“I recently did a Functional Capacity Exam with Starting Point. I was so impressed with how efficient and thorough it was. As a Doctor I recognize professionalism. Then there is the report, all 44 pages of it. I appreciated the detail and care taken to truly characterize my injuries. My accident was serious, a woman going through a red light which resulted in two joint replacements. It is difficult to show the extent of injuries when they are not visible to the outside world. But, I knew I was injured and dealing with long term repercussions. How do you prove that? You do an FCE. It susses out the issues you have and will have. It will be a significant part of my case. I feel like without this report I would have not been able to prove the extent of my injuries. I want to thank everyone at Starting Point. Your competence and expertise are so appreciated! - Dr Lisa Garfinkel

“I am so thankful and pleased with your report. It is extremely validating to see that you were able to objectively observe and catch all of Cameron's symptoms, struggles, and limitations and that your conclusion matches what I have long suspected for the past 7 years but which felt to be often ignored, glossed over, or downplayed by medical professionals. I finally feel a huge relief and I know what my next steps are.You and your team have been wonderful to work with and I'm looking forward to taking this report to a disability lawyer to see about getting Cameron on SSDI so that he can get the benefits and help that he needs." - L.H.P.

“Sherry Young has performed multiple FCEs for me over a variety of different cases. While each of those cases posed unique circumstances and challenges, Sherry has consistently offered detailed, scientific, quality reports for every client I send to her. Sherry's work is fairly priced, and she goes above and beyond to accommodate clients with difficult schedules and cases with challenging expert deadlines. But what really sets Sherry apart from others in this field is the compassion she offers to every single person she evaluates. When my clients come back from seeing Sherry, they always tell me how glad they are that someone finally listened to them and took their injuries seriously. Sherry really cares about the people she sees and the evaluations she drafts- there's no doubt in my mind that Sherry is the best in the business, and I will continue to choose her first for every FCE I need, and will continue to recommend her to anyone who will listen!" - Blaire G. Bayliss

“I have worked with Starting Point on a number of cases over the years. Recently they did a functional capacity evaluation of my client who suffered a traumatic brain injury. Sherry wrote a detailed comprehensive report which helped me and my co-counsel to settle the case for $1 million, the limits of the insurance policy. I have often recommended Sherry to other lawyers and will continue to do so. She is wonderful to work with.” - David Klibaner, Klibaner Law Firm

“Sherry Young is one of the best and nicest experts I've worked with during my 40-year career. My clients tell me that Sherry is thorough and highly professional but above all kind and caring. She is genuinely interested in my clients' well-being and goes beyond the normal bounds of an expert's work in helping find ways to better their situation. Sherry's testing protocols are excellent. Her reports are well thought out, well written, and comprehensive. She is always a pleasure to speak with. In short, Sherry Young is the best functional-capacity evaluator I know. - Tom Tasker - Wilhite, Rose, McClure & Sawaya, P.C.

“It is with great pleasure that I write this recommendation for Sherry Young, OTR. We required a more detailed, objective, and comprehensive evaluation of the Residual Functional Capacity for several complex medical issues. It was necessary to perform the evaluation over multiple days for assessment of both physical and cognitive abilities. The Starting Point staff did an excellent job in testing, with consideration of balancing the need to assess maximal effort with continuous monitoring of the discomfort. They were caring and compassionate throughout the testing procedures. Ms. Young demonstrated extensive experience, training, and talent putting it all together with a highly detailed and comprehensive analysis and report. The report was thorough, specific, and supported by available medical science. Thank you very much. - Anonymous Client

After being totally ignored by the first judge in my case, I went through federal court, my case was kicked back to a different judge (the first one retired) and I was found disabled from May 2016 onward (a fully favorable decision). "The functional capacity evaluator found the claimant could only lift 15 pounds from floor to waist, from waist to shoulder and 5 pounds overhead... She found the claimant would need frequent breaks even if only functioning more than a couple of hours as noted by her need for breaks 36% of the evaluation time over two days...She found the claimant's current work capacity at 3.5 hours per day is her absolute limit. She noted the claimant's cognitive abilities declined over the course of the day due to fatigue and pain. This opinion is well supported by reference to test results and observations over a two-day period of testing... The undersigned gives this opinion significant weight." I am very grateful to you for providing such a thorough evaluation of my abilities. My attorney also remarked that your evaluation was one of the most thorough and comprehensive examinations she had ever read (actually, so did my primary physician) and stated that it is exceedingly rare for a disability judge to give significant weight to the opinion other than a Medical Doctor. I hope this email finds you well and I hope you are still doing such good work on behalf of those who must labor under the weight of a system that does not understand their disability. Your work does not go unnoticed or unappreciated and can make a world of difference for some of us. With a debt of gratitude and a thankful heart, - Shannon D., Client

I have worked with Sherry for almost a decade on a variety of personal injury matters and every time she delivers an honest, powerful, and helpful analysis.  She is detail oriented, kind, intelligent, and very easy to work with. I learn new things every time we collaborate and I very much value her expertise and professionalism.  She cares about each client she meets and her passion for what she does shines through. - Kurt Zaner, Zaner Harden Law

Sherry Young, OTR did an excellent job for our client on a functional capacity evaluation for a long term disability case. Her evaluation and report were detailed, clear and very helpful in allowing others to understand how our client’s medical issues impacted her ability to work. I highly recommend Sherry and Starting Point Rehabilitation. - H. Loeffel

Dear Sherry, I want to say thank you for your help. It was about a year ago that I came to your office for an evaluation – and what a difference a year has made. Last May, I was able to return to work in a graduated hours program that you’d recommended for me and my recovery. My company agreed to have me back starting with just a few hours a day. In September I had worked my way back up to full time work. I found a tai chi class for better balance and have been attending for almost a year now. The tai chi work continues to help me. I still experience some symptoms, but only occasionally. I’m not sure how many success stories you hear about – but wanted to let you know I feel I am one! I feel that it was because of your recommended treatment plan and assessment, I was able to improve. Thank you so much Sherry for your help in getting my life back together! - D.M.

Sherry is very professional and thorough in her testing and reporting for the FCE. The report is very clear about the testing and how the testing is validated as an accurate representation. She is very helpful through the process and also makes sure you understand the report. The test being over a three day period was what I needed for the issues I have. She is reasonable in price and meets her timeline commitments. - Richard H

Thank you Sherry and team for your expertise in functional capacity testing. I submitted your report in my appeal. Unum reversed their denial of my claim for disability. Your report was instrumental in being awarded disability. I also appreciate your compassion for your clients and knowing when we need a gentle push to see what we are really capable of. - Debbie A.

I was injured at work about a year and a half ago. Dealing with some of the people through workman’s comp has been a nightmare. Little did I know how much a person truly stands to lose if they are permanently injured at work. I was diagnosed with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome. However, as time went on and cost went up, work comp has attempted to change my diagnosis and lessen my restrictions. With that being said, I chose to go to Starting Point to get a FCE to see where I truly am in terms of restrictions. Sherry is incredibly knowledgeable! I was nervous about how much pain I would be enduring throughout the FCE and worried that it would just be one more person who would sweep my CRPS under the rug. Wow was I wrong! Sherry educated me more about nerve damage and how the body is all interconnected and how each thing can affect the next. She was patient, compassionate, encouraging, and supportive. More importantly, she expected me to do exactly what I can, without slacking and without trying to push beyond my limitations. She was very adept at knowing when I was attempting to do more than I can. She set up realistic scenario’s so that she could get a true picture of what my job entails. Furthermore, Sherry validated my condition and my frustration. She gave me encouragement and hope when I needed it most. The bottom line is, if you need an FCE, Starting Point is where you need to go. Sherry is the best, most professional and most knowledgeable person to get this evaluation done through. - Katherine Hudson

The Functional Capacity Evaluation from Starting Point was the basis and foundation for my successful disability appeal with Cigna for Parkinson’s. Sherry Young was professional and thorough, while maintaining a comfortable, caring and respectful atmosphere through the entire process. The overall work product exceeded the work scope and my expectations. I received advice and recommendations on many topics that have resulted in significant improvements to my overall quality of life. This includes physical exercise, diet, cognitive exercises, stretching and organization, as well as generally understanding and dealing with my disease. It was an amazing learning experience. My time at Starting Point was more than productive. It was financially and personally rewarding. I heartily recommend Sherry Young to anyone or any organization in need of Functional Capacity Evaluations or Occupational Therapy.  - Paul "Mike" Satterlee

It is with pleasure that I write this referral for Sherry Young. She was very thorough with my functional capacity evaluation. She was also very thorough with the report she wrote and it made all the difference in navigating the paperwork and criteria to continue insurance benefits and Social Security. She was very compassionate and understanding with my limitations and she made me feel comfortable. I would recommend her services to anyone that needs a functional capacity evaluation or physical therapy. - Anonymous

I highly recommend Sherry Young for an FCE if you are going through a difficult time with an injury. I personally have a difficult time meeting new people due to severe anxiety, and she made me feel very comfortable and provided a safe space for my evaluation. She was amazing at taking the time to properly evaluate what is going on physically, mentally and emotionally with me due to my complex injuries. Sherry took the time over a 3 day period to evaluate my ability to perform everyday tasks in a work environment, and an in home setting. Sherry was very observant overall at everything I did so she could provide accurate information in my FCE report. She also took the time to offer suggestions for future care I may be able to utilize, and will personally speak with my specialists about her findings and recommendations. She is most definitely one of a kind and very empathetic, understanding, and caring! It is very obvious she loves what she does and cares about people genuinely and helping them find a road to living a better quality of life! Thank you so much for everything Sherry!  - Rachel