Movement As Medicine

Movement As Medicine Come see what Movement As Medicine is all about! Visit our website: www.movement-as-medicine.com OUR MOVEMENT

Every human should move well and move often.
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Our mission is to help as many people do that as possible. At Movement As Medicine, we vision ourselves as “Movement Therapists.”

We pride ourselves on treating the person, not just treating the pain. No human body is exactly the same, and for that reason, no painful condition should be treated exactly the same. We take a unique, personalized approach to each individual who walks through our door. Life should be lived in motion. We’re here to help you move more, move better, and keep doing the things you love to do. At Movement As Medicine we have multiple therapy options depending on your specific treatment goals. Read below to find the right therapy option for you. Orthopedic Massage and Movement Therapy

Orthopedic Massage and Movement Therapy is intended for clients looking to resolve a specific issue including but not limited to chronic pain/discomfort, acute injury, postural dysfunction and immobility. Our Movement Therapy sessions often resemble physical therapy more than traditional massage therapy. Every session begins with a comprehensive assessment followed by hands-on treatment as well as corrective exercise and movement re-education. We incorporate exercise and movement training into our treatments because we believe in not only resolving your pain but also re-patterning your body to move correctly to prevent future dysfunction. Book A Treatment: http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30193613?bookingSourceId=1

Traditional Full-Body Relaxation and Recovery Treatment

Our Full-Body Relaxation and Recovery treatments are a great option for clients who are looking to reduce overall tension and stress, prepare for a competition, recover from competition or just loosen up a bit. Our full-body treatment is what most people would picture as a typical massage therapy session. Each session begins with a short assessment to determine focus areas that help us tailor the treatment to your needs. We provide a quiet relaxing atmosphere to accompany a full-body massage that incorporates traditional Swedish techniques as well as Myofascial release and stretching. Book A Treatment: http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30193613?bookingSourceId=1


Who Are We? Brendon Rearick and Kevin Carr are educated beyond their years when it comes to physical training and rehabilitation. As strength and conditioning coaches at Mike Boyle's Strength and Conditioning, Brendon and Kevin have trained a wide array of clients ranging from U.S.Olympians to high schools stars to stay at home Moms. Recent graduates of Cortiva Institute in Watertown, Massachusetts, Brendon and Kevin enrolled in massage school knowing that they could better serve their training clients if they also became manual therapists. Their unique blend of strength and conditioning and massage therapy allows them to not only treat your pain but allows them to find the source of dysfunction and provide a permanent solution.

01/30/2026

Here’s a simple circuit I’ve been using with a few clients lately.

🔹Kettlebell Swing × 10
🔹Goblet Carry × turf
🔹Goblet Squat × 5
🔹Goblet Carry × turf

I did swings first and did the squats in between to extend the continuous goblet hold. If you want to make it easier, swap the order and do the swings second to break up the hold.

If you’re feeling ambitious, just squat twice.

This was with a 40 kg kettlebell, and I barely held the goblet carry together on the final round.

Adjust reps, load, and distance as needed.

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01/27/2026

The ½-kneeling one-arm cable pulldown is probably my most frequently used pulling exercise.

At baseline, it’s a great tool for building lat and upper-back strength. But I find it most valuable in shoulder pain, rehab, and return-to-load scenarios, when overhead work is still limited.

This exercise can often be performed pain-free when chin-ups, or overhead pressing are still uncomfortable, making it an excellent first step before progressing back to full overhead loading.

What I like most is that it allows for natural scapular and humeral movement throughout the pull to load protraction and internal rotation

That makes it a great option for shoulder-dominant athletes who need freedom of motion at the scapulothoracic and glenohumeral joints, or who don’t tolerate end-range chin-ups particularly well.

Also, having the ANCOREX doesn’t hurt. 😉

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01/16/2026

I got a lot of messages after posting dumbbell snatches on my story, so I figured I’d share a quick reel.

Dumbbell snatches are one of my favorite power exercises because of their utility and simplicity.

They’re an excellent option for youth athletes since they’re relatively easy to teach, simple to coach in large group settings, and don’t require complex equipment. All you need is a single dumbbell.

They’re also a great solution when space or equipment is limited, or when athletes are traveling.

And when hang cleans or loaded jumps aren’t appropriate due to injury or tolerance limitations, dumbbell snatches provide an effective alternative for developing lower-body power and full-body coordination.

Simple Coaching Cues:

🔺Start in an athletic position, similar to the hang clean setup except with the dumbbell positioned between the knees.
🔺Jump and shrug, then think about throwing the dumbbell through the ceiling.
🔺Catch with the arm locked out overhead and hold for two seconds to reinforce a strong catch position.

New Year. Same rules still apply.Fundamentals are timeless.Happy New Year and Good Luck. 🥂-
12/31/2025

New Year. Same rules still apply.
Fundamentals are timeless.

Happy New Year and Good Luck. 🥂

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12/24/2025

Conditioning doesn’t need to be complicated.

It doesn’t take long reading about conditioning online before your head starts to spin.

For most general population clients, coaches often overcomplicate both the physiology and the application. (The same can be true for competitive athletes, but that’s a post for another day.)

You don’t need expensive or complicated testing to get healthier or perform better. At most, a simple heart-rate chest strap is plenty.

For gen pop, accumulating time in any intensity zone improves cardiovascular health. You don’t need a complicated protocol to improve your conditioning.

The better questions are:

➡️ What can they do? (injuries, fitness level)
➡️ What will they actually do? (time, access, preferences)

The simplest approach is to organize conditioning into three buckets:

🪣 Easy
• Low-intensity steady state
• Tempos

🪣 Moderate
• Extensive intervals

🪣 Hard
• High-intensity or sprint intervals
• Time Trials

From a time management stand point its helpful to work short, higher-intensity intervals into the end of strength sessions. Use steady state and extensive intervals on off days through modes you enjoy or recreational sports.

Adjust the balance week to week based on energy levels, life stress, and personal goals.

Gradually build both intensity and total volume.

Aim to reach the minimum recommended cardiovascular exercise guidelines, but remember: even amounts below those targets are associated with meaningful benefits, including roughly a 20% reduction in all-cause mortality.

Progress comes from consistently “doing”, not over thinking.

12/20/2025

The Push-Up Lateral crawl is one of my favorite push-up variations to challenge shoulder and trunk stability.

I like using this variation with throwing and shoulder-centric athletes because of the demand it places on the rotator cuff and serratus anterior as well as the anterior core musculature.

It can also be a useful push-up variation for the every day gen pop clients to simply provide some variety and challenge outside of just adding load and repetitions.

Give this a try and let me know how you like it in the comment below!

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12/16/2025

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Chasing your goals is easier when you have a team behind you.

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12/16/2025

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12/14/2025

Training for resiliency doesn’t come from one workout or one exercise, it comes from a complete program done consistently.

🙆🏻‍♂️ Mobility to feel and move better.
🕺🏼Multidirectional movement to maintain independence and athleticism.
🏃🏻‍♂️Power to keep the nervous system firing fast.
🏋Strength to fight muscle and strength loss.
🚴🏼Cardio for heart and metabolic health.

Cover these pillars consistently and you’ll stay strong, capable, and confident as you age.

🧠 For a full in-depth breakdown watch my presentation “5 Fitness Facts That Could Save Your Life” ➡️ Link in bio.

A glimpse at a great week of coaching.Front-foot elevated staggered-stance deadlift one of my favorite ways to encourage...
12/06/2025

A glimpse at a great week of coaching.

Front-foot elevated staggered-stance deadlift one of my favorite ways to encourage a posterior weight shift and load the working hip. I find that for many clients, it’s easier to nail than the traditional variation.

Elevated lateral sumo squat. When the bells get bigger, you’ve got to bump people up to maintain depth.

2-Up, 1-Down Inverted Rows are an easy way to mix things up and get some eccentric overload.

Wickets for run mechanics, while rehabbing a shoulder labrum. It’s all training, it’s all rehab.

Loaded push-ups (or any push-up variation) are always in the program. The classics are classics for a reason.

ISOs for early-stage hamstring rehab. Hold it and make it shake.

Landmine squat-to-press are favorite full-body option.

Got a full program put together for the boys on the Maynard/ASMA Football team with the help of Coach LeSage. Grateful to give back to my high school.

And a little advice for young coaches: take a moment at the end of each week to reflect on your real-life impact and practice some gratitude. In the world of fitness social media, it can feel like we’re trapped in a bad episode of Black Mirror. But when you look around at the difference you make in person, followers and likes stop mattering so much.

A glimpse at a great week of coaching.Front-foot elevated staggered-stance deadlift one of my favorite ways to encourage...
12/06/2025

A glimpse at a great week of coaching.

Front-foot elevated staggered-stance deadlift one of my favorite ways to encourage a posterior weight shift and load the working hip. I find that for many clients, it’s easier to nail than the traditional variation.

Wickets for run mechanics, while rehabbing a shoulder labrum. It’s all training, it’s all rehab.

Elevated lateral sumo squat. When the bells get bigger, you’ve got to bump people up to maintain depth.

ISOs for early-stage hamstring rehab. Hold it and make it shake.

2-Up, 1-Down Inverted Rows are an easy way to mix things up and get some eccentric overload.

Loaded push-ups (or any push-up variation) are always in the program. The classics are classics for a reason.

Landmine squat-to-press are favorite full-body option.

Got a full program put together for the boys on the Maynard/ASMA Football team with the help of Coach LeSage. Grateful to give back to my high school.

And a little advice for young coaches: take a moment at the end of each week to reflect on your real-life impact and practice some gratitude. In the world of fitness social media, it can feel like we’re trapped in a bad episode of Black Mirror. But when you look around at the difference you make in person, followers and likes stop mattering so much.

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OUR MOVEMENT Every human should move well and move often. Our mission is to help as many people do that as possible. If you ask us at Movement As Medicine what our title is we won’t respond with “Massage Therapist”, “Physical Therapist” or “Trainer”. We don’t believe that the traditional titles can accurately encompass what we do. We vision ourselves as “Movement Therapists” We pride our selves on “treating the person” not “treating the pain.” No human body is exactly the same so for that reason no painful condition should be approached in the exact same manner. We take a unique, personalized approach to each individual who walks through our door. Life should be lived in motion. We’re here to help you move more, move better and keep doing the things you love to do. At Movement As Medicine we have multiple therapy options depending on your specific treatment goals. Read below to find the right therapy option for you. Orthopedic Massage and Movement Therapy Orthopedic Massage and Movement Therapy is intended for clients looking to resolve a specific issue including but not limited to chronic pain/discomfort, acute injury, postural dysfunction and immobility. Our Movement Therapy sessions often resemble physical therapy more than traditional massage therapy. Every session begins with a comprehensive assessment followed by hands-on treatment as well as corrective exercise and movement re-education. We incorporate exercise and movement training into our treatments because we believe in not only resolving your pain but also re-patterning your body to move correctly to prevent future dysfunction. Book A Treatment: http://movement-as-medicine.genbook.com/ Traditional Full-Body Relaxation and Recovery Treatment Our Full-Body Relaxation and Recovery treatments are a great option for clients who are looking to reduce overall tension and stress, prepare for a competition, recover from competition or just loosen up a bit. Our full-body treatment is what most people would picture as a typical massage therapy session. Each session begins with a short assessment to determine focus areas that help us tailor the treatment to your needs. We provide a quiet relaxing atmosphere to accompany a full-body massage that incorporates traditional Swedish techniques as well as Myofascial release and stretching. Book A Treatment: http://movement-as-medicine.genbook.com/ Who Are We? Brendon Rearick and Kevin Carr are educated beyond their years when it comes to physical training and rehabilitation. As strength and conditioning coaches at Mike Boyle's Strength and Conditioning, Brendon and Kevin have trained a wide array of clients ranging from U.S.Olympians to high schools stars to stay at home Moms. Recent graduates of Cortiva Institute in Watertown, Massachusetts, Brendon and Kevin enrolled in massage school knowing that they could better serve their training clients if they also became manual therapists. Their unique blend of strength and conditioning and massage therapy allows them to not only treat your pain but allows them to find the source of dysfunction and provide a permanent solution.