Snowbeast Performance

Alex is so amazing to work with. I saw him for a consult about some hip pain that was keeping me from running (I hate it but I do it) and now 4 sessions later, not only am I running (still hate it) but, I have a routine that forces me to take 20-30 minutes each day just for me regardless of whatever else is happening. From the very first conversation, his approach was never "if your hip hurts do this stretch, have a great day" which is what I've gotten in the past. We talk about how things feel AND how it affects my workouts and life in general. It didn't take long to see that he was investing in me by giving me tools to improve quality of life which motivates me to maximize what he gives me as an investment in myself.

I've been seeing Stephen for over a year now and it was one of the best decisions I've made for my health and well being. A lifetime of high impact sports and poor movement habits has started to catch up to me. Stephen has helped me address each issue that has cropped up so that I can still maintain an active lifestyle and do all the things I love to do. I've seen a noticeable improvement in technique and strength in the gym. My joints just overall feel better in every activity from hiking to skiing and everything in between. I really appreciate his approach to staying active through injury and finding ways to modify movements instead of stopping altogether. Highly recommend Snowbeast Performance for all your physical therapy needs!

Steve’s customized approach to my ailments has been radically different than any other experience I have had with physical therapy. My programming has gone beyond physical therapy to a performance based program so that I can evolve as an athlete.

When I committed to a program, Steve provided me with the basic equipment needed to address my problematic back, shoulder, and wrist, but to also progressively build to a whole body program to keep my body in balance. The follow up emails I get from each session include links to video demonstrations of movements so that I can confidently do my at home sessions and build on my overall fitness.

My experience with Steve has been stellar, and I wholeheartedly recommend his services.

As a CrossFit athlete and skier I've struggled with shin splints and general shoulder mobility for a long time. I was unable to previously solve these issues because I did not know the underlying cause! Working with Stephen I was able to get a lot of help understanding what my main issues were and getting valuable exercises to improve them over time. Since strarting to work with him I have seen improvements in my mobility, reduction in pain, and he was able to help me with some issues that I didn't even know where a problem. Also Stephen is easily approachable and a great conversationalist, he will be willing to answer any questions you have and target your treatment to your goals. Since then I have been able to run more and have seen marked improvements in a lot of my skills in the gym which I know are partially due to improved movement patterns. Overall I highly recommend Stephen as a knowledgable, experienced, and kind PT. If you are struggling with any mobility/strength/movement patterns or just trying to reach the next level of competition, Stephen will definitely be able to help you reach your goals.

Stephen is very easy to talk to and does a great job of listening to your issues and addressing the root cause. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help. I really like that Stephen not only gives drills but also does manual work on the area.

Initially I had come in with an issue where I had elbow pain and was unable to lock out fully. I had a CrossFit competition coming up in 6 weeks and was very worried I wouldn't be able to compete.

During my initial session, Stephen was able to listen to my problem, did some tests and identified the tightness was coming from my shoulder. He did some manual adjustment work to get my range of motion back and then gave me drills to continue to strengthen my shoulder and elbow. With his help I was able to compete pain free at the competition.

Since then I have continued to go back when I have any issues pop up. He has helped me address multiple things such as a shifted squat problem that was causing my hip flexor pain and a left shoulder issue caused from tightness in my lats.

If you have any pain or issues with movement, I would highly recommend reaching out!

I started seeing Steve a couple of weeks ago for a lingering foot pain. After about a month of trying to heal it on my own, I knew it was time to reach out to a PT for help, and I am so glad that I chose Steve. I am blown away at how much time and effort he puts into each session. Steve genuinely cares about the wellbeing of his patients and getting them back to the activities they love. I would definitely recommend Snowbeast if you're looking for a new PT!

I went to Steve at Snowbeast after having a tibial bone stress injury, which was one of the more frustrating injuries I’ve had. It was great to work with a PT that’s involved in CrossFit because as a CrossFit athlete myself I didn’t want to be told to just rest for 6 weeks. Steve was extremely helpful in giving me at home programming to help get my performance back up, and he also was great at finding mobility issues that had likely contributed to my injury. I’ve had knee pain for most of my life and after I started working through the strength and mobility exercises Steve gave me I had my first ever pain free squat day! I’m finally back to doing all of my regular lifting/jumping/running thanks to Steve!

I had a great experience working with Steve as he was helping me come back from a hamstring injury. He is very knowledgeable and programmed well thought-out progression movements each week to aid in my recovery. He was prepared for each appointment and timely in communicating. One of the best attributes of working with Steve were the emails that he would send to you post appointment with links to videos showing all the movements that you needed to be working on. This was a huge benefit as you could go back and review each movement as needed to ensure you were performing the exercise correctly. I have recovered from my hamstring injury now but will continue to work with Steve going forward as part of a maintenance program. I would highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a physical therapist.

Working with Stephen has improved my overall mobility and strength but specifically shoulder stability and strength. I have always struggled with shoulder injuries which has impacted the amount of weight I can work with during workouts. He has been able to identify where the weaknesses are coming from and provided specific exercises and strength training to improve my strength. After working with Stephen for a few short months I have seen a big increase in my shoulder strength and stability! I highly recommend Stephen and Snowbeast Performance!

I had a significant muscle strain in my back and Stephen was quick to respond and fit me into his busy schedule within a day. I have done PT before for different issues and had good experiences, however my experience with Stephen went way beyond my expectations. Within an hour of my appointment I felt relief. Within two days of my appointment I woke up in the morning with minimal pain and had the ability to get back to the gym. He does a lot of hands on work and outlined practical exercises for to me work on as I felt improvement. I highly recommend Dr. Burkert if you want to have a positive PT experience!

I was training for my first UltraMarathon and halfway through my 6-month program I started experiencing some IT band issues which completely halted my training plan. Steve at Snowbeast Performance was recommended to me by a couple different people after I shared what I was experiencing. I contacted Snowbeast Performance and Steve quickly responded to find a time for my first appointment. No long questionnaires/paperwork or waiting four weeks until my first visit. He got me in and we got to work.

During my first appointment he listened to what I was sharing, asked questions specific to my injuries and goals for the race. From there he focused on reducing the pain I was experiencing and walked me through the exercises I would need to start doing until my next appointment. What was awesome was each exercise I was prescribed was documented in an email with a link to it on his YouTube channel. No printing papers or reading steps to see if I’m doing it correctly. Simply click on the link and it was him performing the exercise. Easy! I was sold!

During my sessions he was genuinely interested in getting feedback in my training runs to update my plan for the next session. He was equally vested in me being able to perform at my best. I began running pain free after a month and I continued to see him consistently up to the day before my race. I was physically prepared to take on my first 50K Ultra. After reporting back on how the race went, I scheduled a couple more sessions to work through some sore muscles for another 50K ultra two weeks later. Again, fully recovered and physically prepared for it thanks to Steve.

If you need any type of physical therapy, I can’t recommend Snowbeast Performance enough. BEST OF THE BEST!

I was training for an event and was having some shoulder pain that was affecting my workouts. I went to Snowbeast Performance and Steve was able to quickly diagnose my issue and recommended some excises to add to my program. After a week my shoulder pain was significantly reduced and I was able to continue with my training program. Snowbeast Performance was great to work with, the scheduling of appointments is very easy and the website/blog are a great resource of other health related tips. Steve is very knowledgeable and I look forward to working with him again.

I went to Stephen because I had been experiencing pain in my shoulder when holding any amount of weight over my head. He worked with me over a few appointments and we were able to pinpoint exactly what the issue was. He curated a list of simple exercises to help me strengthen my weak areas, and gave me stretches that help me mobilize before workouts and prevent that shoulder pain.
Stephen also asked me about other fitness goals, and worked with me to identify and address other areas I could improve. I now have a plan for improving overall strength, and keeping my body balanced.

I first met Stephen when coaching a CrossFit class this past year. I was demonstrating an overhead movement and he kindly approached me after class - asking if I ever had any issues with my right shoulder. Shocked to the accuracy of his observation, we began to discuss PT, my past injuries, and lack of thoracic mobility.

Fast forward to a few months later, I reached out to Stephen and he was instantly able to put me into his schedule to discuss my recent shoulder injury. We pinpointed some issues and came up with a plan that would not only relieve the pain but also help me with my future endeavours of staying active, competing, and overall well-being. Keeping up with weekly sessions and daily exercises, I have been able to move better and hit personal bests with ease. I never realized how much I would benefit from PT and I definitely plan on continuing to do sessions with Stephen - injured or not!

I have been seeing Stephen for a while now, but I remember my first visit with him because I had knee pain. I was frustrated in the gym because I could not squat without pain. This pain was starting to reflect on my day-to-day life because it would hurt going up and down stairs. When telling Stephen what was going on, he knew exactly how to help. He made me feel confident that I could do squats again and be pain-free when doing day-to-day activities. He cares for all of his patients tremendously, and it shows in every session I had with him. When walking up and down stairs started to be pain-free, I knew Stephen’s work was beginning to help all my knee issues. Now that my problem has been solved, I can squat pain-free and do my daily activities without pain. It is the best feeling when I can do the things I love again, and I couldn’t be more grateful for Stephen’s hard work and great attitude during our sessions together.

Steve and Snowbeast Performance is THE place to go when you're trying to get back to the active lifestyle that you love. My husband and I both saw Steve and had great results. My husband needed help with his knee after taking a spill while skiing. Steve got him back on the mountain quickly and with the confidence to navigate any terrain. Steve helped me get mobility back in places that I didn't even realize I was lacking. Although, once I gained that mobility in my hips and ankles, I now can't imagine how I even functioned before. Thanks Snowbeast Performance!

My only regret with Stephen is that I didn't get in contact with him sooner. I met him at a brief squat workshop (which I would also recommend) and decided to book a one-on-one consultation. I injured my shoulders years ago and had multiple traditional physical therapists tell me there would be certain movements I would never do again. Stephan's refreshing view and incredible explanations were helpful within a single session. He identified issues others had attributed to simple overuse and nerve damage and gave me an easy-to-follow plan to work on correct them to improve.

I highly recommend Snowbeast Performance Physical Therapy services. Dr. Stephen Burkert was very knowledgeable identifying my issues and executing the best one-on-one physical therapy sessions. He explained every treatment and recommended exercises to include personalized video drills to follow up to overcome my issues. I visit Snowbeast Performance office because I was having severe back and shoulder pain. In the pass I did visit many professionals, but never received a customized plan to address my issues effectively. My back and shoulder disorders are solved because Dr. Burkert focused on my deficits that were keeping me to perform at my highest level like muscular weakness or tightness that were the root cause of my injuries. I will absolutely will visit Dr. Burkert again if I still need adjustment or future physical therapy sessions and I can’t stress enough the importance to regularly visit a physical therapist if you are engage on any sport or high intensity training. Last, thank you Dr. Burkert for everything you do for the CrossFit community.

Five stars all the way for Snowbeast Performance!

I've had recurring pain in my knee and back for many years, due to a lifetime of BMX and MTB riding and racing.

Steve had me feeling immediate relief after the first visit, and as I've applied the therapies he prescribed I've experienced wonderful improvements in pain reduction, strength, and overall flexibility.

Huge thanks to Snowbeast performance for helping to get me back in action! Highly recommend giving Steve a visit.

I was having flexibility issues with my ankle, after total hip replacement, when I booked my initial session with Steve. He was very thorough with his examination and found many underlining issues that were contributing towards my lack of mobility. He outlined a plan on how we should proceed over the next few weeks which included weekly treatments followed by take home mobility exercises. Even though I was more aware of my movements I couldn't really see a lot of improvement until one day I realized I was walking up and down hills without limping and in my workouts I'm able to achieve better stability and deeper squats.
We're starting to work on other, old man body issues, that I'm sure will contribute to me living a more active lifestyle, and not be on the sideline watching.
Steve has been very accommodating and helpful and I would highly recommend him for your PT needs.....thanks Steve!