Ascent Health & Performance

05/11/2026

Internship Opportunity at Ascent!

We are seeking a motivated student or aspiring healthcare/fitness professional interested in kinesiology, exercise science, pre-med, pre-physical therapy, chiropractic, or a related field for a hands-on internship opportunity.

Ascent Health & Performance is a multidisciplinary health and performance clinic combining chiropractic care, physical therapy, rehab, personal training, and strength & conditioning under one roof. Our focus is helping people move better, feel better, and build long-term resilience through evidence-based care and training.

This internship is ideal for someone who wants real-world exposure to healthcare, movement assessment, rehab exercise, fitness coaching, and the day-to-day operations of a growing health and performance business.

Areas of Experience Will Include:
• Clinical observation and patient flow
• Rehab exercise instruction and movement coaching
• Strength training and group fitness
• Business operations and administration
• Marketing, social media, and content creation
• Community events and outreach
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with chiropractic, physical therapy, and fitness professionals

Ideal Candidate:
• Interested in healthcare, fitness, rehab, or performance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Professional, reliable, and coachable
• Comfortable in both clinical and gym environments
• Experience with fitness coaching, athletics, social media, or content creation is a plus

Compensation:
This is primarily an unpaid internship designed to provide hands-on clinical, fitness, and business experience in a real-world healthcare and performance setting. A stipend will be provided for excellent performance. Limited paid opportunities may be available for applicants with prior experience, certifications, coaching ability, content creation skills, or other valuable skill sets. Compensation structure is open for discussion depending on experience and responsibilities. Opportunity for employment after the internship concludes.

Location:
Ascent Health & Performance
7216 Lake Otis Parkway
Anchorage, Alaska
www.ascentak.com

To Apply:
Please send a brief introduction, resume, and any relevant experience or interests to contact@ascentak.com

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Great Dry Needling Seminar with this weekend! Dr. Laura got to hone her skills and learn new techniques, and get stabbed so many times by the amazing - and it was all awesome.

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hJDcxYrpPChnpzfjhTE7n?si=1636de25a9c947c2

On the Ascent: Health · Episode

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Coffee bar coming soon ☕️

Show up early, grab a mug, and hang out with us before your appointment or workout.

Good coffee + good people = the Ascent way.

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What a privilege to learn from and teach some at Alaska Hand Rehabilitation!

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Hip pinches when you squat or when you run? Add this to your warm up routine! You need a really thick band - the superloop is what we have here. The band helps traction the femoral head posterior to open up space. Give it a shot & let us know how it changes things for you👍

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Come check out her free workshop February 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at Ascent Health and Performance. There is so much to learn!

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https://ascentak.com/workshop-womens-hormones/

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Brügger’s Postural Reset – Banded | Slow. Intentional. Effective.
A simple reset to undo desk posture, restore shoulder position, and re-stack the ribs over the pelvis.
Use it between sets, at your desk, or anytime your posture feels “off.”

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Dr. Laura soliciting leftovers (please drop them at 7916 Lake Otis Pkwy) in episode 11 of On the Ascent: Health as we talk about food prep, how to manage going out to eat, and how stress affects eating. Comment PODCAST if you would like us send you the link to listen. Otherwise do you like leftovers? (& What are your favorites?)