Fearless Pursuit Physical Therapy

Fearless Pursuit Physical Therapy Performance physical therapy dedicated to helping motivated adult and youth athletes reach goals.

02/03/2026

Just because overhead pulling hurts doesn’t mean you have to completely stop training the movement.

You can still work the same pulling patterns from angles that feel less painful, and gradually add range as your shoulder improves.

This simple approach lets you keep building strength while respecting your current capacity—so you can work back toward full pull-ups with less setbacks.

When helping clients with shoulder pain, we make sure we’re still training for the things that matter to them—here are some progressive examples of what that may look like!

01/28/2026

Small wins matter.

They’re proof that what you’re doing consistently is actually working — even when the big goal still feels far away.

Last week, I did box jumps again for the first time, and it felt like a huge win. That’s why I always ask my clients for their “win of the week”: to make sure we’re noticing progress and celebrating what’s working.

What’s one win you can celebrate from the past week? Drop it in the comments!

01/23/2026

Hard days don’t take confidence away—they build it.

Each time you move forward while tired, doubting, or uncomfortable, you’re reinforcing trust in yourself. Not because you felt good, but because you acted anyway.

Be where your feet are.
Confidence is built in the day-to-day actions.
The quiet reps. The ordinary effort. The days no one sees.

Just keep showing up for yourself.

01/22/2026

Nagging pain behind your heel when you run, train, or even walk?

That’s often Achilles tendon pain — and it’s best addressed early, not ignored or pushed through.

Early rehab isn’t about total rest. It’s about calming symptoms down while introducing tolerable, progressive loading (not always completely pain-free). We start with slow, controlled, heavy-tempo strengthening to improve the tendon’s ability to handle load and transfer force.

As strength improves, we progress the calf complex through different foot and knee positions — because sport and life demand strength in more than one position. From there, we gradually reintroduce faster, higher-tempo work that may have been painful before.

With a smart, progressive plan, Achilles pain can be treated successfully — especially when you stay proactive.

If this sounds familiar, save this or send it to someone dealing with heel pain!

01/20/2026

A glimpse into virtual guidance and how it supports real progress.

One of my clients works full time, trains for triathlons, and had extended travel planned—including nearly a month abroad in Australia. She didn’t want to wait to start making progress on her knee issue.

We completed her in-person evaluation, then transitioned seamlessly into virtual guidance. Her training plan traveled with her. We stayed connected, adjusted as needed, answered questions in real time, and kept momentum going without interruption.

This is just one example of how combining in-person care with virtual support creates consistency, accountability, and clarity—no matter where life takes you.

01/16/2026

As adults, we rarely give ourselves permission to just play around.

A client told me yesterday that she went roller skating last weekend at a friend’s birthday party. She was terrified at first, convinced she’d fall or look ridiculous.

Instead, she laughed the whole time and was surprised by how well her body handled it…& was probably going faster than me in this video!

Don’t forget that fun still counts as movement.

This week, try one thing “just for fun” and see what happens!

I don’t work best with people looking for quick fixes, flashy techniques or the easy way around. I work best with those ...
01/15/2026

I don’t work best with people looking for quick fixes, flashy techniques or the easy way around.

I work best with those who want to keep moving long term and value learning how. They’re ready to work and take imperfect action towards what matters most to them.

That’s exactly who I help:
Motivated youth athletes & adults overcoming limitations so they can continue to pursue goals fearlessly.

If this mindset resonates, we’ll likely work really well together.

01/12/2026

Lateral hip pain occasionally sneaks up on me with walking & running-and even bothers my sleep when it flares.

For me, it comes down to hip stability. When I train it consistently, the pain quiets down.

This is one of my favorite simple ways to build that strength.

If lateral hip or IT band pain keeps showing up for you, I can help you get to the root cause and fix it long term.

01/10/2026

How often do you actually unplug during your workouts?

I catch myself training while thinking about what’s next—my phone nearby, my mind already on the rest of the day.

My clients tell me they feel this too: it’s hard to fully focus without guilt, and even harder to stay connected to your body.

But when we let go of what’s next and tune into the moment, we get so much more from the time we have—mentally and physically.

This weekend, try training without the to-do list. Just notice how it feels.

01/09/2026

Not feeling ready to jump back into impact tasks after injury or time away?

A lot of people aren’t sure where to start- and that’s where breaking things down can help bridge the gap.

This is an introductory exercise I use when helping people get into running or jumping again.

As confidence grows, it can be progressed by increasing height, speeding up the push off or eventually taking it from in-place to moving.

Hoping to get back to recreational running or hiking this spring? I help people work through movement uncertainty & build intentional confidence.

01/07/2026

You don’t need more time.

You don’t need to feel ready.

Take the messy action, & bet on yourself.

I help you build strength, move better, and get back to chasing your goals—fearlessly.

01/05/2026

It’s scary to lift after a low back injury—
and for good reason.
Even a small tweak can disrupt daily life.

Modifying how we lift helps short term,
but staying there can build a bigger mental wall.
Gradual intentional exposure matters.

When progressed well, deadlifts can strengthen your back,
reduce symptoms, and rebuild confidence.

If you’re navigating uncertainty with a low back injury, I’m here to support you.

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