Personalized Fitness for Boulder: Achieve Your Goals with M Powered Personal Training
Are daily activities leaving you in pain? Whether it’s acute or chronic, injury-related or from surgery, M Powered is
here to help. As a leading provider of physical therapy and personal training in Boulder, we specialize in resolving
muscle and joint pain to restore your freedom of movement and help you reach your fitness goals.
Our expert team offers one-on-one physical therapy and personal training in a private gym setting, providing tailored
care that addresses your specific needs. We focus on four key areas of expertise:
- Spine Care
- Orthopedic Care
- Pelvic Health
- Sports Medicine
Furthermore, we utilize science-backed methods to deliver effective treatment and training programs, including:
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Dry Needling
- Individualized Exercises
- Pelvic Floor Manual Therapy
All our specialists hold a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and are board certified, bringing a unique approach to
healing and improving movement deficiencies through advanced clinical techniques.
M Powered Personal Training: Your Path to Success
One-on-One Personal Training and Physical Therapy
Experience a holistic approach to strength training with personalized attention to maintaining optimal form,
function, and movement health. Each client receives a tailored workout plan during the hour long session, designed
to address your specific needs.
Benefits of Personal Training and Physical Therapy:
- Injury Prevention
- Accelerated Progress and Recovery
- Improved Function and Form
- Increased Motivation
Private Gym Setting
Feeling intimidated by large, crowded gyms? At M Powered, you can build strength in a comfortable, distraction-free
environment. Our clients train in a small, private gym equipped with everything needed for effective healing and
strength-building, away from the hustle and bustle of bigger gyms.
Science-Backed Approach
Our trainers employ evidence-based methods to create effective training and treatment programs. We stay up-to-date
with the latest fitness and research trends to ensure safe, long-term healing and progress.
Experienced and Certified Boulder Personal Trainers
With over 20 years of experience in health, fitness, and rehabilitation, the M Powered team provides expert guidance
and support to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Why Choose M Powered Personal Training?
Personalized Fitness Plans
At M Powered, we begin with a comprehensive assessment to understand your current health and specific needs. Our experts design personalized training programs to address areas such as:
- Injury Rehabilitation
- Weight Loss
- Strength Training
- Optimizing Overall Fitness Performance
Each plan is flexible and adjusted as needed to accommodate your progress.
Expert Guidance and Support
Our team of Boulder personal trainers brings extensive expertise and credentials to your training, including:
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Pelvic Health Specialist
- Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner
- Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
- Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
- Residency Trained in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
At the end of the day, we’re dedicated to providing motivation, proper form, and injury prevention, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.
Private and Comfortable Environment
Enjoy a distraction-free environment in our small, private gym. This setting allows for personal attention and helps you stay focused on your recovery, whether from injury, surgery, childbirth, or simply improving your overall performance.
Achieve Your Goals
With M Powered, you’ll receive the support and expertise needed to reach your fitness goals and enhance your well-being.
Patient spotlight
We wanted to share the progress of one of our M-powered patients! This individual is a 66-year-old female who has been working one on one with one of our doctors of physical therapy for over a year. She was diagnosed with osteoporosis and over the course of 14 months trained two times per week on high intensity strength and impact training. She recently had another DEXA scan which showed a 14% improvement in bone mineral density which changed her diagnosis from osteoporosis to osteopenia!
At Mend we utilize the current best evidence to manage conditions like osteoporosis, incorporating studies like the LiftMor trial and other studies. For osteoporosis specifically, high intensity strength training has been shown to be one of the most effective forms of exercise to manage this diagnosis (Watson et al. 2018; Kistler-Fischbacher et al. 2021; Koshy et al. 2022; Dent et al. 2023). Performed under guidance of a Doctor of Physical Therapy it has been shown to be safe form of training with minimal to no injury risk (Watson et al. 2018).
Interested in learning about how to safely and effectively approach strength training? You can work one on one with our doctors of physical therapy through our M-powered program. We also offer a women’s strength class that is led by a doctor of physical therapy.
REFERENCES
Watson SL, Weeks BK, Weis LJ, Harding AT, Horan SA, Beck BR.
High-intensity resistance and impact training improves bone mineral density and physical function in postmenopausal women with osteopenia and osteoporosis: the liftmor randomized controlled trial. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. 2018;33(2): 211-220.
Kistler-Fischbacher M, Weeks BK, Beck BR.
The effect of exercise intensity on bone in postmenopausal women (part 2): a meta-analysis. Bone 143. 2021; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2020.115697
Koshy FS, George K, Poudel P, Chalasani R, Goonathilake MR, Waqar S, George S, Jean-Baptiste W, Ali AY, Inyang B, Mohammed L.
Exercise prescription and the minimum dose for bone remodeling needed to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: a systematic review. Cureus. 2022;14(6): e25993
Dent E, Daly RM, Hoogendijk EO, Scott D.
Exercise to prevent and manage fraily and fragility fractures. Current Osteoporosis Reports. 2023;21: 205-215
Meet Our Expert Trainers
Dr. Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC
Qualifications: Regis University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program (Regis University), Pelvic Health Specialist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner, Certified Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapist, Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification
Experience: 11 years; works with women, men, children, and the LGBTQ community
Areas of Expertise: Men, Women’s, and Pediatric Pelvic Health
She believes in educating her patients to truly understand their condition and therapeutic process to not only achieve their goals, but independently manage and maintain their health as they transition back into their activities.
Dr. Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS
Qualifications: Integrative Physiology (University of Colorado), Doctor in Physical Therapy (Midwestern University), Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Experience: 4 years; works with various populations such as post-operative athletes and individuals with neurologic conditions like Parkinson’s disease and geriatric patients
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spine, and Extremities
Her passion for physical therapy ignited when she worked with patients with spinal cord injuries, witnessing the remarkable adaptability and resilience of the human body.
Dr. Jeff Ryg, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Qualifications: B.S. in Athletic Training (University of Iowa), M.S. in Exercise Physiology (University of Georgia), Doctor in Physical Therapy (Emory University), Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic, Manual Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, Personal Training, Sports Medicine
Jeff is continually inspired by patients who face huge obstacles during their recovery, but successfully return to their active lifestyles under his care.
Dr. John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS
Qualifications: B.S. in Exercise Science (Northern Arizona University), Doctor of Physical Therapy (Regis University), Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Climbing Injuries, Finger Injuries, Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
John’s 18 year history as a climber gives him the ability to uniquely understand the nature of his patients’ problems that allow him to effectively identify the factors contributing to their symptoms.
Dr. Kristin Carpenter, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Qualifications: Indiana University, Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of Colorado-Boulder), Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy,
Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Experience: 16 years
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Women’s Pelvic Health
Prior to her career as a physical therapist, Kristin played Division 1 water polo (Indiana University) and worked in biomedical research at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Megan Davis, PT, DPT, OCS
Qualifications: B.S. in Exercise Science (Central College), Doctor of Physical Therapy (A.T. Still University)
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Megan’s passion for Physical Therapy started when she developed a love for learning about the human body in her college anatomy course in high school as well as playing many competitive sports.
Dr. Michael Van Portfliet, PT, DPT, OCS
Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy (Regis University), Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Dr. Michael “VP” Van Portfliet developed an interest in the human body and its potential while participating in multiple competitive sports growing up.
Dr. Robert Adams, PT, DPT, OCS
Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of Colorado), Residency Trained in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Board Certified In Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
He enjoys holding workshops that transform the traditional human-anatomy lecture into a fun, hands-on way to discover how the human body works.
Dr. Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS
Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of Colorado Anschutz), Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Experience: Years in the field, specific training styles or populations they work with
Areas of Expertise: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Spine, and Extremities
With her background in yoga, Rani is passionate about assisting clients in returning to their yoga practice.
Dr. Russ Overy, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Qualifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy (Regis University), Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Fellowship Trained In Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise: Spine, Hip Injuries, and Sports Medicine
As a father of two athletes, Russ is passionate about youth sports and youth sports injury prevention.
Client Testimonials
Monique Beavers2025-03-26I can’t recommend Ian enough as a physical therapist! He helped me recover from both a neck/shoulder injury and a knee injury with a thoughtful, individualized approach. Our sessions included thorough assessments, targeted dry needling, and exercises that were exactly what I needed to heal and regain strength. Beyond his work as a PT, Ian is also a member of our gym, Boulder CrossFit, and has been an incredible resource for our community. He teaches seminars that have been invaluable to both our members and coaches, providing warm-ups and techniques that keep everyone strong, healthy, and moving well. His expertise, attention to detail, and genuine care for his patients make him truly exceptional. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable and effective PT, Ian is the best!
Steven Christenson2025-03-25I was doing deadlifts and back squats on a Smith Machine. Because of the Smith Machine's lack of mobility, I injured my lower back and L glute. After several days of increasing pain and decreasing amount of my able to walk pain free, I set-up an appointment with Mend. Ian did a thorough history and evaluation, and recommended dry needling on the very sore L glute. I was a little apprehensive about the dry needling, but I didn't fell the insertion and the electrical stimuation was not painful, just a weird sensation. Ian then demonstrated 2 exercises I should do. I walked out of the appoint very much relieved of the most sever pain. Over the next 3 days there was improvement. My follow-up appt w Ian moved me further along the road to recovery. More testing of my leg strength and exercises, I walkout able to walk w/o pain. Ian did an extraordinary job to rehabbing me back to my active life.
Jordan Keith2025-03-21Ian Nay is the BEST!!! As a CrossFit coach and athlete finding a PT that doesn’t tell you to stop everything you’re doing and you’re messing up your body is really hard to find! Ian helped me work through my injuries and made me an even stronger athlete with now no shoulder pain!!! And I didn’t have to stop doing what made me happy (CrossFit)!! Knowing Ian is an active crossfitter himself he really understood what I wanted to accomplish and understood the benefits of doing CrossFit!! Enough said Ian absolutely ROCKS!!!
Tavi Klar2025-03-19Highly recommend going to Mend for PT! Dr. Ian Nay is very knowledgeable and he got me back to my hobbies in only a few sessions. Definitely worth the price.
Andrew Gomez2025-03-15I had a super positive experience at Mend Physical Therapy. Highly recommend Dr. Ian Nay whose approach is personalized and professional. His prescribed PT tackled my nagging hip discomfort head on, and in just a few weeks I'm feeling entirely pain free.
Jennifer Griest2025-03-13Dr. Nay did a fantastic job working through a sport injury for my 15 year old daughter. His treatment plan was easy to follow and allowed for a successful rehab back to being pain free in a short amount of time. I will be recommending Dr. Nay to anyone in need of physical therapy!
Kate Kelleghan2025-03-13I worked with Ian to remedy a hamstring injury, and after two sessions and some diligence in the exercises prescribed, I am feeling 100% back to normal! Great experience, lovely professional people and clean functional space. Would recommend :)
nathan schulz2025-03-10I’ve been battling with a nagging ankle injury for the past two or so years. I didn’t think I would ever recover and somewhat lost hope of being active again. I made an appointment with Dr. Ian Nay, not only is he well educated and informative but also passionate about what he does when treating his patients. I’m about 4 weeks into my treatment and couldn’t believe the progress I’ve made so far. We have a ways to go to still, but I’m ecstatic to have what feels like a part of my life that has been missing back. I cannot recommend Ian and this facility enough!
Cameron Sparks2025-03-06The PT’s at MEND are absolutely wonderful and I would recommend them for any physical ailments or injuries. I’ve been seeing Robert for different things I’ve dealt with over the last year + and he’s helped me navigate through injuries, given me actionable advice and exercises, and helped educate me on what it is that’s going on. I cannot speak highly enough about this clinic and the way that they serve the Boulder community!
Austin Haynes2025-03-05Dr. Ian Nay is an amazing physical therapist with great knowledge about the body! He also has an incredibly friendly and outgoing communication style, welcoming is an understatement. I refer all of my clients to him when they request my PT recommendation! As a neuromuscular therapist it’s great to have someone I can trust with my clients. Thanks Ian 🤗
Take the First Step Toward a Healthier You
Ready to transform your fitness journey with personalized care from Boulder’s leading experts? Whether you’re recovering from an injury, aiming to lose weight, or looking to enhance your overall fitness, M Powered offers the tailored support you need.
Don’t wait to achieve your goals and improve your quality of life. Contact us today to schedule your initial assessment and discover how our one-on-one personal training and physical therapy can make a difference.
Individualized Care Provided By Expert Clinicians