Coming to your neighborhood January 3, 2023!
Through an advanced integrated approach to minimize or eliminate your pain, Peak Performance Physical Therapy works to restore:
- Mobility
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Balance
We know the difficulties that come with minimal function and mobility, so we aim to get our patients back to the things they enjoy. Our priority is our patients, and we believe that anything is possible when you have your health.
Are you experiencing symptoms of dizziness and vertigo? Do your spells of dizziness last longer than a few seconds? Is it interfering with your daily life? If you answered “yes,” one of our physical therapists may be able to assist you in determining a long-term solution to your problem.
Do you struggle with vertigo? If so, would you seek treatment for It?
Jessica Frost, MD
Dr. Jessica Frost is originally from Michigan and grew up in the Metro Detroit area. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Science at Wayne State University, graduating from the Irvin D. Reid Honors College. She attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and is graduating from residency at Sparrow Hospital the summer of 2022. She is thrilled to be a part of the Alliance family.
Dr. Frost enjoys practicing all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with special interests in family planning, robotic/minimally invasive surgery, menopause and caring for LGBTQ patients. She desires to establish positive and supportive relationships with her patients, managing a variety of gynecologic concerns as well as caring for her OB patients.
Dr. Frost is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She strives to provide high quality care to her patients through evidence-based practice, advocacy, and education.
In her free time, Dr. Frost loves spending time with her husband Austin and their 2 dogs. She enjoys being outdoors, occasional antiquing, and her husband’s gourmet cooking! She also loves spending time with her plethora of nieces and nephews, always taking advantage of family time.
Dr. Frost will begin taking new patients in the September 2022.
Kelly Llewelyn, DO
Dr. Llewelyn grew up in Tulsa, OK and received her B.S. in Zoology-Biomedical Sciences from The University of Oklahoma. While at OU, she played piccolo in The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band. Dr. Llewelyn received her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine campus in Bradenton, Florida. She completed her OB/GYN residency at Sparrow Hospital where she served her final year as Chief Resident.
Dr. Llewelyn is passionate about treating every patient as an individual and strives to use shared decision making in her physician-patient relationships. Her interests include high-risk and routine obstetrics, minimally invasive surgery, and preventive care. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and certified to perform gynecologic surgery using the DaVinci Robot.
She is married to a fellow OB/GYN physician, Dr. J. Garrett Llewelyn. They have a one-year-old son and a cat named Margaret. She enjoys cooking, knitting, audiobooks, spending time with her family and considers Disney World her “happy place”!
Sophia Updyke, Nurse Practitioner
Sophia attended the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and graduated in 2013 as a registered nurse. She worked as a registered nurse at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, starting in 2015. In 2020, she began the Masters of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati and became a certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner in 2022.
Sophia enjoys working with women of all ages to help them achieve their health goals. Special interests include contraception options, premenstrual syndrome, vaginitis, perimenopause, menopause, and incontinence.
She enjoys spending time with her husband and family, hiking with her dog, being on the water in her kayak, and snowboarding out west. Life can be short, so making the most out of each day by being kind to others and laughing, is most important to Sophia.
Emily Oberst, Nurse Practitioner
As a Michigan native, Emily grew up in Marshall and moved to Lansing in 2004. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Spring Arbor University and worked in the emergency department at Sparrow Hospital while teaching prenatal classes for Expectant Parenting Organization. Emily then returned to Spring Arbor University to earn her Master of Science degree and became a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Her experience has included emergency medicine, critical care, health and wellness, education, and urgent care.
Emily’s special areas of interest include creating a strong relationship with her patients and assisting them in achieving optimal health and comfort, contraceptive options, vaginitis, education, and working with adolescent and teenage patients.
Emily is happily married and enjoys spending time with her husband, Nick, and two wonderful boys. They are often found ski patrolling, mountain biking, rock climbing, wake surfing and traveling with extended family.
Joanna Davis – Patient Care Coordinator
Okemos Clinic
I am a senior at Michigan State University and am preparing to graduate in Spring of 2023. I’m majoring in Kinesiology and have completed minors in both Coaching and Health Promotion. I plan on continuing my education by completing the Health Risk and Communication masters program at MSU. I also plan on becoming a certified personal trainer later on this year.
In my free time, I enjoy coaching youth lacrosse, cooking, hiking, and yoga. I have a passion for educating and coaching others – helping people reach their goals is what I love to do!
We know how awesome Joanna is. Now we want to hear from you. Please take a moment and share your experience with Joanna and the Okemos Clinic.
Amia Gains – Physical Therapist
Lansing Clinic
Amia is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, but gained her DPT in Dayton, Ohio at University of Dayton. Amia has been interested in the medical field since she was 12 and is excited that her journey has landed her here at Peak Performance Physical Therapy. Amia loves to read, watch movies, lift weights, chat with friends and family, and listen to music. Amia is currently keeping busy learning American Sign Language, archery, and how to find her way around Michigan.
We know how awesome Amia is. Now we want to hear from you. Please take a moment and share your experience with Amia and the Lansing Clinic.
Have you met your insurance deductible this year? If so, now is the perfect time to schedule yourself for Physical Therapy!
The end of 2022 is fast approaching. In the health insurance world, that means it’s almost time for deductibles to be renewed. Your deductible – independent of a copayment – is the amount of money that you must pay out-of-pocket for treatment before your health insurance pays for your medical services. (Remember, not all insurance coverage is the same so contact your insurance carrier to check your coverage eligibility, copayment amount, and any remaining deductible.)
Peak Performance Physical Therapy has a few questions for you…
- Did you undergo an expensive surgery this year?
- Are you on a family insurance plan?
- Have you had to use your health insurance more than expected this year?
- Are you feeling aches and pain?
- Do you need to get back into shape?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would likely have a $0 balance remaining on your out-of-pocket expenses. This is GOOD NEWS!
Have you ever experienced severe dizziness that felt like the objects around you were spinning even though they were not? Dizziness or vertigo can be one of the most debilitating symptoms one could encounter. Vertigo type symptoms are much more common than you would think. In fact, 76 million Americans will experience dizzy spells or vertigo at some point in their lives.
DID YOU KNOW? Physical therapist’s are trained at correcting and in some cases curing vertigo symptoms. Our doctors of physical therapy are trained in a technique called the Epley Maneuver that can improve dizziness almost immediately with some diagnosis’s
The most common causes of vertigo are benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), inner ear infections (labyrinthitis), and cervical vertigo. All of these conditions can cause dizziness, nausea and loss of balance. These causes of vertigo can be successfully diagnosed and treated in physical therapy at one of our clinics.
Feelings of dizziness or vertigo can significantly limit your daily life, making it difficult to perform even the simplest tasks without feeling as if you might fall over. Fortunately, at Peak Performance Physical Therapy, we offer some of the most effective vestibular therapy services in Michigan to retrain your vestibular system. Do not suffer any longer reach out today and let us help you! We can help regulate feelings of stability and balance and get you back on your way to reaching your peak!
Jill Marlan, PT, OMPT, MSPT, CSCS
CEO/ Founder
Self-Epley Maneuver Right Ear
Setup
Begin sitting upright on a table or bed with a pillow behind you. Turn your head about 45 degrees to the right.
Movement
Keeping your head at the 45 degree angle, quickly lie down onto the table or bed, so that your shoulders are touching the top of the pillow. You may experience dizziness in this position. Wait until the dizziness goes away. Then quickly turn your head so it is facing about 45 degrees to the left. Wait again until any dizziness goes away. Keeping your head at the same angle, turn your body so you are lying on your left side and wait again until you have no symptoms. Finally, sit upright.
Tip
Make sure each movement is quick and that you hold each position until your symptoms go away.
One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
6 medium cloves garlic, sliced, divided
4 cups small broccoli florets
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-30 count)
2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add half the garlic and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add broccoli, bell pepper and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice and adding 1 tablespoon water if the pot is too dry, until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm.
Step 2
Increase heat to medium-high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pot. Add the remaining garlic and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until the shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the broccoli mixture to the pot along with lemon juice and stir to combine.
Playmakers Holiday Classic
It’s the most Runderful time of the year!
Kick off your holiday by staying active and healthy with your family, friends, and the Playmakers Fitness Foundation! Join us for the 9th annual Playmakers Holiday Classic Run/Walk this holiday season. The event will be back at Jenison Field House this year! The start/finish will be at Jenison Field House, and the 5K course will wind through the campus of Michigan State University. Participants can choose to join for an official start at 9:00am or can begin anytime between 9:05-9:15am. This will allow for a comfortable start for you and your group and social distancing!
How does the official start and the open/flexible start line work?
Start the 5K run/walk any time between 9:00-9:15am. Those wanting an official start should line up to start at 9:00am. After the official start, the start line will remain open until 9:15am. The starting line area (on the River Trail behind Jenison Field House) will be wide, and the space is open to allow for your friends and family to gather. You do not have to feel rushed to get to the starting line; start your run/walk when you are ready. While there will be a clock at the start/finish, this is not a chip-timed event.
Family and Friends pricing: Save $3 per person when registering 4 or more participants at the same time.
Packet Pickup at Playmakers (2299 W Grand River Okemos, MI 48864):
Thursday, Dec 22 from 11am-6pm
Friday, Dec 23 from 11am-6pm
Saturday, Dec 24 from 7am-9am at Jenison Field House
