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I WAS THAT GYMNAST WHO WAS ALWAYS INJURED.

Rather than getting solutions,
I was told to quit the sport I loved.

A decade later, I found the answer -
and made my comeback at 29 years old.

Now, I help gymnasts rebuild their strength and return with a stronger performance.

Watch my comeback story:

I was a competitive gymnast for 16 years. Bars were my favorite event.

But after years of pushing through pain, I ended up needing surgery on both shoulders. 

I stepped away from gymnastics for over a decade. 

During that time, I became a Doctor of Physical Therapy and started strength training seriously.

Through strength training, I rebuilt my body from the ground up. 

At 29, I decided to give myself a second chance at the sport I've always loved.

Today, I'm back on bars - stronger and more resilient than ever.


 

This is why I help gymnasts differently.

Most gymnasts are told to rest, stretch, quit, or avoid certain movements.

But gymnastics doesn't demand less from your body - it demands more.

My approach focuses on building real strength, restoring capacity, and preparing your body for the demands of gymnastics.

Not just to get out of pain - but to return to a stronger performance.

IT'S MY MISSION

to help gymnasts build a strong foundation and develop the strength their sport demands - so injuries stop holding them back from their full potential

Free Guide for Gymnasts, Parents & Coaches

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Gymnastics places unique demands on the body — and many athletes are taught to push through pain without understanding why injuries keep happening.

 

In this free guide, I share the key shifts that changed how I trained, recovered, and stayed healthy — and ultimately allowed me to return to gymnastics after years away and multiple surgeries.

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This guide is not a complete training program. Instead, it’s designed to help you understand what actually matters when it comes to building strength that supports gymnastics skills, identifying weak links early, and training in a way that promotes long-term performance.

 

If you’re a gymnast (or parent of a gymnast) who wants clarity on what needs to change — before pain or injury becomes a bigger problem — this guide is a great place to start.

SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

Justin

"Sarah was great to work with. Very professional, responsive, and flexible on scheduling with us. My daughter (16) is a varsity and club gymnast who was looking to relieve some residual pain in her knee, and just before our first appointment, my daughter wound up injuring her foot/ankle on a vault landing. Sarah took the time to really understand what my daughter was dealing with, where the problem areas were, and to just connect with her as a person (and former gymnast herself)... This was 1-on-1 time spent for the full session, unlike most PT facilities where you are 1 of 2 or 3 other patients where the therapist has to split their time. Sarah understands what it takes to be a high-level gymnast, and the exercises/tests/program were all designed with the challenging moves in mind that my daughter will need to be capable of to return to her gymnastics without limitations. We are highly satisfied and would 100% work with Sarah again."

READY TO BUILD YOUR STRONG FOUNDATION?

Explore services designed specifically for gymnasts

CONTACT ME:

Call/Text: 732-256-8931

HOURS:

Tuesday          2:30pm-8:00pm
Wednesday   9:00am-5:00pm
Thursday        2:30pm-8:00pm
Friday               1:30pm-8:00pm

LOCATION:

Next Fit Clubs
129 Stryker Lane
Hillsborough, NJ 08844

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