WE BELIEVE QUALITY & FREQUENCY OF MOVEMENT ARE CORNERSTONES OF HEALTH
WHAT SETS US APART
We see it all the time.
People get motivated to make big changes in their lives. Really motivated. They sign-up with a local gym and hire a personal trainer. They modify their schedule to accommodate regular workouts. Three weeks into their program and things are going seemingly well. However, come week four, injury occurs. The individual becomes frustrated and discouraged, ending up in our office for treatment and management of their injuries.
Sound familiar? Has this happened to you?
At Total Performance, we set out to fix this problem. We started by asking ourselves a couple key questions. Why were people getting hurt? Was it exercise in general? Was it “doing too much”? Was it their nutrition? Wrong supplement choices?
What we came to find out was that initial assessments were FAR from adequate. Sometimes there were NO assessments done at all prior to programming. Clients were essentially being thrown into exercise regimens without any understanding of what their bodies were and were not physically capable of.
This is a huge problem.
Performing an exercise program full of movements that the client is not physically capable of performing is a sure way to cause injury, and at best, won’t allow the individual to reach their full potential.
THIS is what makes us different. We use cutting-edge methods to fully evaluate and assess our training clients before we create their program. We assess physical capacity, body composition, nutritional habits and psychological factors to produce the safest, most effective programs available. When you couple this with highly trained, passionate trainers, great results are inevitable.
In addition to this, we can often take individuals who have experienced injury and seamlessly transition them from the clinic to the gym. This is a huge benefit of a clinic/gym hybrid. We can take previous injury history and apply it directly into the gym and future fitness programs.
Whether you are a busy parent, an outdoor adventurer, or a serious athlete, we want to help you establish your goals and the path that will ultimately help you achieve them. Although we are passionate about sports, we see value in optimal performance throughout all aspects of your life. We recognize there are many factors that play a role in your overall health. We are committed to finding a balanced approach that combines your physical, nutritional and cognitive health, allowing you to perform at your optimal level.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
My original reason for coming to Total Performance was because of a severe injury to my iliopsoas during my freshman year of track in high school. I went to several other physicians and none of them even came close to figuring out what was wrong. I came to Total Performance and within one visit they found the source of my pain and a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders, I finally found someone who could help me and reassure me that my track career wasn’t over. I’ve stayed with Total Performance after graduating high school and moving onto my college track & field career at Northwest Christian University in Eugene, OR. Their entire staff wasn’t only focused on treating me as a patient, but also treated me like family, and a part of a community that cared in every aspect to bettering my health.
In 2018, Halona broke indoor school records in the 60m (7.99/Washington) and 200m (26.69/Boise State), qualified for CCC championships in 100m and 200m distances and set a new 100m personal record (12.69) at the Southern Oregon Invitational, registering the sixth-fastest time in school history.
HALONA JACKSON, NAIA Collegiate SprinterTotal Performance helped me rehabilitate after Sports injuries, so I can get back out there and do the things I love. They have been flexible with my school, and athletic schedules and find time to see me when it works for me.
JAREN EMPTAGE, High School Football and Track AthleteAs a Soccer Coach I am constantly dealing with injuries related to the hips, knees and backs. Scott and his staff have been working with my players to increase muscle mobility and flexibility in those key areas. After a few weeks of training, my players and coaches are noticing a difference. We also have not had players missing games because of muscle tears or pulls. I have also had individual athletes use them for treatment and the results have been positive. I would like to recommend Total Performance for your team or athlete.
LOWELL ANDERSON, High School Soccer CoachNick, is truly one of the best in his field in Southern Oregon. Whenever I’ve had any movement dysfunctions he’s been able to help me figure out a course of action to get me back to doing what I love as quickly as possible and even better than before. He’s the only person I trust with treating my clients or myself. Knowledge & professionalism are second to none.
JAMES MOONEY, BS, CSCS, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Gunsmith GymMy experience with Total Performance was enjoyable and informative. The care and attention from Dr. Baker was outstanding, so much so I have recommended my fellow students and athletes to his place of business. I arrived with a possible a meniscus tear, but Dr. Baker suggested a possible muniscoid entrapment. Which had been a problem for about four months, but within six visits and some suggested workouts I am now back to 100% participation. I have gone to see Dr. Baker for multiple injuries and all of my results I am happy with. I am glad to have resources like Dr. Baker in the area.
RYLAND S. THORNHILL, High School Football AthleteThe massage, chiropractic, and Strengthening services I have received at Total Performance have helped me immensely. Learning how to move properly and strengthen my core and back have made a difference in my life. The attention to detail and individualized services has been extremely beneficial. I highly recommend Total Performance.
SARAH EMPTAGEI have been referring my patients to Total Performance in Cave Junction for years and get so much positive feedback that I went and saw Dr. Nate Baker myself when I injured my lower back gardening last spring. He had me fixed up in 3 visits and the exercises he taught me have helped me prevent further injury. Their approach is very holistic with the goal of helping people recover so they don’t need to come back for adjustments all the time. I highly recommend the Total Performance team!
MARGARET PHILHOWER, ND, Doctor of Naturopathic MedicineI began treatment with Total Performance in October of 2015. I had sustained a lower back injury that was only worsened by sitting in the car for 8 days driving cross-country. When I started therapy with Nick Baker my mobility was extremely limited. I was restricted only to aquatic exercises. Not only did I receive regular Chiropractic adjustments and massage, I was also given take-home exercises, detailed instruction on how to improve, and most importantly, sustain my lower back health. As a full-time personal trainer, the health and mobility of my body is extremely important. The knowledge and personal care that I have received over the last three years has been exceptional; I would highly recommend Total Performance to all of my friends and family.
Treana Carrier, NASM Certified Personal Trainer