Dara Wellness and Physio

05/22/2025

📣Dance parents! Get your kiddos registered now! Link to register in bio.

01/30/2025

❓ Should You STOP Rolling Your IT Band? ❓ 
 
You’ve probably heard it before—“Don’t roll your IT band! It won’t lengthen!” And guess what? That’s true! The IT band is a thick, fibrous structure that doesn’t stretch like a muscle. 
 
BUT… here’s what they don’t tell you 👇 
 
If you have IT Band Syndrome (aka pain on the outside of your knee), foam rolling can still help—just not in the way you think! Rolling the 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐓 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 (like your 𝐓𝐅𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝) can reduce tension and relieve symptoms. And yes, that 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 like rolling your IT band! 
 
I’ve been there myself—when my running volume increases, so does my knee pain. Foam rolling these key areas makes a huge difference in keeping me pain-free. 🏃‍♂️ 
 
Of course, IT band pain is multi-faceted—strength, mobility, and biomechanics all play a role. That’s why we need to look at the big picture. 
 
👉 Need help with knee pain? I’ll show you how to foam roll effectively and build the strength/mobility you need to keep running strong! DM me or drop a 🦵 in the comments if you want to learn more! 
 

11/03/2024

I went to this talk at my neighbors, Balance Health, last week. Great information! If you are a parent of an athlete, this replay is definitely worth your time!

Join us for the first presentation of The Sport Parent Series, where we will explore the current trends shaping youth sports.Catie Hodge, M.S., a doctoral st...

02/23/2024

Excited to say that Dara Wellness and Physio is moving! Beginning Tuesday, March 5 you will find us at 1705 61st Avenue, Suite B.

The new office is located in the Fox Run Business Park, just down the street from Farr Library and the new Orthopedic and Spine Center of the Rockies building just off 20th Street.

Can’t wait to see you there!

01/24/2024

I’ve met so many people who have accepted that frequent headaches are just a part of life - this does NOT have to be the case! Dry needling is highly effective in treating headaches and migraines. Whether headaches are due to stress, posture, hormones, or concussion, to name a few, you could benefit from this treatment. If you experience frequent headaches and/or migraines, send me a DM!

01/10/2024

Dara Wellness and Physio turns 4️⃣ today! So grateful to be here, every day, doing a job I love. 🎉

06/10/2023

A review from a happy patient!

01/11/2022

Dara Wellness and Physio turns 2 today! It’s been quite a ride and I am so grateful to all of you who have made the last 2 years possible. This is seriously the best job. ❤️ Keeping it low key tonight for our celebration and it’s perfect!

11/16/2021

Working on shoulder mobility here to improve all the overhead things! Do you struggle with overhead barbell or gymnastics movements? With OR without pain? If so, we should have a chat!

11/11/2021

Trying to get someone scheduled for a physical therapy appointment. This might be my favorite response ever! It’s usually a love/hate relationship with dry needling. Have you had any experience with dry needling? Let me know in the comments what you think about it!

10/15/2021

Drop a line below and tell me how physical therapy has helped you!