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Ditch the generic advice. Keep climbing while you heal.
Welcome! I'm a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, a longtime routesetter, and a climbing coach. Whether you're nursing a cranky finger, cranky knee, or a training plateau, let's get you moving better so you can stay stoked on the rock.
Dr. Joshua Foster, DPT · CA license #305500 · Climbing since 2001
The philosophy
“If a provider tells you to just stop climbing for six weeks without looking at how you actually move—you're in the wrong place.”
Climbing is highly technical, beautifully weird, and incredibly demanding on your body. You deserve a specialist who knows exactly what it takes to stick a micro-crimp, load a shoulder on a deep sloper, drive a high heel-hook, or absorb a hard landing. My telehealth service bridges the gap between rehab and high-performance training so you never have to fully step away from the sport you love.
Two paths
Choose your training beta
Start with the path that fits — then book the right session length.
The route
How it works
Three pitches from first conversation to a plan you can actually climb on.
Pitch 1
Discover
15-min discovery call to learn goals, constraints, and whether PT or coaching fits.
Pitch 2
Assess
60-min initial evaluation (PT) or 60-min coaching session: movement screen, history, and climbing-specific demands over video.
Pitch 3
Follow through
30-min PT follow-ups to progress rehab, or ongoing coaching sessions as your season unfolds.
Fit check
Who this is for
A quick read on whether The Send Doctor is the right beta for you.
Great fit if you
- Have a climbing-related injury or tweak — upper body, lower body, spine, or movement-wide (CA for PT)
- Want to keep climbing during rehab instead of a total shutdown
- Need a periodized plan for a trip, project, or comp season
- Prefer a clinician who speaks climbing, not generic gym PT
Not a fit if you
- Need in-person hands-on manual therapy this week
- Are outside CA and need licensed PT (use the out-of-state directory)
- Need emergency care or have red-flag symptoms
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