Align Physical Therapy & Chiropractic

TLDR: highly recommend Roman for personal training + massage. Roman is a man of few words. He's straight to the point, no BS, and isn't going to waste your time or his. He knows his stuff. If you're willing to trust the process and put in the work, he'll get you results efficiently and effectively. Highly recommend. I've dealt with chronic neck pain for 8 years, seen countless doctors and therapists, and tried multiple procedures with zero to minimal improvement. After working with several physical therapists who all identified the same symptoms but couldn't help me solve the problem, I'd basically given up on ever fixing this until I found Roman. I initially came to him for massage (which he's excellent at) and then decided to take on personal training. To my surprise, within one week I was seeing improvement that no previous treatment had ever delivered. I'd had my symptoms for so long that I convinced myself it was some complex unsolvable issue, but to Roman the problem and the solution were clear as day. He immediately gave me specific exercises targeting the actual problematic muscles, and I started feeling the benefit within 3 days. To be clear, the problem isn't fully solved, rebuilding your body after years of chronic issues takes time. But I'm genuinely surprised at how quickly my body responded once it was prescribed the right training and exercises. Within one month, I'm already feeling meaningful improvement in my pain patterns and muscle tightness, and I'm a lot more hopeful about finally closing this 8-year pain loop.

Roman is an incredible personal trainer. Experienced and intuitive, he heard my goals and helped me safely achieve them. He has an understanding and respect for movement and mobility done safely to avoid injury and get more confidence as we progress in intensity and weights. I am really happy with the results so far and highly recommend him!

Dr. Michael Haber has been my PT for several months, working with me on a tennis-related shoulder injury. I could not be more satisfied. He is knowledgeable and thoughtful. He is an excellent listener, and is able to quickly understand the body dynamics, explain them, and design programs tailored to my needs. I strongly recommend him.

In addition to the overall positive experience below, I recommend Roman Rieznikov for massage therapy and personal training. He is easily the best massage therapist I’ve ever had. His massages heal. You will relax, but your body will be better aligned after a massage with him. I understand that he has physical therapy training as well, so he really understands what needs to be done for healing. From a personal training perspective, he has taught me exercises that I have not seen before and has really changed my philosophy on fitness from aesthetics to functionality and health. I would recommend Roman to anyone wanting to feel physically better day to day. I’ve also have had a very positive experience with Align generally. I originally found Align because I was looking for a different physical therapy approach for recovering from what was my second microdiscectomy. Amanda recognized that I needed a multi-faceted treatment plan that involved Pilates and chiropractic work with Catherine and personal training and massage with Roman. Catherine and Roman worked together to get me through the initial stages of my recovery, and I continued to get stronger post-surgery with training and massage from Roman. Align’s approach was very different than what I had used for my first surgery, and I think it has put me on a better path forward. Roman’s training and massage are unconventional in a good way. He trains functional strength, with a focus on stretching, foam rolling, calisthenics, and kettlebell work. And, after every massage treatment, I feel better for days compared to how I presented. Overall, I am hoping to need Align less and less going forward, but when I have issues that can be corrected with physical therapy, they will be my first choice.

I’ve never had a personal trainer before, and working with Roman has completely changed the way I approach fitness. I’ve done eight sessions with him so far, and I’m already seeing major improvements — not just in how I look and feel, but in how I understand my body and the movements behind each exercise. Roman is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. He walks me through full-body workouts while teaching me proper form, how each muscle group works, and why certain techniques matter. He has this rare ability to motivate without ever pushing too hard — the perfect balance of encouragement, energy, and professionalism. He’s also extremely versatile. Every session feels thoughtfully tailored, and he’s great to be around in general, which makes the work that much easier and more enjoyable. I would highly, highly, highly recommend Roman to anyone looking for a trainer who’s smart, supportive, and genuinely invested in your progress. Easily the ideal trainer.