)–Certified Clinic in Northern California. I hold a Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) through the McKenzie Institute and attended the inaugural Extremities Workshop hosted by Robin McKenzie.

My work is grounded in the McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, a movement-based system that focuses on identifying the true source of pain and empowering people with clear, effective self-treatment strategies they can use beyond the clinic.

My clinical focus is on spine and extremity conditions, including neck pain, back pain, and joint-related injuries. Rather than relying on passive treatments alone, I emphasize education, precise movement assessment, and individualized exercise programs—so clients can take an active role in their recovery and long-term health.

Whether I’m working one-on-one with individuals or supporting organizations through Duffy-Rath System© (DRS), the Experts in Musculoskeletal Wellness, Injury Prevention, and Integrative Ergonomics, my goal is always the same: to reduce or prevent pain, restore or maintain function, and give people the tools they need to stay healthy long-term.