RISE Performance & Health

04/28/2026

To every dancer quietly pushing through that pain that will not go away, or the one worried about how much longer their body can tolerate dance: this one is for you!

The achy ankle. The throbbing toe. The knee that flares after class. The hip that has been “a little off” for longer than you can explain. Most dancers file it under the cost of doing what they love and keep going.

But 72% of dance injuries are overuse injuries, which means they are not inevitable. They are the predictable result of the activity we love outpacing the strength we are building (or neglecting to build) that’s needed to protect our tissues.

Swipe through for the evidence across every style of dance, from ballet to salsa to hip-hop, and what the research actually shows strength training does for injury rates and performance.

What the body is capable of is incredible. Let’s make it last! We work with life-long dancers and active adults of all ages on building strength and resilience in their body to do what they love for as long as possible.

Questions? Book a Free discovery call with us, link in bio.🔗

04/16/2026

is on-site at the new Wellness Wednesday at Upper Walls! Mark your calendar for May 6th for your free 15-minute injury assessments from 6:30–8:30 PM!

There is nothing like spring climbing in Washington. The days are longer, the rock is dry, and the PNW is calling. We want to keep you moving through all of it. If your body has been giving you signals this season, come by and talk to one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy.

In 15 minutes, the Doc will assess your injury, provide clear guidance if on whether PT is right for you, and map out next steps of how to get you into the clinic where we will then develop your comprehensive full plan of care.

➡️ Check out link in bio to learn more about the assessments
🧗🏽‍♀️ SBP MEMBERS ONLY
📋 Pre-register on-site or drop in at the RISE table May 6th
📍 Upper Walls at 3625 Interlake Ave N

04/13/2026

That “healed” ankle? It might still be one wrong step away from rolling again. 🤨

After your first ankle sprain, you have up to a 70% chance of re-injuring it within a year — not because you’re unlucky, but because most people never get the rehab to actually ensure you are not susceptible.

Here’s what most people miss:
Your ligaments are packed with sensory nerve endings that tell your brain where your foot is in space. When you sprain your ankle, those sensors get damaged too. Pain goes away. The sensory-motor loop doesn’t automatically reset.
Full tissue remodeling takes 12 to 18 months — and ONLY happens with the right loading. Rest alone won’t get you there, nor will simply returning to run.

At RISE, we treat the whole picture: tissue integrity, neuromuscular control, movement patterns, fear of re-injury, sleep, nutrition, and progressive load training. We don’t just get you back to your sport. We make sure you stay there. 💪🏽

If you’ve sprained your ankle before and never done a full rehab, your body is likely still compensating in ways you can’t feel yet.
We’d love to help you change that change . 💙

🔗 Link in bio to book a free consult

03/24/2026

Salsa Con Todo is hosting LAC Teacher Training 2026 this weekend, March 28 and 29, and Dr. Stephanie Irwin will be there as a guest presenter teaching Anatomy and Kinesiology.

"LAC Teacher Training is an immersive weekend for Dance and Movement leaders ready for something real. We blend self-exploration with applied science, musicality with hands-on creativity, and a communication style that's inclusive, powerful, and genuinely fun. Whatever your modality, if you lead people through movement, this program is for you."
stephanielynne founder of leads two sessions that dive into understanding the biomechanics of the dancer's body, learning movement analysis through an expert lense, connecting to muscular control in frame, head and body movement, and advanced cuing behind high-level partner dancing instruction.

The full weekend runs 10am-5pm both days at in Fremont Registration and full details at www.salsacontodo.com
SCT Fremont | 211 N 36th Street, Seattle

03/23/2026

Spring in Seattle means more daylight, more trails, and unfortunately, more running injuries.

Every year we see common patterns. People ramp back up too fast, ignore early warning signs, or keep doing the same things that took them off the trails last year hoping for a different result.

These 5 myths are some of the biggest reasons runners end up in my clinic instead of on the Burke-Gilman.
The good news 📰: most spring running injuries are completely preventable with the right information and a little proactive care.

If something has been bugging you, do not wait until you are have to stop running completely. Give us a call or come see us before your training ramps up.
Your strongest running season is possible. Let us help you get there.

03/19/2026

When people say RISE changed their life, we don't take that lightly.
These three reviews share something in common: each person had already tried physical therapy elsewhere and wasn't getting better. And instead of giving up, they kept looking. They made the decision to keep investing in themselves until they found the right fit. That kind of commitment is everything.

Watching someone go from frustrated and stuck to heavy bench pressing pain-free, healing their nervous system, or finally feeling stronger in the right ways, this is exactly why we do what we do. We are so grateful to be trusted with that journey.

What they found here was a different level of care, one that goes beyond generic exercises to actually understand what's driving the problem. That's what physical therapy for active adults in Seattle should look like. Not a list of movements you could find on Google. Real diagnosis. Hands-on treatment. A plan built around YOU.

If pain has been holding you back, there is no better time to do something about it. Link in bio to book a free discovery call and take the first step toward feeling your best this season!

03/13/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️ We're back with the herd! Join RISE at WRTH Brooks Trailhead on Monday, April 6th for FREE 10min Injury Assessments before the Monday night group run. Our Physical Therapy Doc .stephanielynne will be on-site from 5:30-6:10pm to assess your injury so you can hit the trails with your crew feeling confident in your body's resilience.

FREE 10-minute Injury Assessment Offering:
🔘 Clear guidance on whether physical therapy is right for your injury
🔘 Next steps to get into the clinic where we can develop a comprehensive plan of care

This event is open to women, trans, and non-binary people who are comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women. Our only rule is that nobody runs alone. 💙 RISE is honored to support this incredible community of runners. See you at the trailhead!

🗓️ Monday, April 6th
🕰️ 5:30-6:10pm (before the WRTH run)
🏙️ Brooks Trailhead (3400 Stone Way North)
🏃🏻‍♀️ Times reserved for Runners
💸 FREE - Sign up through link in bio/event page link - or pop by!

03/12/2026

This is where it starts. That first step through our door. 🚪

We built this space for YOU. A place to be seen, supported, and finally heard. Where healing isn’t rushed and you are never just a number. The door is open. We’re ready when you are.

Because healing you heals the world. 🌎 And the world needs you whole. Your friend, your partner, your kid, your community, all that you create in the world - your ability to show up how you want affects all of these things when you are in pain or just not feeling your best.

That first step is everything. It takes courage to decide you are worth investing in. At RISE, we created a space that holds you through every part of that journey. From the moment you walk through our door, we are here alongside you. Ready to help you RESTORE, STRENGTHEN, and EXPLORE the life you deserve. Your healing starts here. Come as you are. Leave stronger. 💪

Link in bio 🔗 to book your first visit or a discovery call to learn more about the RISE EXPERIENCE.

03/10/2026