Road to Dawn Strength and Wellness

We're On the Road to Dawn Together - A New Beginning For A New You.

What We Offer

Physical Therapy

Exercises, manual therapy, and massage techniques to assist your body to naturally heal, reduce pain, and improve function

Nutrition

Nutrition guidance for weight loss, fueling during races, and during training to build healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

Dry Needling

Trigger point dry needling for tight, restricted or painful muscles to get you moving again without pain and limitations.

Training Programs

Hybrid training plans to get you ready for your obstacle course race, Deka, or Hyrox event, for the experienced racer or novice.

What Are We About

This is not typical physical therapy. It is a whole journey, rooted in whole body health and wellness, with physical and mental health at the foundation.

Physical therapy goes far beyond simply treating pain; it’s about understanding and addressing the root cause of your issues to create long-lasting solutions. Rather than focusing solely on symptom relief, we take a holistic approach to your health, assessing how factors like movement patterns, muscle imbalances, and biomechanics contribute to your condition.

But it doesn’t stop there—we also treat you as a whole person. That means considering how lifestyle elements like nutrition, sleep, and stress impact your recovery and overall well-being. By looking at the bigger picture, we not only help you heal but also empower you to make changes that prevent future injury and optimize your physical health.

Our Therapist

Nicolas "Nick" Cartaya

Dry needling certified; Mulligan technique trained; Precision Nutrition L1 Coach

Ph.516-924-6062

Email: [email protected]

Achilles Tendonitis: The Hybrid Athlete’s Guide to Healing and Prevention

In this post, we talk about the bane of my own existence: Achilles tendonitis. ...more

FAQ ,OCR Physical Therapy &Recovery

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Wrist Sprains for Hybrid Athletes

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FAQ ,Physical Therapy Hybrid &Recovery

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Why High and Low Intensity Training Is the Secret Sauce for Hybrid Athletes

What's the best split for training? Here's why I believe in the High-Low Split! ...more

OCR ,Physical Therapy &Hybrid

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What to Eat and Drink on A Long Run (Without Destroying Your Stomach)

Here we talk about how to keep your long runs long and steady and what to eat and drink to keep them that way! ...more

FAQ ,OCR Physical Therapy &Hybrid

August 08, 20254 min read

Tapering for Your Race — Even If You’re Coming Off Injury

Tapering for Your Race — Even If You’re Coming Off Injury

In this post, we talk about tapering and the lead up to your race! ...more

OCR ,Physical Therapy Hybrid &Recovery

August 01, 20252 min read

When the Weights Get Light and the Miles Stop: Navigating Injury and Identity as a Hybrid Athlete

When the Weights Get Light and the Miles Stop: Navigating Injury and Identity as a Hybrid Athlete

In this post, we talk about an identity crisis and what happens when you get injured. Mentally. ...more

Physical Therapy ,Hybrid Recovery &Mentality

July 18, 20254 min read

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Home Base: Little Chute, WI

(516)924-6062

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