PEAK
PERFORMANCE
BY DESIGN.
We are MORE than the typical physical therapy practice. We do ALL of that, of course, and then we go beyond.
And we don't guess. We measure. Combining elite physical therapy with gold-standard metabolic and 3d biomechanical analysis to engineer your return to sport ... and to the Sport of Daily Life.
PEAK
PERFORMANCE
BY DESIGN.
We are MORE than the typical physical therapy practice. We do ALL of that, of course, and then we go beyond.
And we don't guess. We measure. Combining elite physical therapy with gold-standard metabolic and 3d biomechanical analysis to engineer your return to sport ... and to the Sport of Daily Life.
The Athlete's Forge - Hawai'i Standard
What sets our approach apart — built on technology, evidence, and measurable outcomes.
Regional Leadership
We are proud to be the only center in Hawaii offering both INSCYD metabolic testing and MOTIONMETRIX motion analysis -- bringing gold-standard technology home to the islands.
Evidence-Based Protocols
Your recovery isn't a guessing game. We follow the latest evidence-based protocols for every rehabilitation pathway to ensure safety, efficiency, and optimal outcomes.
Measured Outcomes
We move beyond subjective feeling. By relying on standardized measured outcomes, we provide concrete data to track your progress from day one to full clearance.
Engineered Services
We don't offer generic templates. Select a specialized pathway to see how we build your program.
Overview
Consistency is the key to performance, and injury is the enemy of consistency. Our Prehab program screens for asymmetries, mobility restrictions, and strength imbalances before they become painful injuries.
Target Audience
High-volume athletes (marathoners, Ironman competitors) and youth athletes entering competitive seasons.
Key Benefits
- Identification of 'silent' risk factors
- Customized mobility and activation routines
- Improved durability for high-volume training blocks
Overview
Our primary rehabilitation program focuses on the root cause of injury, not just the symptoms. We utilize manual therapy and progressive overload strategies to rebuild tissue tolerance.
Target Audience
Athletes of all levels currently sidelined by acute or chronic pain, including runner's knee, shoulder impingement, or tendonitis.
Key Benefits
- Rapid pain reduction through targeted manual therapy
- Clear return-to-sport timelines
- Correction of underlying movement faults
Overview
Surgery is a scientifically designed, very careful intervention. Recovery is also a meticulous science. We work directly with your surgeon to follow specific protocols while ensuring the rest of your body stays conditioned. From ACL reconstruction to rotator cuff repair, we guide every step.
Target Audience
Individuals recovering from orthopedic surgery who want to return to an active lifestyle safely.
Key Benefits
- Safe management of surgical sites and swelling
- Restoration of full range of motion
- Minimization of muscle atrophy during restricted phases
Overview
This is not generic coaching. We use metabolic profiling and biomechanical analysis to engineer a training plan specific to your physiology. We identify your limiters -- whether metabolic, mechanical, or neuromuscular -- and crush them.
Target Audience
Competitive athletes (runners, triathletes, cyclists) looking to set Personal Records (PRs) or qualify for major events.
Key Benefits
- Precise heart rate and power training zones
- Improved running economy and mechanical efficiency
- Data-driven nutritional and fueling strategies
Overview
Using our advanced 3D motion capture system, we analyze your biomechanics on the bike in real-time. We adjust your position to reduce injury risk, eliminate discomfort, and maximize power output. This isn't a static fit; it's a dynamic analysis of you in motion.
Target Audience
Cyclists and triathletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to competitive racers, experiencing pain, numbness, or looking to improve performance.
Key Benefits
- Eliminate saddle sores, numbness, and joint pain.
- Increase power transfer and pedaling efficiency.
- Data-driven adjustments for a perfect, repeatable position.
Overview
For competitive cyclists and triathletes where every second counts. We use a validated virtual wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics developed by the former head of aerodynamic design at Specialized. This system is used by the top record-setting cyclists and triathletes worldwide to test and optimize your on-bike position and equipment choices to reduce your aerodynamic drag (CdA). This is the science of going faster.
Target Audience
Time trialists, triathletes, and road racers looking for a competitive edge where aerodynamics are a key performance factor.
Key Benefits
- Measurably reduce your aerodynamic drag (CdA).
- Optimize helmet, suit, and equipment choices.
- Gain speed without increasing power output.
Overview
Access our elite physical therapists and performance specialists from the convenience of your home, office, or while traveling. We provide comprehensive video consultations for initial assessments, follow-ups, and form checks.
Target Audience
Busy professionals, frequent travelers, or anyone in Hawai'i who cannot physically make it to our Honolulu location.
Key Benefits
- Access to specialists regardless of location
- Convenient and time-efficient sessions
- Seamless continuation of care while traveling
Overview
For those who demand privacy and convenience, we bring The Athlete's Forge experience to you. Our specialists provide one-on-one performance training and prehab sessions in the comfort of your home gym.
Target Audience
High-profile individuals, executives, and families seeking personalized fitness solutions with maximum privacy and convenience.
Key Benefits
- Ultimate privacy and discretion
- Training tailored to your home equipment
- Saves travel time, maximizing your schedule
Overview
Invest in your most valuable asset: your people. We design and implement on-site wellness programs, including ergonomic assessments, injury prevention workshops, and group fitness sessions tailored for the corporate environment.
Target Audience
Forward-thinking companies looking to reduce healthcare costs, boost employee morale, and improve workplace productivity.
Key Benefits
- Reduces workplace-related injuries
- Enhances team productivity and focus
- Convenient access to care for your employees
The Lab
We've invested in the most advanced diagnostic ecosystem in the Pacific.
We are the ONLY clinic in Hawai'i to integrate the following advanced services.
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INSCYD
Advanced Metabolic Testing Platform
We are proud to be the only center in Hawaii offering INSCYD metabolic testing. INSCYD creates comprehensive metabolic performance profiles including VLaMax, VO2max, and Anaerobic Threshold without requiring invasive lab protocols.
Key Features
- 360° Metabolic Profiling
- VLaMax Calculation
- VO2max Assessment
Impact
We use INSCYD metabolic testing to establish your exact training zones based on your unique physiology.
MOTIONMETRIX
Biomechanical Motion Analysis
The only center in Hawaii offering MOTIONMETRIX motion analysis. A markerless motion capture system using depth-sensing cameras to analyze running biomechanics in real-time.
Key Features
- 3D Gait Analysis
- Running Economy Calculation
- Joint Loading Assessment
Impact
We use MOTIONMETRIX during treadmill assessments to identify form flaws that lead to injury or limit performance.
STRYD POD
Running Power Meter
The STRYD foot pod measures running power in watts, accounting for terrain, wind, and surface conditions.
Key Features
- Real-time Power (Watts)
- Leg Spring Stiffness
- Ground Contact Time
Impact
We equip athletes with STRYD for all training sessions and races to ensure consistent pacing.
Favero Assioma
Pedal-Mounted Power Meters
Professional-grade cycling power data with independent left/right leg measurement.
Key Features
- IAV Power System
- Left/Right Balance
- Torque Effectiveness
Impact
We use Favero meters during cycling assessments to identify muscular imbalances between legs.
EO Swimbetter
Swimming Analytics Technology
Uses hand-worn sensors to measure force, stroke path, and hand velocity in the water.
Key Features
- Force-per-Stroke Measurement
- Hand Path Tracking
- Stroke Consistency Analysis
Impact
We attach EO sensors during pool sessions to visualize exactly what your hands are doing underwater.
Paddlemate
Paddle Sports Biomechanics
A specialized biomechanical analyzer for water sports, measuring the force, angle, and rhythm of paddle strokes.
Key Features
- Force Curve Analysis
- Stroke Rate Timing
- Blade Entry/Exit Angles
Impact
We use Paddlemate to analyze every aspect of the stroke for competitive and recreational paddlers.
hdrop
Real-Time Hydration Monitoring
The only reusable, research-validated sweat sensor on the market. Analyzes sweat composition in real-time.
Key Features
- Real-time Electrolyte Loss
- Sweat Rate Tracking
- Sodium Concentration
Impact
We use hdrop during training sessions to understand each athlete's unique sweat profile.
Advanced Analysis
Data-driven insights for measurable performance improvements.
Form Analysis
- High-speed video capture
- 3D biomechanical assessment
- Real-time feedback
- Injury risk identification
Metabolic Profiling
- Precise training zones
- Individualized pace strategies
- Fueling recommendations
- Race pace predictions
Power Meter Integration
- Real-time workout prompting
- Sport-specific power targets
- Automated training plans
- Performance trend analysis
Hydration Monitoring
- Continuous hydration tracking
- Sweat rate analysis
- Electrolyte balance
- Pre-race hydration protocols
Proven Outcomes
"I thought my shoulder injury was going to end my season. The team didn't just treat the pain; they analyzed my paddle stroke and found the weakness in my scapular control. I'm paddling stronger now than before the injury."
"The metabolic testing changed everything. I was training too hard on my easy days. Once we dialled in my zones using INSCYD, I shaved 15 minutes off my marathon time without feeling burned out."
"Recovery after my ACL surgery felt daunting. The 'Forge' treated me like an athlete, not a patient. The data-driven approach gave me confidence to push when it was safe and pull back when needed."
Our Team
Expert practitioners dedicated to your performance goals.
Jimmy Lin
Founder & Lead Physical Therapist
DPT, OCS, CSCS
Jimmy Lin is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist with over 26 years of experience spanning personal training, hospital-based outpatient orthopedics, local sports medicine in Honolulu, and international work as a Sports Rehabilitation Specialist for Chinese Olympic and Provincial Teams. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, with advanced postgraduate training in orthopedics, biomechanics, running gait analysis, and sports movement -- expertise directly aligned with the needs of today's endurance, field, water, strength-based, and agility athletes.
Beyond clinical practice, Jimmy is a husband and father of three who believes that health and performance extend far beyond injury rehabilitation alone. Guided by his faith, he approaches care with a deep respect for the whole person -- recognizing the interconnection between physical health, emotional resilience, purpose, relationships, and long-term well-being. While his clinical specialty is sports and orthopedic rehabilitation, this holistic perspective shapes how he supports athletes in building durable bodies, sustainable performance, and meaningful, active lives.
Ismael 'Iz' Membrere
Performance Specialist
PTA, CSCS
Ismael Membrere, PTA, CSCS, is a Physical Therapist Assistant, competitive powerlifter, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete with a strong foundation in kinesiology, strength & conditioning, and performance-based rehabilitation. A University of Hawaiʻi alumnus, Ismael integrates clinical care with evidence-based strength training principles, informed by real-world competitive experience. His background and passions lie in powerlifting and BJJ and support his disciplined, performance-driven approach to injury prevention, strength development, and long-term athletic capacity. He is committed to helping athletes and active individuals move better, train smarter, and return to high-level performance with confidence.
Mako Ikemiyagi
Biomechanics Specialist
RN
Mako Ikemiyagi is a veteran healthcare professional, distance runner, active health promoter, and mother of three, deeply rooted in the Hawaiʻi community. She served as a nurse at The Queen's Medical Center from the early 2000s through the COVID era, dedicating decades to patient care. Beyond her clinical career, Mako has been extensively involved in community leadership and advocacy, including serving as Vice President of the APT and as a highly active contributor within the Manoa public school system. Through her own athletic pursuits and ongoing health advocacy, she embodies a lifelong commitment to wellness, family, and community service.
For Referring Physicians
Streamlined referral processes designed for seamless patient care coordination.
Easy Referral Process
Refer patients quickly via dedicated phone or fax. We handle all insurance verification.
- Direct referral line
- Same-day response
Clear Status Reports
Comprehensive yet concise progress reports throughout the treatment journey.
- Initial evaluation summaries
- Discharge summaries
Seamless Coordination
We act as an extension of your practice, ensuring open communication.
- Dedicated care coordinator
- Return-to-play protocols
Start Your Journey
Book an appointment to discover how we can help you reach your goals.
Location
955 Waimanu St
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone
Hours
Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 12 PM
Sun: Closed
Insurance Accepted
We accept HMSA (Blue Cross Blue Shield), HMAA, and UHA.
