First Coast Running Medicine

I very highly recommend Dr. Brooke Shivers and her practice. I had chronic left knee pain and stiffness and thought I was heading for a knee replacement. I started with Brooke in early January, 2026 and have dry needling, scraping and exercises and my knee is the strongest it has been in years! My knee flexion in January was 105 and today, just 6 months (and some change) later, it was 125 degrees today. In addition she has taught me a lot of balance exercises which has boosted my confidence substantially! Go see Dr. Brooke!

Dr. Brooke is a phenomenal PT. I originally saw her about a running assessment, and it was incredibly well conducted. Her advice and feedback changed major aspects of my running technique for the better. A few months later, I came back to see her to discuss developing warning signs of shin splints. She did a superb job with dry needling and worked with me every step of the way. As a whole, she did an amazing job of helping prevent me from developing a serious injury, and has been a life saver.

If you are an athlete dealing with nagging injuries or looking to optimize your biomechanics, First Coast Running Medicine and Dr. Brooke are absolute game-changers. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear that they truly understand the unique mindset and physical demands of runners. Dr. Brooke combines deep clinical expertise with a genuine passion for the sport, taking the time to perform a thorough analysis rather than just treating the symptom. Instead of a generic "stop running" prescription, the focus is always on keeping you moving safely, identifying root causes, and building a customized recovery and strength plan. The environment is welcoming, professional, and deeply supportive. Thanks to Dr. Brooke's expert guidance, I’ve been able to recover stronger, run more efficiently, and address underlying imbalances I didn't even know I had. Whether you're training for a marathon, managing a chronic overuse injury, or simply trying to stay pain-free on your daily miles, I cannot recommend First Coast Running Medicine and Dr. Brooke highly enough. Truly top-tier care for the local running community!

Y’all… if you’ve been dealing with chronic pain, don’t walk—RUN. I’ve been struggling with a pinched nerve and a partially torn bicep since October 2025. Since then, I’ve had two steroid injections in my shoulder, two more in my neck, months of weekly chiropractic appointments, and tried everything I could think of—Aleve, Meloxicam, Gabapentin, Icy Hot, heat, ice, rest, stretching, strengthening exercises… you name it. Nothing gave me lasting relief. Finally, I Googled “dry needling near me” and found Dr. Brooke, and I can honestly say it was one of the best Google searches I’ve ever made. After just two visits of targeted dry needling combined with strengthening exercises, I feel better than I have in months. The difference has been incredible. She takes the time to really listen, figure out what’s causing the pain, and treat the source—not just the symptoms. The best part? You get a full hour one-on-one with the doctor. Every visit has been worth every penny, and I only wish I had found her sooner. If you’re on the fence about trying dry needling, this is your sign. I can’t recommend Dr. Brooke enough!