DNA Movement Blog
Movement coaching sessions, exciting times ahead…
The last week has been a very exciting one for us here at DNA Movement. We've had the pleasure to coach two wonderful groups of people, sharing our passion for healthy movement and reminding them of ways to move that they may have forgotten about. On Wednesday of last...
Athlete Recovery: Go Outside and Sleep!
This past weekend, Anne and I had the pleasure of going camping for the first time since we've moved to Virginia. Being such outdoor lovers, it's hard to believe that it's taken this long! Anyway, I made a wonderful "rediscovery" as sat around with others by the...
Athlete Safety | What The Heck Is That?!? – DNA Movement
What the heck is that!!!?? So the other day Anne and I were out for a walk in the park and came across this little guy pictured above. I think we simultaneously said, "What the heck is that thing?! It looks like something out of a cartoon, freeky looking but kinda...
‘Efficient movement? Yes please!!!’ – DNA Movement
Anne returns from a 3 day workshop all about walking the lines! If you have had any massage sessions with me you may have heard me talking a lot about how we are connected from the bottom of the foot to the top of the head. Well its true, we literally are. And in...
Working with the USA Cycling Team!
Anne had the awesome opportunity to work the Cycling World Championships over the weekend. She was selected to do sports massage therapy for the U.S. Junior and U23 team prior to their TT and road races in Richmond. View more photos on our facebook page!
Alyssa Godesky | Back to Back IM Performances!
Huge congratulations has to go out to local Professional Triathlete Alyssa Godesky, a regular massage client of Anne's, for her latest major results. Not only in one Ironman but two and even more impressive two Ironman races on back to back weekends. Alyssa took 6th...
Local September Events
Dave and Anne are feeling privileged to have had the opportunity to showcase their training and massage skills within the community in the past few days. Firstly working with the Monticello High School mountain bike team, (the first and only public school NICA...
The NOT So Fine Line… Lab Versus Real World!
Fitness is booming these days. Everywhere you go there are gyms, nutritional plans, workout programs, fitness experts-the line goes on and on. Every one of them promising you everything that you want from what you're paying them for. "Want to burn fat? Sure we can do...
Changing the Mindset on Injury Prevention
Why Wait? Working with the clients I see for massage and soft tissue work, I try to get across the idea that waiting until we have a 'problem' is not the best way to approach looking after ourselves in general and for longevity in sports. On the whole I sure can help...
The DNA-Movement Story
Dave, the American guy visits Spain for a triathlon training camp. Dave meets Anne, the British girl who is working as the Sports Massage Therapist on hand to the athletes. Dave pledges to spend as much time as possible getting to know Anne in that 10 days. Anne...
Optimizing Oneself
Optimize yourself through a rounded approach to physical and mental training.
Dave’s Approach to Coaching
"Coaching doesn't start with you turning up with your hands clasped around the coffee you bought on your way to work in the morning as you rush through the door in an effort to be on time for the first session. It began well before when you woke in an un-rushed state...
Anne takes 2nd at Hampshire 100!
The Hampshire 100 is a Premier Ultra-Endurance Mountain Bike Race. Our own Anne Pike took 2nd place in a very competitive field! Follow along here at DNA-Movement as we highlight our team and client athletes and the continue to pursue their passions. #DNAResults...