R1 · The Performance Lab · Troy, MI
Physical therapy that ends stronger than it started.
One-on-one, doctor-led care in Troy, Michigan — from injury and pain back to the sport, the lift, and the life you love.
Our expertise
What we treat
From acute injury to chronic pain to peak performance — every plan starts with a sixty-minute evaluation.
Orthopedic Injuries
Joint, muscle, and bone issues — strains, sprains, and fractures.
Sports Injuries
Rehabilitation built to return athletes to play safely — and stronger.
Post-Surgical Rehab
Structured protocols after ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff, and joint replacement.
Chronic Pain
Root-cause strategies for persistent back, neck, and joint pain.
Performance Optimization
Biomechanical analysis and training to unlock peak physical output.
Everyday Aches & Pains
Postural dysfunction and mobility restrictions from daily life.
Choose your pathway
Three ways in. One standard.
Every pathway is delivered by the same clinician, start to finish.
Physical therapy
Rebuild after injury
Reduce pain and inflammation, restore range, and rebuild capacity with manual therapy, dry needling, cupping, and progressive loading.
MANUAL THERAPY · DRY NEEDLING · CUPPING · BFR
Elite performance
Build power & speed
Science-backed strength and conditioning for explosive performance — sport-specific programming, return-to-sport testing, asymmetry hunting.
S&C · BFR TRAINING · CORRECTIVE EXERCISE
Longevity
Fix the root cause
Address the biomechanics behind chronic pain for lasting relief — gait training, vestibular rehab, neuromuscular re-education.
GAIT · VESTIBULAR · NEURO RE-EDUCATION
The R1 difference
Not all physical therapy is created equal
A performance-based medical model — not a passive-treatment mill.
| Standard PT clinic | R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Time with doctor (DPT) | 15–20 min, passed to an aide | 60+ min, 1-on-1 the entire session |
| Treatment method | Passive — heat, ice, TENS | Active — manual therapy + heavy loading |
| Facility | Basic bands & light weights | Full strength & conditioning lab |
| Frequency | 2–3× per week, generic plan | 1× per week, high-impact sessions |
| Outcome goal | Return to 'normal' daily living | Return to elite performance |
| Cost | Confusing bills, months later | Flat-rate, transparent pricing |
Led by
Dr. Alissa Davies
PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CIDN, CAFS, PES
Board-certified orthopedic specialist, licensed athletic trainer, and dry-needling certified — a credential stack few clinics in Michigan can match, on one provider, in one room, for your entire plan of care.
What those letters mean for you →See the lab
Science in action
What to Expect at R1
A virtual tour of the facility — meet the team and see the lab.
Cupping Therapy Explained
The science behind cupping for inflammation and recovery.
BFR Training for Athletes
How blood flow restriction builds strength faster.
Next step
You don't need more visits. You need the right ones.
Sixty-minute evaluation. One doctor of physical therapy. A plan that ends on the training floor.