The Physio Performance Treatment Difference:
- 1-on-1 Session with an Orthopedic PT or PTA
- 45-60 Minutes of Treatment
- In-Depth Movement Analysis
- Expert Hands-on Treatment
- Variety of Rehab Training Options: Functional Strength, Compound Strength Movements, or Pilates-based Rehab
How does this work?
STEP 1
Book appointment online or via phone 253.200.0741
STEP 2
Get a follow-up call by Physio’s Office Manager
STEP 3
Come in for your evaluation and leave feeling better
* No payment is required to book the appointment
A lot of people think stability means constantly tightening their core, squeezing their glutes, or bracing as hard as possible.
But real stability is not about nonstop tension. It is about balance, support, and the ability to move without unnecessary gripping.
Your body should feel supported, not exhausted from holding tension all day.
If relaxing feels harder than staying tight all the time, comment "RESTORE" and let`s work on helping your body feel safe to move again.
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Front shoulder pain is often labeled quickly, but labels don`t always tell the full story.
Sometimes the shoulder joint sits too far forward or moves inefficiently, which can irritate the front of the shoulder over time.
That means the real solution may be improving movement and positioning, not just chasing symptoms. When we address the cause, the body responds better.
Comment "RESTORE" if you`re ready for your shoulder to feel better again.
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✨ Meet Dr. Rachel King! ✨
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Rachel King to the Physio Performance team! As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Rachel brings over 11 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and performance-focused care.
A graduate of Washington State University and Western University of Health Sciences, Dr. Rachel combines hands-on manual therapy with individualized strength and movement-based rehabilitation to help patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and return confidently to the activities they love.
She especially enjoys working with active individuals looking to recover from injury, improve performance, and build long-term resilience. Her thoughtful, collaborative approach ensures care is tailored to each person’s unique goals and lifestyle. 💪
Outside the clinic, Rachel enjoys running, hiking, gardening, traveling, working out at Vie, and chasing sunshine wherever she can find it. She also loves photography, great food, DIY projects, and spending time with her husband and their cats, Nimbus and Khaleesi. ☀️🐾
Dr. Rachel sees patients on Tuesdays and Fridays, so be sure to snag a spot on her schedule!
Help us give Rachel a warm Physio Performance welcome! 👋
#TeamSpotlight #MeetTheTeam #PhysioPerformance #PhysicalTherapy
Barbell hip thrusts look simple, but small setup details can completely change how this exercise feels.
Follow these steps:
1. Sit with your upper back against the bench (around the bottom of your shoulder blades)
2. Roll the barbell into position over your hips (using a pad as optional)
3. Bend your knees to place your feet where you feel stable and balanced (about hip-width apart)
4. Take a breath to brace your core, keep your ribs connected to your abs and chin tucked.
5. Push through your whole feet (front and heels) and squeeze your glutes to lift your hips.
6. Keep tension in the glutes the entire time and lower with control.
If you`ve tried this before but never quite felt it where you should, comment STRENGTH and let`s figure it out together.
#strengthtraining #glutetraining #hipthrust #movementquality #tacomafitness
What stood out most in our client`s experience wasn`t just the care she received. It was the confidence that came from knowing she was in the right hands.
Every session was built with purpose. Every adjustment, exercise, and recommendation was tailored to her specific needs and goals.
When you`re dealing with pain, limitations, or uncertainty about what your body needs, having a team that listens and creates a clear plan can make all the difference.
Progress isn`t always about quick fixes. It`s about building trust in your body again, moving with more confidence, and having the support you need every step of the way.
Grateful to be part of your journey, LaToya. 💙
#TacomaFitness #TacomaPhysicalTherapy #ClientReview
✨ Meet Shahram! ✨
We’re excited to welcome Shahram to the Physio Performance team as a Physical Therapy Intern! 🎉
He is currently a second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at the University of Puget Sound.
Born and raised in Iran, Shahram moved to the US in 2013. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Kinesiology. His passion for helping people recover from injury, improve performance, stay active, and prevent future injuries ultimately led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. His knowledge ranges within a variety of areas, including men’s pelvic health, pediatrics, hand and foot rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, and geriatrics. He’s fluent in English and Farsi, conversational in Turkish, and can read and write in Arabic.
When he’s not in the clinic, family always comes first. You’ll likely find him baking, caring for his growing collection of plants, lifting weights, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, chasing sunsets, appreciating a snowy day, or listening to music from just about every genre. He’s also a professional series binge-watcher and never turns down Nutella.
We’re thrilled to have Shahram learning and growing alongside our team while helping our patients get back to doing what they love. 💪
Welcome to the team, Shahram! 👏
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More effort is not always the answer. Sometimes the body needs better movement strategies before it needs more intensity.
Forcing your body into positions it is not ready for often creates frustration, stiffness, and compensation instead of progress.
Good movement should feel controlled, supported, and repeatable.
If your workouts leave your body feeling worse instead of better, comment "RECOVER" and let`s help you move smarter instead of harder.
#TacomaFitness #TacomaPT #ExerciseScience
Strong glutes do more than build strength. They help support how your body moves every day.
Barbell hip thrusts can help build glute strength, improve lower body force production, and support better hip control.
Control matters just as much as load. Sometimes improving how you move changes how an exercise feels completely.
Stronger doesn`t always mean harder.
Comment STRENGTH and let`s help you train smarter.
#strengthtraining #glutestrength #movementquality #hipthrust #tacomafitness
