Optimal Movement

Optimal Movement Rehab and Performance

09/03/2025

At Optimal Movement, recovery isn’t about chasing trends - it’s about what actually works.

After just a month of consistent cold-plunge sessions, our patients and members are noticing:
✨ Less lingering muscle soreness after tough training
✨ Faster recovery so they can train harder, more consistently
✨ Better circulation and energy that lasts all day

And the biggest surprise? The mental boost. Research shows that even short cold exposures can spike dopamine and norepinephrine levels, improving focus and mood for hours afterward (Huberman Lab, 2023). Studies also show cold water immersion reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness, helping athletes feel and perform better between sessions.

Here’s the best part → all physical therapy patients AND wellness members get access to our cold plunge. No extra fees, no booking hassles - just another tool to help you recover smarter. And because every patient is different, we use research-backed protocols tailored for each individual - so recovery is safe, effective, and personalized.

Recovery isn’t just rest - it’s training your body and mind to bounce back stronger.

08/27/2025

My heart is so full after this past Saturday at Westport Plaza. 💕 The STL community of women never fails to amaze me - moms, postpartum warriors, goal-chasers, and women just getting started… all choosing to show up for themselves and for each other. That’s powerful.

As a physical therapist, it lights me up to see women learning how to move well, feel strong, and take ownership of their health. Pair that with Katie Hoehn from bringing her training experience and nutrition expertise, and it was the perfect balance.

But more than anything… we had SO much fun. The energy, the laughs, the sweat - it reminded me why I love this community so much.

To every woman who came - you are the reason I love what I do. Your effort and commitment to prioritizing your health inspire me every single day.

This is what community looks like. This is what strength feels like. And this is only the beginning. 💪

So tell me… who thinks we should do another one?👇

08/25/2025

At Optimal Movement, we don’t just put you through exercises and send you home. We use our fully equipped gym to progressively load your body, teach proper movement patterns, and build strength that transfers to real life.

But here’s what sets us apart - we also have the recovery tools to support your progress. After putting in the work, our infrared sauna does more than just help you relax. It boosts circulation, reduces muscle soreness, and supports faster recovery after training sessions.

Train hard, recover smart. That’s how you get results that last. Ready to experience both? Link in bio.

08/21/2025

Why 1:1 PT matters 👇

Research shows one-on-one care leads to faster recovery, fewer setbacks, and better long-term results.

At Optimal Movement, you’ll never share your session or get handed off to an aide. Every visit is 100% with your Doctor of Physical Therapy - tailored to your needs and adjusted in real time. The focus is on you and solely you, the care YOU deserve!

👉 Book your first session today through the link in our bio and feel the difference of true one-on-one care.

Welcome back to training season! 🍂🏈⚽🏐With school starting and fall sports right around the corner, we see the same patte...
08/19/2025

Welcome back to training season! 🍂🏈⚽🏐

With school starting and fall sports right around the corner, we see the same pattern every year-athletes jump straight back into high-intensity training after a summer of inconsistent routines. The problem? Most bodies aren’t fully prepared for the sudden increase in volume and demand.

At Optimal Movement, we believe in being proactive, not reactive. That means assessing how your body is moving right now, identifying compensations and weak links, and preparing you for the specific demands of your sport - before the season grinds you down.

And it doesn’t stop once games begin. Continuing with targeted strength training and rehab in-season helps athletes maintain durability, recover faster, and perform at their best when it matters most.
Smart preparation today prevents injuries and setbacks tomorrow. Your future self - and your season - will thank you.

👉 Link in bio to get started.

08/14/2025

This is exactly what we want to see 👏

Here’s what most people don’t understand: PT exercises aren’t just for PT sessions. The movements we teach you - proper hip hinge patterns, glute activation, core stability - these should become integrated into your regular workouts.

This is why we have a fully equipped gym, not just a treatment table. We’re preparing you to move well in the real world, whether that’s playing sports, lifting weights, or just going about your daily life.

The goal isn’t to make you dependent on us forever. It’s to give you the tools and knowledge to maintain good movement patterns long after you leave our clinic.

That’s how you prevent re-injury and keep getting stronger.

Ready to learn how to move correctly? Book your free consultation - link in bio.

At Optimal Movement, we see this connection every day, but most people - and most PT clinics - completely miss it. They ...
08/11/2025

At Optimal Movement, we see this connection every day, but most people - and most PT clinics - completely miss it. They treat your back pain with back exercises, your knee pain with knee exercises, missing the real problem entirely.

Here’s what we know: your glutes are supposed to be the powerhouse of your lower body, but modern life has essentially turned them off. Hours of sitting, poor movement patterns, and generic exercises that don’t actually target proper glute function have left most people with weak, non-functioning glutes.

The result? Everything else has to pick up the slack. Your lower back becomes overworked trying to stabilize what your glutes should be handling. Your knees take stress they weren’t designed for. Your hips get tight from other muscles trying to do the glutes’ job.

Ready to address the root cause? Book your free consultation - link in bio.

08/08/2025

At Optimal Movement, we’re not handing you a resistance band and telling you to avoid heavy lifting. We have a fully equipped gym with tools like hex bars because we believe in loading you properly and progressing your strength safely.

Here’s what most people don’t understand about deadlifts: when your back hurts, it’s usually not the deadlift that’s the problem - it’s how you’re doing it. Traditional straight bar deadlifts put the weight out in front of you, forcing excessive forward lean and putting unnecessary stress on your spine.

The hex bar changes everything. You step inside the weight, which allows for a more natural movement pattern, less forward lean, and better mechanics. Most people can actually lift more weight with better form using a hex bar compared to a straight barbell.

We’re not afraid of heavy lifting here - we embrace it. But we do it smart. We teach proper movement patterns first, assess your individual mechanics, then progressively load you in ways that build real strength without breaking you down.

Because getting stronger shouldn’t come at the cost of getting injured. It’s about building strength that translates to real life and reduces your risk of future problems.

Ready to lift without pain? Book your free consultation - link in bio.

08/05/2025

PT-approved travel essentials 🧳✈️

Headed out of town soon? Don’t let long flights or hotel beds leave you stiff, sore, or sidelined.

At Optimal Movement, we know vacation should be about relaxation and fun - not dealing with back pain from long flights or stiff hips from sitting in the car for hours. That’s why we recommend bringing these simple tools to keep you moving and feeling your best while you’re away!

💥 Want our free travel-friendly warm-up guide using these tools?

👉 Comment “warm-up” below and share this to your story - we’ll send it your way!

Going out of town soon? Book a pre-trip session to get ahead of any aches - link in bio.

What if rehab didn’t just get you back to where you were - but helped you come back even stronger?At Optimal Movement, w...
08/01/2025

What if rehab didn’t just get you back to where you were - but helped you come back even stronger?

At Optimal Movement, we go beyond pain relief. We treat the whole body, guide you with intention, and build lasting strength so you can move with confidence again.

This is care built around your goals - not generic protocols or quick fixes.

Curious what’s possible for you? Book your free consultation and let’s start your path forward.

Link in bio!

07/29/2025

At Optimal Movement, we’re not your typical PT clinic; and that’s by design.

We combine intentional strength training, movement optimization, and education to help you not just recover, but perform better long term. Whether you’re bouncing back from injury or pushing to the next level, every session is one-on-one, purposeful, and built around your goals.

What sets us apart?

We don’t work out of a crowded rehab room with resistance bands and generic exercises. We have a true gym setup, fully equipped with everything needed to load you properly and progress your strength in a meaningful, safe, and effective way.

Strength is a key pillar of recovery and often the missing link in PT—but it’s not just about lifting weights. We focus on proper form, smart progressions, and full-body control, so you build strength that lasts and reduce your risk of reinjury.

Because it’s not about getting you back to where you were—it’s about helping you move, feel, and perform better than ever.

📍 Book your free consultation - link in bio.


07/24/2025

Still dealing with knee pain that just won’t go away? Let’s talk about why.

At Optimal Movement, we don’t take a cookie-cutter approach. We go beyond the site of pain to find the root cause - because the knee rarely works in isolation.

Yes, we assess range of motion, but that’s just the beginning. Your knee is part of a complex system, and when something above or below isn’t functioning well—whether that’s your hip, ankle, or core—your knee ends up taking the hit.

Here’s what most people (and even many providers) get wrong:

They assume tightness = a stretching problem.
So they stretch... and stretch... and nothing changes.

But often, that “tight” feeling isn’t about mobility at all. It’s your body compensating for a lack of strength, control, or stability somewhere else.

Want to feel less stiff? Don’t just stretch - train your body to own the movement through the ENTIRE range.

Mobility without strength is like flexibility without control... and that won’t take you far.

This is exactly where our team stands out. We combine advanced assessment with performance-based rehab to actually solve the problem; not just treat the symptoms.

If you’re tired of chasing pain or being told to “just rest,” let’s figure out what your body really needs.

📲 Book your free consultation - link in bio.

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St. Louis, MO

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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