Julie brings 16 years of experience as a physical therapist. She offers a holistic approach to health and wellness by treating the body as a whole. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Sacramento State University and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Youngstown State University. Her career began in outpatient orthopedics, where she gained a solid foundation in rehabilitation and later expanded her expertise to become a certified lymphedema therapist and pelvic floor specialist. Throughout her career, Julie has developed a deep understanding of the body’s interconnectedness. She helps patients achieve long-term health by treating the root causes of their symptoms. She played a key role in establishing a pelvic floor program at a local hospital, offering valuable presentations to clinicians and patients alike and empowering individuals to take control of their health. Her treatment philosophy emphasizes a whole-body approach. She offers patients the tools they need to not only recover but also optimize their overall wellness, helping them live more vibrant and symptom-free lives. Outside of her professional life, Julie is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring national parks, hiking, and spending quality time with her husband, three active sons, and two dogs.

Julie brings 16 years of experience as a physical therapist. She offers a holistic approach to he... Read More

Owner, CEO, PT, MS OCS

Bernard Go, owner of MaxPerformGO, has been a physical therapist for over 22 years. He is a local product, having graduated from De La Salle High School in 1993, San Francisco State University with a Kinesiology degree in 1999, and obtained his Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from UCSF/SFSU in 2001. He is board-certified in Orthopedics and has obtained a specialty certification in sports and conditioning and a Titleist Performance Institute certification. After working in traditional physical therapy for over 20 years, he wanted to make a difference in the community by focusing on performance and injury prevention. As a result, he launched MaxPerformGO LLC in February 2021, serving the greater Bay Area. MaxPerformGO serves athletes and non-athletes alike, and in their first year, they achieved significant success, preventing over 3 total knee and 2 total hip surgeries and successfully rehabilitating numerous surgeries. These success stories are a testament to the effectiveness of our services.

Owner, CEO, PT, MS OCS Bernard Go, owner of MaxPerformGO, has been a physical therapist for over... Read More

Clinical Director, PTA

Kristen Joyal is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 6 years of experience, having worked at MaxPerformGO for 5 of those years. She pursued her undergraduate studies in Kinesiology and Exercise Science at Western University in Canada before returning home to pursue a career as a physical therapy assistant, graduating in 2020. With over 20 years of experience in various sports, Kristen has developed a strong interest in working with athletes. After focusing on orthopedics, she is now a pelvic floor therapist who is continuing to expand her expertise in the field.

Clinical Director, PTA Kristen Joyal is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 6 years of expe... Read More