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I help athletes and lifters move better, train harder and stay pain-free

02/16/2026

The 12 week athlete rebuild has officially begun.

Last week I ran myself through a full baseline exam. Jumps, runs, muscular endurance, strength. Everything. I wanted to know exactly where I’m starting so I know exactly what needs to change.

Honestly, some of it surprised me.

My VALD numbers were better than I expected percentile-wise. But the mile? That was humbling. It’s also going to be the quickest thing to turn around, so I’m not mad about it.

The bench vs. pushup gap is real. I can push 300+ on a bar and ask me to bang out 40 pushups… we’ve got a problem. That’s not a strength issue, that’s an endurance and positioning issue and it needs to get fixed.

Dead hang was a whole different story. Grip wasn’t the problem. It was my pec screaming like it was about to rip off the bone from being so tight. That told me everything I needed to know about where my mobility work has to start.

So the program gets built around the weaknesses.
That’s how this works.

I’m retesting everything at the 6 week mark. These are the numbers I’m chasing:
25 pull-ups
55 push-ups
Sub 7 minute mile
1:30 dead hang

Now I want you to try it. Pick one or two of these tests. Pushups, dead hang, run a mile, whatever you have access to. Set your own 6 week goal. Drop your baseline in the comments. We’ll check back in together.
Let’s get to work.

02/10/2026

Turning 32 soon. New dad. And I’m about to treat my body like the athlete I train—not the “former athlete” I’m supposed to become.

Because here’s what happens:

You hit 30. Life gets bigger. Responsibilities stack up. And suddenly “staying in shape” and being athletic becomes this thing you used to do.

Everyone acts like that’s just how it goes.

But I work with elite athletes for a living. I’ve seen 35-year-olds move better than they did at 25. I’ve watched parents come back stronger after kids. I know what the body is actually capable of when you stop guessing and start training with a real plan.

So I’m doing this the right way:
→ Full performance baseline exam (mobility, strength, power, conditioning)
 → Custom program built around my actual schedule, focused on improving my weak links.
 → Progressive overload, proper recovery, real accountability
 → Retest everything and adjust

This isn’t about proving I “still got it.” It’s about refusing to accept a version of myself I didn’t choose.

If you’re in your 30s and you feel like you’re slowly disappearing under the weight of everything else… this rebuild is for you too.

01/26/2026

Former athletes in Raleigh & Cary ‼️

If back pain keeps interrupting your training, this page is for you.

You don’t need to stop lifting, rest forever, or avoid the movements you enjoy.

You need guidance that actually translates back to training.

I help athletes and former athletes train hard without breaking down.

👉 Follow

01/14/2026

The work doesn’t change. The results do.

01/13/2026

Test. Don’t guess.

This is becoming a part of every patient’s evaluation and treatment plan.

force decks let us measure strength, power, movement, asymmetry, balance, and more — but the real value is how that data is used.

For me, it’s about building a comprehensive assessment and a plan that’s actually tailored to you.

Whether you’re
• an athlete trying to jump higher
• a lifter coming back from injury
• or someone who just wants to train with confidence

knowing exactly where you’re starting — and objectively tracking progress — matters.

This is a counter-movement jump assessing power output, jump height, and rate of force development.

And yes…
those data readings stayed in the video on purpose 😉

Less guessing. More precision. Better results.

01/12/2026

Most people don’t need more corrections.

They need more capacity.

Rehab isn’t about eliminating stress.

It’s about applying the right amount — progressively.

Save this if you train.

Follow for rehab that actually carries over.

01/09/2026

Former athletes in Raleigh & Cary—

If back pain keeps interrupting your training, this page is for you.

You don’t need to stop lifting, rest forever, or avoid the movements you enjoy.

You need guidance that actually translates back to training.

I help former athletes train hard without breaking down.

👉 Follow

01/06/2026

Dry needling is a neuromuscular intervention aimed at reducing abnormal muscle tone and pain sensitivity.

It can improve movement quality and help athletes tolerate load sooner.

But only when paired with progressive training.

Passive care doesn’t build resilience.
Intentional loading does.

Simple version:
Dry needling calms tight, overworked muscles so you can move and train better.
Strength training is what makes the results last.

01/05/2026

Rehab has to turn into training or people stay stuck.

Early rehab matters.

But staying there too long is usually the problem.

Your body rebuilds confidence through challenge, not avoidance.

At some point, rehab should start to feel like training.

That’s how strength and confidence come back.

12/31/2025

2025: what a year.

Lot of lessons learned, connections made, and patients helped. 2 lifelong missions happened this year.

2025 was the year I found out I was going to be a dad to a beautiful baby girl (more on that later).

Lots of struggles in business but all necessary to take the next steps.

I bought, gutted, renovated and opened my first physical therapy/performance office.

I also competed in my last powerlifting meet and hit numbers I never thought possible for myself (500+ squat, 580+ deadlift, 1400 lb total)

But overall, the ups outweighed the downs and the support I’ve gotten throughout has been incredible. 2026 is going to be the same me but with a lot more direction and focus.

11/03/2025

Less Pains. More Gains.

10/30/2025

Why I created Licensed Performance’s new home the way I did.

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102 Commonwealth Court Suite J
Raleigh, NC
27511

Telephone

+17247302408

Website

http://www.licensedtoliftpt.com/

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