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Monday 7am - 6pm Tuesday 7am - 6pm Wednesday 7am - 6pm Thursday 7am - 6pm Friday 7am - 6pm

Thrive HQ

No rushed appointments. No insurance limitations. Just real 1:1 care. Two locations: Lake Elmo & St Paul.

Thrive HQ helps active adults and athletes fix the true source of pain, learn how their body works, and return stronger than before.

03/10/2026

Knee pain during squats?

It doesn't have to stop you! 💪

Improve mobility, strengthen your support muscles, and check your form.

Small tweaks can make a BIG difference.

03/06/2026

You don't need ice baths, complicated routines, or hours of stretching to recover well.

Try these instead 👇

1️⃣ Prioritize Sleep: A cool, dark room and consistent bedtime can improve recovery more than most people realize

2️⃣ Micro-mobility Sessions: Just 5 minutes of loaded stretching before bed can open up tight hips, shoulders, or your spine

3️⃣ Active Recovery: A 10-15 minute walk or light cycling keeps blood flowing and stiffness away

Small habits, BIG difference.

Which one could you add this week? 🤔

03/04/2026

Rehab, strength, protection...

It all starts with personalized care and a plan that actually fits your life 💪

02/27/2026

Think running is ruining your knees? Or that pain is just "part of the sport"?

Not exactly.

Here's what we see all the time:

Myth #1: Running destroys your knees.
👉Recreational runners actually show lower rates of knee arthritis than non-runners. Load is NOT the enemy—poor load management IS.

Myth #2: Pain is normal if you run enough.
👉Soreness can be normal. Ongoing, repeated pain is not. That's a signal, NOT a badge of honor.

Myth #3: Just rest until it goes away.
👉Rest may calm symptoms, but it rarely fixes the root cause. Strength and smart progression do.

Myth #4: Running less keeps you healthy.
👉Avoiding mileage can help in the short term. Long-term resilience comes from building capacity.

02/07/2026

We’re thrilled to introduce Dr. Alexander “Alex” Bondarenko, DPT 🥳 and trust us, his background is as impressive as his care.

Alex blends evidence-based physical therapy with over a decade of martial arts teaching, bringing a unique approach to movement, strength, and resilience.

His goal is simple: help active adults and athletes get out of pain and thrive again.

We’re lucky to have him. Welcome to the team, Alex! 👊
He will be based out of our Saint Paul Clinic 📍

12/19/2025

✨ TOMORROW in Lake Elmo ✨ we know it’s a crazy busy season, but we need your help. We had a few last minute donation cancels - can you help us fill the spots? 🙏🏼 30 minutes of GIVING back ♥️

11/17/2025

We get it.

Life moves fast…kids, careers, calendars packed to the edges. And somewhere in the chaos… your pain gets pushed to “later.”

But here’s the truth: later never magically arrives. 🪄

When you’re ready, you find us.

At Thrive, we help you slow down long enough to understand what’s actually going on with your body, so you can resolve the root issue, not just mask it.

We are ready when you are 💙

11/06/2025

If your hip starts talking to you mid-run — or you feel that deep ache later that night — that’s not just “getting older.” It’s usually a sign that something in the chain (hip, core, stride, load) isn’t doing its job. The good news? You can fix it without giving up running. 🤩

Here are this week’s Three To Thrive to help reduce hip pain when running 👇

✅ 1. Own single-leg control
Running is basically thousands of controlled single-leg landings. If your hip drops or your knee caves in on one leg, the tissues around the hip get hammered. Add slow lateral step-downs, single-leg RDLs, or split squats with a 3–4 second lower. You’re not just getting “stronger legs” — you’re building pelvic control.

✅ 2. Train hip + core stability together
A lot of “hip flexor tightness” is actually your hip trying to stabilize for a core that’s not doing its job. Side planks, carries (suitcase or front-rack), and dead bugs teach your trunk and hips to work as a team so your hip flexors stop doing all the work. When the trunk is stable, the hip can move without flaring up.

✅ 3. Clean up your running mechanics
If you’re overstriding (heel way out in front) or running with a super-low cadence, you’re basically slamming your hip with every step. Try a slightly quicker cadence (often 165–180 steps/min for most recreational runners) and think “land under me, not in front of me.” Softer, quicker steps = less impact per stride.

👉 Want the full breakdown? DM us running and we’ll send you link 🔗

10/27/2025

Most people assume tightness = “I need to stretch more.”

Sometimes true… often not. Many aches and pains come from poor control (stability), not just limited motion (mobility).

Knowing which one you need is the shortcut to faster results.

Quick definitions 👇🏽
🧘🏽 Mobility = your ability to move through a full, pain-free range of motion with control.
🏋🏽‍♀️ Stability = your ability to control a joint or position under load, speed, or fatigue.

You need some of both, but one is typically the rate limiter!

Unsure where to start? But know you need to work on stability or mobility?! Drop us a DM. 📲

10/22/2025

Pain shouldn’t be your normal.

Meet Dr. Jena, a movement expert who helps you uncover the root cause 🔥 not just mask the symptoms.

With 17+ years of experience and a true passion for helping others thrive, she’s here to get you back to your sport, your goals, your life.

Invest in you. Because quality care is life-changing.

05/05/2025

Thank you to The Gazette for the Reader’s Choice nomination! Voting is open TODAY through May 26th, one vote per person. Tag a friend below to remind them to vote 💪 Link in bio!

04/29/2025

If you’re looking for more ways to THRIVE outside of our services and support local, woman-owned businesses, Eating, Elevated is a great place to continue your wellness journey!

Our Lake Elmo PTs stopped in at their Stillwater location to experience their nutrition response testing and learn about key areas to focus on for gut health and overall wellness. Eating, Elevated is an integrative health and recovery spacing offering IV therapy, infrared sauna treatment, ionic foot baths, and more to support your recovery and overall health.

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3511 Lake Elmo Avenue N, Suite 100
Lake Elmo, MN
55042

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 6pm
Tuesday	7am - 6pm
Wednesday	7am - 6pm
Thursday	7am - 6pm
Friday	7am - 6pm

Telephone

+16513832626

Website

https://www.thrive-hq.com/

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