ABOUT US
Helping You stay strong, active, and independent for life
At Keep Active Therapy, we believe that healthy aging is about more than adding years to your life — it's about adding life to your years.
Our mission is to help older adults maintain their strength, mobility, balance, and independence so they can continue enjoying the activities and experiences that matter most to them.
Keep Active Therapy is a concierge mobile wellness practice specializing in proactive healthy aging. Through personalized, one-on-one services, we help individuals take an active role in their physical health, prevent functional decline, and maintain their quality of life.
We recognize that everyone ages differently. Whether you want to remain active in your favorite hobbies, improve your balance and confidence, maintain your strength, or simply continue performing everyday activities with ease, we develop an individualized program based on your abilities, needs, and personal goals.
Our Approach to Healthy Aging
We believe that maintaining physical health requires more than responding to problems after they occur. Our approach focuses on prevention, education, and promoting lifelong movement.
Our wellness services include:
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Annual Mobility and Wellness Assessments: Evaluating strength, flexibility, balance, and functional mobility to identify opportunities for improvement.
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Strength and Functional Fitness Training: Building and maintaining the strength needed for everyday activities and recreational pursuits.
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Balance and Fall Prevention Programs: Improving stability, coordination, and confidence with movement.
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Flexibility and Mobility Training: Supporting comfortable movement and maintaining functional abilities.
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Individualized Exercise Programs: Developing safe, progressive activities tailored to your goals and physical abilities.
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Education for Healthy Aging: Providing practical strategies to support independence, physical wellness, and an active lifestyle.
Experience You Can Trust
Keep Active Therapy is led by Dr. Gretchen Jackson, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, a physical therapist with more than 35 years of experience and advanced training in geriatric physical therapy.
As a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults, Dr. Jackson understands the unique physical changes associated with aging and, more importantly, the opportunities to maintain and improve physical function throughout life.
Her experience working with individuals across a wide range of abilities and health conditions provides a strong foundation for developing safe, effective, and personalized wellness programs.
Faith at the Heart of Our Mission
Our strength comes from God. Guided by Christian faith and a commitment to serving others, Keep Active Therapy believes that our bodies are gifts from God and that caring for them is an important part of living a full and purposeful life.
We are dedicated to treating every individual with compassion, dignity, and respect while encouraging each person to make the most of the abilities God has given them.
Keep Moving. Keep Living. Keep Active.
Healthy aging doesn't happen by chance. Taking steps today to maintain your strength, balance, and mobility can make a meaningful difference in your independence and quality of life tomorrow.
Contact Dr. Jackson to learn how Keep Active Therapy can help you stay active, confident, and independent for years to come.
OUR SERVICES
Comprehensive Mobility and Wellness Assessment
We begin by evaluating key areas of physical function, including:
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Strength and functional mobility
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Balance and fall risk
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Flexibility and range of motion
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Walking ability and endurance
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Physical activity habits and personal goals
Using evidence-informed assessments, we help you better understand your current abilities and identify areas that may benefit from additional attention.
Personalized Exercise and Wellness Recommendations
Based on your assessment, we develop an individualized plan designed to improve or maintain your physical abilities.
Recommendations may include strengthening exercises, balance activities, flexibility training, walking programs, and other forms of physical activity appropriate for your abilities and goals.
We teach you how to perform recommended exercises safely and effectively so you can incorporate them into your daily routine.
Connecting You with Community Resources
You don't have to do it alone!
Keep Active Therapy can help you identify exercise and wellness opportunities that fit your interests, abilities, and lifestyle.
These may include local fitness centers, senior centers, community exercise classes, personal trainers, or other programs that support your long-term wellness.
Our goal is to help you find enjoyable, accessible, and sustainable ways to remain active.
Follow-Up and Progress Assessments
Your abilities, needs, and goals may change over time. Periodic reassessments allow us to evaluate your progress, update your recommendations, and help you continue challenging yourself appropriately.
Whether you return in a few months or schedule an annual wellness assessment, we are here to provide guidance as you continue your healthy aging journey.
Our Philosophy
Expert Guidance for a Lifetime of Healthy Aging
At Keep Active Therapy, we believe that maintaining strength, balance, and mobility is essential to living an active and independent life. But knowing what exercises to do, where to begin, and how to safely progress can be challenging.
That's where we can help.
Our approach is different from traditional physical therapy or personal training. Rather than providing multiple exercise sessions each week, we focus on assessing your physical abilities, identifying opportunities for improvement, and developing a personalized plan that you can follow independently or with the support of community resources.
Our goal is to give you the knowledge, confidence, and tools to take an active role in your own health.
Assess. Educate. Empower.
At Keep Active Therapy, we don't believe you need to depend on frequent appointments to maintain your physical wellness.
Instead, we believe in giving you the knowledge, resources, and confidence to make physical activity part of your everyday life.
We provide the expertise and direction. You put the plan into action. Together, we work toward keeping you active and independent for life.
30+
Years of Experience
4+
Specialized Certifications
DR. GRETCHEN JACKSON, DPT
Gretchen
Doctor of Physical Therapy
HAPPY CLIENTS
"I've been going to Keep Active Therapy for a few months now and have seen a significant improvement in my mobility and strength. Dr. Gretchen is knowledgeable, caring, and always willing to answer questions. Highly recommend!"
Betty Walker
"After my knee surgery, I was having trouble with pain and mobility. Keep Active Therapy helped me get back on my feet and back to my daily activities. I'm so grateful for the expertise and support!"
Mary Cummins
"Keep Active Therapy has been a lifesaver for me. As an older adult, I was struggling with balance and mobility issues. Thanks to the personalized treatment plan, I'm able to enjoy my daily walks and activities again!"
Bob Johnson
CONTACT US
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Monday - Friday
9 AM – 5 PM
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