JH Backcountry Health is now Ascent Health & PerformanceWe're now located at 7216 Lake Otis Pkwy in Anchorage, AK — same expert care, new name, and a renewed mission to help you move better, feel stronger, and chase your next adventure.

Beyond Pain. Beyond Limits. Back to Adventure.


We help you move better, recover faster, and build strength—so you can get back to the adventures that fuel your soul.



OUR SERVICES

From cutting-edge sports chiropractic and shockwave therapy to expert-led personal training and group strength sessions, we provide evidence-based care designed to keep you moving, performing, and living pain-free.

Sports Chiropractic

Evidence-based sports chiropractic care combining hands-on treatment, rehab, and movement analysis to help you move better, recover faster, and perform at your best.

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy is a cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that accelerates healing, reduces pain, and repairs stubborn injuries—making it a powerful option to try before considering surgery!

Personal Training

Reach your fitness goals with expert, personalized training! Our team tailors each session to your needs—whether it’s building strength, preparing for adventure, or moving pain-free.

Group Strength

Train smarter and get stronger with our Group Strength classes! Designed for all levels, these expert-led sessions focus on building functional strength, improving mobility, and preventing injuries.

Beyond Pain, Chase Adventure.


OUR PROCESS

Step 1:

Pain Relief

Step 2:

Rehab Exercise

Step 3:

Prevention

Step 4:

Performance

OUR MISSION

"Our mission is to get you back to pain-free movement as quickly and effectively as possible—while equipping you with the tools to stay strong and injury-free for the long run. We take a progressive approach, starting with expert chiropractic care and rehab to address pain and dysfunction at the source. From there, we guide you through structured personal training and group strength classes, ensuring you build resilience, improve performance, and stay active in the activities you love. Whether you're recovering from an injury or looking to optimize movement, we provide a seamless transition from rehab to strength—helping you move better, feel better, and live better."

Wherever you are in your journey—whether you're in pain, looking to get stronger, or just wanting to move better—you can jump in at any stage. Start with rehab, personal training, or group strength classes, and if an injury pops up, we’ll guide you through recovery and back to the ascent to peak performance.

How it WORKS

Schedule an Appointment

Click the 'Schedule Appointment' button below to use our online booking system. Schedule an appointment at a time and that works best for you!

Personalized Treatment

Based on your specific presentation, needs and goals, we will create a personalized treatment plan involving both in office visits and at home exercises.

Get Back to Moving

Our goal is to get you back to pain-free movement in the least amount of time possible, while also equipping you with knowledge and exercises to help prevent future injuries.


EDUCATION IS PARAMOUNT

How does the body MOVE?

Human movement is a complex and highly coordinated symphony of muscle contractions, all controlled by the central nervous system to create joint actions for specific tasks—whether that’s something simple like picking up a pencil or as dynamic as skiing the moguls.

The human body is designed for efficiency, with each joint forming the foundation of movement. Each of these joints plays a primary role in movement, categorized as either stability- or mobility-based:

  • Mobility joints (ankle, hip, thoracic spine, shoulder, wrist) are designed to move freely in multiple directions.
  • Stability joints (foot, knee, lumbar spine, cervical spine, scapula, elbow) provide structural support and control.

Ideally, these joints function in an alternating pattern of stability and mobility, creating a strong yet fluid kinetic chain for movement. However, life happens—injuries, repetitive strain, muscle imbalances, and postural habits can disrupt this natural sequence. When that happens, stability joints may become overly mobile, while mobility joints can stiffen and lose their range of motion. This imbalance leads to compensations, inefficiency, and a higher risk of pain and injury.



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What is FUNCTIONAL CHIROPRACTIC?

Functional chiropractic is about restoring that balance. Diagnostically, we assess movement, identify dysfunctions, and apply evidence-based treatments to correct these imbalances—helping you move better, feel stronger, and reduce the risk of injury. Instead of just chasing pain, we focus on the root cause of dysfunction, using a combination of hands-on techniques, functional rehab, and movement retraining to get you back to doing what you love.


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