“As an adventurer and outdoor enthusiast, I have my fair share of injuries, pulled muscles, back tweaks and other musculoskeletal ailments that have sent me searching for a skilled physical therapist who can help me get back to doing what I love ASAP. I am absolutely thrilled to give my highest recommendation to Shannon Ballinger.

Shannon combines deep expertise, exceptional listening and communication skills, and the ability to use different treatment techniques to achieve results with the perfect balance of compassion, motivation, and humor. Shannon treats every patient not just as a patient but as a valued individual who receives her full focus and attention and whose progress truly matters. She is unwavering in her commitment to work with her patients to achieve their goals.

If you’re seeking a physical therapist who goes above and beyond to ensure your recovery and well-being, look no further.

Thanks, Shannon, for your expertise, kindness, and most of all, for getting me back to doing what I love!”

“I am absolutely thrilled with the exceptional care I've received from Shannon! She is getting me through bicep and tricep tears, at the same time, which was not a challenge for Shannon to get creative on my recovery without the use of either arm for a little. Her knowledge of the body is unparalleled, and she approaches each session with a perfect balance of expertise and grace. I appreciate how she understands when to push my limits, creating a challenging yet safe environment for improvement.

Beyond her prowess in physical therapy, Shannon also demonstrates an impressive understanding of nutrition, complementing her approach to health and wellness. Her guidance has been instrumental in my journey towards a healthier and more active lifestyle.

I highly recommend Shannon to anyone seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable professional who goes above and beyond to ensure your well-being. There is a sense of comfort and friendship when in the presence of Shannon, knowing she has your best interests in mind to get you to each and every one of your goals. There is not enough gratitude in the world for Shannon (and her husband Alex). Thank you for your outstanding commitment to health and fitness!”

“I have worked with many PTs and never had one who made a difference in my recovery or had the same passion for recreational adventure. Shannon is truly unique. She cares, is extremely knowledgeable, and shares a passion for outdoor recreation, so she understands the emotional defeat of injury. She will assess your injury, prescribe recommended care, outline a routine, and continue to follow up and provide recommendations based on your recovery process. She attempts to assess, recommend, and guide you to own your recovery. Many other PTs would schedule weekly meetings, only to do the same thing repeatedly, regardless of results.

Shannon is an exceptional find, so be smart and judge for yourself. I have recommended two close friends to her, and both had similar experiences – "she’s the real deal.””

“Shannon is an excellent PT and trainer. I have a multitude of physical issues because of injuries over the years. I am 72, have always been active, and want to continue to be so. Shannon's expertise has helped me to adapt as I am in the process of healing and building strength. Her suggested exercises have been very helpful. I recommend her to anyone who needs assistance in healing and strength building.”

“My trainer was super insightful and incredibly helpful. Shannon addressed all my questions and concerns and created a very comprehensive plan to get back to where I wanted to be athletically. She gladly answered questions about health and fitness that weren't even directly related to my injury and helped me understand methods to improve my overall health and performance. I couldn't recommend the services that Elevate Performance provides enough.”

“Shannon worked with me after L4/L5 fusion surgery. I can can engage in any activity I want now, and I attribute much of this to her amazing work with me. I feel stronger, healthier and happier right now than I have in many years. Shannon is awesome! I recommend her to anyone that needs PT, or just wants to improve their overall health by getting on a stretching/strengthening exercise routine. As she says, “motion is lotion!””

“I can't say enough good things about Shannon, she has helped me become more physically fit which has given me a great quality of life at my age (70). My strength and balance has improved and I no longer have back issues from a herniated disc and scoliosis. I am able to enjoy all the outdoor activities like hiking, biking and snow skiing and without any pain! She is a very knowledgable PT and nutritionalist and I have benefited from her wonderful talent of helping others. Many thanks Shannon”

“Shannon's the best. Extremely personalized treatment from an extremely personable person. She helped me recover from a shoulder impingement and checked in regularly on my progress. Everything was tailored to my goals and wasn't just a generic "here's what you do for shoulder injuries" list of exercises. I'd recommend for anyone recovering from an injury or just looking to move a little better.”

“Shannon is the best PT I've worked with, hands down! She helped me recover from an acute lower back injury and then helped me strengthen my back which has enabled me to do exercises I never thought possible (i.e. skier, deadlift, etc.). I highly recommend Shannon to anyone with lower back issues. She will teach you how to stretch and workout properly and get you back to living without pain. I am not in the shape I was in college, but Shannon is helping me get pretty close!”

“I've had consistent shoulder and knee issues since I was a teenager and have seen a wide assortment of physios/chiros/doctors. With that context, Shannon is the best physio I have ever worked with. I've tried a wide variety of overly narrow approaches and never had lasting success. Over the years, I've just been limiting activities and dealing with more persistent injuries. Shannon does a great job of ensuring a really balanced approach to recovery, and has worked with me to find a program I'm engaged with. I'm back to doing exercises I had given up on and feel more optimistic about my strength and performance than I have in the last decade. Absolutely would recommend her to anyone.”

“Shannon is an amazing physical therapist and coach. I really appreciate her deep understanding of body mechanics, the patience she brings into teaching new techniques and habits, and her ability to meet people where they are. She certainly has met me where I was during a difficult phase in my fitness and health journey - and she helped me find the motivation to keep taking steps towards greater mobility and strength.

In other, shorter, words: Shannon is the best.”

“I saw Shannon for a slipped disc in my back almost a year ago. After a few visits (and my own home exercises) I'm healed! Shannon is an excellent listener and so knowledgeable about the body. I would not hesitate to return for any future aches, pains, or injuries and I would refer her to anyone I know!”

“Shannon was awesome in hleping our two athletes get back out on the competitive stage. Would highley recommend Shannon if the injury bug bites.”

“It was really important for me to find a PT who could not help me manage my injuries but also help me become a stronger athlete. Shannon really exceeded my expectations and has been just an overall wonderful human to work with. I would recommend her to anyone!”

“Shannon truly is THE BEST! So knowledgeable about everything, an athlete herself, and great to work with. Most importantly, whatever I go to her with, she fixes!”

“Shannon is super knowledgeable and effective. She developed a great strategy to help me recover from a bothersome injury.”

“Shannon's expertise and advice consistently help me to lead an active, healthy life. I've recommended Shannon to my family and friends, and they rave about her, too. Shannon is the best in the biz!”

“Shannon is top notch. She is wonderful at getting my body back into place and she also is wonderful company! Thanks so much.”

“Dr. Ballinger is a master of her craft. She'll get you back in shape as long as you do the homework.”

Shannon literally saved me. I fell last winter and could not recover. Her physical therapy helped me break through my pain and discomfort and I am well on my way to recovery. She is absolutely brilliant in every way!

I can't say enough good things about Shannon! She's the best PT I've ever seen and knows exactly how to FIX my problems versus just putting bandaids on them and calling it a day. She's genuinely interested in my health and wellbeing and I'm beyond grateful for her.

Perfect combination of physical therapy and personal training. Shannon is flexible and creates a plan that fits my lifestyle and athletic goals. Working with her has increased the speed of my recovery and smoothly transitioned my training into strengthening and fitness.

Seeing Shannon for PT has been a game changer. I have some knee and back issues that she’s helped me with and it’s made a huge difference. Go see her, follow the plan, feel better. You won’t regret it!

Several months ago I hobbled (literally) in to see Shannon for the first time. After spending 20+ years working in an office environment and being fairly inactive, I was at an all time low. My back hurt, my feet hurt and my hips were starting to get sore. My diet was a mess and I was tired of envying people that were athletic and strong. Nearly 5 months later, so much has changed as a result of having Shannon in my life. She helped me with a detailed nutrition plan and got me to a place physically where I am now enjoying the community of group fitness classes. I am definitely a work in progress but Shannon has quite literally helped me start to transform into the person I want to be. You won’t find anyone more professional, dedicated and responsive. Shannon has been my “North Star” for health and I can’t thank her enough.

Shannon is awesome. She’s an incredible listener and so attentive to aches, pains and all the issues. She helped me with two of my issues within a couple months. I’d recommend her to anyone!!

Shannon has helped me with PT, nutrition, fitness, and training plans. She is thorough in her assessments and extremely knowledgeable; because of her expertise in all of these areas, she is able to provide a thoughtful and holistic approach to wellness. She is super responsive and often checks in to see how I'm doing, which keeps me accountable and motivated. Plus, she's a genuinely good person, an accomplished athlete, and downright awesome. I only have good things to say about Shannon and Elevate Performance; highly recommend!!!

Had a minor knee injury while training and had Shannon take a look. She gives you a realistic and accurate assessment with a definite plan to fix the issue. I would highly recommend working with Shannon!

I have been lucky enough to work with Shannon at Elevate Performance since suffering a severe knee injury last year. Shannon’s incredible knowledge and holistic approach to recovery has been life changing for me. She has not only helped me recover from my injury, but she has helped with my nutrition, fitness and general wellbeing. She has been there every step of the way pushing me to be better. She is positive, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to our sessions. I highly, highly recommend her!

Shannon understands the needs of an athlete trying to get back out and play again. Some of her many strengths involve listening well and being creative about her treatment plans. She has helped me and my family get back out to play Ultimate multiple times after different injuries. I hope I don’t need her expertise again but it is reassuring to have a resource to troubleshoot with me when something is limiting my mobility.

Shannon is great to work with. She tailors everything to fit my specific needs. I have a fused lower back and her experience as a physical therapist and trainer has made it possible to move forward in my strength and endurance goals while working with limitations connected with my injuries.

This place is amazing ! Full gym classes all the equipment you need to grow ! Cool modern vibes open feel good space. Shannon is extremely knowledgeable so smart has helped me heal from painful injury's without surgeries. She guided me thru pregnancy and all my aches and pains and needs. She is wise and caring and intuitive with her practice( makes a huge difference ). Consider coming before making major surgery decisions !! Or even just come if you have aches and pains or reoccurring injures. She will help you find the root causes and how to heal them and strengthen yourself past it and even further. So glad I had this experience of PT I didn't realize how much it would change my life.

After going to many other physical therapists and not having success, I was recommended by a trainer to contact Shannon. Shannon is an exceptional physical therapist and it’s because of her knowledge, expertise and encouragement that I am no longer suffering from daily pain. I felt like I’d struck gold upon the first visit! She listens intently and possesses a wealth of useful information to help clients recover and get back to feeling good. Shannon is professional, personable, trustworthy, smart as a whip and kind. The facility is dialed in, too!

Shannon helped me recover from my ACL tear at record speed. She knew my needs and helped me develop skills I needed for better training and recovery. Every visit she gave me new exercises that I could do on my own time. If there was ever an exercise I wanted to do, she would make the time for it. She also recommended these sport classes which I’m excited to try. Great Physical Therapist with great attitude and love for her job. I would highly recommend

I've had back pain for decades and seen many physical therapists over the years. Shannon is--by far--the best. She not only helped me through an acute flare-up, but is committed to helping me prevent future problems. She listens and checks in regularly. Shannon loves what she does, and it shows. Highly recommend.

This is by FAR the best physical therapy experience I have ever had. Shannon was able to identify why I kept having constant back issues and set me up for success with exercises and clear instructions. She is always available to help discuss nutrition, movement and is incredibly thorough. In a world that feels transactional, Shannon makes every session feel important and meaningful. Do yourself a favor and schedule an appointment asap. She’s a MIRACLE WORKER.

Jedi Master Shannon’s knowledge of the human body is staggering; more importantly, Shannon is genuinely passionate in her craft and therefore invested in the recovery of her clients. I’ve received help from Shannon on several occasions, including but not limited to a torn adductor, tight hamstrings, and pain in my scapular sling.

I’ll be recruiting Shannon’s help for as long as I can. 6/5 stars.

Shannon is amazing! She is knowledgeable and professional! I crashed on my motorcycle and had problems with my ankles and feet after the accident. After a few PT sessions I noticed increased strength and flexibility and no more pain.

Shannon is amazing. She takes the time to really understand what is hurting- addressing very specifically the area and potential causes. The exercises she assigns are easy to do anywhere but help further your progress tremendously. She is caring, good listener and takes great pride in helping. HIGHLY recommend.

Shannon is 10/10. She is kind and genuinely cares for your success and recovery. She helped me understand and create a healthier diet, designed a marathon training plan, recommended shoes and supplements, and has been extremely helpful with my shin splint recovery. She has sent me multiple exercises and stretches apart from seeing her to get better. She is very good at following up and checking on my progress. She has been incredible to work with.

I have worked with physical therapists before, but never a PT and strength coach. I was looking for someone who could help me improve my weight lifting but also has the knowledge and skill to work with injuries, and Shannon fits that description perfectly. I have improved my form and strength, and have seen improvement in some of the chronic issues that have been going on for years. I would recommend working with Shannon to anyone seeking to improve their workouts or better understand and treat their past or current injuries. She's fantastic!

Shannon is amazing and has always been super personable. Would recommend her to anyone!

I came in as a broken down triathlete and Shannon has been doing a fantastic job helping me fix injuries which got me back on the trails! We've also been tackling strength, flexibility, and coordination weakness that will help me run faster or could potentially result in future injuries when the mileage gets high. We've also had success working on finger injuries from climbing and just overall strength to climb longer and harder.

Shannon is amazing. She is knowledgeable, helpful, and does a great job listening to the athlete and patient. She works with you to help get you through every stage of your injury and feeling your best. I couldn’t recommend her enough!

Working with Shannon to address an injury is not only effective but efficient. Her ability and knowledge to quickly diagnose the core of the injury and put together a treatment program is amazing. Additionally, she knows that active people are motivated to continue to stay active and educates her patients on how to stay engaged while working around the injury. The Rise 4 location of her office provides a great facility and access to equipment and modalities as well a motivating environment. Shannon is a concerned, compassionate and highly educated PT and I would not hesitate to contact her with any injury, either an acute condition or a nagging problem that needs to be addressed.

Shannon is so knowledgeable and she listens to you. I had a shoulder injury which I believe was from over training and my own bad form… when I was able to increase the activity, she was able to help me learn what to do to strengthen it safely.

I have been to Physical Therapy in the past and it has been nothing like a session with Shannon. She is so knowledgeable and has such an amazing way of explaining things you leave feeling hopeful, heard and better than when you got there. I left feeling like Shannon was invested in my recovery and not that I was just another number for that day. If you have an injury or you want knowledge to minimize future injuries I cannot think of a better person to have in your corner. Go see Shannon as soon as you can. She is magic.

Shannon is an exceptional PT and trainer! She was able to help me regain full strength after an injury in half the time I expected. I highly recommend her!

Shannon is amazing! She is extremely knowledgeable and provides expertise that is practical and suited to the patients lifestyle. Several members of my family have worked with Shannon and all have seen significant improvement. Highly, highly recommend.

I came to Shannon with lingering knee issues. My knees have always felt weak, but had worsened to the point of not being able to run or do any activities without pain. After meeting with her I used the exercises she provided me and my knees, while still a work in progress, are so much better. I am back to moving normally with little to no pain. 10/10 recommend Shannon for any and all PT needs!

Elevate is fantastic! I have only been there for physical therapy but I feel like I know Shannon well. She followed up with me several times and is genuinely concerned about how my progress has been coming along. I’ve seen Shannon for two separate knee issues and she remembered exactly what the issues were. I’ve also seen her for Achilles, arm, back and others. She’s helped me get better each time. Shannon is a calm, cool, but fierce leader in what she does. She believes in her cause. This make Elevate not only unique but one of the best in its class. You will get in shape and you will be taken care of. Highly recommended!

Incredible care and therapy! Shannon educated me on training exercise routines to fully rehabilitate my post operative (and nerve compromised) shoulder, that other therapists simply couldn’t resolve for me in many months, with several other therapists attempts. Thank you Shannon - you’ve helped me get my body back to fully functional and I couldn’t possibly be more grateful! I HIGHLY recommend Shannon Ballinger!

Shannon is amazing. I was having knee pain and had been to several other practitioners who provided no relief. Shannon was the only person to be able to give me an accurate diagnosis thus improving my pain immensely! After just one visit and diligence with provided exercises, my knee is 75-80% better. Don't hesitate to see Shannon, she will change your life!

Shannon was excellent.

I’ve “acquired” injuries over the years and prior to meeting Shannon at Elevate Performance, I’ve just tried to push through them. Well, I’ve gotten to an age were pushing through things isn’t an option. I saw Shannon for some shoulder issues. I was at a point where I couldn’t do a push-up. She was instrumental in helping me regain shoulder mobility which allowed me to reengage with my fitness routine. I’m happy to report that I can once again do push-ups with impunity.

If you’re dealing with any kind of injury or struggling with your mobility, Shannon can get you back on track! She has my highest recommendation.