Starting Line

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Dedicated to educating and empowering runners to reach their full potential through physical therapy and classes that will inspire you and build physical and mental resilience.

Alrighty friends it’s that time of year again! Believe it or note Turkey Trots are just a few months away! *We are excit...
09/04/2026

Alrighty friends it’s that time of year again! Believe it or note Turkey Trots are just a few months away!
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We are excited to be hosting our 5th Annual Turkey Trot Tune Up on Sunday 11/15/26 and registration is LIVE!!!
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Early bird rates available through 9/30/26!
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We are excited for WinterKids to be our beneficiary again this year with proceeds helping kiddos develop healthy lifelong habits through education and fun outdoor winter activity!
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Link in our bio to sign up!

What is the LTAP?*The LTAP ™️ includes 5 orthopedic Based assessments that help direct me to better understand where to ...
06/18/2026

What is the LTAP?
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The LTAP ™️ includes 5 orthopedic Based assessments that help direct me to better understand where to start my treatment.
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When I say, I’m trying to understand the “root” cause of your symptoms, I mean it. The LTAP allows me to do just that!
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That isn’t meant to over-simplify pain because pain is multi-factorial which means there often isn’t just ONE cause, BUT with this assessment tool it helps direct me to the area to focus on FIRST that is causing a protective pattern that isn’t allowing the body to fully heal.
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As says, “It reveals the area of the body that will result in the greatest global change and facilitate optimal dynamic alignment and self healing capacity of the body.”
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This assessment tool has truly had a profound impact on how I assess and treat, which has resulted in my patients getting back to what they enjoy most, FASTER!
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If you’re experiencing pain that you just can’t figure out, let’s connect! Comment LTAP to get the conversation started :).

06/17/2026

What it REALLY looks like behind the scenes☺️ at Starting Line!
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A little bit of assessing, a lot of education, and not taking myself too seriously to keep sessions fun!

Something you probably wouldn’t know about my process is is that I am a LTAP Certified Practitioner ( thank you to !). This assessment protocol is how I start all of my sessions to help guide me on where to start! Check back tomorrow to learn more about the LTAP!

Want to see more behind-the-scenes like this? Let me know!

Happy Global Running Day SL Community!*To celebrate we’re excited to offer a fun giveaway to support your Summer running...
06/03/2026

Happy Global Running Day SL Community!
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To celebrate we’re excited to offer a fun giveaway to support your Summer running! We are giving away:
$50 Gift Card to AND Gift Certificate for a 60 Min massage at .me ! Both are amazing local businesses that we love referring clients to!

TO ENTER
1. Follow .me
2. Tag your running buddy below. 1 entry per tag!
BONUS Entry: share to your story and tag !

A winner will be selected tomorrow at 12:30pm!

Happy Running Friends!

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Ways to Work with Starting Line in 2026!*If you’re new here, Starting Line is a Physical Therapy and Coaching practice t...
05/21/2026

Ways to Work with Starting Line in 2026!
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If you’re new here, Starting Line is a Physical Therapy and Coaching practice that specializes in working with runners, triathletes, and active adults.
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Whether you are dealing with a nagging running related injury, are looking to run your first marathon, or are looking for accountability to maintain an active lifestyle to be able to keep up with your kiddos, then you are in the right place.
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If you are ready for a different physical therapy experience where you:
👂Are Listened to
🤝Are part of the rehab process
📋Receive a plan that is individualized to you
🧐Have a PT that helps you understand the root cause of your pain

Then, send me a DM to learn more 😊!
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At Starting Line, you won’t be discharged just because your pain is gone. It is my goal to provide you with the tools to not only get out of pain but build up a tolerance to loading so that the same pain doesn’t keep sneaking up on you! We can seamlessly transition to in person performance training or online coaching to help you maintain the gains you’ve made in your initial phases of rehab.
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I look forward to the opportunity to be a part of your running journey!



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It’s a new week which is the perfect time for an overdue intro post! *To the new faces here, I’m Danielle, your Relatabl...
05/18/2026

It’s a new week which is the perfect time for an overdue intro post!
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To the new faces here, I’m Danielle, your Relatable Running PT! As a middle of the pack runner, Mom of 3 kids under 5, small business owner of and , I GET IT when you say to yourself “there just isn’t enough time”!
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I also understand firsthand what it feels like to be:
👟the slow runner
👟the excited runner after hitting a PR
👟the runner nervously preparing for their first marathon
👟the runner navigating stubborn injuries
👟the pregnant runner questioning why I’m even running right now
👟the postpartum runner learning what it feels like to run in a new body
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Over the years of being on this platform, I’ve learned that the best way for me to show up is to just be REAL about what its like to train when there are a million other moving parts( 👋 fellow I’m looking at you). The good, the bad, the messy in between of figuring out training while parenting, running a household, and working. IT’S A LOT!
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BUT you don’t have to navigate it alone!
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I want to help you sift through all the running noise so you can find a training routine that FITS YOUR LIFE!
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You can expect me to share
✔️Practical and relatable training and rehab advice
✔️Easy and sustainable habit shifts you can make to enhance your training
✔️Easy ways to sneak in strength training with a busy schedule
✔️Running Shenanigans while juggling Mom Life
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I’m so glad you’re here! Let’s tackle running injuries and training TOGETHER with a little less fluff and with a human first approach!
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Thank you for having me in your running corner!

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Race Day Prep Workshop in 1 WEEK! *Join us NEXT Monday at 6pm to chat all the things Race Prep so you leave feeling conf...
03/16/2026

Race Day Prep Workshop in 1 WEEK!
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Join us NEXT Monday at 6pm to chat all the things Race Prep so you leave feeling confident and prepared for your upcoming race! FREE to attend but you can RSVP at the link in our bio.
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You can except to develop:
✅A race strategy to set you up for success
✅Mental performance strategies to fuel confidence and respond to self-doubt
✅Tools to navigate the “taper crazies”
✅Essential habits to keep you ready for race day
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Monday 3/25 @ 6pm-7pm
561 Congress St Portland. A huge thank you to our host !
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Tag your running bestie🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️ to join you!

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03/12/2026

SPRING RUNNING PSA!
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I know the warmer temps that are slowly but surely sneaking up in New England make it incredibly tempting to pick up where you left off…

BUT…

If you’ve taken the winter off from running, these are my 3 top recommendations:
1. Ease into it with only 1-2 days/week
2. Keep runs on the shorter side (20-30 mins). There is no shame in following a run/walk plan(ie: 2min run,1 min walk x 10) if it’s been 3+ months off from running. Gradually introducing your cardiovascular and muscular system to the demands of running.
3. Keep up with your strength training! If you haven’t strength trained, take this as your sign to start 😉.
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If you are looking for more support, send me a DM! Let’s get you running this Spring without any set backs!💪

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Address

49 Dartmouth Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday 5:30am - 1pm
2pm - 3pm
Tuesday 6am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
2pm - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
4pm - 8pm
Friday 6am - 1pm
2pm - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 1pm
Sunday 8am - 1pm

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+12078351513

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