Table Of ContentPraise for Ming Chew
“When I first met Ming Chew, I knew he would “This therapy that Ming offers should be made
fix my bad back when no one else could. What available for players in all sports. For all the
I know now is that he is clearly the future of money invested in us, there’s surprisingly
sports training and sports therapy in this coun- little concern about the welfare of our bodies.
try. If you don’t believe me, just ask the New My injuries of the last two years—both knees,
Jersey Nets, whose season he saved a few years my left ankle, and terrible pain in my middle
ago.” back—were fixed in two sessions. No lie! I’m
pain-free!”
—Mike Lupica,
columnist, New York Daily News —Sebastian Telfair,
NBA basketball player
“When I went to see Ming we thought my sea-
son was over. With the procedures Ming used I “I first came to Ming around the turn of the
was able to play and help my team in our play- millennium with a case of advancing carpal
off run that season. I had never experienced the tunnel syndrome and numbness extending
things he did with me, and I know they were up to my elbows. Ming sorted me out in three
cutting-edge techniques. He really helped me.” visits. Now I see him a couple of times a year for
a ‘checkup,’ and he keeps me straight, head to
—Jason Kidd,
Dallas Mavericks toe. He’s always at the high end of the learning
curve when it comes to new techniques. Go see
“Ming’s treatment was definitely the best I Ming and feel good.”
have gotten in my career. I injured my right
—Billy Squier,
shoulder and knee, and within four sessions singer/guitarist
I dramatically improved in both areas. I am a
believer.” “Ming Chew has been my friend and trainer for
more than fifteen years. During that time he’s
—Tyronn Lue,
Atlanta Hawks helped to keep me injury-free. With an eye to
the future, he leaves no stone unturned in his
“I’m both witness to and beneficiary of a quest for new and innovative methods.”
miracle.”
—Matt Dillon,
actor
—Lou Schuler,
fitness journalist, Men’s Health
“Ming’s techniques are innovative and revolu- “Regular physical therapy felt like a Band-Aid.
tionary. After years of immobility in my shoul- I always felt the real problem was still there.
der, Ming gave me full range of motion and Due to Ming’s treatment, combined with
renewed flexibility in only four sessions, which strengthening exercises, I was able to cancel
in turn helped me avoid surgery.” scheduled hip surgery. I feel Ming’s kind of
therapy can greatly benefit all dancers. It all
—Neil Smith,
general manager, New York Rangers makes sense, since everything in the body
is connected.”
“Ming combines astonishing diagnostic abili-
—Amanda Edge,
ties with vast clinical knowledge of how our dancer, New York City Ballet
anatomy works, plus remarkable skill. I had
vertigo, nausea, and headaches for about two “To my friend Ming, the one with the magic
years and was beginning to bump into things. hands: thanks for all the help on my injuries.
I saw three doctors, including two specialists. Your number-one fan.”
They couldn’t help. But after two sessions with
—Renzo Gracie, legendary Brazilian jujitsu black belt
Ming, I was totally cured!” and mixed martial arts champion
—Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros,
playwright, Pulitzer Prize finalist “When going to Ming Chew you can be assured
that you are getting the most advanced treat-
“He really worked into me. It felt great. I’m feel- ments known to the therapy field today. He
ing terrific. I’m definitely going to keep seeing helps athletes get back onto the court in
him.” remarkable time. His personal interest in his
patients also sets him apart. I am a believer.
—Jason Giambi,
New York Yankees Ming’s techniques are revolutionary, and that
keeps my players on the court. When I need the
“In three sessions with Ming, my pain is gone newest groundbreaking therapy, I go to Ming.”
and my joints work well. With added sessions
—Rich Dalatri, assistant coach/
of strength building and Ming’s stretching, my conditioning coordinator, New Jersey Nets
recovery is complete. Plus a once-a-year session
for good measure. Everything feels perfect. As “After seeing a bunch of doctors and taking
one friend says, you pay for your kids’ educa- MRIs, my shoulder still hurt. I had severe,
tion, housing, cars, and so on. It is also impor- throbbing pain for more than a year. After
tant to invest a bit in your personal health. two sessions with Ming, I’m pain-free! His
Ming’s methods are the best I have found out techniques are unusual, for sure, but you can’t
there. I have done yoga, massage, and acu- argue with success!”
puncture, and Ming’s methods are more com-
—Ed Faicco,
plete for maintenance and rehab.” owner of Faicco’s Pork Store,
Greenwich Village
—Jack Tilton, art dealer,
owner of Tilton Gallery, New York City
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To my mom, who always stressed education and hard work.
Although she came from humble beginnings in Hainan, China, she
always led by example. She worked hard to make sure we had enough
and instilled in me the notion of a work ethic, something I will always
be grateful for. For these reasons and many others, I love you, Mom.
To William Goldman, a very generous man whom I’ve been
working with for twenty years. Much more than a client or patient,
he has become a father figure, and sometimes (as he would say) a
rabbi. I cannot say enough to show my appreciation and love for
everything he has done for me. It has been a wonderful two decades,
and I hope for many more to come!
To Silvia, my honey and soul mate, who tirelessly supports me
in difficult times and takes care of me on so many levels. If it wasn’t
for her, this book would not be possible. She keeps me in peak form
with her wonderful meals and playful presence and, of course, her
unconditional love. Thank you, Silvia, and I love you.
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