Performance & Recovery Station

by Verve Movement

Supporting the Ottawa BlackToe Running community with recovery, mobility, and injury prevention.

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Welcome BlackToe Runners

BlackToe runners push boundaries, chase goals, and show up with heart — and Verve Movement is here to keep you moving at your best. Whether you’re training for your next race, recovering from a tough session, or managing a nagging injury, our team is ready to support your performance with evidence‑based care tailored specifically for runners.

Next Activation Dates

  • Wednesday, August 12 @ 5:30p.m. (Pre-run)

  • Sunday, September 13 @ 9:30a.m. (Post-run)

  • Future dates

Thinking of joining sign up below:

PARTICIPANT FORM

Overview of the Collaboration

This collaboration brings together two communities built on movement, resilience, and performance.

BlackToe runners now have streamlined access to Verve Movement’s services, including but not limited to:

  • Physiotherapy

  • Chiropractic care

  • Registered massage therapy

  • Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST)

  • Acupuncture

  • Kinesiology

  • Strength & mobility programming

  • Run‑specific injury prevention & rehab

The goal: keep you running stronger, longer, and pain‑free.

As part of this partnership, BlackToe athletes receive preferred pricing, and access to practitioners who specialize in running biomechanics and endurance sport performance.

What You’ll Experience During Activations

Before trying us out, you’ll be asked to complete a digital consent form.

Once you’ve completed the form, you are welcome to experience:

✔ Mini FST Stretch Sessions (5 to 20 min)

✔ Normatec Compression Therapy (5 to 20 min)

✔ Runner Performance Consults

✔ Recovery & Injury Prevention Tips

Preferred Pricing for BlackToe Runners

Exclusive preferred pricing for BlackToe Run Club participants.

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Meet Your Practitioners

Our team specializes in running‑related injuries, performance optimization, and movement‑based rehab.

Dr. Dustin Ho, Chiropractor

Focuses on gait mechanics, joint mobility, and run‑specific performance care. Uses a combination of manual therapy, mobility work, and strength progression.

Mara Iacoe, Physiotherapist

Specializes in lower‑limb injuries, overuse injury rehab, and return‑to‑run programming.

Keaton Basso, Registered Massage Therapist

Provides deep tissue, sports massage, and recovery‑focused treatment tailored to runners during training blocks and taper phases.

Kathryn Scobie, Stretch Practitioner and Personal Trainer

Provides FST and creates individualized strength programs to support mobility, speed, endurance, and injury resilience.

Learn more about them below.

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    Keaton Basso

    CO-OWNER | CO-FOUNDER
    RMT | Kinesiologist

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  • Kathryn Scobie

    Stretch Practitioner (FST Practitioner)

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  • Dr. Dustin Ho

    Chiropractor

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    Mara Iacoe

    Physiotherapist

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Participation Performance & Recovery Station Participant Disclaimer

The Performance & Recovery Station by Verve Movement is a voluntary community activation offered in partnership with BlackToe Running to provide general recovery, mobility, performance, and injury prevention education for participants.

Participation in the Performance & Recovery Station is optional and does not establish an ongoing practitioner-patient relationship with Verve Movement or any of its practitioners unless a participant subsequently books and receives clinical services through Verve Movement.

Services provided during the activation are intended for general wellness, recovery, and educational purposes only. They are not a substitute for a comprehensive health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Any recommendations provided are based on the limited information available during the brief interaction.

Participants are responsible for determining whether they wish to participate and should only receive services if they feel well enough to do so. If you are experiencing significant pain, a medical emergency, or have concerns about your health, please seek appropriate medical care.

Participation is available exclusively to BlackToe Run Club participants during the activation and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

All participants receiving services must complete Verve Movement's digital treatment consent prior to their session.