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]
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