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Prevent Vertigo From Coming Back

What The Science Says About How To Prevent BPPV From Returning. Full Analysis.
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February 21, 2024

Powerful Basic Exercises For Older Adults. Part 1

Unlock the secrets to aging with strength and independence with our targeted exercises.
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February 16, 2024

A Secret Powerful Team Member To Keep Your Aging Parent In Their Home

Understand how care managers play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the health needs of aging individuals, facilitating better care and proactive prevention.
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October 1, 2023

Simple, Daily Things To Avoid Nursing Homes.

Make sure that your medications are doing their job, there a multiple health issues that need to be checked constantly once we grow older.
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September 25, 2023

Muscle Weaknesses Causing Balance Problems. Is This You?

Uncover how key muscles contribute to balance in older individuals, revealing unique insights into common issues and how targeted training can enhance stability.
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September 24, 2023

Concerned About Frailty? Here’s What The Evidence Says.

Explore the research-backed definition of frailty, its signs, risks, and effective strategies for strength retention and overall wellness in the elderly.
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September 20, 2023

The Magic of Posture To Walk Better In Your 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s.

Listen to how tightness in your chest can affect your ribs and posture. Learn how to break this cycle, even if you’re in your 90s!
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September 18, 2023

Choose These Professionals Correctly To Keep Your Aging Parent In Their Home.

When the elderly loved one that you’re taking care of is decaying, their health deteriorates and you need a support team to help not only them but you and your family.
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September 17, 2023

The Path To Remain Youthful In Your 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s.

Discover how regular stretching and physical activity, even into your 70s, 80s, and 90s, can foster agility and youthfulness, illustrating the transformative power of adopting fitness habits in one’s golden years.
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September 13, 2023

See This Specialist For A Balance Problem

Discover the crucial role of vestibular specialists in preserving balance and preventing catastrophic falls in seniors, asserting the importance of proactive and early interventions.
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September 10, 2023

TEAM Is The Answer If You Don’t Want To Go To A Nursing Home?

Going to a nursing home when you grow older is NOT inevitable, especially with nowadays health care.
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September 7, 2023

First Tip To Spot Vestibular Disorders If If You Are A Healthcare Provider.

If you want to know if your dizziness is caused by a vestibular disorder you need to check if the symptoms get worst when you move your head.
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September 5, 2023

Why Vestibular (Dizziness/Vertigo) Content For Healthcare Providers.

Dizziness and vertigo are some of the most common complaints when people visit the doctor.
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September 4, 2023

How Often Is Dizziness/Vertigo Life-Threatening? For Healthcare Providers.

Only a small percentage of dizziness and vertigo are life-threatening, but that doesn’t mean you should take the symptoms lightly.
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September 1, 2023

Going To A Nursing Home Is Not Inevitable. Here’s Why.

By actively deciding to avoid a nursing home, individuals can take control of their future and explore alternative options for care and support.
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September 1, 2023

This Is What Causes Positional Vertigo. Ya Know… The Crystals. Here Are The Details.

The most common type of positional vertigo occurs when crystals in the inner ear balance system become displaced, leading to abnormal sensations of rotational spinning.
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August 31, 2023

Common Responses To Dizziness/Vertigo. So Here’s Content.

Dizziness and vertigo are some of the most obscure health problems in our healthcare system. Lacking specialists to actually help the patients.
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August 31, 2023

Find Out What We Do.

I am Dr. Jeffrey Guild, founder of Optimove Physical Therapy. My mission is to provide specialized neurological and vestibular care to our clients, reaching them wherever they are.
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August 29, 2023

Fix PHYSICAL Problems To Avoid Nursing Homes. It’s Amazing What Can Happen.

Make sure to take care of your health. If your body is healthy you’ll have fewer problems in general.
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August 29, 2023

Want Your Parent With Dementia To Walk Again? Here’s How.

By working patiently and skillfully with rehab professionals, people with dementia can make amazing progress, even getting back skills like walking that others might think they’ve lost.
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August 28, 2023

START This One Simple Thing To Avoid Nursing Homes.

Dr. Jeffrey Guild shares valuable insights on creating a safer home environment for seniors, enabling them to avoid nursing homes.
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August 27, 2023

A Key To Solving Many Problems For People Over 85.

Improving the physical abilities of someone over 85 can help prevent a lot of problems, like falls or long hospital stays. It’s amazing how much better they can get, and it doesn’t take that long to see changes.
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August 26, 2023

Do This To Seize Control & Avoid Nursing Homes.

Taking care of your physical self should be your priority, if you’re physically healthy other problems will become less relevant.
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August 24, 2023

The Key Thing To Empowering People With Dementia.

By focusing on what they have already learned in the past, individuals with dementia can continue to lead fulfilling lives and maintain a sense of dignity and purpose.
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August 23, 2023

A Tip To Avoid Dementia.

If you can lower how much medicine you need, you also lower the chance for things to go wrong with your treatment.
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August 22, 2023

A Common Problem For People With PPPD.

Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness can make your heart race and cause shortness of breath, especially if your balance system is severely weakened, for example, after lying on your back for a long time like in a coma.
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August 21, 2023

Insights Into Balance Problems.

This is what happens when our balance system deteriorates, it often happens as we grow older.
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August 20, 2023

Avoid Doing This If You Get Positional Vertigo.

Staying active and moving is key to managing positional vertigo effectively.
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August 20, 2023

What Our 90 Year Old Client Did To Avoid Nursing Homes.

Just walking and standing up from a chair repeatedly can make a huge difference in your health.
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August 19, 2023

Our Elderly Parents Are Just Like Us. Missing This Could Be Catastrophic.

Just like a 35-year-old might not think about estate planning, life insurance, or retirement right now, but should, people often ignore health issues like balance problems or dizziness until they become really painful.
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August 18, 2023

You Need A Rehab Team To Avoid Going To A Nursing Home

It’s important to have a team of different types of doctors and therapists to help take care of your health, based on what you need.
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August 17, 2023

WHY Hospitals Cause Balance Problems.

Long periods of bed rest can misalign the body’s balance system with gravity, leading to difficulties in transitioning from lying down to sitting up, especially for older individuals.
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August 16, 2023

Make The Most From Your Dr. To Avoid Nursing Homes

Being proactive on the medical side is one of the best things you can do if you don’t want to end up in a nursing home.
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August 16, 2023

How & When To Avoid Using A Walker.

It is important to start doing balance exercises early on, because our balance starts to get worse even in our 30s and 40s.
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August 15, 2023

How To Pick What Exercise To Do If Over 70?

Choose the type of exercise based on the older individual’s preferences and capabilities to ensure consistency.
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August 14, 2023

The Next Epidemic… The Babyboomers Falling. LET’S GET AHEAD OF IT! Here’s How.

Most of the time, vestibular patients receive treatments that don’t completely help them because they don’t find the right treatment.
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August 13, 2023

This Trick Can Save Your Rugs & Prevent Falls & Conflicts. Win Win!

Make sure to check the floors in your home, to remove clotting factors and avoid fall risks.
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August 12, 2023

What Our 90-Year-Old Client Did To Avoid Nursing Homes.

People underestimate the power of walking for their health, even just walking inside their house. That makes a huge difference!
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August 11, 2023

How To Pick What Exercise To Do If Over 70?

Always try to take care of your aging self, by trying to stay active. Find activities that you enjoy, that also include exercise.
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August 10, 2023

How We Balance As Adults… Older & Younger.

Here are the differences between generalized balance training and individualized treatment.
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August 10, 2023

Want To Avoid A Nursing Home? These Are Keys.

Make sure that your medications are doing their job, there a multiple health issues that need to be checked constantly once we grow older.
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August 9, 2023

Want To Avoid Going To A Nursing Home? Set This Up.

One thing that’s really important is getting a good health provider team, this will help you to prevent going to a nursing home.
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August 8, 2023

Specific Balance Problem Causes. Is This You?

Our head mobility can be affected by neck problems as well as vestibular issues.
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August 6, 2023

Want To Avoid A Nursing Home? Make This A Habit.

One thing you should always do when planning to go to the doctor is write down all the questions you have about your symptoms.
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August 6, 2023

This Caregiver Skill Matters For Your Parent.

Make sure to take the time to choose who will take care of your aging loved one. Choose the person that connects the most with them.
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August 5, 2023

Want To Avoid Nursing Homes? Focus On This Key Thing.

Taking care of your physical self should be your priority, if you’re physically healthy other problems will become less relevant.
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August 4, 2023

Why Balancing Training Does Not Always Solve Balance Problems.

When talking about generalized balance training, we have to find the root of the problem. Starting from there is how we can create a routine that will help.
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August 3, 2023

One Way Cardio Reduces Dementia.

Most people have no idea how much walking can prevent dementia.
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August 3, 2023

Prevent Falls by Understanding A Common Cause of Walking Bent Over.

As we get older we tend to move less and sit more, which shortens the muscles in the front of the legs.
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July 30, 2023

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Our services come with a 100% money-back guarantee, no questions asked. You should be happy with the service we provide and know we are doing the utmost possible to empower you to achieve the outcome you want, and if you do not feel that way, you pay for none of it. That is our promise to you.

Do I need a Referral?

Putting Healthcare Back In Your Hands

At Optimove Physical Therapy & Wellness it is important for the decision-making power about our clients’ plan of care and treatment to be between the client and the therapist. Optimove allows you to experience what medicine used to be, so you and the healthcare provider determine your plan together. Decisions about your plan are made by you in collaboration with your licensed therapist. Once the evaluation is completed, you and the physical therapist will decide together on how long the treatment should last, how often, and what the end-result will look like. We never give up on you and we are always there for you. We are relentless in the pursuit of you achieving the outcome you want.

Cost is established up-front and agreed upon by you and your physical therapist. No surprises, no bills showing up weeks or months after the completion of therapy. At Optimove, our model demands complete transparency in your healthcare, and that’s the way it should be. And it gets better from there!

Do I need a Referral?

In the State of Texas, a physical therapy evaluation and the beginning of treatment can be performed without a referral. After that, we will send our evaluation to the healthcare provider of your choice and we will take it from there. All you need to do is provide the contact information for that healthcare provider, and we will do the rest. This other healthcare provider can be a physician, chiropractor, dentist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner.

If you have a prescription for Physical Therapy you can bring it in or have your referring provider fax it to (214) 712 – 8243.

Clinical Evaluation

Our Evaluations are designed to establish specifically what is wrong and why so we can work with our clients to design a customized plan for them. This includes gathering information, physical testing, and working together on a plan. Any background you can put together ahead of time such as medical information, timelines, imaging, medication lists, etc., is helpful. Although not required, filling out the intake forms can be done on-line, which can also help streamline the evaluation so you can get back to your day.

Free Consultation
with a Clinician

This Free Discovery Visit is something that we offer to people so they can get more information face-to-face with us, in-person, so you know who your team is. Maybe you are unsure of the benefits we can provide for you, or if it is right for you. Maybe you would like to invite your children or spouse to help you decide if this is right for you. We understand you may have been let down in the past, so we want you to have as much information as you can without any cost or obligation before you commit to anything. If that sounds like you, then please start with a Free Discovery Visit that we can work with you to find out what is wrong and what can be done – without any financial risk on your part.

Matt Langford

Physical Therapist

Hi there! I'm Dr. Matt Langford. I have been working as a physical therapist in DFW for three years. My wife, our golden doodle named Birdie, and I love to spend our time going on different adventures whether it be hiking the Trinity trail or traveling to new places. I also love playing golf, pickleball, and serving at our local church in Fort Worth. My goals in life include learning more about the field of physical therapy so I can provide better care to individuals, pursuing my faith in a way that helps others know about Christ, and making as many memories as I can.

Kasondra Woodruff

Client Liaison

Kasondra is a mother and a pet lover, she loves spending time outdoors with her children and furry friends. With years of experience in client relations, her passion is ensuring that every client is heard and taken care of. As our Client Liaison, Kasondra takes pride in building strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that their needs are met and that they feel comfortable and confident throughout their time with us.

Jason Livas

Physical Therapy

Jason joined the Optimove team November 2023. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2012 followed by an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy from Navarro College in 2019.
Jason’s clinical interests include neuromuscular training for healthy aging and longevity of the older adult, orthopedic rehabilitation and strength and conditioning. Jason also maintains certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and trigger point dry needling (Cert DN).
Outside of work, Jason enjoys cooking, reading, strength training and spending time with his beautiful wife and kids.

Connie Thomason

Occupational Therapist

Connie holds a Master of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University (1997) and boasts over 26 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist. Her expertise lies primarily in neurological rehabilitation within a hospital-based outpatient setting. Throughout her career, Connie has worked across various healthcare settings including Acute, SubAcute, Skilled Nursing, and In-Patient Rehab.
Her specialization in Vestibular Rehabilitation since 2005 has equipped her to effectively treat a wide array of conditions, including BPPV, Vestibular Migraine, Meniere’s Disease, acute and chronic hypofunction, Acoustic Neuroma, PPPD, balance disorders, central vestibular disorders, concussion, and Superior Canal Dehiscence.
Connie holds numerous certifications, including the 360 Neuro Health Certificate of Competency in Vestibular Rehab, Emory University Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency-Based Course, 360 Neuro Health V2FIT for concussion, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT) BIG for Parkinson’s patients, Neuro Developmental Treatment (NDT) for stroke patients, and NASM Corrective Exercise certification. She is also certified in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
Active in professional communities, Connie is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Vestibular Disorders Association.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Connie enjoys spending time with her husband of 30 years, along with their two rescued bulldogs. Her hobbies include riding motorcycles, traveling, running, painting, and reading extensively about health, wellness, and vestibular research.

Andy Altmoyer

Operations Manager

Andy grew up as part of a military family, living all over the country and abroad. He is so glad to have finally landed back in Texas. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Social Studies Education, minoring in Vocal Music and Theater from West Liberty University in West Virginia. Since then he has used his outgoing nature, education background, and organizational skills in healthcare management and operations. When he isn’t working he enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, reading Marvel comics, and cooking.
During Andy’s first venture into healthcare, while living in Ohio, he worked for a practice focused on Orthopedics where he spent time managing their Physical Therapy front desk across multiple locations as well as being a group fitness instructor for seniors, folks with special needs, and those who have had total join replacements. It’s here that he realized his deep love of helping people navigate the healthcare system and connecting them with those can meet their mobility needs.
Sad to leave that company after over 7 years, Andy and his family moved to Dallas where Andy spent 3 years as Operations Manager for a large Neurology practice. He continued helping people connect with top tier healthcare providers, navigating the pandemic, and moving the practice’s location in stride. It was during this time that Andy met Dr. Guild. The Optimove Team became a favored referral source for some of the physicians on staff and Andy got to work with their team closely as they coordinated care for the patients.
This collaboration led to Andy joining the Optimove Team in August of 2021. Andy has a unique blend of experiences not only professionally but personally as well. He has been able to assist so many people reach the correct providers to have their needs met and provides valuable insight to the workings of the healthcare system at large and how to make it work better for our clients. This also comes from helping his mother navigate worker’s compensation and disability as well as assisting his family setting up his grandparents with memory care, assisted living, physical therapy, and other services. Andy has often been quoted as saying, “I may not be the one laying the healing hands but connecting folks to the right people who can help them makes me feel like I’m a part of something great and makes me feel good.”
Andy would like to be a part of your journey towards independence and wellness. He loves getting to know our clients and being one of their biggest cheerleaders throughout their journeys. Give him a call and take the first steps to achieving your goals.

Peter Langlois

Physical Therapy

Peter keeps our clients laughing, and the whole Optimove Team as well. Hand-picked by Jeffrey from their previous rehabilitation work, when he is not being “The Joint Whisperer” and making the seemingly impossible happen, Peter is MacGyvering up some gadget for our clients to help them move better.
Peter is originally from Rhode Island. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Rhode Island where his first career was as a ship captain, where he travelled the world and experienced many different cultures. Peter later developed a passion for physical therapy from his running career as a long distance runner doing marathons and ultramarathons. This led him to switch careers as he wanted to learn more about injury prevention and rehab. Peter has worked in various facilities over the last 8 years as a therapist throughout the metroplex including skilled nursing, outpatient orthopedics, and home health. He now enjoys working with our clients on various movement disorders, gait mechanics and balance issues. In his spare time Peter enjoys chopping wood and going for long trail runs with his family.

Jeffrey R. Guild, PT, DPT, (Former CSCS)

Owner, Therapist

When Dr. Jeffrey Guild is not working as business owner and clinician, he is dedicating time to his wife and children. His other hobbies include working out (Mainly in the weight room), music (Listening, playing, & researching), history, science, and studying business and successful people.
Jeffrey is originally from Bettendorf, Iowa and went to The University of Iowa and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion (Minors in Integrative Physiology & Psychology). He also worked as a Strength & Conditioning intern with The University of Iowa for 3 years and volunteered in cardiac rehabilitation at The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Upon arriving to Texas, he interned at the Cooper Aerobics Center.
Jeffrey’s first career was as a strength & conditioning professional and personal trainer. Even in the fitness industry he specialized in working with people who were older and with physical limitations. His particular emphasis as a personal trainer was identifying basic movement problems to prevent injuries BEFORE the training started, which gave him a greater understanding about human movement and was a natural segway towards Physical Therapy.
Jeffrey graduated with a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy at The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth in 2013. He received the Dean’s research Award for the Allied Health Department and got published in multiple journals. After physical therapy school he started his career by receiving mentoring for over a year working in a vestibular/neurological specialty outpatient practice. Since then he has worked in a number of areas of physical therapy including inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, skilled nursing, memory care, and even pediatrics. In 2018 he started his own practice with the name “Optimove” with the emphasis on a combination of “optimal movement” and “optimism.”