ATP Physical Therapy and Performance

01/30/2026

Intent/execution >>>

There’s a time and a place to hoist big weights, but we can also be academic about the intended goal of the movement instead of simply moving from A to B.

It doesn’t require a degree in anatomy, just a pause to consider why we are completing the movement, what tissues should be involved and stimulated, and how best to reduce the impact of surrounding tissues.

01/29/2026

If pain going down is the only metric you track, you will miss real progress.

Healing is rarely linear and it is almost never clean. Sometimes pain stays the same while your work capacity improves. Sometimes symptoms show up less often. Sometimes recovery between sessions is faster even though discomfort still exists.

That's not failure, it's adaptation.

When you train like an athlete, progress shows up as tolerance, control, and confidence under load. Pain often lags behind those changes. If you chase symptom elimination too early, you end up resting when you should be building capacity.

The goal is not fragile pain free movement.

The goal is resilient training you can sustain.

01/27/2026

Pain is not random, in bodybuilding and weight training it more often than not is a capacity problem.

Every tissue has a threshold for stress. When training demand exceeds what that tissue and the system around it can tolerate, something flares up. Not because you are broken. Not because lifting or any specific movement is bad for you, but because load outpaced capacity.

This is where most people get stuck. They either stop training entirely (or are told to by an outdated clinician) or they keep forcing intensity without addressing the variables that actually lowered their tolerance in the first place. Sleep, nutrition, psychological stress, sudden volume spikes. Capacity is cumulative. So is stress.

The solution is not resting forever or pushing harder out of frustration, it is pulling both levers. Build tissue capacity through intelligent loading and progression. Reduce systemic stress when recovery bandwidth is low. That is how you keep training. That is how you rebuild beyond baseline.

01/26/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the weekly check-in process for one of my hybrid lifestyle/weightloss clients.

Unscripted, raw, and authentic - that’s what you can expect from our services.

The data doesn’t lie when it comes to weight loss. A single data point can be construed, but an average and a comparison of averages can be used to predict future trends - so long as lifestyle and nutritional actors remain constrained.

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01/25/2026

Knee Pain Differential Diagnosis Part III

A behind-the-scenes look at the weekly check-in process for one of my hybrid rehab and bodybuilding clients.

Unscripted, raw, and authentic - that’s what you can expect from our services.

In Part 3 I detail common pain patterns for a non-traumatic, insidious onset posterior knee pain the patient experienced while working on her hamstrings.

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01/23/2026

Knee Pain Differential Diagnosis Part II

A behind-the-scenes look at the weekly check-in process for one of my hybrid rehab and bodybuilding clients.

Unscripted, raw, and authentic - that’s what you can expect from our services.

In Part 2 of 3 I detail common pain patterns for a non-traumatic, insidious onset anterior/superior knee pain the patient experienced while working on her squats.

Stay tuned for Part 3.

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01/21/2026

A behind-the-scenes look at the weekly check-in process for one of my hybrid rehab and bodybuilding clients.

Unscripted, raw, and authentic - that’s what you can expect from our services.

In Part 1 of 3 I detail common pain patterns for a non-traumatic, insidious onset medial knee pain the patient experienced while working on her squats.

Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3.

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01/20/2026

Has a doctor told you that you’re at risk for osteoporosis or osteopenia?

Have you witnessed a friend or loved one struggle after a fall with complications?

Are you afraid to lose your independence as the calendar years go by?

Reclaim your confidence and take action against aging.

Opti-aging is a 12 week small-group strength, bone health, and balance training program led by a licensed physical therapist and strength coach.

You’ll learn to workout safely, improve functional strength and markers of health, reduce risk of falls - all in a supportive group environment.

Call, email, or message today to find out more.

01/14/2026

Behind the scenes of a nutritional deep dive into one of my client’s food journals.

It’s not about completely overhauling their choices, demonizing foods, or extreme philosophies - it’s about slow and incremental refinements to build consistency in practice and create sustainable habits.

If you’re tired of chat GPT responses in place of individualized responses…

If you’re tired of one sentence email feedback…

Get in touch, we do things differently around here.

12/19/2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed by endless priorities? It’s time to focus on what truly moves the needle! Prioritize your goals effectively and watch your results soar! Share your top priority in the comments!

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ATP Performance offers online and in-person coaching services to cover the spectrum of fitness, rehabilitation, and health related goals. From weightloss and strength training to bodybuilding prep we have you covered.

12/15/2025

from surgical rehab to rebuilding an elite physique, while taking on a degree in allied health.

She’s been away from the stage long enough that most of you have likely forgot what a stud she is, but that will change in 2027 when she starts claiming titles.

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The premier team for women’s natural bodybuilding.
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12/12/2025

Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.

A heartfelt thanks to the athletes that have entrusted their rehab and competition preps to me. For allowing me to chase my dream and make 20 year old me proud of who I’ve become.

2026 and 2027 are already shaping up to have a veteran squad targeting the largest of stages in the sport.

ATP will be a household name, jump in while you can.