Mission for Movement Physical Therapy

10/08/2025

Here’s what you can expect:

🔍 A detailed look at your medical history and current concerns
🏃‍♂️ Movement assessments to spot limitations or imbalances
💪 Strength and flexibility testing
📝 A personalized plan to help you move, heal, and perform better

👉 Evaluations aren’t just for when you’re injured—they’re for preventing problems and keeping you active.

📱October Special: Evaluations are only $90 this month. Call or text for more information!

Your health is worth the check-in.

10/02/2025

🎊 This is excellent news coming from WalMart!

👏🏼More and more companies are removing harmful synthetic dyes from foods and this is a huge win for our health!

🥩 Just keep in mind to continue to limit processed foods and prioritize whole single-ingredient meals instead!

10/01/2025

Why schedule an evaluation?

✔ Identify small issues before they become bigger problems
✔ Improve movement, posture, and strength
✔ Get expert guidance tailored to your body

Whether you’re a past patient or new to PT, this is your chance to take proactive steps toward better health.

📅 Book your evaluation today and save $10 this month only.**
**Offer for in office visit only**

09/21/2025

💧 5 Signs of Early Lymphedema
You don’t have to wait until swelling is severe to take action. Watch for these early warning signs:
Swelling in one arm or leg—often mild at first, but worse by evening.

Clothing, shoes, or jewelry feel tight without weight gain.

Heaviness or tightness in the limb that makes movement uncomfortable.

Aching or discomfort without a clear cause.

Frequent skin infections in the swollen area.

👩‍⚕️ Physical therapists trained in lymphatic drainage use precise, gentle techniques to encourage fluid movement and reduce swelling. With early support, lymphedema can be managed and symptoms kept under control.
✨ This month only: $65 for a lymphatic massage (normally $75). Your body will thank you.*

📅 Book your session today and give your body the care it needs.
*You do have to be a patient with a current evaluation. We can book that first then honor the session.

09/20/2025

When lymph fluid builds up, it causes swelling, discomfort, and sometimes infection. Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a specialized therapy designed to redirect fluid away from congested areas and back into healthy pathways.
Here’s what it does:
✅ Stimulates lymph nodes and vessels to improve circulation

✅ Reduces swelling and the feeling of heaviness

✅ Supports immune function by moving infection-fighting cells

✅ Improves mobility and comfort so you can enjoy daily life again

This therapy isn’t just a massage—it requires years of training in anatomy and physiology to safely and effectively treat conditions like lymphedema.
📅 Experience it yourself this September for only $65. Book today and feel lighter, stronger, and healthier.*

*You do have to be a patient with a current evaluation. We can book that first then honor the session.

09/17/2025

🌿 What is Lymphedema?
Most people don’t think about their lymphatic system until it starts to cause problems. One of the most common issues is lymphedema—a condition where lymph fluid builds up in tissues, causing swelling.

👉 Lymphedema can happen for a few reasons:

Primary lymphedema: a rare, inherited condition where lymph vessels don’t develop properly.

Secondary lymphedema: more common, and often caused by surgery, cancer treatment, infection, or trauma.

Early signs include swelling in an arm or leg (often worse by evening), tightness in clothing or jewelry, and a feeling of heaviness. Left untreated, it can progress to more significant swelling, skin changes, and discomfort.

The good news? Lymphatic drainage therapy can help reduce swelling, improve mobility, and support your immune system.
This September, we’re offering $10 off lymphatic massage—just $65*.

📅 Book your session today and give your body the care it needs.
*You do have to be a patient with a current evaluation. We can book that first then honor the session..

09/07/2025

🏄‍♀️ Yesterday was a mommy/daughter paddle board outing!

Looking for a fun way to stay fit? Paddle boarding isn't just relaxing—it's a powerhouse for your health! 💪

✅ Strengthens your core, arms, legs, and back
✅ Boosts cardio fitness & burns serious calories
✅ Builds balance & coordination
✅ Improves posture and flexibility
✅ Gentle on your joints – perfect for all ages… you can sit, kneel, stand or a combo!
✅ Supports heart health, circulation, and even better sleep

🌞 Plus: Soaking up that sweet vitamin D

👧For my DR/Pelvic Floor ladies: using the forced expiration with paddling is a GREAT way to activate those deep core muscles!

Whether you're paddling for peace or power, you're giving your body everything it needs to stay strong and energized!

09/03/2025

He is 10000% correct! Aim for protein for breakfast. Everyday.

🎩 tip: if you splurge for the donut every once in a while, be sure you ALSO have decent protein with it!

Most Americans eat dessert for breakfast.

Cereal, muffins, lattes, French toast, pancakes, Pop-Tarts; the list goes on. Many cereals are up to 75% sugar.

That’s why your first meal (whether it’s breakfast or lunch) matters so much. It sets the tone for your metabolism, energy, and longevity.

When you lead with protein (aim for ~30 grams), you:
- Support stable blood sugar and curb cravings
- Activate muscle building and repair through mTOR
- Kickstart stem cell activity and cellular cleanup
- Protect against age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia)

It’s not just about fasting, it’s about what you break your fast with.

A protein shake, eggs with bone broth, or another protein-rich option can fuel your body for energy, resilience, and longevity.

Protein really is your metabolic superhero!

09/02/2025

Exercise is superior to meds at reducing anxiety and depression

💡 Yes, we knew this already, but it’s great to have research to back up such a powerful statement, especially because so many people are on prescription meds for these very diagnoses. As of 2023, 11.4% of U.S. adults were taking meds for depression.

👨‍⚕️ If you are seeing a professional and being prescribed meds, are you also being prescribed exercise and nutrition as well? If not, then it’s legitimate to question if your provider is aware of the latest research. While medications can have some negative side effects, exercise and good nutrition does not.

Check out this research below!

Objective To identify the optimal dose and modality of exercise for treating major depressive disorder, compared with psychotherapy, antidepressants, and control conditions. Design Systematic review and network meta-analysis. Methods Screening, data extraction, coding, and risk of bias assessment we...

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we honor the strength, resilience, and dedication of America’s workers—the people who keep our families and communities moving forward. Wishing you a safe and restorative holiday!

In your best health,
Mission for Movement PT

08/18/2025

Simple and affordable Costco swaps for meat.

As a family of 4 focused on high quality protein, we make these simple swaps to keep our costs down and our quality good.

Chicken is often fed a terrible diet full of GMO grain. Did you know chickens are actually omnivores? So when you see a vegetarian based diet, they are missing out on a large part of their diet.

Grass fed and finished beef is the best, but it's difficult to always find it on a budget. However, these swaps came in great and we love that the burgers are ready to go. I pop one in the air fryer for lunch and it's so easy.

What's food do you need replacements for?

06/19/2025

Ever heard of grounding? It's as simple as walking barefoot outside, and the benefits are incredible! 🌿 Making direct contact with the Earth can help reduce stress, improve recovery, and even regulate your sleep. Just 10-15 minutes a day on grass or sand can make a huge difference.

Have you tried grounding? Share your experience in the comments below! 👇