Focus Physical Therapy

01/28/2022

FocusPhys will be closed to appointments and will not be answering messages for the next week and a half. I will get back to everyone as soon as I can! Please stay safe and healthy 💕

11/30/2021

Website is up and running! Huge thank you to Abbie Marie Studios for logo design/creation as well as my friend Ryan for website design/creation!

Check out my website for more information on how and why FocusPhys was started, FAQs, testimonials, and more! I look forward to working with any client/athlete in need of my services.

Focus Phys was created by Dr. Amber to provide individualized physical therapy for clients/athletes who are dedicated to their health and wellness. The goal is to evaluate and treat each client then provide an exercise/activity prescription specific to the person’s needs, all in as little time as ...

11/29/2021

Recovery is SO important. Don’t let one modality overshadow other important methods of recovering. Stretching, massage, foam rolling, cryotherapy, compression, massage guns, REST, and so much more are invaluable to our routines. Our bodies can’t make the gains we want without proper recovery. I made this meme in good fun…massage guns are just too easy to pick on 😉

11/10/2021

Foam Rolling is a modality that has become very popular, but how many users are actually informed on the uses, recommendations, and benefits of FR. As a PT, I recommend to most of my clients to incorporate FR into their rehab and/or training program as appropriate to their needs. Here are some fun facts about FR!

Sources:
-Jo, E., Juache, G., Saralegui, D., Weng, D., & Falatoonzadeh, S. (2018). The acute effects of foam rolling on fatigue-related impairments of muscular performance. Sports, 6(4), 112. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports6040112
-Lane, J., Kripaitis, D., & Spina, M. (2017). The effect of foam rolling (fr) on recovery from delayed onset muscle soreness. Physiotherapy, 103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2017.11.212

10/28/2021

I work with anyone and everyone! You have pain and want to feel better? Come see me. It’s a bonus if you have performance goals for your sport, lifting, or CrossFit. All jokes about the massage gun. Massage guns are a great modality, but they are definitely not the answer to everything!

10/24/2021

SWIPE TO SEE WHAT ELSE DANIEL HAS TO SAY!! ➡️➡️
I love a happy, pain free, high performing client.
My goal as a PT is to give my client the tools and instruction manual to reduce pain, increase strength, and improve performance in as little time as possible! Daniel was diligent with his prescribed home exercise program and it surely paid off.

09/20/2021

How many physical therapy clinics do you know that look like this?
Quite a few physical therapists, including Dr. from Focus Phys, are moving towards a more functional based movement and fitness approach, and with that comes a different clinic look/feel.

Traditional physical therapy clinics are great, but if you’re looking for a different approach that is more applicable to your lifestyle and daily living requirements, come check out Focus Phys.

09/08/2021

Hi! I’m Amber, owner and physical therapist of Focus PT. I am a doctor of physical therapy and hold a master’s degree in business administration, both degrees earned from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) Prior to my dual-degree graduate education, I graduated from Oakland University with a Bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Sciences.

In my free time I enjoy reading, hanging out with friends, drinking coffee, watching HGTV, and cuddling my dog, Tex (the cutie pictured above)

My goal is to provide individualized treatment and help my clients heal through functional movement and evidence based interventions. I will strive to provide the best care unique to each person’s needs. Whether it’s back pain, shoulder injury, wanting to perform better with your lifting program, or needing improvement with balance, I can help you reach your goals.

I look forward to working with you!
-Amber Baldwin, PT, DPT, MBA