Powered by Movement Physical Therapy & Performance

Experiencia fantástica: I met with Dr. Danielle a few months back to work on back and knee pain. The practice is excellent, very thorough, takes time to get to know you as a person and understand the root causes of the pain. In addition to functional work, she also prescribed regular movements that aided in my recovery. Highly recommend

Experiencia fantástica: Dr Danielle is the real deal

Experiencia fantástica: I loved the one on one therapy. You don’t find that too often.

Experiencia fantástica: Helped correct a reoccurring issue from many years and more importantly gave me the tools to improve and stay ahead of any future possible issues

Experiencia fantástica: When I began work with Danielle, I had been seeing other physical therapists and other doctors for almost 9 months with no results, and I felt quite hopeless about ever seeing any change in my chronic pain. In the course of the last 6 months, Danielle has helped decrease my pain to the point that I no longer am reliant on medication. I am so grateful! Working with Danielle has been well worth the investment. She is knowledgable, holistic, and encouraging in her approach. Specifically, I am a powerlifter, and I have been able to safely reincorporate lifts I could not do due to pain, as well as progress my training again. It has been such a relief to work with someone who offers such a personalized approach and who is able to give expert feedback specifically on my lifting. Previous PTs I have worked with either never watched my lifting to identify problems, or did not have a robust enough understanding of proper mechanics for weightlifting safely in a way that also allows for strength gains. Highly recommend, especially for athletes and fellow weightlifting/powerlifting/Crossfit athletes who want to work with a PT who will actually watch you lift and analyze your movement patterns in a way that makes sense within your training framework.

Experiencia fantástica: We went to Danielle after our daughter Nora, All-Star Cheerleader, dislocated her patella tumbling. (May 2022) As a family of 3 gymnasts and All-Star Cheerleaders we have seen our share of Physical Therapists. From our very first visit with Danielle, she stood out from her competition. Danielle took her time getting to know our daughter as an athlete. No more generic/across the board knee exercises that we were used to at previous PT offices. Danielle studied how Nora's injury occurred and why. Then she developed a treatment plan that would not only treat the injury, but was customized to Nora's specific needs, skillset and tumbling technique. Danielle's expertise in gymnastics was valuable to us as she understood the exact skills and the rigor that is involved in tumbling. Nora would come out of her PT appointment dripping sweat...you want to get better you put in the work...no excuses!!!! In addition the the physical injury, there is always the mental game of recovery/come-back. We are beyond grateful for Danielle's expertise, knowledge, professionalism and her dedication. I truly believe that she was instrumental in Nora's return to the sport that she is so passionate about. Danielle's compassion, positive energy and contagious determination turned out to be crucial for Nora's physical as well as mental recovery.

Experiencia fantástica: Danielle is a gifted practitioner who possesses an uncanny ability to get to the root of your pain and help you to understand how to make the necessary corrections needed for complete healing. If you want to stay active, then Powered X Movement is your go-to for PT.

Experiencia fantástica: Danielle is awesome, I highly recommend PXM to everyone who asks me for a PT referral!

Experiencia fantástica: Danielle is a true professional that gave me the tools to move effectively in my sport, during training & everyday life with out triggering back pain. As a fitness professional since 2011, I highly recommend Powered By Movement to anybody dealing with painful / subpar movement patterns.

Experiencia fantástica: I first tore my ACL and meniscus about 2 years ago, and then my meniscus again about 6 months ago. When I came to St Louis, I had a really hard time finding a PT who would give me personalized attention. This was incredibly discouraging, as I was already very frustrated with my injury and just wanted to recover as soon as possible. I had previously thought physical therapy was as simple as a quick exchange about exercises that needed to be done, but I have quickly learned that this is not how it should be. Since starting with Danielle, I am so grateful for how, even outside of my sessions with her, I feel constantly supported. It is really obvious how much she understands not only the physical aspects of the recovery process, but also the mental/emotional. During our sessions, not only do I have fun chatting, but I also have learned a lot about how my body works and responds to certain exercises. With her depth of knowledge at my disposal, I am more confident within my recovery and have been able to begin running more and testing my limits in the weight room, (something that I was scared to do previously)! Thank you Danielle for giving me a newfound trust in both my knee and myself - it truly means the world!

Experiencia fantástica: I was having some issues with my knee. I was seeing a different PT without seeing much change in my knee. I became very frustrated. I reached out to Danielle to see if she could help me. During my first visit she asked if they had looked at my hips. We started working on my hips and the pain in my knee went away. I continue to work with Danielle for some overall strength and mobility issues. I see her once a month. I really like that her office is located in a gym. We are able to work on movements that are difficult for me using a barbell and weights. She has helped me to correct my deadlift. I was having an issue with my shoulder. I reached out to Danielle and she was able to see me the next day to help me.

Experiencia fantástica: I am so lucky to have found Danielle!!! She could figure out what was wrong and how to rehabilitate my shoulder!!! I highly recommend Powered by Movement!!!!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Danielle has helped me fix my back pain completely. I was suffering from repeated back spasms/pain. She helped me come up with an exercise plan to strengthen my back. She also helps me in other areas such as daily nutrition/movement goals. Thank you Danielle for changing my life and giving me sustainable results.

Experiencia fantástica: Danielle is the best! Super smart and observative, and she always knew how to approach my injuries. She also made great custom recovery plans based on my personal goals and lifestyle. I got fixed up in no time!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Danielle is an amazing physical therapist. She takes the time to listen to me and adapts the therapy as I adapt. She treated me as a whole person instead of somebody with pain in a specific area. Another bonus is that you are her only patient when you're there. Other places, the PT will help 3 clients in the same hour. I hope I never have to see her again, but she is my first choice if the need arises!

Experiencia fantástica: Dr. Ivie is fantastic! I've lived with back pain for most of my life. I've seen chiropractors and other medical professionals for the pain, but I never got a long-lasting remedy. I just thought it was something I had to live with and that there was nothing I could do to help. After having several sessions with Dr. Ivie, my pain is very minimal. When I do have pain like after running, exercising, or sitting at my desk for too long, Dr. Ivie taught me many different stretches to target the pain and strengthen exercises to help prevent it in the future. The PT sessions are one-on-one so you get her attention the whole time. She was able to explain things in a way that I could understand, since I don't have much knowledge of medicine or the body. I very highly recommend Dr. Ivie!

Experiencia fantástica: Many praises to Danielle for helping our daughter get back to competing this season of gymnastics. As a gymnast herself, Danielle brought a wealth of knowledge.

Experiencia fantástica: Danielle is very knowledgeable. She’s able to help with not only my shoulder issues but will pivot if needed based on any new issues that arise. She is also very responsive outside of our in-person visits and will promptly provide follow-up notes post visit. She’s great to work with and makes our PT sessions fun!

Experiencia fantástica: My time with Dr. Danielle Ivie, at Powered by Movement Physical Therapy and Performance, has been incredible. For the first time, with a Physical Therapist, I have a plan based on what I actually need not what just fits into the usual plan that everyone is prescribed. If you are in the need of physical therapy due to an injury, surgery or simply to make life easier there is no better place.

Experiencia fantástica: I worked with Dr. Danielle Feb 2022 - July 2022 I started having ankle/foot pain in fall of 2020. It was always worse in the morning and with running, but not quite bad enough to see the doctor. It eventually got worse after starting clinicals and walking on my feet all day. After seeing a podiatrist, going to a traditional physical therapy setting, and a cortisone shot, I was running again but my pain relief was short lived. I didn’t continue physical therapy because I started a new job, and I didn’t have the time or resources for additional therapy sessions. It wasn’t until I started at Crossfit Achieve in January 2022 that I started taking care of my body more, and I realized I was frustrated with the lingering pain, limitations in my daily life, and inability to perform to my full potential in class. Dr. Danielle taught a mobility class at my gym and after attending, I followed up with her for physical therapy to address my ankle/foot pain. I was really excited after my first session with Danielle’s attention to detail with 1-on-1 therapy, not just for my 1st visit but every visit. I had exercises truly individualized for my injury, an attainable return to running plan, and a motivated coach available for all my questions and concerns. Thanks to the excellent care from Dr. Danielle at Powered by Movement, I can walk all day, jump, and run without pain. I am very grateful for her caring, focused, and enjoyable treatment to return to pain free movement.

Experiencia fantástica: I feel very fortunate to have been ultimately paired up with Danielle. I learned a lot from my prior two PTs, and they were good, but I feel like Danielle really taught me more about the concepts behind the motions/muscles, rather than just going to PT and mindlessly doing drills. She is also a great coach from the perspective of pushing me, but knowing when to hit pause because of load-management.

Experiencia fantástica: I started coming to PXM because my job requires me to be on my feet a lot and I was starting to feel soreness and fatigue. I am pretty active and always enjoyed HIIT type workouts but wasn't getting the results I really wanted. Working with Danielle has been amazing and I saw awesome results in just a few weeks! She does a great job explaining each part of the workout and even gave me some small changes I can make in my every day life to reduce the soreness and fatigue that I thought was normal. Having the 1:1 sessions with a PT is priceless, especially with a PT like Danielle. She always makes sure to answer any questions thoroughly and goes above and beyond every time. In such a short time I feel so much stronger and healthier. I can't thank Danielle and PXM enough for their help and support!

Experiencia fantástica: I had the one of the best PT experience in St. Louis. Danielle is awesome! Danielle taught me every detail about the motion-muscle relationship. Also, she uses a phone app to remind my daily exercises with a very well recorded videos. This app is also good for health tracking. I highly recommend Powered by Movement PT for anyone who is looking for a great PT.

Experiencia fantástica: I am a 79 year old female and after an extremely active life I was suddenly aware of the inability to get down or up easily with my kindergartners. This inability and accompanying pain prompted me to contact an orthopedic surgeon. X-rays indicated a hip, both knees, and a shoulder reversal implant were needed. The warranty on my cartilage had run out. After my retirement and several years of pain I decided to bite the bullet. Between 11/19 and 04/21 I had all four implant surgeries. My physical therapist for all four rehabs was Danielle at Washington University Physical Therapy. After my shoulder reversal rehab I knew I needed to continue an exercise program. I checked out several gyms and realized the trainers there had no training to meet my needs. I then contacted Danielle at Powered by Movement. A total assessment of my capabilities and a thorough explanation of the program followed. The planned workout created for me changes each week and she records it in a book for me to easily follow at home. Oh Changing them each week keeps the workout interesting and works different areas. Going through the exercises with her reminds me of proper positioning. I have recommended this program to several friends, my age, that have similar restrictions. Powered by Movement has restored my confidence in having the flexibility and muscle strength to have the quality of life I want to achieve.

Experiencia fantástica: I started seeing Danielle after 20 years of built up shoulder pain from overuse and being a competitive swimmer. I finally decided to consult her after I was having a hard time holding things in my hand, the pain was getting in the way of playing with my kids and my daily workouts were suffering . I have had many PT's over the years for my shoulder but none that were able to get to the bottom of the problem and get the pain to stay away! For the first time in way too many years I can do things with my arm again pain free. I had such a good experience at Powered by Movement that I have stayed on for the Performance piece they offer. Danielle helped me focus my training to run my 4th marathon, from training plan to nutritional guidance to get my hydration and nutrition on track for the volume of work I was putting in. She helped and guided me from start to finish! Danielle is the BEST. She is not only very knowledgeable about PT, sports and the body but she is very thorough, caring and wants to get you back on track for the long term. She will help you reach all your goals!

Experiencia fantástica: In March of 2020, I started running again after a long break of not running. I pushed myself too hard and too fast and formed plantar fasciitis on both my right and left foot. I waited until October 2020 to go see a foot doctor. I didn't know what the problem was at the time and I thought my feet would heal on their own. Feeling like the doctor was not helping, stretch more, cortisone shots and never go barefoot, a coworker suggested I see a physical therapist. For me it seemed like Physical therapy has changed since I last went in the 90s/early 2000s. What I like about Powered by Movement is that physical therapy is not a generic plan for plantar fasciitis. Danielle makes a custom plan for me based on what I might be doing that is causing the pain in my foot. I had strength training, along with stretching and muscle focused exercises. It did take me about 3 to 4 months until I started to see a big difference. However, I am back to running and about 90% recovered.

Experiencia fantástica: I started seeing Danielle since I wanted guidance and support in starting an exercise program. Until working with Danielle, I had only cobbled together a routine that always left me wanting more. Since we’ve been working together I have felt stronger and more confident, and generally empowered by my newly discovered strength and discipline. I truly appreciate Danielle’s wealth of knowledge about the body, her capacity for listening (to my goals, limitations and concerns) and adapting the program to best fit my needs. Danielle creates a safe and nonjudgmental environment in which I feel I can fully explore my potential – and it’s one of the best investments in my health that I’ve ever made.