Testimonials
"...what we were doing in January was the coolest stuff we've ever done at our facility. The fact that we could be that much better than we were is the most impressive part about the SQUARE 1 System!"
Ryan Johansen
Johansen Baseball, Chicago White Sox Hitting Coordinator
"First of all I want to say thank you to everyone involved in the SQUARE 1™ program. I was injured 5 years ago and after only one session, this is the best I've felt since my injury. I have tried everything to get a semi-normal existence back, but due to pain, I haven't felt that until now. Dealing with severe nerve and back pain for all these years has worn me down and I honestly thought I may never have a life again. This system is amazing and I recommend it to anyone who has pain. You need to try the SQUARE 1 System™!"
-ML in FL
“It seems almost like a miracle. Only two visits and I feel great. Last week I was planning (rotator cuff) surgery. This is great!”
-Nancy McBride, Hometown, IL
“After one visit with Shawn the pain in my shoulder disappeared. I was blown away! After my second visit I was able to move my neck without pain. I am so excited about my results I wish I knew about SQUARE 1™ when this all started. It would have saved me so much pain and money.”
-Annmarie Armato, Villa Park, IL
“The SQUARE 1™ approach to working with the body enables a practitioner to precisely restore neuromuscular resources wherever deficits are present. Most therapeutic interventions focus on replacing weak or injured tissues through compensation of surrounding tissues. However, this intervention is one of the few that actually focuses on restoration of injuries and delinquent tissues.
Since this system is working with the body’s predictable patterns while loaded under gravity, it allows a practitioner to quickly assess where the source of the dysfunction is and allows for extremely precise application of therapeutic and corrective exercise, resulting in one of the fastest turnaround times from a rehabilitation perspective. SQUARE 1™ has been, and will continue to be the foundation of my interventions when working with clients and patients.”
-Jonathan Loos, PT, DPT, MS
"Sciatica gone! Low back feels great! Butt cheeks? Pain is gone!
-Theresa Smagacz, Westmont, IL
"Feeling good. More flexible. I played (golf) better as well. Feeling a lot better."
-Mike Bryant, (father of 2016 NL MVP Kris Bryant) Las Vegas, NV
"Sunday I went for a short walk - 30 or so min - to see how I would do and how the pain in my legs/hips would be. I was a little concerned after sitting for practically 2 days straight. I didn't really notice anything (other than the standard feet and ankle stuff). So today I decided to try again and go farther. I made it 54 minutes PAIN FREE! (again other than the feet and ankle stuff). I cannot believe it. There was no way in June when I was here I could have done that pain free. In fact, I jogged down one of the hills just to get my heart rate up and see if I could do it. I tried that same hill in June when I was here and couldn't make 3 steps. I am so happy. Maybe I am beginning to get my life back. I don't want to overdo it (like I normally do) so I will see how I feel the rest of the day and maybe wait 2 days until I try it again. I just cannot believe that my knees and hips are not killing me. They actually are still working after my walk. I attribute most of my success to my work with you. One more thing. I cannot believe I sat 2 days straight (about 10 hrs a day) in a car without pain! I even drove about 4 hours and experienced no pain. Admittedly, Paul has a very comfortable car, but that hasn't always mattered with my pain. Unbelievable."
-Patty Tournai, Chicago, IL
"I feel great today, 10 years younger. My body is moving fluidly and I feel like I am at my playing weight."
-DC in Richmond, VA
"Just did a session with my WNBA player who just came off a meniscus surgery. She hasn't been able to squat pain free since the surgery. I cleared one motor control deficit... she was able to squat pain free!! She is hooked!"
-Ralph Petrella, Strength Coach at the University of Minnesota
"Just came off of the courts. Maybe the best I have every played!! Can't thank you enough!!!"
-Tom Hickey, Chicago, IL
“We did not even know if Derick (Nelson) was going to be able to play and then Shawn worked on him and all of a sudden, he played the game of his life!”
-Oakland University, Director of Sports Medicine, Tom Ford
“We are simply amazed at the results his SQUARE 1™ program has been delivering to our players! SQUARE 1® has delivered results above and beyond any expectations we originally had. Without reservation, I give Shawn Sherman and his program my highest recommendation.”
-Legendary Valparaiso Basketball Coach, Dr. Homer Drew
“Lately, I have been feeling sluggish because of back pain, and exercise, when possible, was no longer helping my pain. That is why I decided to take the step and go see what Shawn could do to help. After just one session of SQUARE 1™, I felt better than I have in a long time. I feel like my body knows how to move the right way again!”
-Caitlin Cervenka, Riverside, IL
"My client Shirley had arthritis for 20+ years, during which time she visited a chiropractor monthly and attended a number of physical therapy sessions. She found little relief. Four years ago Shirley also suffered from a stroke through which she endured a drop foot (left), fatigue, and a lack of sensory/feeling on her left side. She visited chiropractors, massage therapists, and PT's on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. Again, she found no real relief. Shirley went through four SQUARE 1™ sessions. After her first session, there was a very noticeable difference in the way Shirley walked, and she could feel it right away. We continued through the remaining sessions and she then shared, "walking become normal." Also, she no longer experienced dropped foot, she was less fatigued, she felt much more balanced through her hips, and the arthritis in her knees was not nearly as bad as when she first came in. Shirley was elated to feel such a difference, I could even see on her face the hope of being able to live again! Session after session she walked in more boldly, confidently, and joyfully. She is no longer seeing her chiropractor or PT, but will remain active walking and doing some light weight training."
-Maggie Martin, Middleburg, PA
"I am still feeling great! No pain! I am so pumped! Thanks for not giving up because it really paid off. I've had scraping, massages, foam-rolling, physical therapy, ice baths, heating pads and lots of Advil. All of which didn't work. This (SQUARE 1™) is THE most amazing thing I've ever experienced!"
-Taryn Seeland, Lynchburg, VA (previously dealing with sciatica for 1.5 years)
"The tingling in my hands now seems to be very minimal! It's been 7 or 8 years, maybe longer. It's so much better during the daytime now."
-Linda Mazzenga, IL
“My son injured his shoulder playing rugby and required months of physical therapy. He ended up re-injuring the same shoulder less than a week after returning to rugby. He lost full range of motion and was feeling the pain once again. A neighbor suggested that I try Shawn Sherman and his SQUARE 1™ program for my son. After one half hour session, full range of motion was restored and his pain was gone. He’s now doing great!”
-Kerri Mahon, La Grange, Illinois
"Been squatting the last couple of weeks and everything still feels amazing! Hips and back are all good!
-Dr. Brandon Bice, Downers Grove, IL
"I did SQUARE 1™ on my husband the first two days I was back and at one point, I cleared a motor control deficit and his back pain instantly felt better! So cool!"
-Angela Rooding, Aspen, CO
"I gotta say, I've been to a lot of seminars and unfortunately all too often you walk away with next to nothing that can result in real world application. Your program is definitely different!"
-Casey Spangler, Dallas Mavericks Manual Therapist
"Before I came to see Shawn today I had left foot pain and low back pain that radiated rom the middle of my back around my left side to my stomach. Along with having dull headaches and a stiff neck for about two weeks. I received a SQUARE 1™ session and no more headache or back pain. I am always pleasantly surprised at how much better I feel."
-Leslie Dorn, Brookfield, IL
Ryan Johansen
Johansen Baseball, Chicago White Sox Hitting Coordinator
"First of all I want to say thank you to everyone involved in the SQUARE 1™ program. I was injured 5 years ago and after only one session, this is the best I've felt since my injury. I have tried everything to get a semi-normal existence back, but due to pain, I haven't felt that until now. Dealing with severe nerve and back pain for all these years has worn me down and I honestly thought I may never have a life again. This system is amazing and I recommend it to anyone who has pain. You need to try the SQUARE 1 System™!"
-ML in FL
“It seems almost like a miracle. Only two visits and I feel great. Last week I was planning (rotator cuff) surgery. This is great!”
-Nancy McBride, Hometown, IL
“After one visit with Shawn the pain in my shoulder disappeared. I was blown away! After my second visit I was able to move my neck without pain. I am so excited about my results I wish I knew about SQUARE 1™ when this all started. It would have saved me so much pain and money.”
-Annmarie Armato, Villa Park, IL
“The SQUARE 1™ approach to working with the body enables a practitioner to precisely restore neuromuscular resources wherever deficits are present. Most therapeutic interventions focus on replacing weak or injured tissues through compensation of surrounding tissues. However, this intervention is one of the few that actually focuses on restoration of injuries and delinquent tissues.
Since this system is working with the body’s predictable patterns while loaded under gravity, it allows a practitioner to quickly assess where the source of the dysfunction is and allows for extremely precise application of therapeutic and corrective exercise, resulting in one of the fastest turnaround times from a rehabilitation perspective. SQUARE 1™ has been, and will continue to be the foundation of my interventions when working with clients and patients.”
-Jonathan Loos, PT, DPT, MS
"Sciatica gone! Low back feels great! Butt cheeks? Pain is gone!
-Theresa Smagacz, Westmont, IL
"Feeling good. More flexible. I played (golf) better as well. Feeling a lot better."
-Mike Bryant, (father of 2016 NL MVP Kris Bryant) Las Vegas, NV
"Sunday I went for a short walk - 30 or so min - to see how I would do and how the pain in my legs/hips would be. I was a little concerned after sitting for practically 2 days straight. I didn't really notice anything (other than the standard feet and ankle stuff). So today I decided to try again and go farther. I made it 54 minutes PAIN FREE! (again other than the feet and ankle stuff). I cannot believe it. There was no way in June when I was here I could have done that pain free. In fact, I jogged down one of the hills just to get my heart rate up and see if I could do it. I tried that same hill in June when I was here and couldn't make 3 steps. I am so happy. Maybe I am beginning to get my life back. I don't want to overdo it (like I normally do) so I will see how I feel the rest of the day and maybe wait 2 days until I try it again. I just cannot believe that my knees and hips are not killing me. They actually are still working after my walk. I attribute most of my success to my work with you. One more thing. I cannot believe I sat 2 days straight (about 10 hrs a day) in a car without pain! I even drove about 4 hours and experienced no pain. Admittedly, Paul has a very comfortable car, but that hasn't always mattered with my pain. Unbelievable."
-Patty Tournai, Chicago, IL
"I feel great today, 10 years younger. My body is moving fluidly and I feel like I am at my playing weight."
-DC in Richmond, VA
"Just did a session with my WNBA player who just came off a meniscus surgery. She hasn't been able to squat pain free since the surgery. I cleared one motor control deficit... she was able to squat pain free!! She is hooked!"
-Ralph Petrella, Strength Coach at the University of Minnesota
"Just came off of the courts. Maybe the best I have every played!! Can't thank you enough!!!"
-Tom Hickey, Chicago, IL
“We did not even know if Derick (Nelson) was going to be able to play and then Shawn worked on him and all of a sudden, he played the game of his life!”
-Oakland University, Director of Sports Medicine, Tom Ford
“We are simply amazed at the results his SQUARE 1™ program has been delivering to our players! SQUARE 1® has delivered results above and beyond any expectations we originally had. Without reservation, I give Shawn Sherman and his program my highest recommendation.”
-Legendary Valparaiso Basketball Coach, Dr. Homer Drew
“Lately, I have been feeling sluggish because of back pain, and exercise, when possible, was no longer helping my pain. That is why I decided to take the step and go see what Shawn could do to help. After just one session of SQUARE 1™, I felt better than I have in a long time. I feel like my body knows how to move the right way again!”
-Caitlin Cervenka, Riverside, IL
"My client Shirley had arthritis for 20+ years, during which time she visited a chiropractor monthly and attended a number of physical therapy sessions. She found little relief. Four years ago Shirley also suffered from a stroke through which she endured a drop foot (left), fatigue, and a lack of sensory/feeling on her left side. She visited chiropractors, massage therapists, and PT's on a bi-weekly or monthly basis. Again, she found no real relief. Shirley went through four SQUARE 1™ sessions. After her first session, there was a very noticeable difference in the way Shirley walked, and she could feel it right away. We continued through the remaining sessions and she then shared, "walking become normal." Also, she no longer experienced dropped foot, she was less fatigued, she felt much more balanced through her hips, and the arthritis in her knees was not nearly as bad as when she first came in. Shirley was elated to feel such a difference, I could even see on her face the hope of being able to live again! Session after session she walked in more boldly, confidently, and joyfully. She is no longer seeing her chiropractor or PT, but will remain active walking and doing some light weight training."
-Maggie Martin, Middleburg, PA
"I am still feeling great! No pain! I am so pumped! Thanks for not giving up because it really paid off. I've had scraping, massages, foam-rolling, physical therapy, ice baths, heating pads and lots of Advil. All of which didn't work. This (SQUARE 1™) is THE most amazing thing I've ever experienced!"
-Taryn Seeland, Lynchburg, VA (previously dealing with sciatica for 1.5 years)
"The tingling in my hands now seems to be very minimal! It's been 7 or 8 years, maybe longer. It's so much better during the daytime now."
-Linda Mazzenga, IL
“My son injured his shoulder playing rugby and required months of physical therapy. He ended up re-injuring the same shoulder less than a week after returning to rugby. He lost full range of motion and was feeling the pain once again. A neighbor suggested that I try Shawn Sherman and his SQUARE 1™ program for my son. After one half hour session, full range of motion was restored and his pain was gone. He’s now doing great!”
-Kerri Mahon, La Grange, Illinois
"Been squatting the last couple of weeks and everything still feels amazing! Hips and back are all good!
-Dr. Brandon Bice, Downers Grove, IL
"I did SQUARE 1™ on my husband the first two days I was back and at one point, I cleared a motor control deficit and his back pain instantly felt better! So cool!"
-Angela Rooding, Aspen, CO
"I gotta say, I've been to a lot of seminars and unfortunately all too often you walk away with next to nothing that can result in real world application. Your program is definitely different!"
-Casey Spangler, Dallas Mavericks Manual Therapist
"Before I came to see Shawn today I had left foot pain and low back pain that radiated rom the middle of my back around my left side to my stomach. Along with having dull headaches and a stiff neck for about two weeks. I received a SQUARE 1™ session and no more headache or back pain. I am always pleasantly surprised at how much better I feel."
-Leslie Dorn, Brookfield, IL