HealthFit Physical Therapy & Chiropractic

HealthFit Physical Therapy & Chiropractic We’re now the fastest growing Multi-Disciplinary practice that helps men, women and children who want to keep active and love to be healthy.

"We Help You Stay Mobile and Active to Avoid Painkillers & Surgery So You Can Get Back To Doing What You Love"

* Physical Therapy
* Chiropractic
* Fitness Coaching “Welcome To A Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Clinic In Pasadena, PERFECT For People Who DON’T Like Relying Upon Painkillers & Who Prefer NATURAL, Specialist Solutions To END Pain And Stiffness, So They Can Keep Active & Enjoy Life...”

Who We Are

HealthFit are the Physical Therapists, Chiropractors and Fitness Professionals used by thousands of people in the Pasadena area just like you. Founders Jason & Kelli are the trusted health experts who work with people of all ages on a daily basis and writes about managing different aches and pains in their blogs, newsletters and other publications. They also reach out to the local community, support groups, schools, and sports centers to advise and educate on body awareness and exercise for different conditions. At HealthFit, our experts have the experience and capabilities to provide our clients with the most comprehensive, one-on-one care and beyond that, an experience that we believe is not just unique, but rather uncommon. Who We Help (And What We Do…)

We give men, women and children the BEST help and advice to keep them PAIN FREE, ACTIVE and always “ON-THE-GO” so that they can ENJOY great HEALTH, for many years to come. People who come to us include:

Health Conscious Women: Who want to LOOK and FEEL healthier, and be able to run around after kids all day, which is easier to achieve in the ABSENCE of pain and stiffness…

Always “On-the-Go” Men and Dads: Who know that living with pain isn’t good for them, and want more energy for work AND play. Sensible Men And Women: Who know that painkillers are NOT the best answer, who feel let down and who WANT BETTER for themselves than just a few sheets of generic exercises. Especially Active Grandparents: Who know that playing with grandchildren is much EASIER and more ENJOYABLE if they’re in LESS pain and FREE from the shackles placed upon them by STIFFNESS. Worried Men and Women over 50: Who know that it’s much easier to fend off “deadly” threats like Arthritis, Heart Disease, Stroke and Rheumatic Joint Pain…if they can keep ACTIVE, mobile and are able to exercise for as long as possible.

“Weekend Athletes”: Who want to be FIT and READY for the next round of golf, the nice run after work, or a long bike ride with friends anytime they want. "Youth & Elite Athletes": Who want to MAXIMIZE there athletic potential and PREVENT and lower the risk of future injuries.

Strength training is a big part of smart healing, and our Physical Therapy team uses guided exercise to help you move be...
02/02/2026

Strength training is a big part of smart healing, and our Physical Therapy team uses guided exercise to help you move better and feel more confident. At HealthFit Physical Therapy and Chiropractic, you work one-on-one with a Physical Therapist who focuses on your form, control, and safety so the right muscles do the work. If you are dealing with a setback after a workout or weekend sports, we build a plan for sports injury rehabilitation that fits your goals and your schedule. We also support common issues like back pain therapy and help you return to walking, lifting, and daily tasks with less strain. For many people, adding manual therapy to exercise helps improve mobility and reduce pain faster. If you are in Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, or Monrovia and want a clear plan to get moving again, book a visit with our team today.

Longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life.It’s about protecting how well you live those years.That’s why VO₂ ...
02/02/2026

Longevity isn’t just about adding years to your life.
It’s about protecting how well you live those years.

That’s why VO₂ Max matters.

It reflects how efficiently your body uses oxygen to create energy—fuel that supports your heart, brain, muscles, and recovery over time. Higher oxygen efficiency is linked to better resilience, lower health risk, and staying capable as you age.

This isn’t an athlete metric.
It’s a future-you metric.

When you understand your VO₂ Max, you’re not guessing—you’re making intentional decisions to stay stronger, move better, and maintain independence for longer.

01/31/2026

Think VO₂ max is just for elite athletes?
Here’s the truth: it’s actually your metabolic window — and it explains why your training may not be working. 🧠⚡

Most people never get told this.

VO₂ max shows how efficiently your body uses oxygen to create energy when it matters most.
Not just during workouts — but in daily life, recovery, and long-term health.

Here’s why that matters 👇

When your VO₂ max is low, it’s like running a tiny engine in a full-size car.
Everything feels harder. Recovery drags. Results feel random. 🔥

And the data is blunt:

✅ People with the lowest VO₂ max have a 4x higher mortality risk
✅ Every 1-point increase = ~10% lower risk of death
✅ VO₂ max predicts heart health better than BMI

Yet most people train completely wrong for it.

They either:
• Go too hard and crush recovery 😵‍💫
• Or stay “comfortable” where nothing adapts

Here’s what actually works:
Targeted zone training based on your true metabolic window.

When you know your real VO₂ max, intensity becomes medicine — not punishment.
The right dose.
At the right time.
With proper recovery. 💡

The result?
Your entire metabolic system becomes more efficient.
More energy. Better endurance. Faster recovery.
And a body that works with you, not against you. 💪

Stop guessing. Start measuring the window that matters most.
Because age is a choice — and metabolism is trainable. 🔥

Many people ask how shockwave therapy is different from EMTT and why they are often used togetherShockwave works through...
01/29/2026

Many people ask how shockwave therapy is different from EMTT and why they are often used together

Shockwave works through mechanical stimulation to improve circulation and restart stalled healing in injured tissue

EMTT works through high energy magnetic stimulation to support deeper cellular repair and reduce inflammation

These therapies are not competitors they are complementary tools used together to support real tissue healing

If you would like to learn more about how regenerative therapy works and whether it may be right for you visit our website to explore your options with the HealthFit team

If knee pain is slowing you down at work, at the gym, or on the field, we can help you get moving again with a clear pla...
01/29/2026

If knee pain is slowing you down at work, at the gym, or on the field, we can help you get moving again with a clear plan. At HealthFit Physical Therapy and Chiropractic, our physical therapy visits are one-on-one, so your care stays focused on your goals. Your physical therapist can combine manual therapy with sports injury rehabilitation to improve strength, stability, and confidence in your knee. For stubborn tendon or joint issues, we may also add shockwave therapy as part of your recovery plan. We help active adults and athletes from Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and Monrovia get back to daily life with less pain and better movement. Book a visit and let’s talk about what’s going on and what you want to get back to.

01/28/2026

Your Physical Therapist is always watching👀

Wins on the field feel great, but aches and injuries can show up fast after the game. At HealthFit Physical Therapy and ...
01/27/2026

Wins on the field feel great, but aches and injuries can show up fast after the game. At HealthFit Physical Therapy and Chiropractic, we help active adults and athletes in Pasadena and nearby cities get back to training with focused physical therapy that fits your sport and your schedule. If you are dealing with a stubborn issue, sports injury rehabilitation can target the real cause, not just the symptoms. Many patients also ask about shockwave therapy to support healing in tough tendon and soft tissue injuries. If pain is slowing you down at work or in the gym, our back pain therapy and manual therapy can help improve movement and control so you feel more confident again. Schedule a visit and let’s make a plan to get you back to what you love doing.

01/27/2026

Are you dealing with back pain that flares up after sitting too long?
It’s not random. And it’s probably not “tight muscles.”

Here’s the truth 👇
Sitting doesn’t just stiffen your body — it shuts systems down. 🧠💥

When you stay seated for hours, a few things happen fast:

Your hips lock into flexion
Your glutes go offline
Your core stops stabilizing
Your spine overworks to compensate
Stress keeps your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight
Breathing shifts into your chest, not your belly

And here’s the key most people miss 👇
Your diaphragm is part of your core.
When breathing becomes shallow, spinal muscles take over…
They fatigue. They tighten. Pain shows up. ⚡

# # # Here’s a 60-second reset to stop back pain before it starts:

✅ Stand up and walk for 1 minute
✅ Take 2 slow nasal breaths, belly expanding
✅ Open hip flexors – 20 sec per side
✅ Wake up glutes with 10 slow hip hinges
✅ Finish with a 10-second core brace 💪

💡 The key: Do this before pain hits.
After meetings. Every 45–60 minutes. Make it automatic.

Most sitting-related back pain isn’t damage.
It’s your body reacting to being stuck while your nervous system stays on high alert.

Fix the root cause — and things change fast.
Your body is adaptable.
Age is a choice. 🔥

After 40, your body doesn’t stop adapting, but it does need better information.One of the most important metrics to unde...
01/26/2026

After 40, your body doesn’t stop adapting, but it does need better information.

One of the most important metrics to understand at this stage of life is VO₂ Max.
It reflects how efficiently your body takes in oxygen, delivers it, and uses it to create energy.

Why does that matter after 40?
Because VO₂ Max naturally declines with age, and that decline is closely linked to fatigue, reduced endurance, slower recovery, and long-term health risks.

This isn’t about training harder or becoming an athlete.
It’s about staying capable, resilient, and independent for decades to come.

If workouts feel harder, recovery takes longer, or energy isn’t what it used to be.
It’s your body asking for clarity.

01/24/2026

Stuck at 80% recovery?
Here’s the truth nobody tells you. 👇

Most people think they’re failing when they hit that frustrating plateau.

They’re not.

80% recovery isn’t failure — it’s a signal.
A signal that your strategy needs to evolve. 💡

Here’s what’s really happening inside your body 🧠👇

The first 80% of healing is all about:
✅ Reducing pressure
✅ Calming symptoms
✅ Improving movement, posture, and strength

That unloads the area, so pain goes down.
And that feels like progress. 🔥

But here’s the catch…

Less pain doesn’t automatically mean healed tissue.

A tendon can feel “better” while still being stiff and less elastic
A joint can move well while still having surface changes that limit full function

That’s why you can:
• Do all your PT exercises perfectly
• Still wake up stiff
• Feel that sharp pinch reaching overhead
• Or get that annoying knee pain going downstairs

Sound familiar?

The final 20% requires a different signal. ⚡

This is where regenerative approaches like EMTT and shockwave therapy come in.

They don’t replace rehab.
They amplify it.

By improving circulation and triggering tissue remodeling, they upgrade your internal environment so all that hard rehab work can finally stick.

Because “mostly better” isn’t the goal.
True recovery is when you stop thinking about the injury at all.

You just live your life. 💪🔥

Are you truly healed — or just managing symptoms?

Today we’re celebrating someone who brings way more than strength training to HealthFit.Allister has a calm, grounding p...
01/24/2026

Today we’re celebrating someone who brings way more than strength training to HealthFit.

Allister has a calm, grounding presence that instantly puts people at ease. Whether you’re nervous about starting your fitness journey or pushing toward a big goal, he has a way of making it feel manageable, supportive, and even fun.

His encouragement is genuine, his fitness advice is rock solid, and his goofiness somehow sneaks in at just the right moments. The laughs, the positive energy, and the steady reassurance he brings to our space truly make a difference for both our team and our community.

Thank you, Allister, for keeping us grounded, keeping us moving, and reminding us that progress does not have to be stressful to be effective.

We are grateful for you today and every day.
Wishing you a year full of strength, growth, and plenty of laughs 💪😄🎂

01/23/2026

Knee pain makes weight loss feel impossible. But gaining just 13 pounds drastically increases your risk of knee pain. Physical therapy can break the cycle! Personalized treatment + shockwave therapy = pain-free movement. Book a HealthFit appointment today!

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