San Jose, CA · In-Person + Virtual

Clinical insight.
Built for performance.

One-on-one strength and performance coaching from a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified strength coach. Movement assessment, hands-on care, and progressive training in one plan, for gym-goers and athletes who want to move better, get stronger, and perform at a higher level.

PT/DPT/ATC/CSCS/XPS
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Free 10-minute consultation · In-person evaluation $180 · Virtual assessment $150 · View Packages

Dr. Rodriguez coaching a client through a single-leg Romanian deadlift with a hand on her back to guide her position
Single-leg hinge · Live coaching
4+
Years as a Licensed Physical Therapist
7+
Years as a Certified Athletic Trainer
2×
Competitive Bodybuilder
4
Professional Credentials
50
States Reachable, Online
Training Services

Two ways to
train with me.

Train in person in San Jose or get coached virtually from anywhere. Every client begins with a required evaluation so your plan is built around your goals, your current abilities, and what the assessment shows.

Dr. Rodriguez measuring a seated client's knee range of motion with a digital goniometer during an in-person evaluation A / In-Person · San Jose, CA
5155 Cherry Ave · San Jose

In-Person Training

Individualized evaluation and one-on-one coaching in San Jose, California, for people who want real-time feedback, hands-on guidance, and a plan built around how they move.

In-person pricing

Initial Comprehensive Training Evaluation Required first
60–75 minutes · assessment and individualized training recommendations
$180
one-time
Single Training Session
60 minutes · one-on-one coaching
$180
per session
4-Session Package
60-minute sessions · $175 per session
$700
total
8-Session Package Best value
60-minute sessions · $170 per session
$1,360
total

The evaluation (60–75 minutes)

Every in-person client starts here—the evaluation is required before we begin training together. It guides an individualized plan based on your goals, current abilities, and assessment findings. Depending on your needs, it can include:

  • Functional movement analysis
  • Walking or running gait analysis, when relevant to your goals
  • Strength and range-of-motion testing
  • Force plate assessment, when appropriate and available
  • Identifying your movement and performance priorities
  • Individualized training recommendations

Specific tests are chosen based on your goals and what's appropriate for your situation, so not every evaluation includes every assessment.

Follow-up training sessions

Ongoing sessions focus on individualized coaching, exercise progression, movement quality, strength development, and athletic performance—adjusted as you improve. When appropriate, sessions can also include hands-on manual therapy such as joint mobilization, paired with exercise-based rehab.

Return-to-play testing

For athletes coming back from injury or surgery, I offer return-to-play testing: objective strength, power, and movement testing—including force plate testing when available—to help guide a confident return to sport. Ask about testing

Request an In-Person Evaluation Questions first? Free consult
Tablet showing countermovement jump force data and jump height results B / Virtual · Anywhere
Live sessions · Remote coaching

Virtual Training & Coaching

Individualized guidance without coming to San Jose. We meet virtually, review how you move and train, and build your plan around your goals, training experience, and available equipment.

Virtual pricing

Initial Virtual Training Assessment Required first
Live movement assessment, goal review, and training recommendations
$150
one-time
4-Session Package
$140 per session
$560
total
8-Session Package Best value
$135 per session
$1,080
total

The initial assessment

A live virtual session where we review your goals, training history, and movement, then set the direction for your plan. It's required before virtual coaching begins and is separate from the follow-up sessions in the packages.

Follow-up coaching sessions

Virtual coaching packages are built around:

  • Individualized exercise programming
  • Movement and exercise technique review
  • Strength and conditioning guidance
  • Progressions based on your goals and training experience
  • Live virtual coaching sessions and ongoing support
Request a Virtual Assessment Questions first? Free consult

Booking

Request your evaluation by email at dr.alexrodriguezpt@gmail.com and I'll reply to schedule. The evaluation is required before training sessions or packages. Not sure which option fits? Start with the free 10-minute consultation.

Payment

Zelle or Venmo for all services. Cash is accepted for in-person sessions only.

Cancellations

Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are subject to a $50 fee.

Movement & Performance Assessment

See how you move.
Then build the plan.

Before I program a single exercise, I want to see how you move. These assessments help me spot movement limitations and decide where to focus. They're one part of the picture, read alongside your goals, history, and strength testing, and they guide the plan rather than replace it.

Dr. Rodriguez kneeling beside a client to assess hip and knee control as the client balances on one leg holding a mobility stick
Single-leg control
01 / Movement

Functional movement analysis

Squat, hinge, lunge, single-leg, and overhead patterns show how you move, where you compensate, and which limitations matter for your goals. What I see guides exercise selection and progression.

02 / Walking

Gait analysis

A look at your walking mechanics, including stride, balance, and how each side shares the load, to identify movement impairments that may be relevant to pain or everyday function.

03 / Running

Running gait analysis

An evaluation of your running mechanics to find opportunities to move more efficiently and to guide your training, strength work, or return to running after injury.

Dr. Rodriguez watching and smiling as a client reaches overhead in a windmill movement
Movement quality

Assessments are chosen based on your goals and needs and are rechecked as you progress, so we can see what's changing and adjust the plan.

Dr. Rodriguez guiding a client's shoulder blade with both hands as the client presses a ball overhead
Hands-on + movement
Hands-On Care · Manual Therapy

Hands-on care,
head to toe.

As a licensed physical therapist, I use hands-on manual therapy when your assessment shows it's appropriate. It can help address joint and soft tissue restrictions and make movement more comfortable, and we follow it with exercise so those changes carry over into how you train. Depending on your needs, in-person sessions can include:

Joint mobilizationSlow, graded, hands-on movement of a joint to ease stiffness and pain and improve range of motion
Joint manipulation (HVLA)A quick, precise, small-amplitude thrust to a joint to improve movement, sometimes with an audible "pop"
Muscle energy techniques (MET)You gently contract a muscle against my resistance to help lengthen tight tissue and improve joint motion
Soft tissue mobilizationHands-on pressure and stretching of muscles and tendons to ease tension and improve tissue mobility
Trigger point therapyFocused pressure on sensitive spots in a muscle to ease tension and referred pain
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)Tool-assisted soft tissue work
CuppingSuction-based soft tissue technique

Techniques include, but aren't limited to, those listed above. Hands-on care supports your training. It isn't a stand-alone fix.

Areas I treat

NeckShoulderElbow Wrist & HandUpper & Mid BackLow Back Hip & PelvisKneeAnkle & Foot

A wide range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal concerns—from sports injuries, joint pain, and tendinopathies to getting back to training after surgery, with return-to-play testing for athletes.

Individualized Coaching

More than a
workout plan.

Good coaching starts with a conversation, continues with careful observation and objective testing, and changes as you progress. My physical therapy background shapes how I assess movement, scale exercises, and manage training load.

Recreational gym-goersAthletes of all levelsCollege & pro athletesReturn to playAnyone building strength
Dr. Rodriguez kneeling to guide a client's kettlebell position during a single-leg deadlift
01 / Coach

Real-time feedback that makes movement click

Clear cues, demonstrations, and exercise adjustments help you understand what to feel and how to improve.

Dr. Rodriguez and a client smiling during a conversation about training goals
02 / Listen

Your goals shape the plan

Digital force gauge displaying an 80.4-pound strength test reading
03 / Measure

Objective testing guides each progression

My Approach · Rehab + Performance

Rehab and training
are the same work.

I don't see rehab and performance training as two separate things. Coming back from an injury and chasing your next personal best follow the same principles: restore how you move, rebuild capacity, and progress load with purpose. The best rehab looks like training, and the best training keeps you out of rehab.

That's why I coach athletes of all levels the same way—from weekend gym-goers to competitive athletes. The starting point changes; the approach doesn't.

Direct Current · NerveOTX

Training with the DX500

One tool I use to bridge rehab and performance is the NerveOTX DX500, an over-the-counter direct current (DC) unit. Traditional e-stim usually asks you to sit still. Direct current is designed to be used while you move, so we pair it with your exercises to improve neuromuscular activation—helping the right muscles turn on and work through real movement patterns.

I use it for movement prep and activation before training, for rebuilding muscle activation when you're returning from injury, and for strength work under stimulation. I've used it in my own training and have noticed a real difference in how my muscles activate and how I move afterward.

40PPS
100PPS
250PPS
500PPS

Four pulse settings let me match the stimulation to the goal, from targeted activation to dynamic, performance-focused movement. Available during in-person sessions when it's a good fit for your goals and health history.

Dr. Rodriguez holding the NerveOTX DX500 while his client performs a pull-up with direct current electrodes on his arms
Pull-up under direct current
NerveOTX DX500 screen showing program options of 500, 250, 100, and 40 pulses per second
DX500 program settings

Licensed Physical Therapist

Certified Strength Coach

Personalized Plans

Objective Testing

In-Person + Virtual

Dr. Rodriguez talking with a client in the clinic, explaining the plan
Free 10-Minute Consultation

Let's talk before
you commit.

A complimentary 10-minute conversation to talk through your goals, ask questions, and learn which service fits you best. There's no obligation to purchase a package.

  • Share what you want to work on
  • Ask about in-person or virtual training
  • Leave with a clear next step
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The Process

From evaluation
to performance.

The same purposeful progression whether you train with me in San Jose or virtually.

01 / EVALUATE

Initial Evaluation

A required first step: a review of your movement, gait when relevant, strength, range of motion, goals, and training history—in person or over video.

02 / PLAN

Personalized Plan

A program built around your body, your goals, and where you actually are—not a template.

03 / TRAIN

Coaching Sessions

One-on-one sessions provide feedback, progression, and accountability as you build capacity.

04 / PERFORM

Reassess & Advance

Regular check-ins and reassessment keep your training moving toward higher performance.

Proposed service · Not yet available to book
Bay Area · Physical Therapy

Concierge
physical therapy.

I'm developing a concierge physical therapy option that would bring individualized physical therapy care to appropriate clients in a more convenient setting within the Bay Area. Care is intended to include:

  • Individualized physical therapy assessment and treatment
  • Mobility and strength rehabilitation
  • Functional movement assessment
  • Exercise-based rehabilitation
  • Progressive return to physical activity
  • Coordination of care when appropriate

Details are still being finalized. The service area, scheduling, and pricing have not been set, and concierge physical therapy isn't available to book yet. Send an inquiry and I'll follow up when it's ready.

Inquire About Concierge Physical Therapy
Dr. Rodriguez performing hands-on physical therapy treatment on a patient's thigh

Training & coaching

In-person and virtual sessions focused on strength, movement, and performance, with hands-on manual therapy in person when appropriate.

Concierge physical therapy

Physical therapy evaluation and treatment brought to a convenient setting in the Bay Area—offered separately once available.

Portrait of Dr. Alexzander Rodriguez smiling with arms crossed
About Dr. Rodriguez

Built through sport.
Refined through practice.

Sports have been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up playing soccer, then wrestled and trained in mixed martial arts through high school. That interest in performance, preparation, and recovery led me to athletic training, including time as a student athletic trainer at the University of Miami. I worked the 2017 season with the University of Miami football team, including the Orange Bowl, and also worked with men's basketball, track and field, women's volleyball, and women's soccer.

I went on to earn my Doctor of Physical Therapy and built my clinical career in outpatient orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. I've been a certified athletic trainer for more than seven years and a licensed physical therapist for more than four. Today I'm a clinic director and business owner, and I continue to treat patients and coach clients.

Throughout my career, I've worked with elite college and professional football players, including helping with college Pro Day training in 2022, and with high-level baseball players at the collegiate and MLB levels. Working with athletes at that level taught me how to prepare people to perform under pressure, and I bring that same standard to every client I coach.

I've always been drawn to sports, and a passion for functional anatomy, how muscles and joints work together to produce movement, led me into bodybuilding and a lasting interest in health. I've also worked as a personal trainer and strength coach, and I've competed on stage. I know what it takes to build strength, work through setbacks, and stay consistent because I've done it myself.

AR Performance brings those pieces together: a clinician's understanding of how the body moves and adapts, and a coach's focus on helping you move better, get stronger, and perform at your best.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (PT, DPT) Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) Strength & Conditioning (CSCS) EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS)
Alexzander Rodriguez on the University of Miami football sideline as a student athletic trainer
Foundation · Athletic Training

University of Miami football, 2017 season and the Orange Bowl

Alexzander Rodriguez in doctoral graduation regalia
Education · Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy, grounded in evidence-informed practice

Alexzander Rodriguez on stage at a bodybuilding competition
Lived Experience · Strength

The discipline of competitive bodybuilding informs how I coach

Inside AR Performance

Strength, power, stability, and control. Every movement here is one I program, coach, and train myself.

Dr. Rodriguez lying on his back holding a kettlebell overhead for shoulder stabilization
Shoulder Stabilization
Dr. Rodriguez jumping down from a plyometric box
Plyometrics
Dr. Rodriguez holding a kettlebell overhead for a single-arm carry
Loaded Carry
Dr. Rodriguez performing a bench press on a smart cable machine
Horizontal Pressing
Dr. Rodriguez performing a lateral lunge while holding a water-filled training ball
Lateral Strength
Dr. Rodriguez gripping a pull-up bar, viewed from behind
Vertical Pulling
Dr. Rodriguez performing a bird dog with a light dumbbell reach
Core Control
Dr. Rodriguez performing a single-leg Romanian deadlift with a kettlebell
Single-Leg Hinge
Partnerships

Tools I trust.
Brands I partner with.

I partner with companies whose equipment I use with clients for testing, training, and recovery. Find my partner discounts and referral links on Linktree.

Partner Discounts & Referral Links
Meloq force plate on the training floor
Assessment · Force Plates

Meloq

Digital force plates and measurement tools that turn strength, power, and range of motion into objective numbers I can track over time.

BlazePod reaction lights glowing on the gym floor
Reaction · Agility

BlazePod

Light-based reaction pods that add speed, decision-making, and a competitive edge to agility and return-to-sport drills.

SUJI blood flow restriction cuffs and carrying case
Blood Flow Restriction

SUJI

Blood flow restriction cuffs that help clients build strength and muscle using lighter loads.

NerveOTX DX500 direct current unit with its screen lit
Direct Current · Activation

NerveOTX

The DX500 direct current unit, used during movement to improve neuromuscular activation. How I use it

TEND focal vibration therapy pen held in hand
Focal Vibration · Pain Modulation

TEND

A focal vibration therapy pen I use to help modulate pain, especially with tendinopathies.

Disclosure: some links on my Linktree are referral or affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a referral fee and you may receive a discount.

In Their Words

What clients say.

Excerpts from client feedback, lightly edited for length.

★★★★★

"He doesn't just teach you how to work out; he teaches you how to understand your body and train with purpose."

"Training under Alex's guidance has been incredibly rewarding. He taught me so much beyond simply how much weight I can lift—mobility, strength, movement quality, and plyometrics, including how to produce and absorb force, land with control, and move efficiently. One of the biggest things I learned was how to move without compensating with other parts of my body. I've seen a significant improvement in my squat depth, my hips and adductors feel so much better, and I move so much better in the water—my swimming technique has improved tremendously."
Soumya K. — Swimmer · Performance Training Client
★★★★★
"Every session is intentional, athletic, and customized—combining mobility, strength work, and progressive loading that actually moves the needle."
Physical Therapy Client — Google Review
★★★★★
"After months away, it feels like I'm finding my way back to myself. The rehab and training helped me rebuild my confidence to do plyos again."
Rehab-to-Performance Client — Private Training
★★★★★
"Still making progress and feeling great and strong—pretty much no pain at all."
Online Coaching Client — Program Check-In
FAQ

Common questions.

Both. Sessions center on strength, movement, and performance training, and because I'm a licensed physical therapist, in-person sessions can also include movement and gait analysis and hands-on manual therapy, such as joint mobilization, when it's appropriate. I see rehab and training as the same work. Concierge physical therapy in the Bay Area is a proposed, separate service that isn't available to book yet—you can send an inquiry from that section.

Every client starts with an evaluation (in person) or assessment (virtual)—it's required before training sessions or packages. Use any of the request buttons or the form below to email me, and I'll reply to schedule. If you'd like to talk first, start with the free 10-minute consultation.

I accept Zelle and Venmo for all services, and cash for in-person sessions. Please cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance—cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are subject to a $50 fee.

The evaluation (in person) or assessment (virtual) is your starting point: we review your goals and how you move so your plan has a clear direction. Follow-up sessions are the ongoing coaching where we train, progress exercises, and adjust the plan as you improve.

Not at all. Training is built for people who want to move better, build strength, improve athletic performance, or return to confident training after previous setbacks.

Access to basic gym equipment (barbell, dumbbells, a rack) is ideal, but programs can be adapted around what you have available.

Not sure where
to start?

Take ten minutes to talk through your goals and find the right starting point.

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In-Person Training
5155 Cherry Ave, San Jose, CA · Directions
Virtual Training
Available anywhere
Payment
Zelle or Venmo · cash for in-person sessions
Email
dr.alexrodriguezpt@gmail.com
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