• PHYSICAL THERAPY •
• PERSONAL TRAINING •
• YOUTH SPORTS PERFORMANCE •
Empowerment to better understand your body and move with confidence!
Dallas, TX • Virtual everywhere
Dr. Brielle Okenfuss, PT, DPT, CSCS
Originally from St. Louis, my introduction to physical therapy began as a competitive gymnast. After injuries led to my retirement from the sport at 17, I transitioned into coaching and discovered a growing passion for strength training, injury recovery, and movement optimization.
Over the next seven years, I coached gymnasts of all levels while earning a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Movement Science and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Missouri State University. I also became a NASM certified personal trainer and NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, gaining experience in both personal training and group fitness environments.
Over the years, I’ve explored a wide range of training styles-including bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit, yoga, HYROX, and Pilates-inspired movement. I believe there’s value in adapting your training to meet your body’s evolving needs, with solid movement patterns as the foundation.
In 2024, I relocated to Dallas as a travel physical therapist and gained firsthand experience working in high volume, insurance based clinics. l recognized the need for something more personalized-care that prioritizes the individual, not the numbers. This drove me to bring concierge-style, one-on-one care to athletes and active individuals.
Today, I specialize in helping these athletes and active individuals recover from injuries, build resilience, and perform at their best. My mission is to empower people to better understand their bodies and move with confidence. I’m excited to help you move, feel, and perform better!
Certifications and Training:
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
B.S. Exercise and Movement Science
Master Dry Needling Certified (MDNC)
Certified Gymnastics Sports Medicine Practitioner (GSMC-P)
Gymnastics Medicine Certified Provider
USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Certified
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
TEEN GIRLS LIFT
Teen Girls Lift (Ages 12-17) is a strength class led by Brielle Okenfuss, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. This small group design helps girls build strength and confidence with weightlifting. Sessions are focused on lifting fundamentals, proper technique, injury prevention, and developing strength in a supportive environment.
Saturdays @ 11am
Fall dates: 9/5│9/19│10/3│11/14
Drop in: $35
6 Class Package: $150
Dallas, TX
Svelte Performance
4101 Bryan St #140,
Dallas, TX 75204
Mission + Values
Optimal PT empowers individuals to move with confidence, understand their bodies, and build the strength and skills that support lifelong health and performance.
At Optimal PT, we look beyond a single symptom to understand how your body works as a whole.
Through individualized physical therapy, performance training, and education, we help our patients develop strong foundations, greater body awareness, and the autonomy to take ownership of their health. Our goal is not simply to address an injury or improve performance today, but to give individuals the tools to move well, feel capable in their bodies, and stay active for life.
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Empowerment
We want athletes to leave feeling more capable than when they walked in. We teach the why behind what we do so athletes can understand their bodies, make informed decisions, and take an active role in their own health and performance.
Great care should eventually make athletes less dependent on us, not more. We give our patients practical knowledge and tools they can continue using independently long after their time at Optimal PT.
Education & Autonomy
There is no single definition of optimal movement or performance. We meet each individual where they are and consider their sport, goals, experiences, development, and individual needs.
Individuality
Movement should build confidence, not fear. We help athletes recognize what their bodies are capable of and develop trust in their ability to move, train, compete, and overcome challenges.
Confidence
We help athletes develop a deeper connection with their bodies. By building kinesthetic awareness and movement literacy, athletes learn to recognize how they move, what they need, and how to adapt.
Body Awareness
Services
Individualized assessment and treatment for pain, injuries, mobility limitations, and movement concerns.
Physical Therapy
Assess your mobility, strength, stability, and movement patterns to better understand your body and identify opportunities for improved performance.
Movement Assessments
Targeted treatment to reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and support recovery as part of your complete plan of care.
Dry Needling
One-on-one strength and conditioning designed to improve resilience, confidence, and physical performance.
Strength & Performance Training
Specialized rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-sport care for gymnasts, cheerleaders, and performing athletes
Gymnastics Medicine
Testimonials