ABOUT US
Our Unique Approach to Health and Wellness
Hi, Matt here. Sandy and I have both been there:
☎️ “Please hold to speak with your Doctor’s medical assistant.”
Fifteen minutes and three Kenny G songs later you finally give up and head to ask Dr. Google. More guessing.
Or how about this: “Okay, welcome to the clinic. Here’s the exercise bike. Pedal here until your therapist is ready for you.”
I swear, I’ve put more miles on PT clinic bikes than Lance Armstrong on the Tour De France.
How about some attention over here, huh?
Or this old gem: “Uh, I just wanted to say that the exercises don’t really seem to be helping my back. It’s still stiff.”
⌛“Oh… it takes time. Keep at it and eventually you’ll feel better.” Six weeks later your benefits are gone but the stiffness isn’t.
Look, we’ve been in healthcare for decades. We’ve seen it from the perspective of providers and patients. We’ve felt the uncertainty of not being able to get a clear answer. We’ve dealt with the frustration of cookie-cutter treatments. We’ve seen patient after patient desperately searching for something that will FINALLY take away their stiffness and pain. Unfortunately, they always came up empty handed (unless you count the copay bills).
We didn’t like being a part of that system. It wasn’t who we are or what we believe in. So we left.
We created Renew Strength and Wellness for people like us and you: people who believe in fitness and health and hope. People who want to feel strong, powerful, and confident. People who want to be ready for all of life’s little surprises and big adventures.
Matt’s Story
I’m good at hurting myself. Like, if it were an Olympic sport, I’d be on a Wheaties box right now. I’m an Army veteran, runner, scuba diver, climber, yogi, and weightlifter. In my younger years I used to surf the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii and played a lot of ultimate frisbee. Knee injuries, ankle sprains, concussion, shoulder injuries, venomous snakebite, elbow injuries, even a big toe injury that was way worse than you’d think it should be. And of course, back injuries and all the joys that come with that.
So yeah, I knew my way around a physical therapy clinic even before I graduated PT school.
When I got hurt, I always believed I could get back to 100%. Unfortunately the people taking care of me didn’t always share that viewpoint. They didn’t always listen, either. Heck, a few of them even suggested that the problems I was experiencing were all in my head, like I enjoyed being injured.
That one really got to me.
So when I became a physical therapist, I vowed never to let that happen to my clients. I approach every one of my clients with the assumption that they can reach their goals. Period. Why? Because believe you can or believe you can’t, either way you are correct. That mindset and the lessons I’ve learned from overcoming my personal injuries serve as a roadmap for every one of my clients.
I’ve been there. I’ve gone through it. I know the fear and uncertainty.
“Will I ever run again? Yep. Asked that question.
“Will my shoulder pain keep me from surfing or climbing?” Check.
“Will my back pain and numb leg mean I can never lift weights again?” Ding ding ding! We have a winner!
When we work together, I’m not just going to give you a sheet of exercises and a “good luck” on the way out of the clinic. I’m going to stand by you every step of the way. I’m going to be the guide on your journey from where you are now to the strong, flexible, confident person you know you are meant to be.
Sandy’s Story
When I was in college, I loved adventures. I’d go on epic mountain bike rides with friends. I’d play ultimate frisbee. I’d fly across the country for the weekend. I did a 28-day backpacking trip in the mountains of North Carolina. Heck, I uprooted my whole life to move to Hawaii where I met my future husband. I was a total adventure-girl!
After I married Matt and we moved to St. Augustine, life started to sneak in. I started putting my needs on the backburner to support Matt through school. Once Matt graduated and got a job, then came kids. I love my kids dearly, but anyone who’s ever had them knows that they require all your energy. So, like any good mom, I poured all of myself into my children.
When they hit school-age, I went back to work, and next thing I knew, I barely recognized myself. Life had become all dishes, and laundry, and work, and chores. I’d lost my spark and didn’t even know when it’d happened. I remember feeling tired all the time. I didn’t want to go out to meet people. I just wanted to sit on the couch and watch Netflix until bedtime. There was no passion. I didn’t like how I looked or how I felt.
Then I discovered a program that taught me to use my 25 years of nursing experience to coach people through health and wellness challenges. There, I learned the key foundational principle that you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of other people.
That simple concept turned my life around.
I started taking a little bit of time for myself. Some yoga here. A little meditation there. I started asking for help in the kitchen and with chores. And you know what? My family said yes. All of a sudden I started laughing again. I started looking forward to talking to my friends again. I started planning adventures again. I even lost fifteen pounds through simple, sustainable lifestyle changes. I look great and I feel great. The last two years have been a whirlwind roller coaster that has taken me back to that girl I was so long ago. The transformation has been so amazing and life-changing, and I love bringing that energy to our clients.
So, while you’re working with Matt on getting your joints and muscles back in shape, I’ll be there to help with your mindset. Between the three of us, we’ll get you where you are meant to be: strong, confident, and ready for adventure!
Your Story
So what about you?
ARE YOU READY TO SAY GOODBYE TO:
✘ Nagging injuries that get in the way of all the fun stuff?
✘ Navigating a baffling healthcare system all by yourself, guessing at what to do next?
✘ Crowded clinics, rushed visits, unanswered questions, and halfway results?
✘ Band-aid fixes that only last until the next time you try to push yourself?
Because it doesn’t have to be that way.
INSTEAD, SAY YES TO:
Finding the root cause of pain and stiffness and finally being able to move with freedom and confidence.
A caring team that will stand by you on your journey, every step of the way.
One-on-one treatment, instant communication with your personal doctor of physical therapy, and smashing your goals.
Strength, flexibility, and balance that last a lifetime.
What We Believe In
★ We believe in hope. We’ve seen people overcome impossible odds and achieve amazing results. Never bet against the human spirit.
★ We believe in treating the body as a whole, not just the part that hurts.
★ We believe in hard work and real results. No gimmicks. No fad-treatments. No band-aid fixes.
★ We believe in getting to the root cause of the problem and sticking with it until that problem is solved. No excuses. No quitting.
In short, we believe in you, because that’s why we created this whole thing.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a new you, book a consultation call here. It’s totally free and totally life-changing.