Maven Physical Therapy & Athletics:

Program and Philosophy

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is about finding dysfunctional movement patterns to correct and create optimal movement by the use of skilled hands and interventions. We are the experts of movement and restoring normal function.

Our approach to Physical Therapy is centered on our mission and values. We create an optimized and custom plan of care for each patient that addresses impairments, goals, and dysfunctional movement patterns. We implement an integrated therapeutic approach including; manual therapy (joint mobilizations and myofascial manipulation), neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercises/activities, corrective exercise, vestibular/proprioception/balance rehabilitation, gait training, cardiovascular conditioning, neurological rehabilitation, muscular strength/endurance training, secondary prevention, Geriatric Health, patient education and rehabilitation for sports performance.

Athletics/Fitness

Training Philosophy: Through evidence-based exercise and rehabilitation programs we utilize a training approach that effectively fits each athletes criteria. Our body is meant to move and be challenged in order to adapt to life’s unexpected events. Nourish, challenge, and prepare your mind and body for unpredictable and unforgiving circumstances.

Our training program and philosophy encompasses a large spectrum of physical fitness including: Cardiovascular Fitness, Weight Loss/Management, Police & Military Physical Readiness, Sports-Specific Training, Geriatric Health Management, Strength and Conditioning, HIIT, Flexibility and Mobility, Novice Lifting and Strength Training, Olympic Lifting, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Special Operations Pipeline Preparation and Physical Stress Management.

PADI Scuba & Handicap Scuba Association Certification

The benefits of Scuba Diving are near & dear to us at Maven, including wreck diving, deep diving, underwater navigation, low light diving, rescue courses and more.

Our PADI Dive program may be exactly what you’re looking for. We offer comprehensive training in varied environments. You’re stepping into a largely unknown environment, and relying on knowledgable training & flawless operation of your equipment.

Our affiliations are with PADI, NAUI, EFR, and the Handicap Scuba Association, licensed as an authorized training provider respectively. PADI, or the Professional Association of Diving Instructors is the world’s premier scuba diving certification agency- encompassing an impressive 25 million divers worldwide. The Handicap Scuba Association (HSA) was developed by Jim Gatacre after losing use of his arm after a compression injury in 1972. His passion of scuba diving, and vision of enriching the lives of other impaired individuals was realized. Today HSA has an elite group of instructors worldwide with extensive training in transference, gear donning, embarkment, dive & recovery of individuals with mobility limiting disabilities.

Maven, partnered with the Handicap Scuba Association, offer levels A through C scuba certifications. This opportunity extends to individuals with moderate to severe physical, psychological, & neurological limitations including: amputees, para, hemi, & quadriplegic patients, individuals with multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, advanced spinal injuries, and individuals experiencing Post Traumatic Stress. Individuals are assessed on a case by case basis. Maven integrates with healthcare providers & caregivers to provide Scuba Instruction and certification to this demographic. This once impossible opportunity can drastically improve the quality of life for individuals afflicted by such limitations. Friends, family members, caregivers, and healthcare providers can benefit their challenged athlete by becoming certified as a HSA Dive Buddy- a diver with specific training dedicated to managing risk, modified rescue techniques, & safe diving protocols integral to the task of assisting a handicap adventure athlete.

Our Instructor is a former US Navy Petty Officer and professional diver with advanced medical training. He holds both advanced Professional Diving and Professional Rescuer credentials, is American Red Cross CPR/AED Instructor, and an Emergency First Response Primary & Secondary Care Instructor. He has worked as a Public Safety Diver assisting Police Dive Units, Mobile Rescue Teams, the Army Corps of Engineers, and the International Diving Institute.

When utilizing chartered training evolutions, Maven adheres to dive safety standards set forth by the United States Navy and United States Coast Guard operating procedures for passenger vessels providing commercial transport and support services to recreational divers. Dive training follows & exceeds safety limitations established by the United States Navy. PADI Scuba certifications follow PADI safety guidelines for both curriculum and in-water activities.

Physical Therapy & Training

Physical Therapy and Training services are by appointment. Our evaluation, assessments and programming is optimized and catered to address the needs of each patient and athlete.

Evaluations: 1.5 hours

Training and subsequent treatments: 1 hour

Olympic Weight Lifting and Power Lifting

Here we continue to educate on the most efficient lifting movements to optimize the most function and power while eliminating risk of injury. This class is designed for the intermediate to elite athlete, following at least one introductory class

Metabolic Conditioning & Military/LEO/EMR Readiness

We understand the need for peak performance operation in critical situations. This program will encompass a harder, more grueling tempo & demand specially integrated into environments that change with the day.

This is a more specified and intense training environment. MetCon and HIIT training integrated with bursts of anaerobic power and one very distinct attribute: no rest periods. There is constant movement and variation in movements including: weight lifting, olympic lifting, sand bag manipulation, military readiness testing, cardiovascular endurance, metcons, flexibility, and joint mobility.

Intro to Power Lifting and Olympic Lifting

This is for the novice athlete. We provide education on the fundamentals and movement patterns for weightlifting. Our goal is to create safe and optimized movement patterns so that each athlete has a solid foundation.

Our Intro class is 60 min long and is split into different lifts.

Intro to Functional Strength

Work on your mobility and flexibility while performing functional movements. Our intro to functional strength class is for any level of athlete and challenges you by means of strength, stability, mobility and flexibility.

Intro to Functional Strength is 60 min long and consists of a dynamic warm up right into stabilization, dynatomy, & strength development.