STRONG.RESILIENT. FIT FOR LIFE.
Physical Therapy • Strength Training • Nutrition Coaching
For active adults who want optimized health, body, and fitness.
Most people accept slowing down as inevitable. You don't have to. I help active, health-driven people get fit, stay strong, and build a body that keeps up with their life — with one expert handling movement, strength, nutrition, and longevity all at once.
Hi, I'm Dara — I combine physical therapy with strength coaching, nutrition, longevity medicine, for athletes & Active40+.
I work with clients in the Bay Area & LA, as well as coach clients all over the world.
You're doing everything right — so why doesn't it feel that way?
You're staying active, watching what you eat, and trying to take care of yourself. But the weight isn't budging, or maybe something always seems to hurt, and nobody has ever connected the dots between how you move, how you fuel, and how you actually feel. You don't need more generic exercises or another one-size-fits-all program. You need one expert who can finally see the full picture and build something that actually works for your body.
about me:
Education & Expertise:
•Undergraduate UCLA
•Master's Exercise Science
•Doctorate Physical Therapy
•Certified Strength & Conditioning (CSCS)
•Certified Kettlebell coach
•Yoga (200hr RYT)
•Advanced Sports Nutrition & USA Cycling coaching license
•Clinical work in Sports Medicine dept. U.S. Olympic Training Centers.
•Staff/resident PT for numerous pro cycling US teams.
WHO I WORK WITH:
For people who want to feel great
— and keep feeling that way.
Most of my clients are active adults 40+ who love cycling, running, hiking, or staying fit — and want an expert who can handle all of it in one place.
✨Active Adults 40+
You stay active, eat reasonably well, and want to look and feel your best. Maybe shed a few pounds, get stronger, and move through life without things constantly aching.
🚴Cyclists & Runners
You ride on weekends, run a few times a week, or do the occasional race. You want to keep doing it pain-free for decades — with the strength and fueling to back it up.
⚡Longevity-Focused
You're thinking long-term — bone density, metabolic health, staying strong and mobile well into your 60s and 70s. You want a plan built on real science, not trends.
🩺Dealing With an Injury
A nagging back, a knee that won't cooperate, or something that's been limiting you for months. Sports medicine PT available in-person or via telehealth — for anyone, not just athletes.
WHAT I OFFER
One-time consult or ongoing coaching — there's a clear starting point either way.
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PT Evaluation & Consult
In-Person · Santa Monica & Bay Area · Telehealth.
A single session to assess your injury, movement patterns, or pain point — with a clear plan to move forward. Available for any athlete or active adult, not just endurance.
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Nutrition Consult
Telehealth or in person · One Session.
A focused session on fueling strategy, fat loss, body recomposition, or race nutrition. Walk away with a concrete plan tailored to your training load and goals.
💬COACHING
Strategy Call
Interested in coaching with me? Not sure where to start? A single coaching call to assess your training, identify gaps, and map out your next 90 days — with Dr. Dara as your sounding board.
PROVEN RESULTS
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“Finished PT with Dara for my knee & now we are moving on to nutrition & strength coaching for my next marathon & my general health - love the home & gym program I am working on with Dara- I’m already noticing I am stronger in the gym, and leaner- love the whole full body approach.”
— Peter H. , marathon runner.
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“Dara rocks! I've been going to Dara for a shoulder injury and she is really thorough with her evaluation and program development. I've seen her a few times and she is great with continued follow up and making sure I'm progressing with my healing. I'd highly recommend her for anyone who has a sports-related injury!!”
-Cinzia B., avid cyclist, fitness instructor.
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“I've been working with Dara for +6mos now to remedy ongoing pain when cycling and sitting at my desk. I was impressed with her thorough physical evaluation and follow-through in making sure I'm actually doing the exercises she's recommended. Plus, she's creative in coming up with ways to make the exercises interesting. I've already seen improvement in my leg strength and am on the path to resolving the issues causing my pain. The best thing, IMO, is that Dara "gets it" when it comes to an athlete's drive to power through the pain; she can give pointers on when it's ok to do that vs when to stop, and in both cases, how to listen to your body. I 100% recommend Dara for PT help!”
-Lisa M., runner, cyclist, yogi.
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“Dara is terrific. Instead of treating the symptoms of the problem, she deals instead with the root causes.
The core-strengthening is working for me, I highly recommend it and Dara...
Additionally, Dara has helped me build out a home strength program which I feel has helped me tremendously as I am older but still very active cyclist…We're targeting strengthening muscles to straighten that out and head off further problems; I'm excited about that...”
-Steve E., Master’s cyclist.