Testimonials

I have been running for 25 years in Europe and in the US, and in order to keep running, I saw physical therapists, trainers/coaches, orthopedists, acupuncturists, homeopaths and doctors from different parts of the world. Rarely good experiences.
As a therapist, Jim is a great combination of knowledge, method, experience, and holistic view. He is also a person of great humanity and compassion.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him and I'm happy to have him on my side in my challenge to be competitive again, in my age category.
Thanks, Jim!

Carlo Lipizzi, long distance runner (PB: 2h36' in the marathon), business & technology consultant

It has been 6 weeks since I had my evaluation with you. As you may recall I am a 56 year old marathon runner who had flexibility/range of motion limitations, particularly with respect to my left leg. I have been religious with my stretching - once before I workout; once after I workout; and once at night. At your recommendation I also reduced my running to 4 days a week (with no speed work or racing) and I added cross-training. I am very pleased to report that after 6 weeks I have experienced substantial improvement in my flexibility/range of motion, and the range of motion on my left side is approximately 95% of my right side. Two of my running friends have commented (on an unsolicited basis) how good my stride/form looks, and I feel my hips turn and the ease of my stride. At this point I intend to defer speed work and racing for 2 more weeks in an effort to get my left side closer to my right side. One question, I have had two sports massages (deep tissue), and both times the massages have been very painful. Should I be complimenting my stretching with massages, and should the massages be painful? Thanks very much.

Art Momjian

“Wharton Performance is a day-by-day, week-by-week, slow and steady MIRACLE. Life-giving and life-sustaining as well as a remarkably insightful, Jim Wharton and his extraordinary staff offer the most effective cure for injuries I have ever found in my transit through conventional therapy and treatment. This is a rare gem of a physical therapy haven. None of the gimmicks and nonsense of the usual routine, cookie cutter therapies. At Wharton the therapists are so highly trained and so finely attuned to each patient that the great progress I’ve made should not seem such a magical mystery. Nonetheless it does. I LOVE you guys!!!”

Stephanie R. Cooper Esq.

The Whartons have made me stronger and faster and gotten me to the finish line at my last three marathons. I ran my first marathon in 1993. After having three sons, I started to train again but kept getting injured. I got so frustrated by the constant pain that I thought I would have to give up running. I looked into Wharton Performance at the suggestion of a friend and began regular visits. I was able to run the NYC Marathon in 2005 completely pain-free. Encouraged, I then worked with Tommy Nohilly to see if I could improve on just finishing. With the stretching, strengthening, training and encouragement that I got from the Wharton Team, I was able to finish the NYC Marathon the following year, fast enough to qualify for Boston. I am now looking at completing two marathons this year and wouldn’t think of doing it without my weekly visits to Wharton.

Diane Weinberger, runner, mother and HUGE Wharton Fan!

After years of unsuccessful physical therapy for chronic ITB issues, I started treatment at Wharton Performance. Before long, I was able to PR in a half marathon - thanks to an amazing therapist, Jimmy Lynch. Jimmy has outstanding diagnostic skills, addresses underlying issues and provides excellent overall treatment. Jimmy really understands the body and just knows how to make you feel better. I was so defeated by my injury but Jimmy's positive attitude and non quitting spirit pulled me through mentally and physically. He is extremely thorough, attentive and sincerely cares about his clients. In fact, the entire Wharton staff make you feel like you are part of the family. Whenever Jim Wharton is in the office, he makes sure to stop by and check on your progress. I used to dread going to PT but going to the clinic is a pleasure. They are all top notch professionals with a great personal touch.

Sue Whalen

"Without the help from Jim Wharton at the Wharton Performance Center, I doubt I would be playing tennis today. I suffered from a leg injury and a year later from a shoulder injury. Jim provided me with a structured strength training program, which I follow today 6 months after my injuries. It was not necessary to have surgery and a long post operative recuperation period. Many thanks for your encouragement and training.

Henrietta Gwaltney

"In the past I had hired aggressive personal trainers and I came out of every session a beaten puppy. After a few weeks I became very stiff and began having blood circulation issues, my cardiologist at Columbia Presbyterian sent me to the Wharton Performance Clinic. You see, I have a very serious physical impairment, and its called being 70 years old. After a few sessions this work became the only medicine I know.

Albert Gordon, Investment Banker (retired)
from NPR interview

" I came to see you for some chronic knee pain I was having under my right knee. We did some stretching and strengthening which has helped tremendously. I am still not 100% yet but very close to it and back to 70 mpw with no pain and only mild stiffness. Thanks for everything. Your first 2 hours was better than 40 I spent in physical therapy.

Ray Biersbach

"After three marathons in the past year, culminating in the Beijing Olympic Games, I was ready for a good break. Subsequently, after two weeks of not running I was in much need of some therapy. I spent a week with Tom Nohilly at the Wharton Performance Center going through their unique flexibility and strengthening techniques. I am now feeling ready for the hard training for my next marathon. Their method is simple, yet brilliant. Isolating the specific muscles used for my sport that are in much need of strengthening. I am confident that if I apply the techniques I have learned it will greatly increase the longevity of my career. I feel blessed to have the Wharton's and everyone at the clinic as friends.

Ryan Hall, Olympian

"At every place I have coached, the Wharton's stretching and strengthening program has been a big part of the teams' successes. Now in my third year at Harvard, the program is flourishing in large part because our athletes are staying healthy and able to train at a higher level. The stretching routine is simple, straightforward and effective. It enables each one of our athletes to implement their stretching routine without the use of any fancy equipment or expensive personal trainers. All you need is your rope. Everyone on my team knows that if you don't show up for practice with your rope, you might as well not show up. It would be like showing up without your running shoes as they are equally essential. Tom Nohilly did a clinic with our sports medicine department and our strength and conditioning staff and now all of Harvard athletics incorporates some aspect of Wharton Performance. Our cross country team is still in the rebuilding phase, but we are all committed to competing at the national level and the Wharton's program is a key ingredient in that process. They truly are the team behind our dream."

Jason Saretsky, Director of Track and Field/Cross Country at Harvard University

The best thing that's happened to me during my running career was being able to be treated By Jim and Phil Wharton. Their stretching therapy has helped me recover faster from injuries and from my stressful training. With their therapy I am able to train better due to increases in my level of flexibility and strength. I have captured 2 World Record's in marathons (2h05:42/2h05:38) while in the care of Jim and Phil Wharton. This is a stretching technique that I will never stop receiving during my career.

Khalid Khannouchi

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