North Fork PT & Performance

04/29/2026

Come see our new OT and Trainer - Amy Smeester - for a presentation at Paonia Senior Connections on Thursday 5/7 @ 3pm!

Join in for a practical, easy-to-follow talk on staying safe and independent as you age — straight from an occupational therapist’s perspective. It will cover simple tips to prevent falls and keep your bones strong, so you can keep doing the things that matter most to you.

04/23/2026

Our new Occupational Therapist is seeing clients as early as next Friday 5/1! She has a variety of specialties, including Fall Prevention and Osteoporosis Management!

Give us a call to reserve your place on her schedule now.
(970) 852-4488

03/30/2026

We at North Fork PT & Performance are excited to welcome Occupational Therapist, Amy Smeester to our team!

Now accepting OT Referrals for hand, elbow, shoulder, or any upper extremity. Medicare, Medicaid, and Self Pay.

Here's Amy's Bio:

"As an occupational therapist, my focus is helping patients return to the activities they love. I bring a diverse clinical background spanning home health, outpatient hand, wrist,and elbow rehabilitation, and return-to-sport,allowing me to meet patients wherever they are in their recovery journey.

In addition to my clinical work, I am a Certified Ergonomist (CEAS2) specializing in desktop ergonomics, helping clients optimize their workspaces to prevent injury and improve long-term comfort and productivity.

Outside the clinic, I stay active through gym work outs, mountain biking, horseback riding,and snowboarding — pursuits that give me a firsthand appreciation for the physical demands my patients face.

Areas of Focus
• Hand, wrist, and elbow rehabilitation
• Return-to-sport progression
• Activity-based recovery
• Desktop/workstation ergonomics (CEAS2)"

03/10/2026

We have just a couple spots currently open in our Guided Gym Membership here at NFPT!

- Be part of an awesome community of movement minded individuals
- Get clear and helpful guidance in order to maximize your time in the gym
- Gain strength, improve mood, decrease pain
- Feel good about giving energy back to yourself

Check out more details on our website, or contact Melody.
www.paoniaperformance.com
office@paoniaperformance.com
(970) 852-4488

02/04/2026

Great reminder that we need to replenish our mineral content with more activity. I have been asked a lot more recently with our gym members how to prevent cramps, the answer is minerals. We are excited to have some Boulder Salts in stock to help people restore balance in their systems so they can keep pushing forward.

Most people think overtraining is the reason they feel tight, sore, depleted or suddenly less explosive in the gym. But the truth is far simpler, and far more fixable.

Every rep you perform requires two minerals working in perfect opposition: Calcium triggers the contraction that moves the weight, and magnesium triggers the relaxation that resets the muscle for the next rep.

The more you train, the faster you burn through both.
Which means athletes, lifters, and anyone who exercises frequently quickly drift into deficiency…
without ever knowing that their performance problem is actually a nutrient problem.

When calcium and magnesium fall too low, the symptoms show up fast: cramping, restless legs, poor sleep, stalls in strength, irritability, fatigue, or that strange “wired but tired” feeling. Not because your training is broken, but because your body is running a high-performance engine on low-octane fuel.

The good news?
Replenishing these minerals can transform your training almost overnight.

Source:
Volpe, S. L. (2015). Magnesium and the athlete. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 14(4), 279–283.

⚠️ Disclaimer
This content is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to supplementation or diet.

01/23/2026

I am beyond grateful for the woman who makes NFPT such a great business for our community, gym members, and employees. Melody’s organizational skills, attention to detail, and loving character are just a few of the things that make me so proud to call her my wife and my partner. She is the magic—often behind the scenes—that has fostered such a successful business and helps provide for numerous families in this valley. She is humble, intelligent, always learning, and full of creative ideas. Thank you for all that you do and for the love you bring into my life.

- Chris

01/23/2026

This video on senior athletes is so inspiring and worth a watch!

https://youtu.be/aUjTmYa0xKQ?si=nMrPO-fDzp7sS4nu

“It has given me a feeling of youth.”

“Don’t think you can’t do it.”

01/20/2026

Chris has openings for Self Pay Physical Therapy clients as soon as the second week of February!

He offers a variety of services:
- Manual Therapy
- Strength Training
- Manipulations
- Dry Needling (with electrical stimulation)
- Cupping
- Ultrasound Therapy

"I had significant low back pain and sciatic nerve pain. Working with Chris has alleviated the pain to the point where most days I have no pain and can resume normal activities of life."

"Chris is great, my shoulder hurt for a year and he helped so much. Thank you for helping me."

Call Melody to reserve an appointment!
(970) 852-4488

01/14/2026

I wanted to share a few of my favorite foam roller movements to help loosen up the thoracic spine and improve overall mobility.

The thoracic spine is incredibly important for generating power throughout the body. As we walk and run, it stretches and recoils, creating elastic energy that transfers through the hips and down into the feet to help propel us forward. When the mid-back is stiff, we miss out on that passive stretch and recoil, which means our hips and lower body have to work harder. Over time, that extra muscular effort can add stress to the low back and knees.

I typically perform each of these movements for 1–2 minutes per side. For the video, I sped through them to keep things short and sweet. If you have any questions about these exercises, feel free to ask—I’m always happy to share more.

We also have some of these soft foam rollers available in the office if you don’t want to order one online.

12/24/2025

Upcoming class schedule for the next couple weeks is as follows...

Monday - Circuit Training with Alison Gale
Tuesday - Functional Breath Work with Derek Udy
Wednesday - Sprint and Strength Training with Chris Rogers or Matthew Huerta
Thursday - Strength and Conditioning with Vincenzo Fanfarillo
Friday - Circuit Training with Alison Gale
Saturday - Progressive Overload Weight Lifting with Melody Rogers

We'd love to help you meet your New Year's Goals and GET STRONG!
As a couple of our clients like to say....
"Live long, Die fast!"

We're all about longevity AND quality of life.
"Better to be the oldest person in the gym than the youngest person in the assisted living home"

Ask us your questions...
Try out a class...
And become not just one of our members, but one of our FRIENDS!

4 class trial pack available here:
https://northforkptandperformance.sites.zenplanner.com/registration.cfm?payment=MEMBERSHIP&MembershipTemplateId=F83795DF-E70A-4F17-92B9-FDF3683FFF1F&personId=25D2371C-DB48-4D86-9488-B64AC24BE68D

12/23/2025

Chris has openings for Self Pay Physical Therapy clients as soon as the first full week of January!

He offers a variety of services:
- Manual Therapy
- Strength Training
- Manipulations
- Dry Needling (with electrical stimulation)
- Cupping
- Ultrasound Therapy

He works with his clients to create a plan of care that's not only aimed toward mitigating acute pain, but toward resolving pain over the long term.

“Chris is the best physical therapist I’ve ever worked with. He is personable, thorough, patient, and fun. He motivates me to do my homework.”

Call Melody to reserve an appointment!
(970) 852-4488

Chris Rogers offers a modern approach to high-quality physical therapy.

Semi-private gym memberships now available!
Sign up here:
www.paoniaperformance.com