Don’t just watch from the sidelines.
Building the "Safe Start" Bridge for BJJ Parents in Marin.
Most parents spend 45 minutes a week watching their kids get stronger, while they sit on the bench nursing a "desk back" or an old injury.
You want to join them, but you’re worried your body can’t handle the stress.
I’m Dr. Ashley Mak, a local DPT and practitioner. I specialize in prepping the parent’s for the mats. You aren’t "too old" or "too broken"—you just have Mechanical Leaks that need sealing before you start.
The 30-Minute Safe Bridge Audit
This isn’t a high-intensity workout or a cold clinical exam. It’s a 30-minute diagnostic session designed to give you total certainty before you step on the mats. We cover three specific areas:
The Barrier Analysis: We identify the old injuries or nagging pains that are currently keeping you on the bench.
The "Mat-Ready" Screen: A movement audit of your hips, spine, and joints to see how they handle the specific pressures of Jiu-Jitsu.
The Clearance Roadmap: You’ll leave with a clear "Yes/No" on your readiness and a step-by-step plan to seal your mechanical leaks so you can start training without anxiety.
Value: $250
*Because I want to see more families training together, I am waiving this fee for parents ready to make the jump.
From the Bench to the Mat
We don't just "do exercises." We build a Mechanical Fortress around your joints so you can share this journey with your child:
The Audit: We find exactly where your body is trading efficiency for stress.
The Calibration: We install the hip and spinal mechanics you need to survive—and thrive—in your first 30 days.
The Clearance: You get a personalized blueprint to roll with total confidence.
Proof of Performance
“I’ve had injuries both on and off the mats. As a parent to BJJ kids and an older practitioner myself, I'm always trying to prioritize my health. Ashely and I have trained together for 5+ years. In addition to being a great training partner, he has helped me through neck pain and major shoulder injuries. He’s very thoughtful about my goals for recovery and developed a progressive plan that adapted to my lifestyle. What also sets Ashley apart is his honesty. After my surgery, he recognized that post-op rehab was going to be a long road (confirmed) and advised me to start with him later in the process after regaining some mobility to be more cost-effective. If you’re a grappler or active adult in Marin County, I highly recommend working with Dragon Physical Therapy.”
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“I can't recommend Ashley and Dragon Physical Therapy enough. After years of dealing with various injuries, I’ve worked with many different PTs, but I never felt like they 'got' the demands of BJJ. Ashley’s program was incredibly focused and efficient. We addressed my shoulder, back, and finger issues in only 3 sessions. I’m now back to training at full capacity without restrictions. The focus on movement quality was exactly what I needed to stay healthy on the mats.”
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“I’ve (47M) been training BJJ for 4 years, and when I separated my AC joint, I was sure I’d be off the mats for months. Most PTs just tell you to stop training, but Ashley at Dragon Physical Therapy took a different approach. He worked with me to find ways to keep moving and training safely while we rehabbed the injury. I was back to full training in just two visits. His knowledge of sports injuries and his willingness to actually help you stay active is rare. If you’re an athlete, this is the only place to go.”
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