Danene Brown
- Manual therapy and hands-on joint mobilization techniques.
- Neuromuscular re-education for movement and motor control.
- Gait training and functional mobility recovery.
- Dry needling for pain relief and tissue recovery.
- Yoga-based therapeutic movement and breathwork integration.
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Ascend Physical Therapy
9327 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 1B, Richmond, VA, 23235-4964
Danene has practiced PT for 22+ years and wants nothing more than to get you back to doing what you love! Her PT philosophy is to empower her clients with the correct tools to overcome injury and chronic conditions through education, sound treatment, and common sense. Danene developed a passion for health and fitness through hiking, gardening, team sports, and caring for animals. Always a tomboy, she played competitive softball throughout high school and college. After an injury sidelined her, she was introduced to PT and something clicked. It was clear that helping others get back to what they loved was going to be her passion. Since graduating from Slippery Rock University of PA with her DPT in 2000, Danene has provided care in outpatient rehab and private practices in both Richmond VA and Honolulu HI. Danene employs a richly diversified skill set to include manual, neuromuscular, and gait training modalities. Plus, she is proud to be certified in both dry needling and yoga. She finds dry needling to be highly effective in expediting recovery and jumpstarting chronic issues to heal. She uses the importance of yoga and breathwork to bring awareness and motor control while completing corrective exercise. Outside of the clinic, you can find Danene paddling on the James, digging in the dirt, and hiking in the woods. She also loves Peloton, fixing up her old house, and playing with her two snort-tastic French bulldogs. Most recently, she and her husband welcomed a granddaughter and are in love!
A 75-minute appointment in which you and your provider will complete a head-to-toe assessment. We implement whole body pattern assessments combined with joint-by-joint analyses in order to create a complete picture of what your injury is AND what underlying issues are driving your pain. We will also investigate life habits including sleep, nutrition, and daily activity in order to create a plan tailored to your needs.