Primal Strength Physical Therapy

This is 40! Ready to keep pushing myself into that uncomfortable zone and make this the best decade yet!

One highlight of 2020 was getting to compete in @legendsmasterscomp. Last comp in my 30’s and @joe_linton84 & @thebobjennings did a great job programming to expose my weaknesses but also let me showcase some strengths! Looking forward to 2021 and aging up to 40-44 AG to compete with more beautiful badass women. Time to buckle down and build on those weaknesses! For me one of the main ones is strength and being able to lift heavy consistently and when fatigued. . What is... one of your weaknesses that you want to turn into a strength? . How can I help you turn that weakness into a strength? . @timothychaplin @catmilner_photography @ Primal Strength Physical Therapy See more

Tripp is always nearby and wants to be a part of everyone’s journey! Such a lover! #Repost @sk8parkmom with @make_repost When your physical therapist @primalstrengthdoc’s three legged rescue, Tripp, pitches in to give you a little extra strength. We don’t deserve dogs. #bilateralhipreplacement ... #health #strength #movement #shestheshit #therapydog #servicedog #strongisbeautiful #primalstrengthdoc #dpt #physio #carlsbad #socal #sandiego #glutes #hipstrength #dogsofinsta #rescuedog #theanimalpad See more

Happy Friday Count down is on for 2021! What is one thing you are grateful for in 2020 and one thing you want to change or improve? . I think you guys know mine - I’m grateful for @theanimalpad and rescuing my angel Tripp! One thing I want to change is having a 2nd location next year! Be on the look out for an announcement soon

First weekend of 2021 keeping my promise to this dude! I made a promise to him that we would get out in nature as much as possible. . What is one promise you made for 2021?

When you #supportsmallbusiness you help support their dreams, goals and passions! Often their passions and goals are to help you in some way! For me it’s to help others unlock their potential, get out of pain and live their best life! What’s yours? . Gift cards and packages available for yourself or others...DM me for details!

This is another move you will find me doing daily in my warm up after re-connecting with my breath! . Love this move to wake up the core while also getting a dynamic stretch on the ankle and toes! To increase the stretch on the big toe make sure you pinch your heels together!

Last week in my 30’s and last few days for you to use up your FSA/HSA! Don’t let it expire...you can use it to purchase in-person or virtual sessions! DM me!

Throwback to this weekend in 2014! This video still gives me chills and brings tears to my eyes! . Not only is it a reminder of a dream that I accomplished but more importantly the people who love and support me. (Sound on...listening to my family watching the live stream). I couldn’t have done it without my family supporting me and @ptstrength there throughout the whole journey. She was there when the dream started years ago while working the ART tent and she was there at... the finish line w/ her arms wide open to catch me! She is one of those people who loves, supports, keeps things real, calls you out on your BS and pushes you to be your best! Laura I am forever grateful for you and our friendship. . This video is also a reminder that you CAN achieve your dreams and goals if you do the work and surround yourself with the right people! . What is a dream or goal you want to achieve in the next 1-2 years? (Comment below) See more

Could that sticky spot in your movement pattern be connected to a mobility or stability issue, a breathing issue, a core issue or even a fear issue? Often it could be a couple of these combined and you didn’t know it. . I’ve had several clients in the past week that experienced pain during a certain part of a movement pattern. In the picture above (taken pre-covid hence no mask) I was monitoring his breath and core pressure throughout the squat. . Do you think about your br...eath and core while moving? Ideally these should be functioning efficiently subconsciously, but to change them we have to bring it to the consciousness and train it! . The fun part about my job is playing detective and breaking it down with my clients. Educating them and then creating a plan to improve. . If there is a movement you are struggling with or you are experiencing pain? Reach out and let’s start breaking it down to builder it back up stronger than before! See more

Surround yourself with those that make you happy, keep it real and lift you up! Grateful for some quality time with this beautiful, badass, smart AF lady @drgabriellelyon! . And grateful for @kilerk0 for introducing us years ago! Love you girls.

I want to welcome Trip, aka Trippy to the Primal Strength Family! This guy is a fighter and full of love. Thank you to @atchoofoundation for saving his (prof Valentino’s) life and getting him the medical care he needed in TJ! And thank you to @theanimalpad for rescuing and fostering him. One short clip of him on an IG story a couple weeks ago and I knew he was meant to be part my the family. . He is settling in well and already had a fun puppy play date with the other dogs at the gym this morning. We are eager to head to the vet tomorrow for his medical clearance appointment post hind leg FHO surgery. Then all the puppy rehab is in store for him . WARNING - the last two pictures are graphic, but part of his story and how he was found. @ Primal Strength Physical Therapy

Walking into the last week of 2020. I still can’t believe how fast this year flew by. . Do you take time to reflect on the year and set goals for next year? . One of my goals for 2021 is to have my golf assessment and performance course up on FMT+ in the first quarter.... . What is one of your goals for 2021? See more

Tweaked Neck Tuesday hopefully that’s not a thing, but this exercise is if you wake up and have difficulty turning your neck. . Did you know that your 1st rib could be elevated and causing the limitation in your neck movement? . Sleeping funny, stress, faulty breathing and/or excessive use of your upper traps, scalenes could elevate your first rib causing dysfunction at the neck.... . Here I am using the strap anchored by my foot then over my shoulder with an inferior glide (downward force on the rib). This depresses my 1st rib allowing improved cervical range of motion. . As always, if your neck hurts, contact me or your medical provider for a thorough evaluation to get to the bottom of your symptoms and create a plan to address it! . Comment below on your favorite cervical ROM exercises! See more

Would you believe me if I told you working on stomach tissue/fascial mobility could decrease shoulder, groin, hip, back and even toe pain? . Remember it’s all connected...especially to your breath and diaphragm. . Check out my next post for how to use @yogatuneup @tuneupfitness coregeous ball and your breath to improve tissue mobility, core stability and decrease pain!

Playtime or Sky dancing as @nobullfit calls it, is good for the soul! . . @goldielocksandher3bears .... . . . . . . #fitness #athletes #justdoit #jump #dancing #movement #leapoffaith #nobullfit #primalstrengthdoc #dpt #socal #hiking #views #sandiego #potatochiprock #leap #playtime #movementismedicine #feelbetter #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #bestofsandiego #bestoftheday See more

Grateful for the connections I’ve made through @mytpi! 9 years of friendship with these amazing humans @nobullfit @goldielocksandher3bears and @janetalexander1 (who was out crushing intervals on the bike while we were hiking and then met us for brunch) The hr plus wait at potato chip rock was worth it for a fun photo shoot with these two! @ Potato Chip Mt Woodson

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A common question I get is How can I release my psoas? First thing...stop mashing away at that tissue and maybe consider feeding your brain a different stimulus! . Here is one of the ELDOA hip flexor stretches. Pay attention to the steps leading up to the movement to optimize the stretch and reach the target tissue instead of shearing away at the low back! . However if stretching doesn’t help, it may be tight bc it is weak! Often our bodies protectively tighten if s...omething is weak or unstable. This is a common finding with the psoas. So give strengthening a shot and see if it starts to relax and open up! . As always - the best thing to do is to get a thorough assessment to get to the bottom of your symptoms! Find THE WHY so you aren’t always chasing the symptoms. . If you have questions please DM me! . . . . . . #primalstrengthpt #primalstrengthdoc #dpt #physio #physicaltherapy #hipflexorstretch #psoasrelease #psoasstrengthening #stretching #strengthening #assessdontguess #movement #eldoa #eldoaforgolf #backpain #movementismedicine #mobility #stability #feelbetter #dowhatyoulove #golf #crossfit #socal #encinitas #solanabeach #delmar #ranchosantafe #carlsbad See more

Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful, hardworking Mom’s and future Mom’s out there...especially these Mama’s in my Life! I wouldn’t be the woman I am today without you! Sending hugs and kisses to all of you today! #mothersday #youarespecial #youarebeautiful #youareunique #grateful #love #family

Day 1 of 2 in the books! Teaching @rocktape Rockpods cupping course virtually today. Definitely talking more when teaching virtually...and of course with my hands. But wouldn’t have it any other way! Amazing crew in today’s class and looking forward to Rockfloss tomorrow! #1 on my gratitude list tonight is getting to do what I love and teaching other practitioners around the country new concepts to apply to their practice! . . . .... . #rocktape #rockpods #rockfloss #primalstrengthpt #primalstrengthdoc #dpt #physio #stayathome #virtuallearning #physicaltherapy #movementismedicine #movement #movementmatters #dowhatyoulove #lovewhatyoudo #mobility #stability #fascia #nerveglides #mediannerve #cupping #socal #carlsbad #encinitas #solanabeach #ranchosantafe #delmar #feelbetter #movebetter @ Primal Strength Physical Therapy See more

Excited to jump on this IG live today w/ my good friend @goldielocksandher3bears from @mtn2seapt. We will be talking all things tape and tools...but really how they are communicating with the to facilitate a change in how we move and feel! #Repost @mtn2seapt with @get_repost How do I tape myself? Learn taping strategies as well as about other cool tools and tricks to help us reach our goals this week of improved breathing, posture, CNS downregulation and enhanced immun...ity with Dr. Meghan Helwig TODAY at 11am! #primalstrengthdoc #dpt #primalstrengthpt #rocktape #rockpods #iastm #kinesiologytape #physicaltherapy #getpt1st #breath #posture #cns #downregulation #calm #mobility #stability #movement #immunitysupport #covid19 #selftreatment #quarantine #socal #sandiego #carlsbad #encinitas #solanabeach #feelbetter #keepmoving #positivemindset See more

One of my favorite mobility tools is the @tp_therapy MB vibe ball! Not only is it the perfect size to get in places like the pec/pec minor, but it also has several different vibration intensity settings. I use the vibration to assist with neuro-sensory input along with improving tissue glide. . Here I am performing part of my daily warm up routine. I start with mobilizing much front arm chain for 1-2 minutes. Immediately following I fire up the back arm chain to balance ...it out and activate my scapular stabilizers. . If you know me...timing and order matter when it comes to warming up. When ever we mobilize, touch or move we are communicating to the brain! What do you want to tell your brain? Here I’m telling my brain to down-regulate or relax the right from arm line, open up the chest and then activate the back arm line to assist in maintaining it! . Do you have a method to your order and timing of movements? If not - reach out and we can discuss this further and set up a customized plan just for you! . . . . . New favorite yoga mat @urlndmats #primalstrengthdoc #tptherapy #mbvibes #dpt #mobilty #chestopener #pecstretch #yogamat #athlete #girlswholift #shoulders #strength #stability #rotatorcuffrehab #physicaltherapy #quarantineworkout #stretching #shouldermobility #shoulderpain #dpt #physio #primalstrengthpt #sportsmedicine #golfer #movementismedicine #fitfam #homeworkout #crossfitmobility #doesyourdoctorevenlift See more