Samson Strength & Performance Physical Therapy - Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach FL

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Brooke Shivers for the past six weeks, and I am extremely satisfied with the results. My decision to seek her expertise was driven by issues I encountered during my ultra marathon training. Dr. Brooke specializes in running-related pathologies, and her approach was both thorough and effective.

From the outset, she invested time in understanding my medical history, goals, and current training regimen. One highlight of the experience was a comprehensive run analysis on a treadmill. Dr. Brooke filmed me and provided valuable feedback on various aspects such as foot strike and cadence.

Six weeks into the therapy, I am thrilled to report that the excruciating pain in my glute and lower back, which had previously made me feel like an 80-year-old despite being a 33-year-old male, has significantly diminished. Despite my longstanding experience in fitness since the age of 13, I found myself unable to resolve this particular issue on my own. Dr. Brooke introduced me to new exercises, employed dry needling techniques to enhance blood flow and release tight muscles, and offered invaluable mental cues for both running and lifting.

I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Brooke to fellow runners, whether you're tackling a 5k or a 100-miler. Her expertise and personalized approach address the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that we can all go longer and further in our running journeys.

I came to see dr.dahlia with multiple issues back, elbow, and shoulder. The techniques pinpoint muscles and ligaments and have helped me keep active with natural methods, Glad I was put in contact with her.

I had a shoulder labrum surgery in January 2021. The therapy my insurance company approved in the state of Florida was frankly pathetic and my shoulder was in constant pain for almost 3 years. While working out at my gym I learned about Samson performance and gave them a try… if you are or have ever considered yourself an athlete, you should ABSOLUTELY put these therapists on your short list. After just 8 sessions my shoulder feels better than it has in YEARS! Of course take the homework seriously and put in the work outside of the regular sessions, but this was absolutely worth every penny. Delilah is the nicest, very engaged, and is genuinely passionate about what she does. If I had a Time Machine, I would skip surgery and go directly to Samson performance.

I came to Delilah with pain in my right wrist and shoulder. I had been lifting for over a year and never had a problem, out of nowhere I could no longer bend my wrist either way without pain and anything overhead bothered my shoulder. My goal was to qualify for States in 2024 and I was very worried I wouldn’t see that happen but I talked to Delilah and we started a plan. After about 8 weeks I have zero pain and not only am I back at my old max weights but I’m exceeding them! All with zero pain! She’s amazing to work with, understanding and able to work the at home exercises with your schedule. 10/10 and would definitely recommend!

Seeing Dr. Brooke has been life changing! I have had foot pain for years and nothing helped give me any relief. I had tried everything; custom inserts, night splints, home exercises, etc. It wasn’t until I started seeing Dr. Brooke, and her recommending we give dry needling a try, that I have had any relief. In less than 4 dry needling sessions and with targeted exercises, I am able to walk barefoot with no pain for the first time in at least 3 years. I no longer have the fear when exercising that the pain in my foot with hold me back! I would highly recommend Dr. Brooke to anyone and everyone!

After a fall in December 2022, I sustained ankle and knee injuries. After 4 weeks of physical therapy with Orlando Health PTs, the ankle injury was mostly resolved, but my knee was getting worse. The pain was so bad that I was taking movements out of my weightlifting program because of pain intensity. After 14 weeks of physical therapy, visits with 2 orthopedic surgeons, x-rays, and MRI, no one could tell me what was causing the pain, and I just gave up.

After nearly 7 months of pain and limited activities, I reached out to Dr. Beall at Samson Strength and Performance and made an appointment. During my evaluation we discussed my history, pain level, activity, and goals. She put me through a series of physical tests and informed me that the issue was with my meniscus. Previously missed by missed by the doctors, PTs, and imaging.

With a place to start, Dr. Beall administered some manual therapies, then she walked me through a series of movements to start the rehab process. After a few days of performing the prescribed movements, there was a noticeable easing of pain, and over the course of about 4 months I have been able to add in most weightlifting and accessory movements back in without pain.

Because of Dr. Beall’s familiarity with both CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting athletes, she was uniquely qualified to treat my injury compared to other PTs saw. I am back to 90 -95% of my preinjury Olympic weightlifting maxes. My progress is a little longer than average because I am traveling from Orlando to Jacksonville for treatment (absolutely worth the drive). Local to Jacksonville or not and regardless of activity or sport, I highly recommend Samson Strength and Performance.

TL;DR: Samson Strength and Performance helped me get back to weightlifting post knee injury. They are awesome go there.

After lingering shoulder and shin pain, Dr. Brooke was able to help me have significant improvement after just one session! Throughout my treatment process, she has continually looked at my concerns with a holistic mindset and followed up after my visits with an email detailing my treatment plan and videos of exercises to ensure I understood. Her work has allowed me to do well in my Navy PT test. I'm incredibly glad to have found Sampson PT while stationed in Jax!

I was experiencing muscle spasms all the time in my neck/upper trap areas making it extremely difficult to stay on my fitness goals. So far since working with Brooke and incorporating dry needling, knock on wood, I haven’t had any spasms and slowly starting to gain my confidence back in doing the exercises I love!

I initially came to Samson as a referral from my massage therapist for some shoulder tightness. We started dry needling my shoulder and there was great improvement. I stopped going for a couple months but then decided to return as I was having knee pain, bilateral hip pain, and shin splints with running. I was able to start the back up run program with one of the therapists. Over the course of a couple weeks we implemented home exercises and worked on my running form at each visit. After about 8 weeks I was able to do almost an hour of running today with minimal pain or discomfort using the cues from my therapist! It was such an huge accomplishment for me! I am so thankful for all of their help and guidance to get back to running! I feel so amazing! The therapist are such awesome people and professionals! I am thankful for the care they give, with extra knowledge and care for athletes at all stages.

Brooke has been amazing to work with. I have long-standing issues for 10 years in my feet and ankles from my time in the Marines that was affecting my activity level. The exercises and therapy have helped tremendously with pain levels and have allowed me to increase my training and activity level without pain. Can’t reccomend enough!

I have been dealing with consistent back pain for the last year and had to stop working out, running, surfing and even sitting for extended periods of time. I tried absolutely everything before finding Dr. Brooke. Dr. Brooke has done absolute wonders for me. Through needling to loosen tight muscles, progressively adding exercises, and giving insight into what is off mechanically, Dr. Brooke has gotten back to doing what I love pain free! She was a great friend through out the whole process as she helped process the mental and emotional side of chronic back pain as well!
I can’t thank or recommend Dr. Brooke and the team at Samson Strength enough!

Samson Strength and Performance came highly recommend by a friend. I have had ongoing lower back and knee issues after a couple of surgeries over 10 years ago. I spoke with Brooke and explained my issues. She immediately came up with a plan and recommended Dry Needling along with exercise. Dry needling was painless and I received immediate relief! I haven’t felt this good in years! Great place and highly recommend!

I’ve had a wonderful experience working with Samson Strength and Performance. Delilah is great at explaining the movements and truly listens to what you have to say. You can clearly tell that she’s passionate about the work that she does and I would highly recommend her to anyone that is going through an injury and wants to overcome it.

Staff is great, friendly and knowledgeable. I had tennis elbow so bad I lost function, but the ladies got me back on the court! Highly recommend!

I came to Samson PT because I was struggling with some nagging shoulder pain that was inhibiting my athletic performance, especially in the gym. Dr. Delilah was able to diagnose and start treatment immediately, and within 48hrs I had experienced relief for the first time in months. After just a few visits I began to notice improvement in my movements, and one place I was not expecting… my golf swing. It has been a complete game changer. Dr. D’s knowledge base is top notch and I am making huge gains in my progress by actively following her treatment plan. I could not be more thankful!

Dr. Brooke has been incredibly helpful in relieving my pain and educating me on preventive measures and proper exercises. In just a few sessions, I've made remarkable progress, thanks in part to the effective dry needling technique she uses. Dr. Brooke's knowledge, care, and dedication to her patients make her an exceptional therapist, and I highly recommend her services to anyone in need of physical therapy!

I went to see Delilah about a hip and lower back injury from Jujitsu that I had been dealing with for two years. She diagnosed the issue and set me on a path of appropriate treatment coupled with exercises I could do at home. To get relief from the pain and begin participating in the exercises I enjoy again has been amazing. I give all credit to Delilah and would recommend anyone wanting to regain physical capability along with getting rid of pain to see her. I have been extremely impressed with her professionalism, knowledge and capability.

After about a year of struggling with a nagging shoulder injury caused in the gym, I finally decided to try physical therapy for the first time. My experience with Dr. Brooke has exceeded the expectations I had for my recovery and has truly reignited my passion to workout and stay fit. My shoulder injury was affecting almost every aspect of my daily life and preventing me from even stepping into a gym. Since I had never done physical therapy before, by biggest concern was that I didn't want it to feel like cold, rushed doctor's appointments every week. This was nothing like that. Dr. Brooke was very informative and enthusiastic. She made sure I understood what was happening every step of the way. I immediately knew I was in good hands. I could tell she took time to make sure we were getting the most out of each session and she did a fantastic job at tracking my progress. We first focused on targeting the problem, then remedying my pain, and finally restoring my strength and mobility. I'm now back to working out regularly without having to worry about my shoulder, but, more importantly, I now have the tools and knowledge to take better care of myself in the gym moving forward. If you're contemplating whether or not you want to commit to a physical therapy program like I was, I would highly encourage you to at least give Samson Strength & Performance PT a call, you won't regret it.

Brooke is awesome! Not only is she friendly and very knowledgeable, she helped me tremendously with my tennis elbow! Highly recommend her skills to any and all levels!

Brooke is thorough and very knowledgeable. I was looking for a physical therapist with specific running expertise and she exceeded my expectations! I highly recommend her for runners or any other athletes looking for a PT