What We Do
At Elevate Sports Therapy, we don't just treat symptoms — we figure out why you're in pain and fix the movement patterns causing it. Dr. Charlie Gandolfi combines chiropractic adjustments, dry needling, and functional rehabilitation to get athletes and active adults out of pain and back to doing what they love. Whether you're a weekend warrior, a competitive athlete, or just someone who refuses to slow down, we build care around your goals.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Low-Force and Manual Manipulation — Tailored to You
Not all chiropractic care looks the same. Dr. Gandolfi uses both traditional manual manipulation and low-force techniques depending on what your body needs. Every adjustment is guided by a thorough movement assessment — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
What it helps with:
• Low back and neck pain
• Joint stiffness and restricted range of motion
• Sports injuries involving the spine, hips, and shoulders
• Chronic pain that hasn't responded to other treatments
Dry Needling
Targeted Relief for Stubborn Muscle Pain
Dry needling uses thin monofilament needles to release trigger points — tight, knotted areas in muscle tissue that refer pain elsewhere in the body. It's one of the most effective tools for breaking the cycle of chronic muscle tension and getting tissues to heal properly. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling is based on Western musculoskeletal anatomy and is used specifically to address pain, restricted movement, and muscle dysfunction.
Commonly treated with dry needling:
• IT band syndrome and runner's knee
• Rotator cuff pain and shoulder impingement
• Piriformis syndrome and hip flexor tightness
• Plantar fasciitis
• Chronic neck and upper trap tension
• Post-workout muscle soreness and tightness
Functional Rehabilitation
Strength, Stability, and Movement Retraining
This is what sets Elevate apart from a traditional chiropractic office. Dr. Gandolfi holds a Master's in Sports Science and Rehabilitation, and rehab is woven into every treatment plan — not tacked on as an afterthought. After identifying the root cause of your pain, we build a progressive exercise program that restores the movement patterns your body lost. You'll leave each visit with exercises to do at home, reinforcing what we work on in the clinic.
What functional rehab looks like:
• Movement screenings to identify compensations and asymmetries
• Corrective exercises targeting your specific deficits
• Progressive loading to restore strength and tissue tolerance
• Sport-specific training for return to play
Active Release Technique (ART)
Hands-On Soft Tissue Treatment
ART is a patented, movement-based soft tissue technique used to treat problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. It's especially effective for overuse injuries — the kind that build up slowly from repetitive activity.
Common conditions treated with ART:
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Shin splints
• Sciatica
• Rotator cuff injuries
• Tennis and golfer's elbow
Cupping Therapy
Myofascial Decompression for Tight Tissues
Cupping uses negative pressure to decompress fascia and increase blood flow to chronically tight tissue. Unlike most manual therapy techniques that compress tissue, cupping lifts and separates layers — making it uniquely effective for dense, restricted areas that are slow to respond to other treatment.
Nutritional Guidance
Supporting Recovery from the Inside Out
Recovery doesn't stop when you leave the clinic. Dr. Gandolfi provides basic nutritional guidance focused on reducing inflammation, optimizing tissue healing, and supporting an active lifestyle. This isn't a formal nutrition program — it's practical, evidence-informed advice built into your care plan where relevant.
Who We Treat
Elevate Sports Therapy is built for people who don't want to stop moving. We see:
• Competitive and recreational athletes (runners, baseball players, golfers, cyclists, CrossFit athletes, swimmers)
• Active adults dealing with nagging pain that keeps getting in the way
• Post-injury patients working to return to full activity
• Office workers with chronic neck, back, or shoulder issues from desk posture
• Youth athletes managing overuse injuries
If your goal is to get back to doing what you love — not just manage symptoms — you're in the right place.
Ready to move better and feel better?
Book your first visit online — most patients see results within their first few appointments.
Book My First AppointmentChiropractic Care For Chronic Pain
A chiropractor will spend time with you to understand your unique pain presentation.
They will ask questions, perform a physical exam, and possibly order imaging to understand your condition entirely. Your pain is multi-dimensional, affecting many areas of your life—and so should your treatment plan. A chiropractor can carefully craft a care plan to attack all of the postures, activities, hobbies, and stresses that may be resulting in your chronic pain.
