Premier Therapy Associates

11/28/2025

Great addition to physical therapy plan of care along with functional training and rehab principles!

11/28/2025

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of pain, tightness, or limited mobility — dry needling might be the next step toward meaningful relief.

Our newest blog breaks down everything you need to know, from what it feels like to who it helps most.

👉 Want to see if you’re a good candidate?
Call 425-582-0930 or book a consult online.

Let’s get you moving better — and feeling better — faster.

11/27/2025

Today we’re thankful for you — the patients, families, and community who allow us to do what we love.

Wishing you a day full of connection, health, and gratitude.

🦃🍁
We’ll see you after the holiday!

11/27/2025

Is Dry Needling Safe?

Yes — when performed by a licensed, certified provider.

Our therapists are trained in advanced dry needling techniques and follow strict safety and hygiene protocols. We evaluate your medical history, goals, and comfort level before offering this treatment so we can tailor the session to your needs.

Safety, professional competency, and patient education are central to how we approach dry needling at Premier Therapy Associates. Our training includes advanced anatomical and neurophysiological applications to ensure safe, effective care.

Dry needling isn’t right for everyone, but for many patients it becomes a game-changing part of their rehab plan.

Full details are in the blog (FB link in comments, IG link in Bio)

👉 Call 425-582-0930 if you want to learn whether it’s a good fit for you.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Premier Therapy
Associates!

Grateful for the opportunity to support Snohomish Running Company’s 2025 Mukilteo Turkey Trot this morning.

A huge thank you to:

🦃 SRC for inviting us to serve the running community

👟 All the runners who showed up with energy and heart

💛 My wife and kids for jumping into the medical tent with me and helping keep everyone healthy and moving

Community, health, and family — that’s what today is all about.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/26/2025

Dry needling can help with a wide range of issues — especially when muscle tension is limiting your movement or contributing to pain.

Common reasons we recommend it:
• Chronic muscle tightness
• Headaches (tension or cervicogenic)
• Sciatica or hip tightness
• Neck, shoulder, or back pain
• Tennis elbow, runner’s knee, and other overuse injuries
• Post-surgical stiffness or scar tissue

If you’re unsure whether it fits your situation, the blog breaks everything down — including when dry needling is not appropriate.

👉 Curious whether it could help you? Call 425-582-0930 or send us a message.

Save this post if someone you know deals with chronic tightness.

11/25/2025

Most people are surprised by how comfortable dry needling is — especially if they’ve been imagining injection-style needles.

Dry needling uses hair-thin, solid needles, creating a brief twitch or deep ache rather than sharp pain. Some soreness is normal afterward (like a workout), but most patients feel relief quickly — sometimes even immediately.

If pain or tension has been slowing you down, this might be worth exploring. You can learn more about what to expect in our newest blog post.

👉 Call 425-582-0930 if you want to learn whether it’s a good fit for you.

11/24/2025

What IS Dry Needling?

Dry needling is quickly becoming one of the most effective tools for pain relief and improved mobility — but it’s often misunderstood.

Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is rooted in Western anatomy and targets tight muscle bands and trigger points that restrict movement. When performed by a trained physical therapist, it can release trapped tension, reduce pain, and help you move more freely.

If you’ve been dealing with stubborn tightness or chronic pain, this might be the missing link in your recovery.

👉 Read the full blog: Is Dry Needling Right for You? (FB link in comments, IG Link in Bio)
👉 Call 425-582-0930 if you want to learn whether it’s a good fit for you.

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

Great reminder from UW Medicine going into this time of the year

Try these 4 tips.

11/17/2025

Lindy, You have put in a lot of hard work! Awesome job racking up those miles!

This month, we’re thrilled to share the inspiring story of one of our Snohomish Running Company Ambassadors, Lindy. Her journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to make a change and start moving forward.

After major back surgery and complications from knee surgery, Lindy found herself obese, sedentary, and struggling with depression. Nearing 50, she made a decision that would change her life-she didn’t want to spend the rest of her years unable to keep up with her grandkids.

In early 2018, Lindy began taking small but consistent steps toward better health. She started losing weight, joined a water aerobics class, and found a physical therapist who helped her make progress. On April 22, 2018, that same therapist said something that would spark a new chapter: “It’s time to stop counting your steps and start counting your miles.” He encouraged her to register for a 5K.

At the time, Lindy was averaging just 8,000 steps a day - but by June, she walked her very first 5K and was instantly hooked! That same year she completed her first 8K, 10K, and 12K. In 2019, she tackled her first 15K, the Portland to Coast Relay, and her very first Half Marathon, the Snohomish River Run. From sedentary to half marathoner in just 15 months!

Since then, Lindy has completed around 120 live races, including 18 half marathons, and has maintained an incredible 5+ year streak of walking at least one mile outside every single day.

Lindy loves the energy and camaraderie of live races, where everyone shows up to do their personal best and lift each other up. When she’s not racing, she enjoys reading, baking cheesecakes, traveling, playing cribbage with her husband, and keeping up with her eight grandkids!

Her message to others is simple but powerful:

“It’s not the number of years in your life, but the life in your years. No matter your pace, just keep moving forward - there’s power in the back of the pack!”

We’re so proud to have Lindy as part of the SRC Ambassador team - thank you for inspiring our community to keep moving forward!

Save 15% on all SRC Running Events with the code LINDY15.

11/17/2025

Thanks Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Human Services! Let’s all take a hike!