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About Us

Established in 2020

Our goal is to promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our bodies work as transducers of energy. With this in mind, we aim to provide energetic balance.

We offer a variety of approaches to achieve and maintain optimal health and athletic performance. Whether you're experiencing pain or simply want to improve your physical and mental well-being, DAO Strength provides a healing, educational & progressive environment to do so.

MEET THE TEAM

Our Team

Andie Bruce

DeRick O'Connell

DeRick O'Connell

Andie helps turn physical therapy into training. She is a movement specialist, manual therapist, and acupuncturist who combines movement training, manual therapies, and sports medicine acupuncture to help clients return to activity and continue on their path toward their healthiest life.

With over 13 years of experience in injury prevention and rehabilitation, Andie specializes in evaluating movement patterns and biomechanics to identify the root causes of pain or dysfunction. Her passion is guiding individuals safely and effectively back from injury so they can move with confidence and strength.

Andie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Ithaca College and her Master’s degree in Acupuncture, with a focus on Neuro Acupuncture. She is also a licensed massage therapist and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Throughout her career, Andie has worked alongside a wide range of medical professionals, helping clients from children to professional athletes across many different sports and levels of competition.

She believes strongly in lifelong learning and continually expands her education so she can provide the highest quality care. Her goal is not only to help people recover but also to educate and empower them to take charge of their own bodies and long-term health.

Andie's Licenses & Accreditations

DeRick O'Connell

DeRick O'Connell

DeRick O'Connell

DeRick has been a strength and conditioning coach for over 19 years. During that time, he has served in a variety of leadership roles, including Regional Director of Sports Performance, Head Strength Coach, and Senior Strength Coach in both private and corporate settings. He is currently a Head Strength Coach in the NHL, specializing in Return to Play performance and rehabilitation.

Throughout his career, DeRick has worked with athletes from more than 35 professional teams and 60 Division I programs. In addition to coaching, he is an author, editor, and contributor to several publications within the strength and conditioning field.

DeRick has also served on the Medical Advisory Board for a joint venture between Hackensack University Medical Center and the New York Giants, contributing his expertise in athlete performance, recovery, and return-to-play protocols.

He has made multiple stops with the Strength and Conditioning Department at the University of Minnesota, where he worked with both the Men’s and Women’s Hockey programs. In addition, he serves as the Performance Manager for Team Gomez, a professional fight team.

DeRick's Publications & Accreditations

Steph Soete

DeRick O'Connell

Steph Soete

Steph’s Certifications

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