STRONG.RESILIENT. FIT FOR LIFE.
Strength & Body Composition Coaching •Physical Therapy • Wellness
for active adults who want optimized health, body, and fitness.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER.
Hi, I'm Dara — I offer physical therapy as well as custom plans for strength, nutrition, body composition for athletes & Active40+.
I work with clients in the Bay Area & LA, as well as coach clients & athletes all over the world.
IN PERSON
Hands-on PT, Strength training, coaching at my studio.
ONLINE COACHING
Custom programming, nutrition, hybrid PT & Strength plans, highly customizable.
HYBRID
Start in person or choose a consult, move online or hybrid for in person check-ins.
You're doing everything right
so why doesn't it feel that way?
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.
one doctor. every piece connected.
I’ve lived the experience of trying to put all the pieces together, I’ve had the injuries, competed in all the sports, had burnout, fatigue, poor metabolic health, no nutrition plan.
My education is in Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Strength + Nutrition.
Book a one time Consult below. Contact me for Private Coaching.
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.
ABOUT ME:
✨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
Female perimenopause & beyond. You’re active(male or female)& 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.
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
One-time Consult or Coaching — there's a clear starting point either way.
🩺BOOK
PHYSICAL THERAPY
In-Person & Telehealth. I offer traditional PT as well as custom hybrid plans to get you on a set strength plan, not just rehab. My specialty; endurance athletes & active 40+. I am not your traditional PT. I am targeted, detailed + set you up for a plan even after the pain is gone- to progress on your own.
🥗BOOK
Nutrition
Book a Nutrition Consult. Can be used as credit towards any coaching plan.
I organize it ALL for you- calories, macros, meal plans, fueling for sports, fat loss strategy, body recomposition, or race nutrition. Walk away with a concrete plan tailored to your training load and goals.
💬COACHING CUSTOM
Interested in coaching with me? Not sure where to start? A coaching 90min Consult is your first step to assess your training, injuries, goals, fat loss or strength. I will help you refine your goals — or contact me to discuss if we are good match for private coaching.
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!!”
-Catherine B., avid cyclist.
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“I've been working with Dara for a few months 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. 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.