Juniper Strength & Recovery Studio

Juniper Strength & Recovery Studio Move Better, Feel Stronger, Live Fully
Physical Therapy, Personal Training, Small Group Strength & Vitality Care — for Better Results in Manitowoc

Today, we’re holding space for all the forms of healing that sustain us.For some, the holidays are filled with warmth an...
11/26/2025

Today, we’re holding space for all the forms of healing that sustain us.

For some, the holidays are filled with warmth and laughter — for others, they’re a tender reminder of loss, distance, or change.

Wherever you find yourself today, may you give yourself permission to slow down, breathe deeply, and notice the medicine that surrounds you:
🍂 Food that nourishes.
💪 Movement that grounds you.
🌎 Earth that supports you.
💨 Breath that centers you.
❤️ Community that reminds you that you’re not alone.

Take what you need today. Give what you can.
And remember — healing comes in many forms.


Today we’re celebrating Jodi — officially graduated from Physical Therapy with Liz and stepping into her next chapter of...
11/24/2025

Today we’re celebrating Jodi — officially graduated from Physical Therapy with Liz and stepping into her next chapter of Personal Training with Michelle! 💪✨

When Jodi first came to Juniper, she was dealing with foot pain that began after wearing minimalist, zero-drop shoes exclusively through the fall and winter. While these shoes can help build stronger, more resilient feet, transitioning too quickly can sometimes stress the tissues before they’re ready.

Her breakthrough came from doing what most avoid: lifting heavy.

By progressively loading her plantar fascia and Achilles, she’s been rebuilding her foundation from the ground up — getting stronger, more confident, and back to doing what she loves.

She’s continuing to train with Michelle, proudly wearing her Juniper Strength & Progress Pin, and building strength for life. 💚

Movement IS medicine—and our clients? They’re living proof.Some unlocked their free tee through our app after crushing t...
11/23/2025

Movement IS medicine—and our clients? They’re living proof.

Some unlocked their free tee through our app after crushing their exercise goals. Others loved the message so much, they bought one! 🤗

Either way, they’re repping their wins. 🥳🙌

Your feet aren’t breaking.They’re adapting.Here’s what to do next: https://bit.ly/4inZF75 👈
11/21/2025

Your feet aren’t breaking.
They’re adapting.
Here’s what to do next: https://bit.ly/4inZF75 👈

11/20/2025

Minute 28 hits different when Michelle’s running the show.

You’ve already crushed 27 minutes of strength work. Your legs are toast. You’re thinking “okay, cool down time, right?”

Not yet.

Side plank rotations (aka the core shredder that makes grown adults question their life choices).

Michelle’s not here to let you coast. She’s here to support your strength goals. Period.

Think you can hang? Link in bio 💪

Drop a 🔥 if your core is burning just watching this.
Tag someone who needs to move through this with you 😂

✨ Team Spotlight + Big News! ✨
Please help us celebrate Char Barwin, who has officially been promoted to Director of Mar...
11/19/2025

✨ Team Spotlight + Big News! ✨

Please help us celebrate Char Barwin, who has officially been promoted to Director of Marketing & Client Experience at Juniper 🤍

In just 90 days, Char has brought so much life, warmth, and vision into our studio. She has this rare ability to take everything we feel Juniper stands for — strength, care, community, and growth — and translate it beautifully through our marketing, messages, and client experience.

Our clients feel it.
Our team feels it.
The energy in the studio is different because of her.

In her new role, Char will continue helping us grow our brand, strengthen our community partnerships, and ensure every single person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, supported, and taken care of — the heart of Juniper. 💚

Char, thank you for the light, the creativity, and the calm confidence you bring into our space. We are so grateful for you, and we cannot wait to see all the ways you’ll continue helping Juniper thrive. 🌿

Please help us congratulate Char in the comments! ✨

Your body doesn’t need perfection — it needs consistency.On the good days and the hard ones, keep your promise to yourse...
11/19/2025

Your body doesn’t need perfection — it needs consistency.

On the good days and the hard ones, keep your promise to yourself.

That’s how results happen. That’s how resilience grows. 💪

Consistency doesn’t care how you feel — and that’s the beauty of it.

Show up tired. Show up busy. Show up unmotivated.
Because every time you do, you’re proving to yourself that you can.


11/18/2025

Let’s talk about foot-shaped shoes. 🤯

Most people don’t realize that traditional shoes narrow the toe box and force the toes to collapse inward — changing balance, increasing tension up the chain, and making every step harder than it needs to be.

In this reel:
➡️ Toe spacers show how your toes naturally want to spread for strength
➡️ Hair tie demo shows what cramped toe boxes force your toes to do
➡️ Foot-shaped shoes give your toes the space they need to create power, stability, and pain-free movement

✅ Spread-out toes = better balance, stronger push-off, less pain.
❌ Crammed toes = compensation all the way from your feet to your hips.

A small shift — like switching to foot-shaped shoes — can make a big change in how you feel every day. 👣

Your feet are your foundation. Start there.

11/17/2025

Your big toe is literally holding you back. 🦶And you don’t even know it.

Here’s the thing: that big toe? It’s supposed to be the anchor of your entire foot. It stabilizes your arch, controls your balance, and transfers force every time you move.

But years of shoes, sitting, and zero foot awareness have turned it off.

So now? Your body compensates. Your knees take the hit. Your hips work overtime. Your balance feels shaky.

Try this simple, but challenging exercise big toe exercise. All you need is a hair tie (modify with a Theraband or flat rubber band)
→ Loop it around your big toe
→ Create tension by pulling up
→ Press your big toe DOWN into the floor
→ Keep those little toes relaxed (this is key)

Hold for 5 seconds. Do 10 reps.

That’s it.

What you’ll build:
✅ Better balance
✅ Stronger walk, run, squat
✅ Less knee and hip pain over time
✅ More power in every step

It looks like nothing. But this tiny movement supports the foundation your whole body runs on.

Want more like this?
👉 Join our Foot Challenge — full exercise playlist https://bit.ly/47ON1dS
👉 Build stronger, more resilient feet in minutes a day

💬 Comment “FEET” if you’re in for the challenge

Liz Wergin, DPT | Juniper Strength & Recovery Studio

Today we celebrate Kari — who graduated from Physical Therapy with Liz and is stepping forward into Personal Training wi...
11/17/2025

Today we celebrate Kari — who graduated from Physical Therapy with Liz and is stepping forward into Personal Training with Michelle to keep building strength and resilience. 💪✨

When Kari first came to Juniper, she was dealing with daily pain in her neck, shoulders, and lower back — pain that worsened as the day went on and even disrupted her sleep. Through consistent care, focused movement, and beneficial lifestyle adjustments, she has significantly reduced her pain. Additionally, she has lost 10 pounds and regained confidence in her body’s ability to move and heal.

Kari’s story goes beyond just recovery; it’s about proactively choosing strength. She is continuing her training because she understands the importance of sustained effort in maintaining well-being. Her goal is to remain strong, active, and healthy for life.

Congratulations, Kari! Your progress is an inspiring reminder that while healing is powerful, maintaining strength is essential for long-term freedom and well-being.

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1011 South 10th Street, Suite 104
Manitowoc, WI
54220

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Juniper Physical Therapy is a private physical therapy clinic owned and operated by Dr. Elizabeth Wergin. (Liz is thrilled to have also expanded her team to include Dr. Stacey Eck.) Their mission is to improve the awareness of alternative natural options and the power of self care to keep the people of Manitowoc County active and happy.

Juniper Physical Therapy is committed to restoring your strength and confidence to help you feel, move and perform better. We want you to be able to continue to do the activities you love. The things that truly make your life unique, fulfilling and fun.

While striving to meet your expectations, we believe in full transparency, promote accountability and provide regular check ins with accessible communication. We are very good listeners and insist on hearing your story and WHY you want to get back to doing the things you love. What motivates you? What is truly important to YOU?

We will develop a comprehensive plan to meet YOUR goals based on YOUR individual needs.