Business Details
Your Partner for Physical Therapy & Recovery in Des Moines
At Champions Recovery Room, we are dedicated to delivering expert, individualized care that prioritizes your health and wellness goals. Our team of professionally trained experts combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technologies like the Neubie Method and Astym Treatment to address acute injuries, chronic pain, and performance optimization. We specialize in physical therapy, recovery room services, and wellness programs tailored to athletes, active individuals, and families.Our approach emphasizes personalized treatment plans, evidence-based therapies, and a commitment to building strong relationships with every client. From injury rehabilitation to diabetes prevention, we empower you to recover fully, enhance performance, and maintain long-term health through compassionate, science-driven care.
Services
Physical Therapy
Recovery Room
Wellness Programs
Diabetes Prevention
Athletic Performance
Highlights and features
- We utilize the Neubie Method, the only technology of its kind in Central Iowa, for advanced nerve and muscle recovery.
- Our team includes a certified manual physical therapist with 20+ years of experience treating patients from 2 months to 96 years old.
- We offer personalized treatment plans combining physical therapy, recovery room technology, and wellness programs for holistic care.
- Our diabetes prevention program is CDC-recognized and backed by clinical research showing 7% body weight loss in participants.
- We specialize in injury prevention and performance optimization for athletes across 10+ sports, including runners and gymnasts.
Associations and certifications
- Neufit Method Certified
- Astym Certified Provider
- CDC-Recognized Diabetes Prevention Program
What people say
Listens to your concerns
Professional and positive
Back to full strength
Knowledgeable and personable
Improved overall strength
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services address acute injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical recovery using evidence-based techniques. Certified therapists create personalized plans incorporating manual therapy, dry needling, and Neubie technology to restore mobility and function. Patients receive ongoing support to transition into wellness programs for sustained health improvements.
Recovery Room
The Recovery Room features patented technologies like NormaTec compression and Neubie sessions to accelerate recovery from workouts or injuries. Members access equipment promoting blood flow, reducing soreness, and enhancing athletic performance through structured membership tiers with expert guidance from sports-specialized therapists.
Wellness Programs
Wellness programs include diabetes prevention, fitness training, and mental health treatments using Alpha-Stim technology. Certified instructors lead CDC-backed curricula for weight loss, chronic condition management, and stress reduction, combining exercise, nutrition education, and community support for long-term lifestyle changes.
Diabetes Prevention Program
This CDC-recognized program combines nutrition counseling, exercise plans, and behavioral coaching to reduce type 2 diabetes risk. Participants receive 12 months of structured support including weekly/biweekly group sessions, progress tracking, and personalized strategies to achieve 7% body weight loss and 150 minutes of weekly physical activity.
Athletic Performance
Athletic performance services focus on injury prevention, biomechanical analysis, and strength optimization for athletes across 10+ sports. Certified specialists use running gait analysis, ACL risk assessments, and Neubie-enhanced training to improve speed, agility, and recovery while minimizing future injury risks through corrective exercise programs.
People
Angela Spencer
Physical Therapist
With 20+ years of experience, Angela is Iowa's only Neufit Method-certified physical therapist. She specializes in sports rehabilitation for athletes ranging from junior gymnasts to professional softball players, holding advanced certifications in manual therapy and dry needling.
Hannah Moffat
Physical Therapist
A recent Des Moines transplant, Hannah brings expertise in treating chronic pain and neurological disorders. Her background includes collegiate athlete rehabilitation and inpatient pediatric care, complemented by a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University.
Questions
What services does Champions Recovery Room offer?
We provide physical therapy, recovery room technology, wellness programs, diabetes prevention, and athletic performance optimization services tailored to individual needs.
How does the Neubie Method work?
The Neubie delivers direct current to communicate with the nervous system, improving range of motion, strength, and blood flow for faster healing and performance gains.
Are recovery room memberships available for non-athletes?
Yes! Our recovery room benefits anyone seeking muscle recovery from daily stress, chronic pain relief, or enhanced physical wellness through advanced compression and therapy technologies.
What makes your diabetes prevention program unique?
Our CDC-recognized program combines personalized nutrition coaching, exercise plans, and behavioral counseling proven to reduce diabetes risk by 58% through evidence-based lifestyle changes.
Do you accept insurance for physical therapy?
We accept most major insurance plans for physical therapy services. Dry needling and recovery room memberships are self-pay services not typically covered by insurance.
How do I schedule my first appointment?
Visit our website to complete new patient forms online, or call 515-410-2908 to speak with our team and schedule your initial evaluation with a licensed therapist.
