20+ years helping Flagstaff athletes recover and stay active

Cadence Performance is a cash-based physical therapy and sports medicine clinic built for active people who want more than generic rehab. We use a structured reset-restore-reload approach to help trail runners, cyclists, skiers, and outdoor athletes move from pain to confident performance.

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Built for Flagstaff athletes

At 7,000 feet with access to trails, peaks, and year-round outdoor sports, Flagstaff demands a lot from your body. We understand those demands because we live them too, and we've spent over two decades helping this community stay active.

Our Story

Why Cadence Performance exists and how we help Flagstaff stay active

Cadence Performance was founded to give Flagstaff's outdoor athletes and active adults a better option than one-size-fits-all rehab. For over 20 years, we've worked with trail runners preparing for ultras, mountain bikers navigating technical terrain, skiers chasing powder days, and everyday active people who refuse to let pain sideline their lifestyle. Our clinic is located in a residential midtown Flagstaff space near Safeway on Cedar Avenue and Buffalo Park, where we provide focused, one-on-one care without the distractions of a busy clinic floor. Every session is built around your goals, your sport, and your timeline, using a clear reset-restore-reload framework that moves you from pain relief to performance with purpose and structure.

26 Years of Experience

Over two decades helping active people in Flagstaff recover from injury and improve performance with expert, individualized care.

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One-on-One Sessions

Every visit is private and focused entirely on you, with no shared appointments or rotating through stations.

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Performance-Based Approach

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Meet Eric

Your guide back to performance

Expert care for active people who want to keep moving.

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Eric Pitcher
Physical Therapist & Founder

With 26 years of experience in physical therapy and sports medicine, Eric founded Cadence Performance to provide Flagstaff's outdoor athletes with expert, individualized care. He holds credentials as a former CSCS, Serotta Level 1 bike fitter, and Level 1 dry needling practitioner. Eric uses manual therapy, shockwave, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular retraining within a broader periodized plan that respects how your body adapts and recovers. He's passionate about education, helping patients understand their anatomy and nervous system so they can make informed decisions about training and recovery.

Meet Eric

Your guide back to performance

Expert care for active people who want to keep moving.

Eric Pitcher
Physical Therapist & Founder

With 26 years of experience in physical therapy and sports medicine, Eric founded Cadence Performance to provide Flagstaff's outdoor athletes with expert, individualized care. He holds credentials as a former CSCS, Serotta Level 1 bike fitter, and Level 1 dry needling practitioner. Eric uses manual therapy, shockwave, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular retraining within a broader periodized plan that respects how your body adapts and recovers. He's passionate about education, helping patients understand their anatomy and nervous system so they can make informed decisions about training and recovery.

What Flagstaff Athletes Are Saying

Real experiences from active people in the Flagstaff community.

Eric explained what the PT approach would be and gave me exceptional therapy. He is generous with his time and knowledge. Very happy with the take home exercises and support. Yay for strength, no pain, no surgery in sight.
Annagreta Jacobson
I can’t recommend Eric enough for physical therapy! He really knows his stuff and took the time to walk me through what was going on and how the exercises would help. He was super patient and understanding, which made a tough situation feel a lot more manageable. I actually felt better after the very first session and kept seeing improvements pretty quickly after that. He’s great to work with!
Erin Stanford
Eric was very helpful in my ankle sprain recovery. Initially, I was hesitant to trust that the ankle could bear weight in dynamic loading conditions, but in just a few sessions Eric helped me regain the confidence I needed to trust it on rough trails
Joseph Williams
He is extremely knowledgeable, and is able to explain everything to me without me being confused. He is easy to talk to. The homework he gave me never seemed overwhelming...it was achievable and easy to understand. I will go to him when I need physical therapy again. Hopefully I don't injure myself too soon!
Stacey Calvert
I came to Eric just 4 weeks before a big race with knee pain that always showed up around mile 14–16. He really listened, observed how my body moved, and gave me personal targeted exercises. In my 50k, I didn’t feel any knee discomfort until mile 28/29. Couldn’t recommend him more!
Katie Rizzo

Ready to move better and get back to what you love?

Schedule a phone consult to talk through your goals, ask questions, and see if Cadence Performance is the right fit for your recovery.