Monarch

Physical Therapy & Performance

Rise with Resilience. Move with Joy.

Expert Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, Perinatal Care, Orthopedic Physical Therapy in Lacey & Olympia, WA

Why Work with Us

Beyond Injury.

We go beyond symptom relief so you can return to the activities you love with confidence and perform stronger than before.

You’ll receive expert one-on-one care with an experienced Doctor of Physical Therapy. Your treatment includes a plan tailored to your goals, a comprehensive approach, hands-on manual therapy, 60-minute sessions, and email or text support between appointments. Why do we treat this way? To provide the highest quality care, to get to the root cause of the problem, to address complex problems, and to provide lasting relief.

Talk to a Specialist

We specialize in women's health, pelvic health, pelvic floor, pelvic floor dry needing, pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic pain.

Pelvic HealthPT

Pelvic health and pelvic floor conditions, including pelvic pain, leakage, bowel and bladder disorders, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, prolapse, and pain with intimacy or sexual function concerns

Our Services

We use instrumental assisted soft tissue techniques including Rock Blade tools to help you get better faster.

Orthopedics

Orthopedic injury, chronic pain, post opperative recovery

We specialize in weightlifting, Crossfit, functional fitness, HYROX, powerlifting.

Performance

Injury prevention, performance optimization, and recovery sessions after competition or heavy training cycles

We specialize in pregnancy and postpartum PT and offer doula services for pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum.

Birth Support

Doula services, pregnancy and postpartum workshops, perinatal pelvic floor therapy

Meet Elizabeth Lauten PT, DPT, pelvic health and perinatal specialis. Elizabeth is also a USAW-L1 Olympic Weightlifting Coach

Meet Dr. Elizabeth Lauten PT, DPT

Driven to elevate the patient experience, Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT, founded Monarch Physical Therapy & Performance to go beyond traditional care, provide unparalleled support to her clients, and lead her community in healthcare excellence. As a performance physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and orthopedics, she empowers high-performing women to move beyond injury, pain, and dysfunction, achieve their goals, and fully enjoy the activities they love. Elizabeth finds joy in serving her community as both a clinician and business owner, helping people become healthier, stronger, and more resilient.

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Pelvic health physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, performance physical therapy, wellness coaching, doula services.

Get Better: Three Step Process

Foundational Recovery Determine the root cause & disrupt the pain cycle

Build Capacity

Progress strength & functional mobility, optimize mechanics

Rise

Beyond Injury

Elevate performance, build resilience, prevent re-injury, return to activities you love

We specialize in performance, injury prevention, & rehab for athletes, especially CrossFit, runners, barbell athletes.

Restore

Reset

You value your time and energy
Your health is a priority
You want real results
You are willing to put in the work
You are looking for a proven, individualized approach that truly works

We are for you if...

Speak with a Pelvic Specialist

We’ll identify the symptoms impacting your daily life, answer all your questions, and schedule your initial evaluation.

How to Work
with Us

Fill out Paperwork

You’ll receive secure digital forms to fill out before your visit.

Evaluation & Treatment Plan

Show up ready to learn and feel better.

Locations & Hours

Lacey

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 418 Carpenter Suite 202

Tuesday 1pm-7pm

Wednesday 5pm-7pm

Thursday 1pm-7pm

Don't see a time that works for you?

We understand that work and childcare can make scheduling appointments challenging. Early morning (6–7am), evening (7–8pm) appointments Tuesday–Friday, and Saturday appointments are available upon request.

Olympia

Fridays: Athena Fitness & Wellness

Fridays 7am-1pm

Cupping, What’s Up with The Cup?

What is cupping?
Cupping, or myofascial decompression, is a soft tissue technique
Cupping uses plastic or glass ups to decompress or lift the skin and underlying tissues
Cupping originated in eastern medicine
Today modern physical therapy uses it with a movement-based, evidence-informed approach

What cupping is doing/Benefits
Cupping increases blood flow to the treated area
Decompression from cupping can improve tissue mobility and movement
Cupping provides positive sensory input to the nervous system which can support pain reduction

How I perform cupping

Cupping is an active treatment, not a passive one
I identify the target tissue and apply an appropriate dose of pressure (lymphatic tissue, superficial fascia, deep fascia, and intramuscular fascia all require different pressures)
I move the cups rather than leaving them in one place
I guide you through movement and exercise with the cups on
I pair cupping with pain science education to help influence the nervous system and the brain’s interpretation of the treated area
What I don’t do: I don’t place cups and leave them on statically while I do unrelated tasks

Is cupping safe for everyone?
No. Cupping is a very safe treatment when applied appropriately to the right person. There are precautions and contraindications, so it’s important to talk to a qualified provider to see if you’re a good candidate.

My Story With Cupping
When I first started practicing in 2019, the evidence for cupping was limited. I had a more biomechanical approach and was skeptical, but I soon began using it because it was a tool that helped patients get better.
I’ve grown to take a bio-psycho-social, comprehensive, and East-meets-West approach. The research on cupping has improved, and through continuing education, my own literature review, and training in pain science, I’ve learned how cupping works, why it works, and how to apply it most effectively. The research and teaching of Dr. Christopher DaPrato were especially influential in shaping my understanding of best practices and the evidence supporting cupping.

Growing with the evidence is hard work but makes me a better PT.

Hello! I wanted to introduce myself. I’m Dr. Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT, owner of Monarch Physical Therapy & Performance in Lacey. I’m a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist specializing in dry needling, scar treatment, perinatal care, postpartum return to sport, and female pelvic conditions.

I offer dry needling for orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, pelvic floor and pelvic health conditions, and advanced manual therapy for complex and persistent pain. Scar treatment may include RockBlade tools, dry needling, electro-dry needling, red light therapy, and soft tissue mobilization.

I specialize in working with the perinatal and postpartum population and am also a birth doula, currently getting credentialed with Provider One. I love supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and return to exercise and sport.

I also work with barbell and fitness athletes and runners. I’ve been a USAW Level 1 coach since 2019 and help athletes prevent injury, recover, and return to performance. Athlete recovery services include body tempering, Normatec recovery boots, BFR, dry needling, and manual therapy.

Fun fact: in my mid-20s I decided I wanted to run a 6-minute mile, so I trained for it and did it!

My treatment approach is comprehensive, patient-specific, and whole-person focused. All visits are one-on-one, 60 minutes, and fully centered on you. My method is to:

get to the root of the problem and calm the nervous system

build strength, control, and functional mobility

return you to activity and performance

I’m deeply passionate about pelvic health! You’ll often find me up late reading the latest research and learning from leaders in the field.

I love our community and enjoy collaborating with other small businesses. I absolutely love group fitness. You’ll often see me at CrossFit Olympia, Oly Road Runners, and Hotworx Lacey.

I am a good fit for you if you value your time, willing to put in the work, want real results, and are looking for a proven, individualized approach.

Want to connect or learn more? I’d love to chat. You can call 360-890-2693 or schedule a phone call.

We have a couple appointments available this Friday at Athena Fitness & Wellness in Olympia. We specialize in pelvic health, perinatal care, performance, & orthopedics. We would love to help you get better and meet your goals!

Why do we offer 60 minute one-on-one appoints with a doctor of physical therapy? To provide high quality hands on care specific to your needs and your goals!

Services we offer: pelvic floor/pelvic health physical therapy, orthopedic physical therapy, prehab to prevent injury, recovery sessions for athletes, dry needling, electrodryneedling, body tempering, and more!

DM, text, email, or call to get started!

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy
#monarchphysio

Let’s talk bladder health!

Do you know what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to peeing, urges, or leakage? In this post, we cover:

What’s normal

Types of leakage

Excessive urges

Ignoring urges

Bladder pain

Healthy bladder habits

Your bladder works best when you listen to it, and small changes can make a big difference!

#PelvicHealth #PelvicFloorPhysicalTherapy #OlympiaWA #LaceyWA #PerformanceTherapy #monarchphysio

Big win in healthcare today for women! The FDA and DEA have removed warning labels on estrogen therapy, making safe, evidence-based hormone care more accessible. Scroll through this post to learn more about low estrogen and how it impacts the body.

This I actually old news as of earlier today but I was working and didn’t see it till a couple hours ago. I was too excited to go to bed and so I stayed up to write this post.

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy
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Do you know how your body works during pregnancy, labor & delivery, and postpartum? Do you feel fully recovered after pregnancy & birth?

Your body is doing incredible things in the perinatal period, and understanding this can make a huge difference in how you feel, recover, and thrive. I love working with the perinatal population to provide pelvic floor care, education, doula support, and support that’s personalized, respectful, and empowering.

Whether you’re curious, preparing for birth, or navigating postpartum changes, I’m here to help you move, heal, and feel confident in your body every step of the way.
Swipe through to see why I love working with this population and the services I offer!

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy #monarchphysio

We are rebranding! New website coming soon!

About us:

Driven to elevate the patient experience, Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT, founded Endeavor (soon to be Monarch) Physical Therapy & Performance to go beyond traditional care, provide unparalleled support to her clients, and lead her community in healthcare excellence. As a performance physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and orthopedics, she empowers high-performing women to move beyond injury, pain, and dysfunction, achieve their goals, and fully enjoy the activities they love. Elizabeth finds joy in serving her community as both a clinician and business owner, helping people become healthier, stronger, and more resilient.

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Pelvic floor, orthopedic, and performance physical therapy appointments available this Friday @athenapnw

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💪 Are You an Athlete with a Pelvic Floor?
Yes — and this workshop @crossfitoly is for you!
Pelvic health is essential for everyone. A strong, well-functioning pelvic floor can boost your performance in the gym and improve your quality of life. This free workshop is open to all athletes—because everyone has a pelvic floor!

🧠 What You’ll Learn
What the pelvic floor is and why it matters
Breathing mechanics & the Valsalva maneuver
Common pelvic floor issues (like incontinence and prolapse)
How to connect your breath, core, and lifting technique

📅 Tuesday, November 18th
🕐 1 PM & 7 PM
📍 @CrossFit Oly
💲 Free to attend
👉 Email elizabeth@endeavorphysio.com to register for this free workshop with
Dr. Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT

About Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT
With over 6 years of experience, Dr. Elizabeth Lauten is a pelvic health specialist, certified doula, and USAW Level 1 Coach. She is also certified in dry needling, pelvic floor dry needling, and Smart Tools BFR (Levels 1 & 2). Her specialties include perinatal care, fitness athletes, Olympic lifters, powerlifters, and runners.

Driven to elevate the patient experience, Elizabeth founded Endeavor (soon to be Monarch) Physical Therapy & Performance to go beyond traditional care, provide unparalleled support, and lead her community in healthcare excellence. As a performance physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and orthopedics, she empowers high-performing women to move beyond injury, pain, and dysfunction, achieve their goals, and fully enjoy the activities they love. Elizabeth finds joy in helping people become healthier, stronger, and more resilient.

Business adjustment: we are transitioning from Endeavor PT to Monarch PT over the next months.

September 2025 camping trip along the White River in Washington. We hiked up to Upper Crystal Lake and I got severe altitude sickness on the way down. I love exploring rivers with my shoes off, might be my most favorite or second most favorite nature activity.

Puppies first camping trip last weekend at the Metolius River. I love seeing their expressions as they are jumping in the lake. Suttle Lake. Clear Lake. Sahalie Falls. Sisters.

Fall photos with my silly pups some pumpkins and flowers 😜😊

For those of you who don’t know me I am a performance pelvic and ortho PT @endeavorphysio I help women move beyond injury, pain, and dysfunction so the can enjoy the activities they love! And my spouse and I have three pointers, they are my three little joys.

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Enjoyed reading and working @fogandferncoffeehouse yesterday.

@the.vagina.whisperer book Floored brings important pelvic health topics into the light. Definitely recommend checking it out for people looking to learn more about female pelvic health.

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Elizabeth Lauten PT, DPT is excited to work with the Olympia S.L.A.M. @s.l.a.m.olympia community on 10/20 to provide high quality relevant pelvic health education to women and moms!!! The goal of this workshop is to build you up so you perform at your best. What we’ll cover: What the pelvic floor is and common problems and pelvic floor activation and relaxation exercises. FAQ will be available at the end.

See you there!

Elizabeth Lauten PT, DPT is a pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapist in Lacey and Olympia. She empowers high performing women to move beyond injury, pain, and dysfunction and to excel in athletic pursuits and to enjoy all the activities they love.

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Pelvic Health and Orthopedic appointments at Athena Fitness and Wellness this Friday at 12pm and 1pm. What I do: holistic care, consider the whole body, one on one 60 minute appointments with a DPT, target treatment to your specific problems and goals.

Message me for more info or to get started!

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Want to crush your fitness goals, get out of pain, do the activities you love? I have pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapy appointments available Fridays at Athena. Contact me to schedule a Free Discovery Call to get the process started today!

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

There are so many lubricants on the market. Ever wonder which one to use? Here are some we love and their uses, benefits, and precautions.

We have all of these for use in the clinic! We also have samples of Uberlube and Good Clean Love to give patients. We just got Uberlube samples in last week. As a runner, I’m excited to try it out for anti-schafing with running.

Pain with intimacy?
Did you know that pelvic health physical therapists and occupational therapists are the experts to perform pelvic floor physical therapy treatment for sexual dysfunction and pain?

Are you looking for physical therapy for pain with intimacy? We are taking new patients and have appointments available.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call to get started today!

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

There are so many lubricants on the market. Ever wonder which one to use? Here are some we love and their uses, benefits, and precautions.

Uberlube: Silicon based
Uses: Polyisoprene & latex condoms, prevent chafing with running and other activity
Benefits: Moisturizing (contains vitamin E), biostatic (bacteria, mold, yeast can not grow in it), only 4 ingredients, no preservatives, no fragrances, pH 4.6 (good for vagina)
Best for: People prone to yeast infections, changes in ph, changes in bacteria or have fragile vaginal tissue
Caution: Not for use with other silicon products (silicon dilators, wands, trainers, toys) @uberlube

Good Clean Love: Water based
Uses: Condoms, toys, and tools
Benefits: Moisturizing, no preservatives, no fragrances, pH-balanced for healthy bacteria, long lasting, natural plant based ingredients including alo-vera
Best for: People with delicate and sensitive skin @goodcleanlove

Chaivaye: Oil based
Uses: Non-latex condoms, tools and toys, vaginal moisturizer, prevent chaffing, nipple serum, make-up remover, body oil
Benefits: Contains vitamin E, no preservatives, no fragrances, pH-balanced, long lasting, multi-purpose product
Best for: People with vaginal dryness
Caution: Not for use with latex condoms, oil based lubricants can irritate glands in the vagina, not for people with nut allergies

Desert Harvest: Water (alo-vera) based
Uses: Latex and Polyisoprene Condoms, tools and toys (including silicon)
Benefits: Balanced pH-4.5, no artificial or synthetic ingredients, alo-vera is naturally high in amino acids, aloe polysaccharides and antioxidant
Best for: People with sensitive tissues, interstitial cystitis, and painful bladder syndrome
Caution: Do not store in cold temperatures @desertharvestaloevera

We have all of these for use in the clinic!

Did you know that pelvic health physical therapists therapists are the experts to perform pelvic floor physical therapy treatment for sexual dysfunction and pain? We are taking new patients.

Schedule a Free Discovery Call to get started today!

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Do you want a powerful core? Yes! This workshop is for you! Building a powerful core is so much more than having visible abs or doing sit-ups. Core is the foundation for performance, sport, and everyday activities like lifting kids and grandkids and even vital functions like not leaking urine when you cough or jump.

In the Build A Better Foundation Core Workshop, you will learn immediately applicable strategies. We will cover fascial-muscular, breathing, postural, and pressure management strategies for core performance in the gym and in everyday life.

See you there! Saturday, September 20th, 12pm at Athena Fitness and Wellness. Register on Athena’s Mind Body, 5$ for member and 10$ for nonmembers.

About Elizabeth: Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT, founded Endeavor Physical Therapy to provide expert, patient-centered care that supports lasting recovery and enhances performance. She brings over six years of clinical experience and holds certifications in Olympic weightlifting (USAW-L1), dry needling, pelvic health rehabilitation, and blood flow restriction training. As both a runner and fitness athlete, Elizabeth understands the demands of active lifestyles and is passionate about helping individuals in the Lacey and Olympia communities achieve their health, strength, and performance goals through holistic, one-on-one care.

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Endeavor Physical Therapy offers orthopedic and pelvic floor dry needling. Elizabeth Lauten PT, DPT is Certified in Dry Needling and Pelvic Floor Dry Needling through the Spinal Manipulation Institute.

Dry needling is great for
Pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction
Pelvic floor tightness/hypomobility
Headaches, neck pain, TMJ
Tendonitis (ex. shoulder, knee, elbow, hamstrings, and more)
Low back pain
Hip pain
Plantar fasciitis
and more!

We would love to work with you! Message me with questions or schedule a Free Discovery Call to get started!

#pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #olympiawa #laceywa #performancetherapy

Had a blast at the Glow Row @crossfit_ingenuity last night to raise support for @dancerlovefoundation for adaptive athletes. Our team of 9 people from a few different gyms rowed a marathon—42,195 meters!

Available appointments at Athena Fitness and Wellness this Friday. Message me to get started!

Do you have pelvic pain or dysfunction? Are you pregnant or postpartum? Does leakage, dysfunction, or pain limit your activity?

Pelvic conditions are common but not normal. They are highly treatable with pelvic PT!!! Dr. Elizabeth Lauten PT, DPT is an orthopedic and pelvic PT with over 6years of experience. She specializes in pregnancy, postpartum, fitness athletes, runners, power lifters, and olympic weightlifters.

Elizabeth provides one-on-one 60 minutes appointments to develop a custom plan to meet your goals. She takes a whole body approach and utilizes tools including dry needling, biofeedback, manual therapy, electrical modalities to get you better faster.

You don’t have to live with symptoms and pain! Schedule a free discovery call today to get started!

The Impossible Mile Post Part 1.

The Impossible Mile. Perspective and tips from a pelvic & ortho physical therapist.
What is it?
A work out coordinated by Athena Fitness & Wellness and Pressing On Fitness to benefit SafePlace Oly-shelter and resource to help people who experience domestic violence.
The workout: ¼ mile burpee broad jumps, ¼ mile bear crawl, ¼ mile lunges, ¼ mile run/jog.

You start with burppe broad jumps. They are the hardest. I was wondering why I signed up to do this and if that was really a good decision. To get through it physically, pace yourself, take short breaks to breath and let your heart rate come down. Your heart rate will spike if you do not making it even more difficult.

Address the the mental challenge to push through something physically hard. It’s a great time to meditate, reflect, pray, or even talk/connect with other around you on the topic of domestic violence and how we can better support people experience domestic violence in our community.

Listen to your body and be open. You may have planned to do the impossible mile a certain way and your body may not be ready for that or you may be able to do more than you expected. Be open to modifying. If you’re knee is telling you to stop lunging, stop and replace lunges with another movement (ex. walk/jog).

It’s a great opportunity to build mind body awareness. Mind body awareness is hard and alot of us struggle with it (including me!). Use this challenging workout as an opportunity to feel your body working, feel your muscles in your core, pelvic floor, and chest.

I started doing really long big lunges at the end. I felt it alot in my inner thighs and pelvic floor afterwards. This was totally ok for me but might not be great for someone with inner thigh/groin (adductor) restriction or injury/former injury.
Also, this inner thigh muscle group will impact your pelvic floor more than some of the other leg muscles. If you have pelvic floor issues big lunges could make those issues worse or better depending on what your diagnosis is.

Check out Part 2.

Pelvic conditions are common but not normal. They are highly treatable with pelvic PT. At Endeavor Physical Therapy, we work one-on-one with our patients in 60 minutes appointments to develop a custom plan to meet your goals. We take a whole body approach and utilize tools including dry needling, biofeedback, manual therapy, electrical modalities to get you better faster. You don’t have to live with symptoms and pain! Schedule a free discovery call today to get started!

Running with @clubolyroadrunners this morning—such a fun group of people. Pups came along too and then got some splash pad water time after.

@michellelyons_muliebrity research update (podcast 79) is awesome! We’ve got to accept the importance of lifestyle and diet of optimal health and wellness.

I have a couple appointments available for Friday. Reach out to me to learn more or book now!

Pregnancy and child birth is tough! And then, it’s not over yet. Postpartum recovery takes up to 12 months or more. This post will help you know how to get back to exercise and activity.

Also, you don’t have to do it alone! There are so many professionals in our community who would love to help you on your journey.

@poppyblossom.postpartum has a hydration class for postpartum people on Monday, July 14th, 2pm at Athena. It will be a great opportunity to learn more about staying hydrated while lactating.

@_melissashafer_ provides nutritional consults (this can be a huge help help postpartum) and massage to help balance your nervous system and help your body heal.

@endeavorphysio provides pelvic floor physical therapy to help your pelvic floor and core recover.

@athenapnw is a great place to get started when you go back to exercise. Athena provides group classes and a community to support you during your recovery.

@nancy_l_fitness provides fitness programing that you can incorporate into every day activity like cooking or other tasks around the house.

Want to work together with @endeavorphysio after childbirth? Physical Therapy & Pelvic Therapy can aide postpartum recovery. Schedule a Free Discovery Call at endeavorphysio.com to start the process.

Are you an athlete with. Pelvic floor? Yes! And this worship is for you. Saturday, July 19th, 10am at @crossfitoly. Email elizabeth@endeavorphysio.combo register for this free workshop with Dr. Elizabeth Lauten, DPT

Fitness is a life long journey and injuries can be frustrating and discouraging. Don't make the mistake of abandoning fitness while injured.

Here is what you can do:
1) Stay Committed: Keep going to the gym, keep training, even if you have to modify. Progress happens with consistency. Stay commitment to your fitness journey.
2) Set Goals: This will help you stay focused and consistent. Goals can include frequency of workouts/week or a fitness goal that is achievable during injury. For example, if you have a knee injury, set a pull up goal.

3) Develop a Skill or Strength: Fitness athletes are some of the most diverse athletes. Identify skills you can work on that are not impacted by injury. For example, if you have an ankle injury, work on handstand pushups. Shoulder injury, work on running.

4) Modify: Keep working out an modify based on your injury. For example, for a knee injury/immobilization, do med ball slams in sitting instead of standing. Most of the time, there is alot that you CAN do. Focus on that.

5) Mindset: Mindset training is essential for athletes. Prioritize healing and recovery vs pushing through injury and prolonging injury. Know that healing will take time. Be commited to the healing process. Don’t settle for short term fast gains that prolong injury or go back to fast and get re-injured.

6) Rehab: Recovery from injury is a process. Do the work to recover well and prevent re-injury. Plan to gradually progress back to normal activity. Address weakness, imbalance, and immobility that resulted from injury.

7) Get Better Faster: Work with health professionals to get back to what you love faster!
Treatments to consider:
Blood flow restriction
Dry needling
Manual therapy
Softwave
PRP injections
Rehab exercises
Taping & more

8) Work The Uninjured Side: For unilateral injuiries, working the uninjured side is beneficial to activate the portion of your brain associated with that area of your body. You will also get overflow into the injured side because of how the nervous system is wired.

Injured and want expert help? Schedule a Free Discovery Call at endeavorphysio.com to learn more.

Did you know we treat TMJ/jaw pain? Popping, clicking, locking, and pain are treatable with physical therapy. Dry needling is a very safe and effective treatment for muscular tension in the jaw.

If you are dealing with jaw pain, I would love to help.

You can schedule a Free Discovery Call at endeavorphysio.com.

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🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
Endeavor Physical Therapy and Performance is now officially certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises!

This certification is more than a title. It’s a recognition of the hard work, vision, and dedication it takes to build a woman-owned business in healthcare. 💪💜

At Endeavor, my goals are to improve the community, move the profession of physical therapy forward, and provide better healthcare — one patient, one connection, and one endeavor at a time.

Thank you for supporting women-owned, local, and independently run practices. Let's celebrate the continued growth, impact, and empowerment of the local businesses in our community!

#WBECertified #WomenOwnedBusiness #SmallBusiness #PhysicalTherapy #SupportLocal #PelvicHealth #PerformancePT #EndeavorPT #LaceyWA #OlympiaWA #WashingtonWBE

Had a great time today connecting with other woman business owners and learning leadership and making our community better through business. Thanks to @wcwb_wa and Thurston EDC for supporting local businesses so we help our communities thrive.

What are we doing in physical therapy? How are we doing it—and why?
Here’s a brief intro to the tools & techniques I use, and why they matter.
Some techniques boost blood flow, enhance tissue alignment & mobility, and improve the brain’s proprioceptive awareness and mapping of the area. Many of these methods work directly through the skin to communicate with your nervous system and influence the brain. By working on the skin and tissue, we can spark a dialogue that helps your body activate its own healing systems—promoting recovery, resilience, & lasting change.

🔹 Rock Blade Tools & Soft Tissue Mobilization: Reduce pain, improve proprioception & tissue mobility.
🔹 Kinesio Taping: Taping gently stimulates the skin to reduce pain & enhance proprioception. It’s like a conversation with your nervous system—providing feedback & support without restricting movement.
🔹 Dry Needling: Uses fine needles to reduce pain, reset the nervous system, & trigger a controlled inflammatory response for tissue healing.
🔹 Electro Dry Needling: Enhances the effect of dry needing. Because electricity is the language of the nervous system, this approach creates a more powerful response—calming overactive nerves and reducing pain.
🔹 Body Tempering: Heavy bar is applied to large muscles to reduce tension, improve mobility & promote relaxation.
🔹 Blood Flow Restriction (BFR): Uses low-load exercise with a cuff to build strength & muscle growth through metabolic stress.
🔹 Tissue Flossing/Compression: Bands improve joint motion, reduce pain, congestion & enhance brain-body connection.
🔹 Joint Mobilization: Hands-on techniques restore subtle glides in joints to improve movement & decrease stiffness.
🔹 Percussion Therapy (Hypervolt): Vibration tool that reduces soreness, improves circulation & aids recovery.
🔹 Myofascial Decompression (Cupping): Lifts tissue to improve blood flow, reduce pain & increase mobility.
🔹 Pelvic Floor PT: Whole-body approach including manual therapy, exercise, motor control & education based on your needs.
🔹 sEMG Biofeedback: Measures pelvic floor muscle activation—helping us assess timing, strength & coordination.

Core class next Wednesday 6pm @athenapnw I love helping people improve their core because it is such a big hitter that can help with so much like preventing injury, recovering from injury, improving sport/performance, aging well, improving daily function!! Wow! In the class we will learn about core and action steps you can take to progress your core to the next level! Register through MindBody through Athena Fitness and Wellness. See you there!

Elizabeth Lauten PT, DPT offers dry needling for pelvic health, orthopedic, and sports conditions. Dry needling is an incredible tool to impact the tissues and nervous system. Elizabeth also uses electrical dry needling to enhances the effects.

Elizabeth is certified in dry needling and pelvic floor dry needling through The American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. She is trained to screen for precautions and contraindications to perform dry needling safely.

Contact Elizabeth with questions or visit endeavorphysio.com or contact Elizabeth to book an appointment or FREE Discovery Call today.

What is dry needling? Dry needling is using acupuncture needles to treat the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system. We target muscle, tendons, fascia, scar tissue, adhesions, periosteum, and perineurial tissues.

What does a dry needling treatment session look like?
1) Screening for precautions/contraindications to make sure you are a candidate for dry needling
2) Examination and pre treatment testing
3) Insertion of needles and needles in situ, this may involve electrical dry needling
4) post treatment testing and response

Dry Needling can be a helpful treatment for these Conditions: Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Shoulder and Scapular Pain, Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Headaches, TMJ, Sciatica, Scars/Adhesions, Hypertonic Pelvic Floor, Pudendal Neuralgia, Pelvic Pain, Constipation, Incontinence, Tailbone (coccyx) Pain, Vulvodynia, Painful Bladder Syndrome, SI Joint Dysfunction, Hip Flexor Pain , Pubic Symphysis Pain. Tendonitis: Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow, Biceps Tendonitis, Patellar Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Hip Flexor Tendonitis. And so many more conditions!

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Join Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT, at Athena on May 21st at 6:00 PM for the "Build a Better Foundation" Core Workshop. @athenapnw

Core strength is about so much more than just abs or crunches! A strong core helps you stay healthy and resilient at any age. It's the foundation for fitness, sports, and everyday movement—and it's essential for injury prevention. In this workshop, you'll learn practical, immediately applicable strategies to improve your core strength.

You will learn:

How strong is your core? Elizabeth will guide you through a multidimensional core assessment.

What is the core? Discover what it really means to have a strong core and why it matters. We’ll cover fascial systems, deep core stabilizers, posture, positioning, and even muscles you may have never heard of. You'll walk away with a new approach to core training and a mindset you can apply to your current fitness routine.

How can you build a stronger foundation? Learn take-home exercises designed to improve your core strength.

Register on Mindbody at Athena.
$5 for Athena members | $10 for non-members

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Stop by our booth at USA Powerlifting Ladies of Iron Competition 5/17 at Olympia High School. Elizabeth Lauten, PT, DPT is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist specialized in helping lifters perform their best and recover from injury. She has been working with the lifting community as a PT for over 5 years. She uses body tempering, dry needling, blood flow restriction training, manual therapy, and targeted exercise to help lifters and athletes meet their goals. All appointments are 60 minute one-on-one with Elizabeth. You can reach out to her at endavorphysio.com to schedule a Free Discovery Call or to book an appointment.

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Want to learn more about how pelvic floor can help with incontinence, pelvic pain, pregnancy, and postpartum? Contact Elizabeth to book a free Discovery Call to find out!

Also, a thank you to @intimaterose for sending sample products for patients to see--medical grade silicon wand (pelvic tightness and pain), kegel weights (for pelvic floor strengthening); @vwell_brand for sending medical grade silicon dilators (tightness and pain, the silicon dilators feel alot better than the plastic); and @thepelvicpeople for sending the ohnut (pelvic pain). The texture on the ohnut is really smooth and skin like.

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Why Pay Cash for Physical Therapy?

Because not all PT is created equal.

After 5.5 years in insurance-based PT, I transitioned to a cash-based model so I could provide care that’s actually centered on you. The quality of care in a cash-based clinic isn’t just different—it’s better. It allows for a level of time, attention, & depth that simply isn’t possible in an insurance-based setting.

Longer Appointments
At Endeavor Physical Therapy, all appointments are 60 minutes and include assessment of your response to treatment, ongoing evaluation & clinical decision-making, revisions to your plan of care & goals, hands-on treatment & personalized exercise progressions. Every visit is tailored to move your care forward. In an insurance-based clinic, you might get just 25–40 minutes—with split attention. That’s simply not enough time.

Deep Work Takes Time
In traditional clinics, therapists juggle documentation, respond to interruptions, & oversee multiple patients at once. There’s little room to go deep—& that’s where the most meaningful progress happens. Quality care requires focus, time, & energy. At Endeavor, you’ll get an undistracted provider dedicated to helping you reach your goals. That’s what it takes to make lasting change—& that’s what we’re here to do.

Truly Patient Centered Care
Insurance often limits the type, frequency, and duration of care. It may deny treatment for anything not related to basic daily function—like lifting, running, or sports. That doesn’t work if you’re trying to stay active and thrive.

1-on-1 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
At Endeavor, every session is with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. While Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) & Aides play important roles in some settings, Washington state law prohibits them from performing evaluations, progressing your care, or making clinical decisions.
We want you to get the most out of every visit—without delays & without waiting to see your PT just to ask a question or adjust your treatment. We reevaluate your progress every single visit & make changes immediately if needed.

Ready to experience truly personalized, high-quality physical therapy? Book with Elizabeth today!

We offer a holistic, whole body, functional approach to pelvic floor physical therapy for a number of conditions. We have appointments available for pelvic floor physical therapy @athenapnw on Fridays. Book an appointment or a free 15 minute consultation at endeavorphysio.com.

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#handsonphysicaltherapy
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#strengthandrecovery
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