Inspire Health & Performance

Expérience fantastique: This was my first visit with Mike. I pulled a ligament in my left ankle while skate skiing, and after 3 weeks I still experience pain around my ankle. Being the initial consultation, it was a longer one, including a thorough examination to try to really pinpoint the issue. His approach is holistic. He looked at the physical aspect of my problem, but also inquired about my sleep quality, nutrition and mental health status. It is such a better way to help someone, making sure that there is, or not, other aspects of your overall health that could impact your physical issue. I found Mike being thorough on all aspects of the consultation: trying to figure out the problem, explaining the condition with clear and simple pictures from a very good computer program showing muscles, ligaments, bones, etc. It was really nice to be able to see the "culprit" muscles and ligaments that are causing my pain. From there he also explained to me very clearly my plan of action/treatment and the exercices I need to do to help quicken the healing process. He showed them to me, I practiced them with him, and he also took videos of them so I can refer to the videos back home if I don't quite recall how I'm supposed to do the exercises. He also told me what activities I can continue doing (going for walks), and the ones we are working to re-establish (CCS, skate skiing, ice skating). He mentioned to me that if I wanted the help from other professionals that could help in other facets of my problem, say a nutritionist, mental health worker, etc, he could facilitate that too. I would really recommend Mike as a physiotherapist.

Expérience fantastique: Mike is an excellent physiotherapist. He is very personable and actually cares about his clients. Mike helped me in my last marathon training block when I hurt my hamstring. I would not have been able to do the race if I had not found Mike. With his quick thinking and care I was back up and running. And had better knowledge on how to care for myself in the future. I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend Mike to anyone.

Expérience fantastique: Amazing physiotherapist! Mike is incredibly caring and truly committed to helping his patients achieve their goals. I 100% recommend him. I’ve struggled with back pain for over 10 years, but Mike clearly explained stretching and strengthening exercises in a way that made sense and helped build my confidence. For the first time in years, I felt ready to return to the gym! Thank you, Mike, for your support, knowledge, and dedication, it has made such a difference.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve had many physio treatments in the past. I loved how Mike wanted to know my goals and listened to me. He was thorough and personable.

Expérience fantastique: As a run coach, I’m extremely particular about who I refer my athletes to for physiotherapy—and I can’t recommend Mike Azzopardi highly enough! His knowledge of the human body is outstanding, but what truly sets him apart is how deeply he’s educated himself specifically around the sport of running. He gets runners—our goals, our mindset, and the patterns of injury that come with the sport. Many of my clients have worked with him and always walk away feeling heard, supported, and more informed about their own bodies. He takes a very thorough approach to assessment and treatment, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about helping people return to sport stronger and more confident. On top of that, his availability and responsiveness make him incredibly easy to work with. Having someone I can trust to take great care of my runners is invaluable—and he’s become an essential part of my athlete support network. If you’re a runner looking for a physio who truly understands the demands of the sport, Mike is your guy!

Expérience fantastique: Love that Mike is focused on wanting you to live your life to the fullest and moving with no restrictions.

Expérience fantastique: I have been receiving treatment from Mike for a few months and must say he is very knowledgeable, punctual and know what he is doing. He is fantastic at what he does!

Expérience fantastique: Mike helped me with a foot injury that occurred during marathon training. He squeezed me in last minute, talked me through my next run and put my mind at ease, I highly recommend seeing him

Expérience fantastique: I am so relieved that I have now found a thorough and knowledgeable PT. My assessments were accurate, leading to very responsive treatments. I fully trust Mike and would not hesitate to recommend him.

Expérience fantastique: Eye opening session with Mike about mobility and limitations. He will help you to focus on important details to help you move more freely and naturally

Expérience fantastique: I highly recommend Mike Azzopardi at Inspire Health & Performance! After two years of struggling with a complicated knee injury and seeing little progress with a previous physiotherapist, I started working with Mike because I determined to start running again. Mike is kind, encouraging, professional, and highly knowledgeable. He created an exercise plan that was both achievable and effective, making the recovery process manageable and motivating. He listens carefully, provides valuable insights, and explains everything clearly to ensure I feel confident and informed about my progress. Within a short time, I was able to run again and return to weight training! If you’re looking for a physiotherapist who genuinely cares about your recovery and knows how to deliver results, Mike Azzopardi at Inspire Health & Performance is the one to see!

Expérience fantastique: Mike is very professional and was great and knowledgeable when working with my teenage daughter. Thank you Mike.

Expérience fantastique: I saw Mike for an initial assessment due to pain in my arm. He is very detailed and knowledgeable and with some follow up treatments and at home exercises my pain resolved. Highly recommend!

Expérience fantastique: Mike has an open and thoughtful approach to physiotherapy. He listens and builds a program to solve what ails you and helps you maintain habits and work towards your goals. Thanks Mike. Highly recommend.

Expérience fantastique: Mike is an excellent physiotherapist. I have been having problems with my shoulder for several years. Once retaining Mike so much progress has been made. Would totally recommend his services.

Expérience fantastique: Mike is very thorough, his treatment plan helped me a lot. Highly recommend!

Expérience fantastique: Mike is a great physiotherapist, you can tell it is his passion as his attention to detail and knowledge are unmatched. His in-home clinic is bright and inviting and it’s a nice bonus you don’t have to travel outside of the community to receive high quality care! I highly recommend Mike for any of your physio needs.

Expérience fantastique: Saw Mike for an assessment after an injury to my ribs. My initial assessment involved history of my injury, range of motion assessment, posture/alignment, and identifying area of restriction. Once the problem was identified we started a plan to promote healing and build mobility back. I’m on an at home care exercise program to begin recovery. I highly recommend Mike for an assessment and care. He is professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about seeing his patients reach their health goals.

Expérience fantastique: My son has been going to Mike for back pain and has a complex history from major surgery. Mike is extremely knowledgeable and did a thorough assessment of his pain and complicating factors. Mike provides holistic care working with all health care providers involved. My son has shown significant improvement and continues to work with Mike to build strength and increase mobility.

Expérience fantastique: Ive been coming to Mike for a few years now for ankle and knee injuries from soccer. He has helped me so much and has made it a great experience.

Expérience fantastique: Mike is very thoughtful and compassionate when it comes to his approach to assessment and treatment. I usually have lots of questions and he takes the time to explain the what and why. Once I am recovered Mike also helps me with some of my movement and exercise goals and will checkin with me to see how it’s all going. Highly recommend!

Expérience fantastique: Wanted to post a rave review of Mike at Inspire Health & Performance. In 2015, I fully ruptured my achilles tendon while playing soccer. It was a very long recovery, and a journey I’m still on. After experiencing pain, burning, tightness and soreness everyday for the past few years, I decided I needed to look seriously at rehabbing. I want to keep playing soccer and doing everyday living tasks without pain. Mike took this on with excitement and we haven’t looked back. He is knowledgeable and has a passion for this. I loved that he looked at the whole picture instead of just focusing on the Achilles that hurt. Looking forward to the rest of this healing and strengthening journey!

Expérience fantastique: Our whole family has been to see Mike. His approach with each of us has matched our needs and goals. He provided us with simple yet effective exercises that could be incorporated into our daily routine. For our kids he took into consideration their age and development and has given them a positive experience with physio. Mike has helped our family to continue our active life!

Expérience fantastique: I had a great experience with Mike. I needed help with my shoulder for a long time and kept procrastinating. Wish I had visited much earlier. He is a very knowledgeable and caring person. Thank you for your help!

Expérience fantastique: Highly recommend!

Expérience fantastique: I am a senior citizen in my late 70’s. Last September I hurt my right shoulder golfing (frozen shoulder). I tried physiotherapy (another PT), chiropractic, fasceal therapy, massage, all to no avail. I hooked up with Mike at Inspire a couple of months ago, and after the initial assessment advised me my treatment would not be short term because I have suffered as well years of “misuse” playing racquet sports(tennis, squash, and pickle ball ). I am happy to say the shoulder is improving steadily. I am now also getting treatment for a tweaked calf muscle, and it too is improving steadily. I highly recommend Mike for relatable injury treatment. I did not expect a quick fix, and with that mindset, it has helped the healing process.

Expérience fantastique: Mike was very thorough in his assessment and with his plan, I was able to improve my posture and get rid of my back pain.

Expérience fantastique: Mike is the best physiotherapist you will ever see. He is hands on the entire session and completely tuned into all aspects of my well being. The targeted therapy and subsequent exercise are consistently changing to accommodate me. Every move is documented on my phone so it’s super easy to refer back to the videos of me,, and detailed notes,, tailored to me. Other helpful resources Mike has is a phycologist and a nutritionist. I plan on seeing both. Thank you Mike! (I’ve been to many physiotherapists over the years. They all slap on ice or heat and a tens machine and leave me for 15-20 mins. I would get an assessment and exercises on an unreadable photocopy.)

Expérience fantastique: I have worked with Mike and the team at Inspire for a little almost 6 years now, He has helped me tremendously. I was in a car accident in so much pain I couldnt even stand straight he has helped me get to a point where I am starting to see the light moving forward. I have also worked with Erin in the Dietics program, who has helped me establish a much more balanced Diet - and helped me to conquer some weight and health goals. Also I have worked with Mike in the Health Coaching, he has helped me start and we are working towards achievable and sustainable goals. I cant say thank you to the whole Team at Inspire, if you are looking for an amazing Physio, and an incredible team to work with please reach out. I cant say enough positive things.

Expérience fantastique: We took my son to see Mike for some issues he has around posture. He is very physical and his coaches as well as personal observations noted his poor posture. Mike did a thorough assessment and found some interesting issues. His approach was refreshing and not actually focused on posture but movement with flow and awareness. He kept the instructions and remedial exercises geared to a 10 year old but also deep enough for his parents to comprehend. His professionalism and friendly approach now has our whole family going to see him for physio tune ups and rehab. I would recommend Mike to anyone interested in feeling better physically.

Expérience fantastique: It is my first time to have a structured training plan for a race and having Mike Azzopardi as my physiotherapist has been a game-changer. I am very happy with his personalize approach and you can tell he cares about his clients. His knowledge is top-notch specially with running. Glad to have stumbled upon him for my fitness.

Expérience fantastique: Saw Mike for the first time today - after having issues with my knee. He was able to diagnose my problem quickly - capturing video of me doing several exercises - and we built a simple & easy to follow plan for me to work on at home. I’m looking forward to our next check-in and continued progress throughout the year.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve had a wonderful experience going to Mike for my FAI (Hip Impingement). He’s not only extremely educated but very caring as well. Mike has helped me live my life more comfortably & pain free. He has an awesome outlook on the body & minds connection. Our sessions together feel very therapeutic. I couldn’t recommend him more!

Expérience fantastique: What a wonderful experience. Mike provided me with the tools and guidance to help balance the 4 pillars of a healthy lifestyle. He also helped me realize that we are all human, and it is 100% okay to fall out of a routine. He taught me ways to recognize when it's happening and how to get myself back on track. I loved our meetings, it felt very natural and stress free, more like just catching up with a friend all the while addressing things that may better myself. I feel like this program has really helped with so many things, my eating habits are better, my exercise routine comes and goes, but it has helped me so much with my confidence as well. My mental health has really benefited from our meetings, taking the time to help myself be a healthier me has made such a difference in how I view myself. I have created healthier habits within my home with my family members too. Thank you so much!

Expérience fantastique: I’m an active father & tradesman that is looking to improve my overall health. With the guidance received, I feel more focused & able at work. Also nice to have more energy at my weekly hockey games! Working with Mike has helped me to focus on all aspects of health to better understand how they affect the whole.

Expérience fantastique: Erin provided excellent advice in a non-judgmental way. She was able to recommend achievable changes in my diet that successfully improved my energy levels.

Expérience fantastique: My 15 year old son has been seeing Mike for some knee pain from soccer. Mike has been great at communicating with him about the plan and exercises etc in a way that a teen gets! Highly recommend his services !

Expérience fantastique: Mike has an amazing understanding of injury rehab along with injury prevention. I feel like he has a genuine interest in working with an individual from multiple angles to ensure the best possible result. I would definitely recommend!

Expérience fantastique: Mike combines exceptional physiotherapy expertise with a personable approach. He is one of my most trusted physiotherapists in Calgary and I would recommend him to anyone.

Expérience fantastique: If you want a Physio with lots of passion for his career and patient care, impeccable attention to detail, and lots of one on one time; Mike is your guy. I have seen Mike for long standing nagging back pain. I like to Olympic weightlift and workout CrossFit-ish style and Mike has help me become pain free with those activities after many years of ignoring and pushing through my pain. His treatment style is meticulous and doesn’t make me feel like a patient going through a revolving door like some other clinics I have been to. He takes a comprehensive full body approach to helping his patients feel and move better. Thank you Mike!

Expérience fantastique: Mike is extremely knowledgeable about the human body and the cause and effects of our everyday life. I have received therapy from Mike for two different injuries, one being a torn pectoral/broken clavicle and now currently with a shoulder injury. The previous injury is completely healed with no pain and I have better mobility than ever before. Now with this shoulder injury, I've had one session and I already feel and see progress. Mike gives you step by step instructions to aide in the healing process with workout/and stretching plans for your journey. I wouldn't go to any other physio therapist and I trust his opinion completely.

Expérience fantastique: Best experience with Mike. He helped me with my shoulder and feels better, and I took my fiancé for her back and was very helpful.

Expérience fantastique: Glad to have Mike's experience in my search for recovery from long time injuries. Time well spent on each session, of him hearing and learning from my feedbacks and his recommendations to help with the recovery have been effective.

Expérience fantastique: Mike is a comprehensive and passionate physiotherapist who does a very thorough assessment and treatment plan. He always incorporates the entire body to get to the bottom of your issue, and doesn’t just bandaid your symptoms. This is most evident in the inclusion of having a dietician on his team. Would highly recommend Inspire for your physio and nutritional needs!!

Expérience fantastique: I went from walking with a cane to back to normal within a few weeks of physio with Mike’s physio treatments. He was always professional and positive in his approach. He provided me with exercises which he videoed so I could check to be sure to do them properly. I received lots of encouragement and I would and will recommend him.

Expérience fantastique: I was very fortunate to get several treatments while in Calgary. I cannot say enough about my experience. I was in a lot of pain after breaking my wrist a few months ago. Mike was professional yet personable. He explained each step of the treatment in terms I could easily understand. I was given homework exercises with instructions that were easy to follow. In addition, Mike videotaped me doing the exercises (while he was instructing me what to do). This was especially helpful when I got home and could review the instructions and actually monitor my progress! I left with less pain, much better understanding of my injury and with a new sense of hope and accomplishment. Thank you so much!

Expérience fantastique: Over the years, I've had several physiotherapists due to sports injuries. Mike is knowledgeable and stays updated with the latest research. What also stood out to me was his holistic approach. Appreciate your support!

Expérience fantastique: My experience at Inspire Health & Performance was excellent. Mike is very knowledgeable and takes the time to listen to your concerns and works with you to develop an individualized treatment plan that works with your schedule. His approach is holistic and multi-faceted. I was lucky to find this clinic after another friend had referred me here. Since then we have highly recommended many other friends to come to this clinic. Best physio in town!

Expérience fantastique: Since Mike helped my husband recover from and manage severe sciatic pain, I've been to him myself and have recommended him to multiple people. He is friendly, compassionate, considerate, and extremely passionate about his craft, and approaches physiotherapy from a total wellness perspective. I had issues with neck / shoulder pain and tension, as well as knee pain, and he helped me track the source of these issues from head to toe. He also took my entire lifestyle into consideration when building a program I could realistically execute. I trust him completely and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a physiotherapist.

Expérience fantastique: One of the best therapist in town. Mike has done wonderful to my back/knee injury and I have referred some good friends as well due to how diligent he's on his work. Keep up the good work.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve seen Mike for a few years. I tore my 2nd ACL and I knew as soon as Mike said that knees are his jam, it would be a great fit! I went to see him prior to surgery, and we made sure my knee would be strong going in so that it would be strong after. Mike is very accommodating to changing circumstances, he will push you when you need to be pushed, considers goals and implements plans which encompass a variety of healthy lifestyle aspects! I recommend Mike to all my family and friends!

Expérience fantastique: Mike is a committed coach who really listens to and works with an athlete to accomplish their goals. He helps strike a balance between what you want to do (run all the kilometers in my case) and what your goal is (get to the start line healthy and hopefully fast). He cares a lot and is very invested in his clients. I started working with Mike as a physiotherapist after several injuries and then he started coaching me back to running. With his help and plan, I accomplished my goal of getting back to running a sub 3 hour marathon after not running a marathon for 1.5 years. I ran a 2:56:51 marathon at the 2023 Saskatchewan Marathon and was the second place female! Working with Mike was important part of making this happen.

Expérience fantastique: Mike's commitment to his clients is second to none! I have been working with Mike Azzopardi over the past 12 months, I now would consider him a friend. My history as an athlete provided numerous opportunities to works with many sports Physio and medical professionals. Mike's commitment to adapt his knowledge along with the will and determination he has for his clients welfare results in the self inspiration, allowing his clients to meet their goals. I feel Mike cares for each and everyone of his clients. In a world where the basic human interaction are being forgotten mike methods I have found have been life changing in my ability to function.

Expérience fantastique: I invited Mike from Inspire Performance to create and deliver a session on Wellness for the Rona Inc. Western Distribution network. Mike is knowledgeable, professional and easy to work with. He checked in often about the content of the presentation to ensure it was what we envisioned, and his communication was clear and timely. The content of the presentation was informative, concise and appealing to a diverse audience - he even developed a worksheet for the participants to work through during the presentation and it supported participant learning. I highly recommend Inspire Performance for their approach to wellness and their ability to engage learners on what can sometimes be an intimidating topic. Well done Mike and team!

Expérience fantastique: I've been fortunate to be a patient of Mike's for about 6 years now. He has helped me through a variety of chronic and acute issues and I owe him more than I can express for always taking the extra time and effort to make sure I can return to function. Whether it's a more diligent diagnostic process (finding underlying imbalances and root causes) or a realistic treatment plan (acknowledging the space, time, and commitment I have) Mike does a phenomenal job of personalizing the physiotherapy experience. I feel heard and treated on a personal level, to the point where I know that he has done specific professional development based on my injuries or ideal treatment plan! I cannot recommend Mike enough. 10/10 great guy and incredible at what he does.

Expérience fantastique: Erin is a fantastic dietician. She helped me improve my mental and physical health tremendously. She helped me break down my diet changes into small steps and provided great tips on how to sustain the changes over time. Erin puts in effort to understand her clients lifestyle and circumstances before coming up with a unique and customized plan. I highly recommend her services for anyone looking to improve their overall mental and physical health!

Expérience fantastique: Erin was amazing in consulting with my son on weight gain for his hockey. The meal plan was simple and easy for my 16year son to follow and is still maintaining it today. Her zoom meetings were great and full of information. I highly recommend Erin.

Expérience fantastique: Receiving physio treatments from Mike Azzopardi was wonderful. He is very knowledgeable and really knows what his patients need. I experienced very helpful treatments and was given exercises and guidance for several conditions, one of which other practitioners had told me was not fixable. I am thoroughly satisfied with the treatment I received and would definitely recommend him.

Expérience fantastique: I highly recommended Mike as a physiotherapist. He is very knowledgeable and professional, and I appreciate that he uses a holistic approach. Mike is great at listening and observing. I learned a lot at my appointment which helps to keep me motivated. In a few months I started seeing results and improvements in my running and activities.

Expérience fantastique: I started seeing Mike as I began training for my third half marathon. I turned to physio as I was experiencing knee pain while running, which prevented me from running any longer than 5 minutes. Mike was able to quickly identify that the root cause was due to muscle imbalances and issues with muscles not firing correctly, specifically my glutes. Mike not only provided treatment that helped to correct these imbalances, but also helped me to utilize proper patterning for daily movements, not just exercise. My initial experience with Mike made it a no brainer for me to go back to him for treatment for a subsequent MCL injury. Mike’s injury prevention mindset makes him an incredible physiotherapist. My rehabilitation with Mike has led to zero knee pain during activities, improved patterning, and an increase in my lower body strength, all which have contributed to speeding up my overall running pace (down 30sec per km). Mike worked with me to get me back to full function with a focus on my specific recovery goals. This individual focused treatment plan truly helped set me up for success with my physical fitness. I have recommended Mike to several friends and will continue to do so in the future. If you are looking for a physiotherapist who focuses on healing, strengthening and goal crushing than Mike Azzopardi is the right fit for you.

Expérience fantastique: After injuring my knee on a ski trip I booked time with Mike to have it worked on. Right from the start of our sessions Mike provided a comfortable and professional environment. Having spent many years playing competitive sports and being around a variety of medical and training staff I could tell that Mike genuinely had my well being and successful recovery as his priority. I would not hesitate to go back and work with Mike in the future and would refer him to anyone without a second thought.

Expérience fantastique: Mike helped me with ongoing back/ shoulder pain and uncovered its underlying cause. He is super thorough, kind and skilled. I will certainly come back if other issues arise.

Expérience fantastique: As a professional figure skater and a competitive athlete for the majority of my 21 years, it was difficult to find a physiotherapist who I could trust to help guide me to recovery from my back injuries. I have only worked with Mike Azzopardi for merely 3 months now, and I can confidently say that I am beyond fortunate to have come across such a knowledgable and thoughtful physiotherapist, so much so that through my travels I will continue to receive treatment from him. I truly believe that nowadays it’s hard to find someone who completely understands the physical and mental effects that sports have on athletes and not only has Mike helped me fully understand how my body functions physically but also the mental aspects that can affect my body and how it recovers. Personally, I feel I have made so much progress in the small amount of time I have worked with him. Mike has treated me with methods that managed my back pains on the spot (needling, cupping) but has also given me the knowledge to strengthen my muscles in order to prevent further pain and injuries in the future. It’s very exciting for me to finally get back to high level training and I strongly recommend Mike for athletes and anyone who is searching for a physiotherapist.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been so fortunate to have Mike Azzopardi (Inspire Performance) as my physiotherapist. For the last 4.5 years I have been dealing with persistent knee pain that stemmed from running. I struggled for years trying to build strength and fix muscle patterns, but it wasn’t working. Working with Mike, I have finally started to see progress! Mike always takes the time to walk you through exercises and explains the goals of each program. He is extremely knowledgeable and more than willing to answer questions to make sure you are involved in, and understand, your treatment plan. I would absolutely recommend Mike to anyone looking for an extremely dedicated and all-around stellar physiotherapist.

Expérience fantastique: I’ve been playing volleyball competitively in everything from the collegiate to international level and I’ve had my fair share of experiences with therapies. Of them all, working with Mike has and continues to be an awesome experience. He’s been a great part of the team I’m working with to get myself back to the level of play that I know and beyond. I had started seeing Mike almost a year ago now, and it has been one of the best relationships I’ve had the pleasure of cultivating this past year. Mike and I have been working on addressing a lot of the muscular imbalances I had been dealing with in the years following an IM nailing and competitive sports. I came in with patellar tendinopathy and I knew I had to deal with it. Mike has been proposing and finding solutions since day one, now my symptoms are super manageable and improving daily. I’ve even been getting back into lifting more consistently, and seeing gains from my level of play throughout our treatments. I usually look to my therapist to not only have knowledge of how to treat my body, but also someone I can relay my concerns about how I’m feeling through the process. Mike’s own experience with high level sports and injury really make his understanding of the challenges that you will face in your own recovery feel like a combined effort. He puts in the work to make you feel better, and he is constantly trying to find new and innovative ways to deliver care. Having someone go through the changes with you really makes my experience feel supportive, and makes committing to the changes so much easier. I know that if you want someone who is willing to listen, find solutions, and make them manageable for you. Mike is someone you would want to have on your team.

Expérience fantastique: I am a 30+ year old male who has been heavily active in various sport throughout my life. More recently, I had an ACL tear which basically shocked my world. Michael Azzopardi (Inspire Performance) were the people that I turned too in this moment. Not only did he rehabilitate me back to my hockey-playing self, but he provided me with the psychological support to get through this endeavor. Knock on wood I don't go through this again, but if I do, I'll 100% be turning to Mike to assist me in my rehabilitation journey, there's no one else I'd trust with me knees/body.

Expérience fantastique: I am a fairly active 50+ year old that enjoys a lot of activities like hiking, mountain biking, running, skiing as well as strength training and hot yoga. I have seen Mike at Inspire Performance over the past few years for various injuries, chronic aches and pains. He is very thorough and thoughtful in his treatment approach and works with you to get to the root of the problem in order to prevent the injury from recurring again. I highly recommend him, I have never had a more thorough physio experience that looks at all aspects of healing rather than isolated treatment techniques.

Expérience fantastique: Mike was fantastic to work with to help rehab my knee post-surgery and help me get back onto the court for my first season of professional volleyball. He took my recovery very seriously and worked hard during our sessions to see improvements in my knee. He also made himself available to ask questions via Instagram which was great. I trusted Mike throughout the process and would highly recommend him to new patients.

Expérience fantastique: I have been working with Mike for over a year, switching to him after having little results from a different therapist. Mikes approach was different, focusing on both my mental and long term physical well being. I feel the work we have done will provide me tools to use for many years to come. He doesn't simply use the traditional hands on approach, and simply treat the area, apply a tens machine and end by applying heat and then hope for the best. He looks at the body as a whole, and how it is used day to day. It involves learning to listen to your body, and re-train in some cases how you think and how you move. He develops exercise programs ( yogo, strength training etc.) to help support this growth to provide a long lasting effect on the body. I would recommend Mike.

Expérience fantastique: Mike is an incredible professional and I have grown to appreciate his personal philosophy that provides insight into injuries and a framework into injury prevention. His vision, great judgement, and approach has the potential to create a generation of healthier more effective athletes! After many years of being involved in soccer, track and field, cycling and a range of other sports, Mike has been the key to sorting out and solving a recurring knee injury. The initial online sessions proved to be most effective as he observed the mechanics in my basic movements and immediately identified the deficiencies that were adding undue stress. He broke down the weaknesses and provided small and incremental steps to improve mobility, strength and the online check-ins were convenient, efficient and had the right balance. Always connecting to functional and sport specific improvement and daring to challenge me without taking more time than I had to spare each session. I have since followed up with a mixture of treatments with Mike both in house an online. Not only has it been easy to connect the adjustments made to my recovery and sustained improvement, I continue to discover more about myself and the connection to the "bad" movement habits that have been contributing to my woes for years! It is clear that I would tell a younger version of myself to get an assessment and fix some of those initial patterns through an expert lens before they pile up into the nagging injury in the "post competitive" years!

Expérience fantastique: Mike Azzopardi at Inspire has been a huge help to me during my ACL reconstruction recovery. I played soccer without major injury throughout University at a varsity level. Now, I'm still playing competitively with a bunch of ex-varsity players and tore my ACL during a small sided game. I ended up with a full ACL tear and both medial and lateral meniscus tears. Mike helped me as soon as I found out how serious the injury was. His insight was invaluable because he not only has knowledge about recovering from this type of injury, he also has been through it himself, so he knows what you are going through. This knowledge and personal experience allows him to prepare you for the best possible recovery. Mike helped me with virtual / online consults and checked on my progress via videos of exercises during my recovery. He gave me exercises to help strengthen my leg before surgery and walked me through the recovery process afterwards. He still checks in with me a year after my injury as I've started to return to sport, focussing not only on the physical aspects, but the mental side of recovery as well. I would highly recommend Mike if you are looking for a Physio to help you return to sport after an ACL tear - he's an allstar.

Expérience fantastique: Attenative, knowledgeable, practical, commited , that is what I would use to describe treatment with Mike to be like. Ontop of that mostly convenient since he is now offering Telerehab which allows me to continue my therapy from the convenience of my own home ! For the past 14 months I have been treated by Mike due to being diagnosed with a knee injury leading up to 2 knee surgeries within that time! Going to a physiotherapist was a super intimidating thing for me to do as I had bad prior experiences with a different physiotherapist , but those nerves were put to ease very fast. His treatment consists of so much more than just giving me exercises and sending me on my way. Needling, cupping and massage ontop of exercises and ontop of that showing me how to perfect the exercises with form and how to safely execute them without causing me more injury and if they were to hard to begin how to modify them properly! I could rave for days about how amazing this experiance has been and how much knowledge I have walked away with and how much help he has given me through this time but the one specific that I think that seperates Mike and his treatment from traditional physiotherapy is his dedication to you as a whole and learning more to help you better. He doesnt focus on one area he focuses on you as person and the way you function . His ability to go above and beyond never seems to suprise me anymore. If I have a question he finds the answer. I never knew how beneficial a physiotherapist could be until I started treatments with Mike. If it is not apparent by this , I would HIGHLY recommend him.

Expérience fantastique: I have struggled with achilles heel pain on a daily basis for about a year to the point it was impacting my regular activity. I was concerned that this was just part of getting old until I contacted Inspire Performance. Mike assessed my condition by teleconference and diagnosed my condition as Achilles Tendinopathy. He recommended a series of stretches and exercises to be done before I get out of bed, before my workouts and after. After a few weeks of performing these exercises, I was able to wake up without pain and continue with my activities. I am now able to up my level of running which I am very grateful for. Age doesn't matter! Thank you Mike.

Expérience fantastique: Mike has been an incredible asset and full partner in my rehab. I first started seeing Mike in 2016 when I could barely bend over with back pain. He helped me recover from that injury and then learn how to NOT have that happen again! My back has been just fine ever since. Mike has continued to help me through other injuries and training. I had a ski accident and he was there to help me recover and get back out on the slopes, with confidence. Mike has the unique ability to apply his technical knowledge and truly inspire those he works with to do their best. I have sent many people to him and can’t recommend him highly enough!