Penny Love Hoff

I have been a fitness professional my entire life. Exercise has not only been my livelihood, but also my passion. When, at the age of 43, I started experiencing hip pain and limping around, unable to sleep at night or to walk two city blocks without stopping, I thought my active life was over. Then I met Dr Figgie. He gave me my life back. After my 2 THRs, within 6 weeks, I was back on my bike, teaching classes and walking 2 miles a day.

I went to Dr. Sama after experiencing back pain and numbess and tingling in my leg. I was diagnosed with an herniated and extruded disc at L-4/L-5. Surgery was a scary option for me since I lead a very active life and work at a physically demanding career, which I love. But I was no longer fearful after meeting with Dr. Sama. I had a minimally invasive procedure with a quick and complete recovery- I was back to my active life quicker than I would have imagined.

Thanks to HSS, I am more active now than I was ten years ago! I am pretty sure I could take both doctors down in a Zumba dance battle. Of course, this might not be saying much, but still. I owe them so much. My life has it's baby-zoomer tempo going full speed ahead and life has never been so joyful. Thank you all at HSS for getting me back in my game.

Penny Love Hoff