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PRP Injections in Tacoma: A Natural Way to Heal Injuries Faster

Functional FitnessBy Ayla HopkinsNovember 14, 2025

PRP Injections in Tacoma: A Natural Way to Heal Injuries Faster At Physician Coach in Tacoma, we use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to help recover from pain and injuries—naturally. What Is PRP Therapy? PRP is a treatment that uses your own blood to accelerate healing in tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints. After drawing a small…

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💉Come find Dr. Ayla or Dr. Amy at both Marlene’s M 💉Come find Dr. Ayla or Dr. Amy at both Marlene’s Market locations!📍TUES - Tacoma 10-2 @marlenesnaturalfoods 📍WED - Fed Way 10-3 @marlenesnaturalfoods ‼️Please note - THIS THURSDAY IN BELLEVUE IS CANCELLED. 👇👇👇We will be back to normal Bellevue schedule NEXT week, starting with a Thursday at Bellevue Club (5/21) followed by a Thursday at Marcha Magic (5/28) to round off May!☀️Can’t wait to help yall get energized & optimized with our vitamin and nutrient shots!!!
☀️Wow, what a weekend we had at the Tacoma City Ma ☀️Wow, what a weekend we had at the Tacoma City Marathon @tcma_events! 👉Local event🤩Inspiring people💯 … and a chance to share a bit of our passion in support of those doing hard things 💪 🙏Thank you @tcma_events for having us!
Acute back spasms can be brutal. One wrong moveme Acute back spasms can be brutal.One wrong movement… and suddenly:• bending hurts• standing up feels locked up• every movement feels guardedA big part of this pain response is the muscle tightening down to protect the area.This is where dry needling can be incredibly helpful.By targeting irritated or overactive muscle tissue, dry needling can help:🪡 reduce muscle spasm🪡 calm pain🪡 improve movement🪡 restore more normal muscle activationThe goal isn’t just temporary relief.The goal is to help patients move again — because movement is a huge part of recovery.One of the biggest mistakes with acute back pain is becoming afraid to move.When we can reduce the spasm and improve movement early, recovery often progresses much more smoothly.Less guarding.More movement.Better recovery.📍 Tacoma | University Place#DryNeedling#BackPain#MuscleSpasm#SportsMedicine#LowBackPain
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common caus Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain I see in clinic.And while surgery is sometimes necessary, it’s not the only option—especially for partial tears and select full-thickness tears.This is where PRP (platelet-rich plasma) comes in.PRP uses your body’s own platelets to help support the healing environment within the tendon.When performed with ultrasound guidance, we can:• identify the exact area of injury• place the PRP precisely into the damaged tissue• avoid surrounding structuresThe goal isn’t just pain relief.The goal is to improve tendon health, restore function, and get you back to what you want to do.PRP works best when combined with:• accurate diagnosis• targeted injection• progressive rehab and loadingNot every tear needs surgery.But every shoulder deserves a precise plan.📍 Tacoma | University Place#RotatorCufftear#ShoulderPain#prpinjection #UltrasoundGuidedInjection#TacomaSportsMedicine
💉👉GET YOUR VITA & NUTRIENT BOOST! Find us this we 💉👉GET YOUR VITA & NUTRIENT BOOST!Find us this week!✅ Tacoma✅ Federal Way✅ Bellevue ❕Book @ our clinic if pop up times don’t work for you!
Tacoma City Marathon is almost here 🏃‍♂️ Whether Tacoma City Marathon is almost here 🏃‍♂️Whether you’re racing, pacing, or just showing up for the experience — your body is going to feel it.We’ll be set up during packet pick up AND on race day offering:💉 B12, NAD, and glutathione shots & more!🪡 Dry needling🫙 Cupping🎯 TapingThis is about showing up feeling your best — and recovering faster after.Stop by the booth, say hi, and let’s get you dialed in.#TacomaRunning#SportsMedicine#DryNeedling#CuppingTherapy#b12shots
When you can see it, you can treat it. Ultrasound When you can see it, you can treat it.Ultrasound-guided injections allow us to visualize the target structure in real time — whether that’s a tendon, joint, or nerve.That means:• the needle is placed exactly where it needs to be• surrounding structures are avoided• treatment is delivered with precisionNo guesswork. No “close enough.”Just accurate, targeted care. #UltrasoundGuidedInjection#SportsMedicine#PRPTherapy#InjuryTreatment#TacomaSportsMedicine
💉🤩WEEKEND OPTION! 👉Drop in to our booth for your 💉🤩WEEKEND OPTION! 👉Drop in to our booth for your BOOST at the Tacoma City Marathon @tcma_events THIS WEEKEND! Enjoy the incredible views and offerings of the Ruston and Pt. Defiance area of Tacoma after you get your shot! ✨See y’all soon!
This year’s TRU Challenge at The Roost was 🔥 We s This year’s TRU Challenge at The Roost was 🔥We showed up deep:💉 Dr. Hopkins keeping athletes dialed with pre & post workout vitamin shots💪 Dr. Marlisa keeping everyone fight-ready with cupping, dry needling, and manipulations🎤 Wyatt holding it down as MC all dayAnd huge shoutout to our guy Ryan — first individual event and takes 🥈Proof of what happens when preparation meets the right support crew.Grateful to @theroostcrossfit for having us — we love being part of this community.Next stop 👉 Tacoma City Marathon in 2 weeks.Let’s keep building. @tcma_events #PhysicianCoach #SportsMedicine #TacomaFitness #TRUChallenge #CommunityStrong @thetruchallenge
😶‍🌫️Foggy brain and low energy? 💉OUR SPECIALTY! 👉 😶‍🌫️Foggy brain and low energy? 💉OUR SPECIALTY!👉Come see us this week for your vitamin & nutrient shot!📍Tacoma📍Federal Way📍Bellevue✨✨✨Also - are you a medical professional looking for a side gig to expand your career and lean into your entrepreneurial side? DM US!! 🫶
So many words to attempt to encapsulate our birthd So many words to attempt to encapsulate our birthday girl 🥹Mommy, badass, and strong coming out on top 😆She truly is everything 💕Happy Birthday to our very special Dr. Audrey Falconi 🎉 Add your words in the comments!!👇👇👇
Quad tendon pain doesn’t just show up overnight. I Quad tendon pain doesn’t just show up overnight.It builds… then suddenly limits everything—squats, lunges, even walking stairs.Most people get told:👉 Rest👉 Ice👉 Or jump straight to surgeryBut that misses the real question:👉 What does the tendon actually look like?At Physician Coach, every patient gets a diagnostic ultrasound exam first—because treatment should match the actual injury, not just the symptoms.🧠 What we often find:Partial thickness tearsDegenerative tendon changesPoor healing response💉 Where PRP comes in:Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) helps stimulate healing directly in the damaged tissue.But here’s the key 👇👉 It’s not just the injection👉 It’s precision placement under ultrasound guidanceThat means:Targeting the exact tearAvoiding healthy tissueMaximizing healing potential🔁 The difference:❌ Blind or generalized treatment✅ Real-time imaging → precise diagnosis → targeted treatment → faster return to activity🏋️‍♂️ Who this is for:Active adults who want to avoid surgeryAthletes limited by quad/knee painAnyone stuck in the “rest isn’t working” phase🚨 Bottom line:You don’t need more guesswork. You need clarity.📍 Tacoma | University Place | Gig Harbor💻 Book online — link in bio💳 HSA/FSA accepted | Superbills available#TacomaSportsMedicine #PRPinjection #QuadTendon #KneePainRelief #UltrasoundGuidedInjection
📅 SATURDAY OPTION IN PUYALLUP! 💉Get your boost! 📅 SATURDAY OPTION IN PUYALLUP!💉Get your boost! ✨Bring a loved one you want to see taken care of 🫶See y’all soon!!
🥳🙌GET PUMPED!! 🤩The Physician Coach crew will be 🥳🙌GET PUMPED!!🤩The Physician Coach crew will be hanging out THIS SATURDAY at @theroostcrossfit @thetruchallenge competition! 👉We come to support the athletes kicking butt and showcasing their dedication and training on the competition floor! 💯Dump the jitters from your pre-workout and get something that will carry you through and make you better in the end - a vitamin & nutrient shot!!💉💉💉💉💉✨We will guide you on what’s best for your body - all shots catered to you and your desired outcome, administered by a physician. 💉Prices start at $35 and the shot is over in a jiffy so you can get back to prepping for your next event! ‼️Dr. Marlisa of @afterglowphysio will be hanging out too for that instant relief of tweaks and aches! See you soon!!!
Why does plantar fasciitis keep coming back? Beca Why does plantar fasciitis keep coming back?Because in many cases… it’s not really “fasciitis” anymore.Once symptoms persist, the tissue often shifts from an inflammatory process → to degeneration (plantar fasciosis):• Disorganized collagen• Microtearing at the heel• Thickened, poorly functioning fasciaThat’s why many people plateau with:– stretching– orthotics– restThese can reduce strain… but they don’t restore tissue health.This is where diagnostic ultrasound changes the game:✔️ You can actually see the tissue✔️ Identify degeneration vs irritation✔️ Guide treatment with precisionFrom there, treatments like PRP or prolotherapy are used to support healing—not just suppress symptoms.If your heel pain keeps cycling… it may be time to look deeper.#plantarfasciitis #injuryevaluation#regenerativemedicine #prptherapy #universityplacewa
👏 Practicing what we preach every day. 👉To our at 👏 Practicing what we preach every day. 👉To our athletes, our patients, and our community. 🤩We can’t wait to walk (push) alongside you.
This is where sports medicine and performance trai This is where sports medicine and performance training meet.As a sports medicine physician working with active adults and athletes, I’m not just thinking about strength — I’m thinking about durability, control, and long-term resilience.The bamboo overhead squat introduces controlled instability, forcing the shoulder to stabilize in real time under load.This is the type of training that:• builds true shoulder stability• reinforces movement quality• bridges rehab back into high-level performanceNot every exercise needs to be heavy to be effective.Sometimes, the right stimulus is precision and control.#SportsMedicine#ShoulderStability#AthleteTraining#InjuryPrevention#TacomaSportsMedicine
💉Top 4 Shot Favorites💉 ❕Many people are shocked t 💉Top 4 Shot Favorites💉❕Many people are shocked to hear that our most satisfied clients get more than one shot!💯Combo-ing injections tend to improve benefits due to their synergistic effect in the body! ✨Everything in balance is key, as our shots provide co-factors and supportive nutrients for very important biochemical reactions in a healthy body! Nothing works solo. Our most popular combo?👉The Ultimate B shot w/ stress support 👉Glutathione👉Metabolix👉NAD+🙌🙌These four shots provide a strong foundation for cellular health, metabolism, inflammation control, and longevity!SEE YOU THIS WEEK!!
Always a student. Just completed my Precision Nut Always a student.Just completed my Precision Nutrition recertification — not because I have to, but because I believe our clients deserve more than surface-level care.At Physician Coach, we don’t guess. We integrate.Every certification, every course, every hour spent learning is about one thing:➡️ Becoming better for the people who trust us with their health and performance.My approach will always pull from multiple lenses: • Conventional medicine • Functional medicine • Sports medicine • Nutrition science • Strength & conditioning • Rehab + movementBecause real results don’t come from one lane — they come from understanding how everything connects.This is how we deliver:Precision in diagnosis.Clarity in the plan.Confidence in execution.Always evolving. Always refining. Always raising the standard.If you’re looking for a different approach — one that actually makes sense for your body and your goals — we’re here. #PrecisionNutrition #SportsMedicine #FunctionalMedicine #PerformanceNutrition #TacomaFitness
This is the kind of timing that matters. “Big exp This is the kind of timing that matters.“Big expedition in 10 days… training had taken a toll, especially on my glutes.”We were able to quickly identify what was contributing to symptoms and use targeted dry needling to address it.Numbness improved.Confidence restored.Back to final prep.When you’re pushing your body, small issues can turn into bigger problems quickly.The key is getting the right treatment at the right time so you can keep moving forward — not shut things down.If you’re heading into an event or dealing with something that just isn’t improving, getting clarity early can make all the difference.#DryNeedling#InjuryRecovery#AthleteCare#TacomaSportsMedicine#returntosport
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