A gait-analysis treadmill with a tripod video camera and running shoes beside the belt

Pineries Running Lab · Stevens Point and Plover area

Your One Stop Run Center

Video gait analysis, 3D running evaluations, run performance training and monthly coaching, all run by Doctors of Physical Therapy.

The Pineries Running Lab exists to be a trusted, valuable, and accessible source of evaluation, training and care for people wanting to run for health or sport by collaborating with you and everyone within your running sphere.
  1. Running Evaluation

    90 minutes

    Multi-view video analysis of your running gait plus a full strength and mobility assessment. Best for runners who are injured now or have a long history of injuries, with enough time to set up a personal program.

    $225

  2. Run Performance Training

    45 minutes

    Strength and conditioning for runners with your coach or physical therapist, and the follow-through on what your 3D gait assessment found. Group sessions are $75 per person for up to 3. Ten sessions for $800.

    $85

  3. Recovery Session

    30 minutes

    Sleep, nutrition, stress and training rhythm get talked through first. Sessions may add percussion massage, instrumented soft tissue mobilization, cupping or dry needling.

    $75

  4. Runner Readiness Assessment

    30 minutes

    A run-specific strength, mobility and movement screen. Best for someone about to start running, or ready for the next step toward a 5K, 10K, half marathon or marathon.

    $50

  5. Rehabilitation

    45 to 60 minutes

    A nagging injury that reaches beyond running gets full physical therapy: dry needling, manual therapy, electrical stimulation and rehabilitative exercise.

    Billed to insurance

Looking for a plan that runs month to month? See run coaching. Want a standing movement class? Try the Flow Lab.

3D analysis

Your stride in three dimensions, results in the RunDNA app.

Three-dimensional video shows what a side view cannot. Start with the full evaluation, come back for a re-evaluation to check the retraining, or book the short screen for a first look.

  • $349

    3D Running Evaluation

    90 minutes

    The most complete view of your running form, with a full strength and mobility assessment and individual feedback from your lab staff.

  • $200

    3D Running Re-Evaluation

    60 minutes

    Run after a full evaluation to track your gait retraining, find the form cues that work for you and refine your drills.

  • $75

    3D Gait Screen

    30 minutes

    A 3D gait analysis by one of the lab staff. Your results arrive in the RunDNA app with a plan to start on. Group pricing is available, so ask.

Lab staff

The people behind the camera.

Nathan Brown, DPT, OCS, director of the Pineries Running Lab

Lab Director

Nathan Brown, DPT, OCS

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (2021)
  • DPT and MS in Anatomy and Clinical Health Sciences, University of Delaware, 2016
  • Kinesiology degree, UW-Madison, 2013
  • Movement Performance Institute certified in movement, gait and running
  • Works with vestibular dysfunction and vertigo
  • Clinical Instructor since 2018, Ed.D. candidate at UWSP
  • Senior Contributor, Doctors of Running
David Ecker, DPT, outdoors in front of a fence

Treats in Amherst and Wisconsin Rapids

David Ecker, DPT

Joined in January 2026 after earning his DPT at UW-Stevens Point in 2025. Focuses on running-specific treatment through the Pineries Running Lab and is part of the Wisconsin Runner Racing Team.

From a runner in Wisconsin Rapids

“After months of frustration with a stubborn ankle injury, I decided to go to Roberts Physical Therapy for help. I worked with my PT to help understand my injury and how to get back to running again. He really helped guide my recovery and keep me on the path to return to healthy running. I am now back to doing what I love!”
Julie, Wisconsin Rapids

Free 15-minute virtual consult

Text CONSULT to (715) 803-7617.

A Run Lab coach replies and sets up a quick virtual call to talk through what you are training for and what is holding you back. If you would rather talk about a nagging injury, our sports injury therapy is open to athletes of every age, no referral needed.

The lab works from the Stevens Point and Plover area. Prefer the phone? Call (715) 803-7617. Looking for a mindful movement class after long runs? Visit the Pineries Flow Lab.