Expert Running Physical Therapy in Seattle, WA
Nagging running injuries don't have to keep you off the trails or roads. At RISE Performance & Health, Seattle runners get one-on-one care from board-certified Doctors of PT who find the root cause — and build you back stronger. Looking for running physical therapy near me? We're right here in South Lake Union.
Still Running Through Pain — or Not Running at All?
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You've Tried Everything and You're Still Stuck
You've rested, iced, foam-rolled, and maybe even seen another PT — but the IT band pain, plantar fasciitis, or runner's knee keeps coming back the moment you ramp up mileage again.
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Generic Plans That Don't Fit Your Training
Cookie-cutter programs ignore your race schedule, your goals, and your body. Being told to "just stop running for 6 weeks" isn't a treatment plan — it's a placeholder.
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No One Is Looking at the Full Picture
Treating the symptom without finding the cause means the injury returns. If no one has assessed your running mechanics, load management, and movement patterns together, the cycle won't stop.
Why Seattle Runners Choose RISE for Running PT
At RISE Performance & Health, every session is 100% one-on-one with a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy — no aides, no shared time, no rushed appointments. We combine running gait analysis, hands-on manual therapy, and a progressive return-to-run strength program built around your actual training schedule. Our whole-person approach means we treat the body and the nervous system, so your results last.
60-minute one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of PT — your provider every single visit, never an aide
Running gait analysis + return-to-run programming tailored to your race goals and training load
Root-cause diagnosis that treats why you're injured, not just where it hurts
Get Back to Running in Three Simple Steps
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Step 1: Book a Free Discovery Call
Spend 15 minutes with a Doctor of PT — no charge, no commitment. Tell us your injury history, your goals, and your timeline. We'll tell you exactly how we can help.
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Step 2: Get a Root-Cause Evaluation
Your 60-minute initial evaluation includes a running mechanics assessment, full movement analysis, and hands-on examination. You'll leave with a clear diagnosis and a personalized plan — updated every single visit.
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Step 3: Return to Running Stronger
Follow your progressive return-to-run program built around your schedule, mileage, and race goals. Most clients return to full running faster than they expected — and stay there.
Running Injuries We Treat with Physical Therapy
From your first 5K to ultramarathon training, RISE treats the full spectrum of running-related injuries — acute and chronic. If you've been dealing with pain that keeps coming back every time you build mileage, our board-certified DPTs will find the root cause and build a plan that gets you back on the road and keeps you there.
IT Band Syndrome, Runner's Knee (Patellofemoral Pain), and Shin Splints
Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, and Ankle Sprains
Hip Pain, Hip Impingement (FAI), Hamstring Strain, and Stress Reactions
Real Results from Seattle Runners & Athletes
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"I cannot recommend Dr. Roy Parsons at RISE highly enough. Roy is the kind of physical therapist who is genuinely invested in finding the root causes of what may be holding you back, rather than simply handing you a generic set of exercises. His motivation is contagious, and he has a way of making you feel confident and excited to show up, put in the work, and make real progress."
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"Came in with a shoulder and elbow that’ve both been through a decade of bad jiu-jitsu choices. Roy didn’t just throw a cookie-cutter PT plan at me he actually listened, asked about how I train, and built something around my schedule instead of pretending I live in a vacuum."
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"I can’t think of anyone that I would trust more than Dr. Roy to help me recover from an injury or teach me how to make myself stronger. He is diligent, passionate about his work, and views wellness through a holistic lense. If you want a physical therapist who will really listen, view you as a whole person, and create an individualized care plan, then Roy is your guy. He understands the intersection between mental and physical health and is able to communicate about the body in a way that you can easily understand. Highly recommend."
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Meet Your Seattle Physical Therapy Team at RISE Performance & Health
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Dr. Roy Parsons, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist specializing in lifters, fitness athletes, and chronic pain conditions. Expert in movement mechanics, load management, and helping active adults return to activities they love with confidence and strength.
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Dr. Stephanie Irwin PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist and Fellow of Manual Physical Therapy. Founder & CEO specializing in chronic pain, hip dysfunction, and pain neuroscience. Driven by her own journey overcoming chronic back pain to help Seattle's active community achieve lasting results.
Find RISE Performance & Health in Seattle
We're just 9 minutes from Downtown Seattle — take I-5 N to the Mercer St exit, head west, then turn right onto Westlake Ave N. You'll find us at 2000 Westlake Ave N, Suite 100. Conveniently located near South Lake Union Park (0.3 miles north) and the REI Seattle Flagship (0.5 miles east), with the Space Needle just over a mile west. Street parking and nearby lots available.
Email:
info@riseperformancehealth.com
Phone:
(206) 590-0258
Frequently Asked Questions
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RISE is a direct-pay, out-of-network practice — which means no referrals, no surprise bills, and no shared sessions with aides. You pay transparently at the time of service, and we provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
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Your 60-minute initial evaluation includes a full movement and running mechanics assessment, hands-on examination, and root-cause diagnosis. You'll leave your first session with a clear picture of why you're injured and a personalized plan — updated every single visit based on how your body responds.
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Every session at RISE is 100% one-on-one with a board-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy for a full 60 minutes — never an aide or assistant. We treat the whole person, not just the injury site, integrating manual therapy, running gait analysis, strength training, and pain neuroscience education into every plan of care. If you've tried other PT and the results didn't last, RISE was built for you.
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