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We are excited to announce a new satellite care location in partnership with Iron Vault Athletics. This new collaboration allows us to bring the same high-level performance therapy experience to even more people in the community while maintaining the individualized care our clients expect.

Winter in Northeast Ohio doesn’t have to mean slowing down. At Chardon Performance Therapy , we work with driven, active people who don’t sit still just because the temperature drops. Our running expert, Courtney, is a great example—she continues to train outdoors throughout the winter. And when she’s not logging miles, she’s out cross-country skiing with her son, Miles. Staying active in the cold isn’t about being extreme. It’s about staying consistent. Running in the Snow:

The start of a new year often comes with a loud message: do more, be better, go harder—now. New workouts. New diets. New routines. All at once.

Student athletes face unique pressures both on and off the field. Between schoolwork, practices, games, and social expectations, the weight of performance can feel overwhelming. Two common challenges we see in young athletes are perfectionism and low self-esteem — and both can quietly affect mental health, motivation, and even injury risk.

At Chardon Performance Therapy, we believe that caring for people extends far beyond the walls of our clinic. True health includes feeling supported, seen, and secure, especially during the holiday season

Winter in Northeast Ohio is no joke—snow, slush, black ice, and uneven sidewalks show up overnight. Every year, we see preventable injuries from slips and falls: wrist fractures, hip injuries, bruised ribs, shoulder sprains, and low back flare-ups.

When you hear “pelvic floor health,” most people think about postpartum recovery or women’s health. But the truth is — everyone has a pelvic floor, and it’s critical for both men and women who want to move, lift, and play sports without pain or dysfunction.

If you’ve been struggling with stubborn muscle tightness, nagging pain, or limited mobility, dry needling may be the solution you didn’t know you needed. At Chardon Performance Therapy, we specialize in helping active adults, athletes, and weekend warriors get back to doing what they love — pain-free.

we are proud to donate space in our clinic to Community Connections, a free therapy group for teens in the Chardon area.

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably seen it: the backpack hits the floor, shoes get kicked off, and before you can ask how their day went, your child is cranky, irritable, or in tears. That after-school “hanger” (hunger + anger) is real, and there’s a nutritional reason behind it.

As the back-to-school season ramps up and fall schedules fill with sports practices, homework, and work deadlines, it’s easy to let your own health slide to the back burner. But staying active doesn’t need to mean carving out hours at the gym. In fact, short, intentional bursts of movement can make a big difference in your energy, focus, and overall health.

Behind the pointed toes and polished performances is often a dancer holding her breath emotionally, not just physically. The dance world celebrates discipline, but without emotional support, that same drive can lead to burnout.

When most golfers think about improving their swing, they focus on club speed, grip, or shoulder turn. But often overlooked is what’s happening beneath you: your footwork and balance.

When it comes to a powerful, consistent golf swing, rotational power is the secret weapon. It’s what allows you to generate speed from the ground up, control your clubface through impact, and protect your spine and shoulders from injury.

s student athletes gear up for the upcoming school year, there’s more to preseason preparation than just training and conditioning. One essential step that often gets overlooked is the pre-participation physical examination (PPE) — a critical screening tool that helps ensure young athletes are ready to safely return to play.

Whether you're training for a 5K or logging miles on the trails, running in the heat poses serious challenges for your body. Understanding how to manage hydration and core temperature is essential, not only for performance but also for safety.