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Xtra Mile Physical Therapy XMPT helps active people to be happy, healthy and strong without pain.
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with Dr. Kevin Farnham is a great resource for those who are in chronic pain or just need a tuneup for their body to wo...
14/07/2025

with Dr. Kevin Farnham is a great resource for those who are in chronic pain or just need a tuneup for their body to work better.

Acupuncture is a ancient application of the energy system of the body, and it has been verified scientifically with numerous studies. Plus, in my opinion, something that has been around for 3000 years or more probably has some method behind the madness that is working!

I have come across many practitioners of acupuncture and have learned some of the basis of the methodology in the meridian systems and specific points. I have actually found them to be very effective, and have used them for my personal health.

As you may already know, I am a practitioner of Qigong, specifically where we honor that connection of energy channels and how they need to flow.

Dr. Kevin and I have talked a few times already, and have had a great rapport because of our shared passions to help our fellow humans heal and thrive.

I really enjoyed talking with him about how so many seemingly disconnected areas of the body are very much associated with each other.

Case in point is when he placed some tiny beads on my ears, which were associated with certain areas in my back. Lo and behold, I found that some of the areas were very quite tender on the ear, and I’m always curious if it’s placebo, but I felt a good level of vitality when I kept them in for the next day or two.

Dr. Kevin has recently just started his practice and is looking for new patients. He is very skilled and it is a good time to get onto his schedule before he fills up quickly.

I’m looking forward to partnering with Dr. Kevin in the future!!!

Had a great time today, instructing some awesome people on how to move mindfully with the Chi walking and Chi Running cl...
13/07/2025

Had a great time today, instructing some awesome people on how to move mindfully with the Chi walking and Chi Running class.

We went over the fundamentals of posture and alignment and relaxation, and had a good time going over some fun drills.

The emphasis is on Learning in a fun way to notice how we are aligning ourselves and moving, and making subtle but significant changes.

I got comments on how they were really using their core muscles more and their legs less. It’s quite the experience to go through and I’m glad we had a nice group this morning.

If you’re Interested In Chirunning or Chi walking, I’m going to have this class more regularly at the end of summer here and into the fall.

I also do one on one instruction which helps get your specific needs address sooner so you can run with less impact an injury and with more enjoyment.

If you’re interested in how to move more efficiently with less injuries, please come to my workshop for Chi walking, and...
08/07/2025

If you’re interested in how to move more efficiently with less injuries, please come to my workshop for Chi walking, and Chi running.

We emphasize mindful approaches from tai chi to create a smooth stride with less effort.

I found this to be one of the secret keys that has kept me running after years of injury due to poor running form.

It’s under 50 bucks for a course I have usually charged more than 2x that in the past. I will also get you a recorded video gait analysis that can give you practical steps to become a more efficient runner for a lifetime.

If you’re interested, just go to the QR code or you can message me and I can help you sign up. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you there 9am this Sunday the 13th.

Great time at Vancouver this past Saturday, thank you to Ron for putting on the event the day after the Foot Traffic F...
07/07/2025

Great time at Vancouver this past Saturday, thank you to Ron for putting on the event the day after the Foot Traffic Flat and fireworks the day before, and chalking up a fun and different course!
Got a chance to show people the device on some sore knees that needed it! It can truly be a game changer for runners and walkers.
If you haven’t come to Morning Miles, it’s the first Saturday of the month for August and September, and starts at 8am. They have raffles, snacks and even mimosas! The one in September will be huge, you don’t want to miss the chance to win some cool prizes. Check it out and run/walk with an awesome group of folks.

In the Chirunning classes, I emphasize the importance of posture and how we position ourselves to create nice smooth str...
07/07/2025

In the Chirunning classes, I emphasize the importance of posture and how we position ourselves to create nice smooth strides out while we run.

It’s important to demonstrate to attendees how many of us tend to put the brakes on while running, which slows us down and causes more impact in our joints.

This occurs for walking and running.

So if we can smooth things out with just a few basic drills and mindful steps, we can dramatically change the feeling of impact and force that we feel while we are out there walking and running.

That’s why Chi Running and Chi walking are great passions of mine to spread the word on how well we can move with grace and efficiency and flow.

I’m doing a class this Sunday the 13th, and if you’re interested, drop me a message and I will give you the details.

Hey all you walkers and runners! I’m doing another Chi Running and Chi walking class to help us all move more efficientl...
06/07/2025

Hey all you walkers and runners! I’m doing another Chi Running and Chi walking class to help us all move more efficiently and reduce injury.

Chi Running is derived from tai chi principles and embraces alignment and relaxation instead of forcing and pushing.

It helps me find an amazing flow when I’m out there on the road or the trail, and is applicable to all levels of walkers and runners.

Next Sunday I will be hosting the class from nine to 10:30 AM, and everybody in attendance will get a free video gait analysis.

So sign up using the QR code above or send a DM to me and I can send you a link to sign up.

I hope to see a lot of you there!

Summer is here, and with that comes some help around the clinic with some local student athletes, including Tanner from ...
23/06/2025

Summer is here, and with that comes some help around the clinic with some local student athletes, including Tanner from Skyview!

Such a helpful soul and I’m so lucky to coach him for XC, and it should be awesome because I can shoot better videos with more help!

This should turn out to benefit runners out there who might need guidance and expertise from my perspective of nearly 20 years as a PT and over 30 years as a runner.

If you have any video ideas you’d like to see based on any injuries or tight spots you have, let me know! We got a lot of videos shot today and will be sharing them in the next month or so!

Awesome time with the Vanimals at this weekend! It’s always cool to hang around fun active people with a zest for life...
23/06/2025

Awesome time with the Vanimals at this weekend!

It’s always cool to hang around fun active people with a zest for life! So many badasses running despite the cold, wind, dark, or even snow. I’m inspired by people running well into their 60s and beyond, crushing the hills and any expectations of slowing down.

Feeling a little sore and sleep deprived but that’s a big part of it! Got in runs of 11, 8.8, and 7 miles a little over a day, and held up well.

Grateful for my team and the fun times hanging out in the van traveling all around beautiful central Oregon!

Softwave and my physical therapy advice is helping people!Want to be my next success story?Message me!
17/06/2025

Softwave and my physical therapy advice is helping people!
Want to be my next success story?
Message me!

So grateful that I have a great Dad, and that I’ve had the opportunity to be a Dad.I wish I could get back to Iowa more ...
15/06/2025

So grateful that I have a great Dad, and that I’ve had the opportunity to be a Dad.
I wish I could get back to Iowa more often to see you, Dad! Jack wants to shoot the shotgun again!
Happy Father’s Day to all the dudes out there doing the best they can for their families!

Such a nice review, thank you Nicole! It’s been awesome to help you progress with your knee! I’ve found that has been ...
12/06/2025

Such a nice review, thank you Nicole! It’s been awesome to help you progress with your knee! I’ve found that has been amazing for people who’ve had surgery awhile ago but are still dealing with pain and immobility.

If you’ve had a surgery a while ago and are dealing with issues, drop me a message and I’m happy to talk to you.

So grateful for the opportunity to go visit my friend Allie of .yoga at her studio in Hazel Dell this morning.She’s got ...
10/06/2025

So grateful for the opportunity to go visit my friend Allie of .yoga at her studio in Hazel Dell this morning.

She’s got a beautiful open space at the Aero Club in a building right by Bortolami’s pizza.

She took me through a mini assessment of how to line the body and to go through a few motions, and how to focus my energy to move my hips and align everything in my spine.

I’m really excited and encouraged by the possibilities that we can have with collaborating in the future, and I look forward to our combined efforts in helping people achieve better movement and quality of life in Vancouver.

Thank you, Allie! You’ve been a great colleague that I feel confident in referring my PT clients at the end of their rehab.

If you’re ready to take the steps to start moving into more flexibility in a regular practice, Allie is a great person to incorporate these to become lifelong habits.

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