Elite Physical Therapy

Memorial Day began after the civil war called “Decoration Day” first celebrated May 30, 1868. The purpose was for citizens to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags remembering their sacrifice.

Dr. Jackie and her husband recently traveled to Washington D.C. and Normandy, France. Blessed to see the changing of the guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb of the unknown soldier was created after WW1. Due to major changes in warfare WW1 troops were the first to experience airplanes, chemical warfare and tanks in combat. This resulted in mass casualties and the brutality of injuries made it difficult to identify fallen troops. The Tomb of Unknown Soldier was created to honor those who would never be identified and returned home. Dozens of countries who participated in WW1 also have a tomb of unknowns so we all remember the greatest sacrifice given.

The last pictures are of Omaha Beach. US Army 1st Infantry Division and 29th Infantry division supported by Army Rangers, Navy and Coast Guard led the assault onto the 5 mile long beach on June 6, 1944. Omaha beach itself saw 2,400 U.S. casualties.

9,389 of those buried at Normandy American Cemetery are those who lost their life on D-Day or supporting the mission. At the memorial site, each individual name of the 1,557 Missing In Action who were never recovered or identified are listed.

When you walk through a veterans cemetery in the southern states pay attention and you may see a white cross with the words “known but only to god”. This is how unknown soldiers were memorialized following the civil war. There are also unknowns from the civil war through the Vietnam war buried in Arlington National Cemetery with the same engraving on their headstone.

This Memorial Day is for remembrance and reflection of the sacrifices given for the way of life we have today. Stay safe this weekend.

Join us for a Performance / Injury Screening with Elite PT x The Body Barre!

📍 The Body Barre (Edmond)
🗓 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM

Spend 1-on-1 time with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and get personalized insight into your movement, pain, or fitness goals.

✨ Choose your experience:
• FREE 15-min Performance Screening
• Trigger Point Dry Needling ($35)

You’ll leave with exercises, education, and a better understanding of your body—feeling confident and empowered 🙌

🎫scan the QR code to reserve yours or links are on Elite Instagram bio

Please sign up for a spot!!

Meet the Elite team behind the scenes! 💚

Molly and Asha are the friendly faces supporting your journey through discovery calls, scheduling, workshop links, messages, and social media. They help connect you with the resources and care that make the Elite experience so special.

They’re often the first faces you’ll see when you walk through our doors always ready to greet you with a smile and help you feel right at home at Elite Physical Therapy 😊

We’re so grateful to be part of each patient’s movement journey!

PS we just our new Selfie ring light for the office to make picture and videos shine bright! 🔆