How is your approach different for hypermobile patients?
Most treatment protocols are designed for bodies that respond predictably to stress and load. Hypermobile bodies don’t — and treating them the same way often makes things worse.
We start with gentle passive therapies to calm your nervous system before introducing any active rehabilitation. We progress slowly and deliberately, never pushing your connective tissue beyond what it can handle. And
What should I expect at my first visit?
Your first visit is a 60-minute consultation — no treatment, just conversation and assessment. We’ll review your health history, discuss your symptoms and goals, and take the time to understand how your body has been responding to daily life and previous treatments.
From there we’ll outline a clear care plan tailored to your presentation and walk you through what to
Acupuncture and dry needling — which is right for me?
Both use the same thin filiform needles and share overlapping mechanisms — the distinction is less important than how your body responds to needling in general.
Some patients respond beautifully to needling. Others — particularly those with hypersensitive nervous systems — do better with manual therapy and movement-based approaches. We assess this at your first visit and build your care
What is Qi Gong?
Qi Gong (pronounced “chee gong”) translates to “conditioning” and combines physical movement with breathwork exercises.
At Performance D.N.A., we use Qi Gong to:
Rehabilitate injuries Reintegrate injured areas into normal movement patterns Prevent future reinjury Improve overall body awareness and function
What is Active Release Technique®?
Active Release Technique is a targeted bodywork method that identifies and treats specific muscle areas with suboptimal function. The practitioner applies directional force while moving the muscle through its full range of motion, resulting in:
Increased mobility Improved muscle activation Enhanced rehabilitation outcomes