Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Athletic Club of Bend

12/02/2025

Winter is here — stay strong by bringing your workout inside! ❄️💪

1️⃣ Warm up: march in place, add arm circles, or gently open your hips.
2️⃣ Boost your heart rate: try 30–60 seconds of jumping jacks, high knees, or stair stepping.
3️⃣ Build strength: mix in squats, lunges, push-ups, or core exercises.
4️⃣ Stretch + restore: loosen up with hamstring, calf, shoulder, and chest stretches.
5️⃣ Breathe + reset: finish with deep breaths to feel centered and energized.

Stay active, feel good, and keep that winter momentum going!

👉 Visit the link for our indoor workout routine!
https://buff.ly/7TFsy12

12/01/2025

We’re excited to announce that starting December 1, 2025, Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy will be in-network with Providence Health Plan.

This expands access to Providence Health Plan members in the Portland Metro and SW Washington regions — making it easier than ever for you to access quality physical therapy care close to home.

Schedule your first in-network visit today ➡️ https://www.therapeuticassociates.com/

Our promise is to help you discover how to achieve the utmost in healthy living, achieve your goals, and be your advocate for optimal health and wellness.

11/27/2025

This season reminds us how grateful we are for the people who make our work meaningful — our patients, our communities, our incredible team, and our referring provider partners. Thank you for your trust, collaboration, and support. We’re honored to be part of your care!

11/26/2025

Winter workouts don’t have to mean slipping, freezing or losing momentum! ❄️ Our featured blog breaks down the four pillars you need to stay safe and strong in cold-weather training: clothing, balance, hydration, and common sense.

👉 https://buff.ly/lYUs0TX

Whether you’re running, fat biking, snowshoeing or just trying to keep moving while the temps drop, these practical tips from our PT team will help you train smart. Stay active. Stay injury-free. 💪

During the winter months, it is important to keep in mind the four pillars of cold-weather exercise: clothing, balance, hydration and common sense.

11/24/2025

Desk life doesn’t have to mean discomfort.

Follow along as Amy Shepro Tanous, PT, DPT, demonstrates simple stretches you can do right at your workspace to reset, move, and feel better. ✨

Want more tips? Explore our posture guide for quick ergonomic wins + exercises to support a healthier workday. 👉 https://buff.ly/ukdPI0Y

11/20/2025

Working remotely? Your setup matters. 💡

Physical therapist, Amy Shepro-Tanous PT, DPT, shares her tips for a healthier, more comfortable workspace — then dive deeper into our blog post on posture to understand why these tweaks matter.

▶️ Watch the video + read the blog → https://buff.ly/ukdPI0Y

11/19/2025

📣 Turkey Trot or holiday run on the calendar? Here are physical therapist Pete Dills PT, DPT, top 5 tips for a successful race. 🎥

👉 Check out his full blog here: https://buff.ly/6W6yVYh

What race are you participating in this winter? Let us know in the comments 👇👇

11/18/2025

Documentation made easier. Work-life balance made better.

Through AI-assisted scribing, our physical therapists spend less time typing and more time connecting, teaching, and healing.

See how our team is embracing innovation to make every day in the clinic more efficient — and more fulfilling.

11/18/2025

Tight shoulders? Meet your new best friend — the foam roller. Try these 5 moves (10 reps each, 1–3 rounds):

👉 Shoulder Punches
👉 Shoulder Blade Rotations
👉 Swimmers
👉 Open & Close
👉 Snow Angels

Better shoulder mobility = better lifts, posture, and everyday movement.

Comment, which move hits just right for you?

Be sure to follow us for more PT-backed tips to move and feel your best!

11/16/2025

🎉 We’re excited to share how our Portland region team at Therapeutic Associates joined forces for Physical Therapy Day of Service in partnership with Go Baby Go Oregon!

Thanks to lead organizer Rachel Char PT, DPT and our dedicated volunteers, we spent the day adapting ride-on cars to give children with disabilities new mobility, independence, and pure joy.

💙 Want to read the full story and see how we built “joy, one ride at a time”? Head over to our blog 👉 https://buff.ly/Xml2DTD

Physical therapists volunteer for Go Baby Go Oregon, building adaptive ride-on cars that give children with disabilities independence, mobility, and joy.

11/15/2025

One size does not fit all when it comes to strength training. 💪 Whether you’re hitting the weights to support your weekend sport or getting stronger for everyday life, the right routine depends on your goals + your lifestyle.

In our latest blog, we break down 3 key variables you need to tailor: frequency, intensity/volume, and rest & recovery — plus two real-life examples (meet ‘Jane’ and ‘John’) to illustrate how it can look.

👉 Check it out and find out how to make lifting work for you: https://buff.ly/9hPnipf

11/14/2025

💪 Is it safe for kids to lift weights?

The answer might surprise you — when done correctly, strength training can be safe and beneficial for pre-teens and teens.

Learn how to help your young athlete train smart, build confidence, and stay injury-free.

Read the blog 👉

While weightlifting can offer numerous benefits for adolescents, it's crucial to proceed with caution and ensure that workouts are tailored to each individual.

11/06/2025

Does this sound interesting?

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026
THERAPEUTIC YOGA SERIES
Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Athletic Club of Bend and Still Water Yoga & Wellness () are partnering to offer another 4-week therapeutic yoga series.

We are passionate about coming together in this four week series as we believe yoga is a powerful pathway to healing, physically and mentally.

Our class size is limited so that focused and thoughtful attention is given to each student’s needs. Within this supportive and nurturing environment, students develop a deeper understanding to support healthy, stable movement patterns so that you can move comfortably with ease, both on and off the mat.

Beyond physical poses, therapeutic yoga helps to create a greater understanding of the mental body as well.
Using breathwork, thoughtful and intentional movement and visualization, the nervous system is facilitated toward a calm state. Whether you are new to yoga or a practiced yogi and wanting to strengthen your foundation, this therapeutic yoga workshop will give you the tools you need to heal further.

COST: $250 (HSA PAYMENTS ACCEPTED)
SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!
HOW TO REGISTER:
Call Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy -
Athletic Club of Bend: (541) 382-7890
STILL WATER
Yoga & Wellness
TUESDAYS
JAN 6TH, 13TH, 20TH FEB 3RD
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

11/05/2025

Get to know our Exercise Specialist and current DPT student at Kelly Soriano….

1) Home town: Rohnert Park,California

2) Lived in bend: 2 1/2 months

3)Favorite color: Blue because it reminds me of the sky

4)Favorite food: Birria tacos

5)Favorite place to hangout: I’m new to the area so i’m open to recommendations!

6) Hopes and dreams for the future: I strive to become a PT who advocates for positive change in our profession.

7) What is in the back of your fridge: Old taco meat

11/02/2025

WHEN + WHERE
Wednesday November 12, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Athletic Club of Bend - Fireside Lounge

Thriving through perimenopause and menopause - cut through the myths and discover the truth about movement, strength, and vitality in menopause.

This introductory workshop blends clinical expertise and lived experience. Laura Cooper, DPT clinic director at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Athletic Club of Bend and Amanda Nelson and Emily Nordquist, Group Fitness Coordinators at the Athletic Club of Bend, offer evidence-based insights and practical tools for navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Learn how to harness the power of movement and mindset to stay strong, healthy, and vibrant through every stage.

This workshop hopes to be one of many to help guide you through all of the new research.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Email Amanda Nelson at
amanda@athleticclubofbend.com with your name and email to reserve your spot!

07/31/2025

Meet our new(ish) staff PT Hannah Jamie. She is an amazing human and PT. We know you would love her as much as we do if you met her. Catch a glimpse now…..

1. Where is your hometown? — I grew up in the opposite corner of the country — in Ft. Myers, FL!

2. How long have you lived in Bend? — We moved here August 30th, 2024, so almost one year!

3. What is your fave color and why? — I’ve always loved shades of blue. I grew up near the ocean, and blue always feels like a very calming, peaceful color.

4. What is your fave food? — I love meatballs! Meatball sub, spaghetti and meatballs— however they’re served I love ‘em!

5. Where is your fave place to hangout? — My favorite place to be is with my family! We love going on walks and hikes, exploring together.

6. What are your hopes and dreams about the future? — What a big question! Vocationally, I love spending time with patients of all ages and athletic abilities. I enjoy mentoring students and would love to do more of this in the future. In my personal life, nothing makes my heart happy like spending time together as a family. We have a toddler, and I’m due with baby #2 this October. My biggest hope for the future is a healthy life of big hugs and little family adventures together.

7. What is in the back of your refrigerator rn? — We ALWAYS have the fridge stocked with fruit. Our 1.5-year-old toddler snarfs down fruit like it’s going out of style, so we try to stay ahead of the hungry little peanut!

Photos of husband Salvador and son Xavier on Maui, at Tetons and NoCal Beach

02/27/2025

Our clinic and will be hosting a therapeutic yoga series at
from 4:30pm - 6pm on all 4
Mondays in April.
Registration is cuttently open for this series. Please call 541-382-7890 and ask for Trey to register. Cost is $250.

11/20/2024

Join our staff PT tonight at the Bend Elks Lodge to talk about overuse injuries of the arm, shoulder and neck from time on the water.

He will discuss how to prep for a day of fishing, how to take “micro-breaks” throughout the day, and how to recover once you are home.

This is part of Central Oregon Flyfishers monthly meeting and educational corner.

Hope to see you there!!

10/18/2024

HAPPY BOSS’S DAY TO ! She’s the best BOSS in town and has always been “Born to Run!” 🎶

05/15/2024

Congratulations .tf for handily winning both the men and women’s IMC District Meet this past weekend at !

We are proud of your athletes and the talented and amazing coaches that guide them.

Good luck this weekend at 5A State Meet in Eugene at !!

01/15/2024

We are open Monday Jan 15th even though the Athletic Club of Bend is closed due to a burst pipe 😬

01/14/2024

Many shovels made light work this afternoon. Ready to welcome Bren home from MX!