GROUNDED STRENGTH
Strong feet. Better movement.
Your feet are your foundation. They’re designed to move, adapt and respond to the ground beneath you.
Grounded Strength focuses on improving foot mobility, stability and strength to help you build stronger, more capable feet from the ground up.
IT STARTS WITH HOW YOUR FEET MOVE
Every session begins by looking at how your feet are functioning — their mobility, strength, control and how they interact with the ground. Then we identify what needs more movement, better control or more strength. If restricted tissue is part of the problem, I may incorporate Active Release Technique or Shockwave Therapy when appropriate.
MOBILITY → STABILITY → STRENGTH There’s a progression to Grounded Strength.
We work to restore the movement your feet need. We develop the control to ustilize that movement and the strength so your feet can function like feet are meant to function. You’ll leave with targeted exercises and progressions based on what your feet need — not a generic exercise program.
WHY BAREFOOT?
I believe your feet benefit from having opportunities to actually be feet — moving, spreading, adapting and feeling the ground beneath you. You don’t need to give up your shoes or start running barefoot. Grounded Strength simply uses principles of barefoot movement to help your feet function the way they were designed to. Shoes have a purpose. So does spending some time without them.
TREATMENT IS ONLY PART OF THE ANSWER
ART and Shockwave can help address restrictions and stubborn tissue, but treatment alone doesn’t build strength and capacity. Grounded Strength takes the next step. My goal isn’t to make you dependent on treatment. My goal is to give you the tools to keep yourself moving.
START FROM THE GROUND UP Whether you’re dealing with a recurring foot issue or simply want stronger, more capable feet, we’ll start by figuring out what your feet need.
Strong feet. Better movement.
What to expect
First session will include assessment, treatment using Active Release Technique (and shockwave Therapy if appropriate) and a solid introduction to Grounded Strength foot exerises.
After the Initial appointment Tracy will recommend the best option of how to proceed depending on the current condition of your feet and your goals.
Options include:
1. Manual treatment and focused foot exercise session
2. One on one foot exercises session
3. Small group foot exercise session
* All foot exercise portions will include balance work
ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE
ART is a precise, hands-on approach to treating muscle, tendon and soft-tissue problems. With over 25 years of experience using ART, I look beyond the painful spot to identify and treat restrictions that may be affecting how you move.
SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
Shockwave Therapy is an effective option for stubborn tendon and soft-tissue injuries. I combine Shockwave with over 25 years of clinical experience and Active Release Techniques (ART) to look beyond the painful spot and address what may be contributing to the problem.
GROUNDED STRENGTH
A focused treatment session designed to restore natural foot function through mobility, stability, and strength work. Working together to improve joint movement, build intrinsic foot strength, and enhance balance—helping you move with better control, resilience, and connection to the ground.