Is the free consultation the evaluation?

No. The consultation is a free 15-minute discovery call used to understand the situation and decide whether Valen is an appropriate next step. The clinical evaluation is a separate 60-minute in-person visit.

Does every athlete follow a 12-week plan?

A structured 12-week starting plan is common, but it is not automatic. The evaluation determines the recommended schedule, milestones, and session frequency for that athlete.

What testing does Valen use?

Testing may include VALD ForceDecks, VALD DynaMo, handheld and grip dynamometry, timing gates, motion analysis, and PitchLab. The tools are selected according to the question that needs to be answered.

Does Valen accept insurance?

Valen is a cash-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Superbills can be provided for clients who want to seek possible out-of-network reimbursement. Reimbursement depends on the client's plan.

Can healthy athletes work with Valen?

Yes. Rehab is the primary service, and performance training is available for healthy athletes who want a plan built around their history, current capacity, and sport demands.

Is remote coaching available?

Yes. Valen offers remote rehab and performance coaching for athletes outside Phoenix and for athletes who need structured support between in-person visits.

Dr. Keagan Barrett coaching an athlete through a strength exercise

HOW VALEN WORKS

REAL ANSWERS.
A CLEAR PLAN.

Every athlete starts with the same questions: what is limiting me, what has to change, and how will I know I am ready? The process is built to answer them.

ONE PROVIDER, START TO FINISH

THE PROCESS CONNECTS REHAB TO THE SPORT.

Dr. Keagan Barrett completes the evaluation, builds the plan, coaches the sessions, reviews the data, and decides when the next gate is earned.

STEP 01

EVALUATION

The first in-person visit is a 60-minute clinical evaluation. Dr. Keagan Barrett reviews the injury, health history, training load, sport, and the demands the athlete needs to regain.

STEP 02

BASELINE AND SCORECARD

Testing creates a useful baseline. The scorecard connects strength, power, movement, speed, symptoms, and sport demands to clear priorities for the first training block.

STEP 03

STRUCTURED TRAINING BLOCKS

Most athletes begin with a structured 12-week plan. The exact session count, schedule, and progression depend on the injury, season, goals, and response to training.

STEP 04

RE-TEST AND PROGRESS

Progress is checked against defined gates. As capacity returns, rehab becomes more specific to running, cutting, throwing, lifting, and the athlete's competitive environment.

STEP 05

SUPPORT BETWEEN SESSIONS

In-person care is paired with structured remote programming. Exercise videos, assigned work, and program updates keep the plan clear between visits.

Athlete completing a progressive strength exercise at Valen Rehab and Performance

REHAB TO PERFORMANCE

CLEARED AND READY ARE TWO DIFFERENT THINGS.

Pain reduction matters, but it is not the final gate. Athletes still need enough capacity for practice, competition, and the workload that comes after they return.

Objective data guides the plan. Clinical judgment decides what the numbers mean for that athlete.

RETURN-TO-SPORT TESTING

COMMON QUESTIONS