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Steady State Health

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For Runners, by Runners

Located in Portland, Maine & Virtually

Inside Steady State's gym.
Steady State is a cash-based Performance Physical Therapy practice in Portland, ME, focused on providing the best healthcare experience for runners and active individuals.
 
We don’t accept health insurance, allowing us to offer personalized, one-on-one care in 60-minute sessions—focusing on what’s best for each individual’s unique needs.
 
In addition to manual therapy and exercise progression, we emphasize evidence-based strategies for recovery, including education on training principles, sleep, fueling, stress management, and injury prevention. Our holistic approach ensures that clients not only recover from pain but also build lasting, sustainable health and performance.
 
 
At Steady State, we aim to help clients reach 100% recovery and beyond, guiding them through injury prevention and preparing them for a lifetime of activity—including a spontaneous run, a hike, or a weekend race.
 
Our mission is to help active individuals create lasting, positive health changes with sustainable solutions that unlock new levels of performance and quality of life, enabling them to do more with their bodies than they ever thought possible.
Kelton running the Chocorua Mountain Race.
Kelton and a client in the gym.
 
Steady State’s vision is to:
 
• Be the go-to provider for runners and active individuals.
 
• Rehab musculoskeletal conditions to 100% and beyond, addressing performance goals through injury prevention, coaching, and recovery strategies.
 
• Offer the most individualized care with no cookie-cutter approaches.
 
Steady State is also a place where:
 
• Employees feel fulfilled, excited to come to work, and have the opportunity to grow in their careers while making a meaningful impact on clients’ lives.
 
• The active community gathers to learn, grow, and support each other.
 
• Everyone values expertise, care, and attention to detail in every interaction, whether with clients, staff, or the community.
 
Check out Our Story to learn more about our history!
Friday night hills
  • Dr. Ashten with her 2 dogs, Jasper and Opal
  • Dr. Ashten doing wall balls at Misfit Crossfit
  • Dr. Ashten hiking with her son, Calix.
  • Dr. Ashten sprinting at the America East Conference Championships in 2014.
The in-person Steady State team as of 2024.
The in-person Steady State team as of 2024!
The entryway & front desk at Steady State
The entryway & front desk at Steady State.
Runners at the start of the Back Cove Backyard Ultra

The start of the Back Cove Backyard Ultra in Portland, Maine. We co-host this event with the Runaways Run Club every July!

Ashten providing education to a client.
We are first & foremost a clinic focused on client education. We strive to help our clients become empowered in their life, rather than reliant on someone to 'fix' them. 
Kelton providing manual therapy to a runner's calf.
But we still provide hands-on treatment for our runners when desired, recognizing that it can help them keep niggles at bay! 

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