Starting Line

What is the LTAP?
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The LTAP ™️ includes 5 orthopedic Based assessments that help direct me to better understand where to start my treatment.
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When I say, I’m trying to understand the “root” cause of your symptoms, I mean it. The LTAP allows me to do just that!
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That isn’t meant to over-simplify pain because pain is multi-factorial which means there often isn’t just ONE cause, BUT with this assessment tool it helps direct me to the area to focus on FIRST that is causing a protective pattern that isn’t allowing the body to fully heal.
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As says, “It reveals the area of the body that will result in the greatest global change and facilitate optimal dynamic alignment and self healing capacity of the body.”
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This assessment tool has truly had a profound impact on how I assess and treat, which has resulted in my patients getting back to what they enjoy most, FASTER!
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If you’re experiencing pain that you just can’t figure out, let’s connect! Comment LTAP to get the conversation started :).

Happy Global Running Day SL Community!
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To celebrate we’re excited to offer a fun giveaway to support your Summer running! We are giving away:
$50 Gift Card to AND Gift Certificate for a 60 Min massage at .me ! Both are amazing local businesses that we love referring clients to!

TO ENTER
1. Follow .me
2. Tag your running buddy below. 1 entry per tag!
BONUS Entry: share to your story and tag !

A winner will be selected tomorrow at 12:30pm!

Happy Running Friends!

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Ways to Work with Starting Line in 2026!
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If you’re new here, Starting Line is a Physical Therapy and Coaching practice that specializes in working with runners, triathletes, and active adults.
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Whether you are dealing with a nagging running related injury, are looking to run your first marathon, or are looking for accountability to maintain an active lifestyle to be able to keep up with your kiddos, then you are in the right place.
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If you are ready for a different physical therapy experience where you:
👂Are Listened to
🤝Are part of the rehab process
📋Receive a plan that is individualized to you
🧐Have a PT that helps you understand the root cause of your pain

Then, send me a DM to learn more 😊!
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At Starting Line, you won’t be discharged just because your pain is gone. It is my goal to provide you with the tools to not only get out of pain but build up a tolerance to loading so that the same pain doesn’t keep sneaking up on you! We can seamlessly transition to in person performance training or online coaching to help you maintain the gains you’ve made in your initial phases of rehab.
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I look forward to the opportunity to be a part of your running journey!



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It’s a new week which is the perfect time for an overdue intro post!
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To the new faces here, I’m Danielle, your Relatable Running PT! As a middle of the pack runner, Mom of 3 kids under 5, small business owner of and , I GET IT when you say to yourself “there just isn’t enough time”!
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I also understand firsthand what it feels like to be:
👟the slow runner
👟the excited runner after hitting a PR
👟the runner nervously preparing for their first marathon
👟the runner navigating stubborn injuries
👟the pregnant runner questioning why I’m even running right now
👟the postpartum runner learning what it feels like to run in a new body
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Over the years of being on this platform, I’ve learned that the best way for me to show up is to just be REAL about what its like to train when there are a million other moving parts( 👋 fellow I’m looking at you). The good, the bad, the messy in between of figuring out training while parenting, running a household, and working. IT’S A LOT!
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BUT you don’t have to navigate it alone!
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I want to help you sift through all the running noise so you can find a training routine that FITS YOUR LIFE!
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You can expect me to share
✔️Practical and relatable training and rehab advice
✔️Easy and sustainable habit shifts you can make to enhance your training
✔️Easy ways to sneak in strength training with a busy schedule
✔️Running Shenanigans while juggling Mom Life
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I’m so glad you’re here! Let’s tackle running injuries and training TOGETHER with a little less fluff and with a human first approach!
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Thank you for having me in your running corner!

📷: literally obsessed with there brand photos from the amazing

Race Day Prep Workshop in 1 WEEK!
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Join us NEXT Monday at 6pm to chat all the things Race Prep so you leave feeling confident and prepared for your upcoming race! FREE to attend but you can RSVP at the link in our bio.
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You can except to develop:
✅A race strategy to set you up for success
✅Mental performance strategies to fuel confidence and respond to self-doubt
✅Tools to navigate the “taper crazies”
✅Essential habits to keep you ready for race day
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Monday 3/25 @ 6pm-7pm
561 Congress St Portland. A huge thank you to our host !
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Tag your running bestie🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️ to join you!

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Save the Date!
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We have finally settled into our new home at Momentum Performance and Wellness and are excited to invite you all in to check out our new space!
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We are co-hosting an open house with on Saturday February 28th from 10am-12pm! We’ve invited our friends and fellow wellness professionals from , , .wellness and Yarmouth Acupuncture to share information about their services as well.
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We’ll have light refreshments, injury and movement screens, and giveaways!
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Come say hello, see our new treatment room and gym space and meet some awesome practitioners in our community!
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We hope to see you there!

New Year, Same Strength Class!
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Our strength classes are here to help you get stronger AND feel more confident when doing barbell lifts! They are intentionally capped at 10 people so our coaches can provide feedback and spotting support as needed.
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Our programming is designed and led by Doctors of physical therapy who are runners themselves! You can expect a whole body workout with a primary barbell lift each time.
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Let’s crush your 2026 goals together 🤜🤛!