About Us

 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. 

 Kristen Joyal is a Physical Therapist Assistant with over 5 years of experience, having worked at MaxPerformGO for 4 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 becoming a pelvic floor therapist and is completing her remaining classes to expand her expertise. 

Melissa earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in August 2022 and joined the MaxPerformGO team in September 2024. A former tennis and basketball player, she is now a recreational runner and gym enthusiast. 

Melissa has experience working with individuals who have neurological and orthopedic impairments, including post-operative rehabilitation, sprains, strains, balance disorders, post-stroke recovery, and Parkinson’s Disease. She is passionate about patient education and empowerment, and she looks forward to sharing her knowledge to help her patients achieve their goals.