Barton Rehabilitation & Performance

01/05/2026

Barton Performance offers specialized services designed to help you get the most out of your active lifestyle, whether you’re:

🏃‍♂️ Recovering from an injury or returning to activity
⛷ Improving strength, movement, and performance for recreation
🏅 Training for competition, from everyday athletes to elite performers

Our team provides personalized training, performance assessment, recovery and restoration services, nutrition support, and mental performance coaching, all focused on helping you move better, feel stronger, and perform at your best.

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Become the best version of yourself with Barton Performance training programs in Lake Tahoe — we'll help you get the most out of your active lifestyle.

01/02/2026

Knee pain doesn’t need to limit your life or the activities you want to do. Orthopedic specialists can help you get to the bottom of your pain and get you back on track.

As one of the largest joints in our body, our knees endure a lot over a lifetime, making knee injuries and pain common, especially in our mountain community.

12/31/2025

“Women have unique orthopedic needs, especially as they age and face increased risks for conditions like osteoporosis, arthritis, and fractures,” said Delia Passi, founder and CEO of the Women’s Choice Award. “They’re also staying active longer, which makes access to high-quality orthopedic care more important than ever. Our award highlights hospitals that deliver exceptional care tailored to women’s health and healing.”

12/29/2025

Lake Tahoe medical providers—join us for a one-day CME at the Lake Tahoe Sports Medicine & Primary Care Symposium!

Hear from orthopedic, PM&R, and wound care experts while exploring practical topics tailored to our active mountain population.

Learn more or register today:
https://bartonhealthfoundation.salsalabs.org/laketahoesportsmedicinesymposium2026/index.html

12/24/2025

❄️ Don’t Hibernate This Winter! ❄️

Cold weather doesn’t mean couch season. With the right layers, smart hydration, and a little extra awareness, winter workouts can be energizing, safe, and even more rewarding than summer sweat sessions.

Gear up with moisture-wicking layers, protect your hands and feet, listen to your body, and know when to take it indoors. Winter can be a reset—not a roadblock.

Cold-weather workouts can be invigorating and even more rewarding than those summer sessions, if you dress smart and listen to your body,

12/19/2025

"Remarkably, after two major surgeries within 16 months, she is back on the mountain pursuing her favorite activities." Read more about PNut's story:

Joanna’s Story: Getting Back to What She Loves

After years of recurring shoulder injuries, professional snowboarder Joanna “PNut” Dzierzawski turned to orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kyle Swanson, for a lasting solution. Dr. Swanson identified the damage and performed a shoulder reconstruction that helped restore stability and get Joanna back on the mountain.

Today, she continues to trust Dr. Swanson’s expertise to stay active and doing what she loves.

https://www.bartonhealth.org/blog/articles/joannas-story-how-a-repeating-injury-led-to-life-changing-surger/

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

Tahoe Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, in partnership with Barton Health, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest clinic in Carson Valley. The office, located at 1520 Virginia Ranch Rd, Suite 1B in Gardnerville, is now accepting patients.

12/11/2025

Peak training requires peak support! 🏔️

ATC Jeremy Vandehurst was in Kitzsteinhorn with sponsored athlete Piper Arnold for the Freeski Halfpipe Camp, providing acute injury care, long-term management, and daily recovery work all camp long!

12/10/2025

From everyday movers to mountain athletes - meet the therapists supporting all of Tahoe.

From new arrivals to advanced clinicians, our team brings diverse experience, movement expertise, and a shared commitment to helping Tahoe get back to what people love — whether that’s everyday life or mountain adventure.

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🏔️ Meghan Gerry, DPT

New to Tahoe and already embracing the mountain lifestyle, Meghan brings advanced movement assessment and performance training to the clinic.
Specialties: SFMA II • CSCS • BFR Certified, Running analysis
Outside the clinic: Skiing, climbing, biking, hiking, trail running, and playing with her dogs.

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🏊‍♀️ Kirstyn Lipp, DPT

Kirstyn treats all conditions with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach and has a special interest in ankle rehabilitation.
Special interests: Foot & ankle rehab
Certifications: MFD certified , BFR certified
Outside the clinic: Swimming, hiking, skiing, board games, and spending time with her husband and their adorable wiener dog, Berkeley.

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❄️ Michelle Snyder, PT, OCS

An advanced clinician with nearly two decades of experience, Michelle has been caring for the Tahoe community for more than 10 years. She blends orthopedic expertise with performance-focused training to help patients return confidently to the activities they love.
Certifications: Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) • Mat Pilates • Performance Therapist • SFMA I • BFR • Girls Gone Strong
Outside the clinic: Paddle boarding, hiking, snowboarding, and time with her husband and dog.

12/08/2025

Our group fitness schedule has been updated to include a new yoga class at 12:10pm. Join LeeAnn Mills, PTA, 500 E-RYT, for a refreshing mid-day reset that blends mindful movement, breath work and strength. 🧘‍♀️

Open to all Barton Performance members! Register in the link in our bio.

12/08/2025

A new yoga class is now available on Mondays at 12:10pm!

Join LeeAnn Mills, PTA, 500 E-RYT, for a refreshing mid-day reset that blends mindful movement, breathwork, and strength. Whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this class is designed to help you move better, recover deeply, and feel your best.

Open to all Barton Performance members! Register online: https://www.bartonhealth.org/health-services/performance/group-fitness/