About Us
Our Mission
Our Mission at FULL DISTANCE is to design a lifelong fitness and wellness plan customized for all ages and stages, challenging mind, body and spirit - preparing the whole person to move onward and upward to exceed their goals together and FINISH STRONG.
Our Practice
With over 20 years focusing on physical therapy & fitness, my passion grew to prescribe ALL ages an individualized exercise program and a holistic daily practice addressing mind, body and spirit to achieve your optimal well-being. This spurred me to jumpstart a new way: FULL DISTANCE To continue doing what is necessary until you achieve your goal. Our talented, dedicated team will give you the tools and encouragement to go the distance.
Our Team
As expert self-care and healthcare providers, we specialize and have experience in ALL ages. We believe in using exercise and nutrition to improve client's bodies and lives with our revolutionary fitness programs. Designing, implementing, and modifying specific clinical plans of care is required to improve level of activity for all. Utilizing our exercise companion care services is an integral part of our wellness culture for seniors. Offering virtual fitness classes and telehealth therapy during COVID-19, our team goal is to adapt the way we provide our services to increase access to our services from home and to continue to transform the lives of thousands of people.
CEO & FOUNDER
Dr. Alina Dawson
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Geriatric Clinical Specialist, LSVT-BIG Certified, Registered Yoga Teacher and Licensed Zumba Instructor. A lifetime fitness guru, playing Division II college basketball and tennis, finishing 18 marathons (6 Boston), finishing 3 FULL DISTANCE triathlons (2 Iron Mans) and raising 3 children (now 21, 19 and 17) to enjoy the benefits of exercise as competitive athletes themselves. Advocating for integrating personal training and group fitness classes with physical therapy for over 20 years. Educating and training clients, family, caregivers and other healthcare professionals how much you exercise equates to how healthy you live. Embracing pain as the touchstone of all spiritual progress, I am discovering new ways for our practice to become a holistic solution for all to learn to live an active, purposeful and serene life.