I started seeing Dr. Baird after a car accident. He was the third practitioner I went to for it, and I wish I had started at Evolve instead of waiting until the pain in my leg was keeping me awake and uncomfortable for months! We worked not only on fixing the spinal problems causing the nerve pain, but on strengthening the whole region so the pain would not return. It has been two years, and the pain down my leg has not returned! Plus who can resist a health clinic with a dog. Bandit is my second-favorite part of Evolve!

I had issues with my shoulders, including pain when I extended my arms to pick something up and when I was working out with my trainer. My trainer recommended I see a chiropractor and I selected Evolve Performance. Dr. Baird integrated his treatment plan with the personal training I was already engaged in. He also recommended exercises I could do myself to maintain the improvements I achieved at Evolve Performance. Overall, his treatment plan worked perfectly and the shoulder pain is gone. My trainer has noticed improved range of motion in my arm and shoulder movements. As someone in their 60's, I appreciated the focus on an improvement plan that I can actively participate in and delivers long-term benefits. I would recommend Evolve Performance to anyone with similar goals.

My experience with Carl Baird was excellent and very beneficial. I had severe shoulder pain. It hurt when I moved it and when I didn't move it. It was difficult to find a good position to hold it in. My family doctor sent me to Physical Therapy. But I also heard about Evolve and Carl Baird and started seeing him while still going to PT. I quit PT after 3 sessions because Carl's exercise plan was so much more advanced than the PT plan. Carl mapped it out for me, and I began my 10 visit plan. I have completed the plan and I am 95% pain free. The money spent here was far better than the potential surgery I might have been up against. If you are in a similar situation, call Carl for a consultation. It is worth it.

I have been a structural massage therapist since 1993. I have had issues with my shoulder and left hip for over 12 years now. I have been to multitudes of physical therapists to help me address my pain issues. I have spent exactly one week in doing the exercises that Dr Baird set out for me and I can't believe the difference in my pain levels already. As well as how differently I am striding with my left leg. It feels much more grounded and seems that it is sequencing correctly. Something I have been working on for years and years! My workout takes less than a half hour. I cannot wait to spend the next 7 weeks with this guy and see all the strength and integrity that time and expert advice will bring to my body. Gardening I am on my way back to you! Thank you Dr Baird!

Dr. Baird and team are amazing! What I love most is Dr. Baird's philosophy on aging. I went to Dr. Baird for some knee pain and instead of just focusing on adjustments we talked about movement patterns and it was fascinating. I wasn't able to touch my toes when I went in and I always thought it was because of tight hamstrings, with proper movement I am able to bend over and easily touch my toes. I have taken his movement 101 class and also his Strength Mobility classes. Dr Baird is the real deal and is not only knowledgeable but cares so much for his clients. I feel lucky to have found Evolve Performance!

We moved to Costa Rica from Portland, Oregon in July 2020. When we arrived to our rental, I spent two hours, emptying boxes and suitcases, hanging up clothes, twisting and turning, bending over and straightening from suitcase to closet. WHAT a mistake! The next morning, I could hardly stand. I'd developed severe sciatic pain, something I'd never had before. I tried painkillers, ice, heat, etc. Nothing worked. Desperately searching the internet, I came across a free guide of tips and advice on how to ease sciatic pain without painkillers or seeing a doctor. After reading it, I decided I needed to talk to the author of the guide, Dr. Carl Baird, who was located in Portland (coincidence, I think not!) What a fabulous idea that turned out to be. Being in Costa Rica, I thought it might be difficult. Nope, in this time of coronavirus, Dr. Baird already had Zoom video consultations up and running. He put me through some tests via our screens, asking various questions as if I was right there in the office. We video chatted again two days later and he came up with a treatment plan he emailed me. We did a Zoom visit once a week for eight weeks, taking me through my paces for each exercise, making sure I was doing it carefully and in good form. Eight weeks later, I was FEELING AWESOME!! Not only was the sciatic pain gone, but Dr. Baird also provided me with exercises I can do at any time, day or night, should the pain come back. It's now been two months since I finished my treatment with him and I have had no pain, am back to working out and walking daily with my pups in the mountains of Costa Rica!! Dr. Baird, you are a wizard and I'm so very happy I was able to work with you despite being 4,330 miles away. Thank you so much for your positive and kind attitude. Can't wait to meet you when I come back to Portland to visit my family!

I have always been a relatively active person - biking, yoga, barre classes - until I injured my back and spent a year and a half unable to do any of my favorite activities without aggravating the injury. I tried many therapies - massage, chiropractor, acupuncture, and strength training exercises that were supposed to be good for an injured back - but nothing worked. I thought I was going to have reduced mobility for the rest of my life, but luckily a friend recommended Dr. Baird. After 8 weeks with Dr. Baird I was back at my Barre and Yoga classes with no problems! It has been 6 months since my last session with Dr. Baird and I feel great and am able to do all of my favorite activities again! Dr. Baird gives you the tools you need to stay active and recover from injury. I can't recommend him enough!

I completed an 8 week program at Evolve Performance to address neck and shoulder pain. Dr. Baird not only helped resolve the immediate pain with hand-on treatment, he also developed a strength program for me to build strength in the areas I needed it most. I now have a great toolbox of exercises to compliment my workout/training routine to build strength and prevent pain. Thank you, Dr. Baird!