Performance Based PT for Women Who Lift

Train Pain-Free & Keep Lifting Strong

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I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy and former competitive CrossFit athlete with 10 years in the sport.

I help women who lift stay in the gym by adapting their training so they can rebuild strength, train pain-free, and feel confident in their bodies again.”

Our Services

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In Person Physical Therapy

Full hour 1:1 sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy with exercises to do on your own for continuing care.

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Online Rehab Coaching

No matter where you are! Full evaluation and digital check ins so be sure you’re progressing on your own time.

Vienna, client

“Within two months of working with Kristen I was able to do squats for the first time without any pain! And by month 3 I wasn’t experiencing any back pain at all!”

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Val, client

“This was the worst and longest injury I’ve ever had, and I went from not being able to tie my shoes back to deadlifting heavy weight!”

Cheyenne, client

“I did my marathon with no pain, no problem. My favorite part of Dr. Kristen’s coaching was that she never told me to stop running or stop lifting and she treated my goals like they mattered.”

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Melissa, client

“I hit a crazy PR this week and certain movements feel better (more mobile and stronger) with the workouts.”

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