Exploring Life & Business with Michael Eckert of Elevate Movement and Recovery

Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Eckert.

Hi Michael, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I opened Elevate Movement and Recovery in 2021 after spending 10 years as a collegiate athletic trainer. While I enjoyed the work, I took a chance on a better quality of life in opening my own athletic therapy clinic – and it paid off! I started with a few personal connections as clients, and because of their referrals, my practice has consistently grown over the last four years.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The most challenging aspect of starting my own service-based business is selling myself. I am the product, and while I know I have the requisite skills as a clinician, it’s been hard to find and sustain the confidence needed to tell people, “I know I can help you, and I’m worth the investment.”

As you know, we’re big fans of Elevate Movement and Recovery. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Elevate Movement and Recovery is an athletic therapy clinic that specializes in helping Denver’s active population recover from injury and return to their favorite activities stronger than before. We see people with chronic issues, like low back pain, as well as for post-surgery rehabilitation. We spend an hour working one-on-one with each client, using a variety of hands-on therapeutic modalities to help clients feel better then guiding them through customized exercises to improve strength and movement patterns.

Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
If I could impart any wisdom on my past self, I would tell him to make everything scalable from the beginning, even if it initially feels like overkill. When I first started my practice, I had fewer clients and more time and could get by without prioritizing efficiency, particularly on the administrative side of the business. Now that my clinical schedule is full, I’m having to rework various practices to improve efficiency, and I feel like I could have made some different choices from the outset that wouldn’t require me as much labor now.

Pricing:

• Free introductory call – 303-801-9080

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.elevatemovementandrecovery.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatemovementandrecovery/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Elevate-Movement-and-Recovery-61570832897319/