Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy at MINT is designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active — all within the gym you already call home.
Through our partnership with Dr. Ariele Foster of Wellilo.com, MINT now offers professional, one-on-one physical therapy on-site. Ariele is a long time yoga teacher and integrative physical therapist.
Whether you're recovering from injury, managing persistent pain, or looking to optimize performance, physical therapy at MINT supports your wellness from every angle.
Why Choose Physical Therapy at MINT?
Physical therapy at MINT may be right for you if you:
- Experience recurring aches or joint pain
- Are returning from injury
- Want to improve mobility and movement mechanics
- Are training for an event
- Sit at a desk all day and feel it
- Are postpartum, or have experienced time away from working out, and are rebuilding strength
- Want to prevent injuries before they happen
Unlike traditional clinics, sessions are:
- 100% one-on-one
- Integrated into your real training environment
- Rooted in strength and movement
- Designed around long-term resilience
- Take place in the gym where you train
No crowded clinics. No rushed appointments. No doctor’s prescription needed. Just thoughtful, individualized care.
MINT Members receive 20% off first packages and 15% off ongoing rates:
- New Patient 5-Pack $1,050 → $840 MINT Member Rate
- (use within 6 months)
- Dry needling is included at no extra cost
- New Patient 10-Pack $2,050 → $1,640 MINT Member Rate
- (use within 1 year)
- Dry needling is included at no extra cost
About Dr. Ariele Foster and Wellilo
Physical therapy at MINT is led by Ariele Foster, a Washington, DC-based Doctor of Physical Therapy and founder of Wellilo.
Ariele has built her practice around a simple but powerful belief: your body is not broken — it needs the right support, education, and progressive strength to thrive.
With years of experience working with active adults, athletes, postpartum individuals, and professionals navigating desk-related pain, Ariele specializes in helping people understand why something hurts — and how to fix it at the root.
Informed by more than two decades of teaching yoga, movement, and strength, her approach is hands-on, movement- and strength-based. It’s also highly individualized. Every session is one-on-one, allowing her to fully assess mechanics, identify imbalances, and create a clear path forward.
Unlike traditional insurance-based physical therapy clinics that often rely on high patient volume and passive treatments, Wellilo prioritizes:
- 1:1, uninterrupted sessions
- Full-body movement assessment
- Strength-forward rehabilitation
- Long-term resilience, not temporary relief
- Education so you understand your body
Dry needling can be included in your plan of care, and you can sign up for packages at a discount.
The goal isn’t just to get you out of pain — it’s to help you move confidently and independently long after your sessions end.
Physical Therapy FAQs
What are the Physical Therapy Services?
- Physical Therapy Evaluation and Follow-Up Sessions: You don't have to live with pain and discomfort, no matter how minor and nagging, or major and chronic. Experience integrative, holistic physical therapy that helps you to achieve optimal health on your own terms.
- Dry Needling Only Sessions: After completing a Physical Therapy evaluation, book shorter, dry needling-focused sessions.
How Do I Get Started?
Schedule a free “Are We a Good Fit?” call with Ariele to discuss your goals and determine next steps.
How Do I Prepare For My Session?
Physical therapy is available to members and non-members. Please wear movement-appropriate clothing that allows the physical therapist to get to the skin where you need to be examined. If you would like gait/running analysis, make sure to have walking or running shoes.
