The PT Minute: “How will the new SPARK 2.0 space be a benefit to clients/patients?”

July 14, 2017Category : advanced exercise, all-the-way-well, concierge care, Concierge/Executive Health Physical Therapy, executive health PT, exercise, General Health, one-on-one physical therapy, physical therapy, quality care, SPARK Newsnew location, NOVA PT, Personal Training, physical therapy, SPARK, SPARK PhysiotherapyBy : sparkadmin

This week’s PT Minute question: “How will the new SPARK 2.0 space be a benefit to clients/patients?“ Dr. Carlos J Berio – “SPARK 2.0 will allow us to treat more of the competitive movers in our community in a way that places them right in the game. Our new space, new equipment and new team … Read More

10 Week Progress Note

October 25, 2016Category : advanced exercise, all-the-way-well, executive health PT, exercise, faster race times, feel better running, injury prevention, run faster, run with less pain, RunningDr. Kristen Lattimore, Half marathon, marathon training, northern va pt, Personal Training, physical therapy, progress note, running, SPARKBy : sparkadmin

Distance running is a big mental game. By far that is the biggest lesson that I seem to learn and relearn throughout this experience. When I started training for this half marathon, I was determined to check each box that made up the training schedule Ivy designed for me. Through talking with Ivy, I have … Read More

Week 3 Progress Report: Everything’s Connected

September 1, 2016Category : advanced exercise, ankle injuries, exercise, faster race times, feel better running, General Health, injury prevention, physical therapy, physical therapy exercises, run faster, run with less pain, RunningDistance Running, Distance Running Training, Dr. Ivy Jordan, Dr. Kristen Lattimore, Personal Training, physical therapy, Running Training, SPARKBy : sparkadmin

If you haven’t heard, Ivy and I are training to run a half marathon in November and throughout that process Ivy is going to share how she designed my training program. Intermittently I wanted to provide some insight from my perspective as a relative novice in distance training. For my first three weeks the biggest … Read More

Top 10 Reasons You CAN’T Work at SPARK

April 14, 2016Category : concierge care, Concierge/Executive Health Physical Therapy, executive health PT, one-on-one physical therapy, quality careNextgenPT, Personal Training, physical therapy, SPARK, SPARK employmentBy : sparkadmin

Everyone who comes to SPARK knows that we are a fun-loving, caring group of people. SPARK’s mission is to help our clients achieve their health goals with the best customer satisfaction. We epitomize “concierge” physical therapy with a family vibe. #NextgenPT Many people who come in often ask if they can work here! That being … Read More

My First Year at SPARK In Review

March 22, 2016Category : all-the-way-well, concierge care, Concierge/Executive Health Physical Therapy, executive health PT, exercise, one-on-one physical therapy, physical therapy, quality care, SPARK Newsall-the-way-well care, Cash Practice, Health, NextgenPT, out of network, Personal Training, physical therapy, PT Mills, recovery, SPARKBy : sparkadmin

It has been just over a year since I started working at SPARK. This has made me reflect on my experiences here and just how different SPARK really is. A cash-based practice completely changes the patient experience and, as a result, my own experience. Since starting at SPARK, I only see one client at a … Read More

How Much Does It Cost?

February 25, 2016Category : all-the-way-well, concierge care, Concierge/Executive Health Physical Therapy, executive health PT, one-on-one physical therapy, physical therapy, quality care, SPARK NewsCo-Pay, Fee for service, In-Network, Insurance, out of network, physical therapy, Physiotherapy, PT, SPARKBy : sparkadmin

Taking care of our current clientele and helping new clientele with their physical therapy needs is my core responsibility in my position at SPARK. Not only do I want them to receive “all-the-way” well care specialized to their specific needs and get them back to the activity level that they are used to but I … Read More

Scap March Plank

December 1, 2015Category : advanced exercise, all-the-way-well, concierge care, Concierge/Executive Health Physical Therapy, exercise, quality careCarlos Berio, Exercise, Personal Training, physical therapy, Scap March, SPARKBy : sparkadmin

This movement is indicated when we are working toward improving the strength and tolerance of the many muscles that attach to your scapula. In addition this movement may be advanced to involve much more trunk and hip musculature as needed. Prep and Equipment: This movement begins in the low plank position: Laying in the prone … Read More

Prep for Tomorrow

November 5, 2015Category : advanced exercise, all-the-way-well, concierge care, executive health PT, exercise, injury prevention, run faster, run with less pain, Running, sports rehabDr. Ivy Jordan, Personal Training, physical therapy, Prep for Tomorrow, recovery, Soft Tissue Mobilization, SPARK, Sports RecoveryBy : sparkadmin

“Help me, help you.” This is what your body says every time you finish exercising in the hopes you will show it some TLC so it’s ready to go again tomorrow. More often than not we dismiss this suggestion and assume our bodies will magically repair themselves without any thought or effort. Then what happens? … Read More

Monster Band Lateral Slide

September 29, 2015Category : advanced exercise, Concierge/Executive Health Physical Therapy, exerciseband exercises, Dr. Carlos Berio, exercises, lateral slides, Monster band slides, Monster bands, Personal Training, physical therapy, SPARKBy : sparkadmin

This is an excellent movement to improve the strength and endurance of important upper spine and shoulder muscles as well as trunk or hip muscle conditioning. This movement can be beneficial for many different people, as it focuses strengthening toward muscles important for stability. Prep and Equipment: “Monster Band” refers to large elastic loops (there … Read More

“Make Your Health Happen” Follow Up

September 15, 2015Category : advanced exercise, all-the-way-well, concierge care, Concierge/Executive Health Physical Therapy, executive health PT, exercise, one-on-one physical therapy, physical therapy, physical therapy exercises, quality care, SPARK News, SPARK ToughHealth and Fitness Festival, Make Your Health Happen, myhhgetbetter, Personal Training, physical therapy, SPARK, SPARK ToughBy : sparkadmin

What did you do over the weekend? I’m not trying to brag but we had an awesome day Friday! It was a beautiful sunny day. We got lots of old and new friends together. We flipped tires, threw kegs, shook battle ropes, did fireman carries, and practiced MMA moves. We listened to some awesome music. … Read More

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