The Mighty Bones Project
Break limits. Not bones.
A 12-week progressive strength-training program for women with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Small Group Sessions 2x/week
Train with specialized personal trainers in supportive 60-90 minute sessions. Small groups ensure personalized attention while building community and accountability with others on the same journey.
Designed & Led by a
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Chelsea Moehlenbrock, PT, DPT combines her expertise in movement science and bone health to create a safe, evidence-based curriculum. Each phase of the program expands your knowledge on safe and effective resistance training so you can build strength and confidence.
Progress Tracking and Support
Objective assessments measure your improvements throughout the program. Access the at-home exercises in an app for guidance between sessions, plus enjoy 24/7 gym access to practice what you've learned.
Program Details
Ready to get started? Here's everything you need to know about joining the next session of The Mighty Bones Project:
- Next Session: March 30 - June 22, 2026 (breaks for holidays included).
- Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays 11:00am - 12:30pm (sessions are 75-90 minutes)
- Location: Ascension Fitness Studio (2482 Patterson Rd, Suite 100, Grand Junction, CO 81505)
- Price: Contact Ascension Fitness Studio for details and pricing options/plan (ascensionfitnessstudio@gmail.com)
- Group size: 4-6 participants per cohort
- Supervision: program includes a private intake session with the physical therapist to better understand your background and needs; this PT designed the curriculum for the program and communicated with personal trainers consistently
- Guidance: 2-3 specialized personal trainers present at every session, 1 physical therapist present for up to 50% of the sessions depending on medical complexity and needs
- Assessments: Objective assessments are collected at the beginning and end of the program. These help track changes in strength, balance, functional mobility, and fall risk.
- Registration: **link to register coming soon**
Program Outcomes
The Mighty Bones Project is your launchpad for lasting bone health and strength. It will transform how you move, think, and feel about your body. Here's what you'll gain:
- Improve full body strength for ease with everyday movement
- Reduce fall risk through improve balance and stability
- Build a habit of consistent strength training that will maintain or improve bone density long-term*
- Gain confidence with functional movement patterns
- Gain familiarity and comfort with navigating gym equipment
- Learn safe, science-backed bone building strategies
- Gain tools for lifelong strength and independence
- Connect with a supportive community on the same journey
*The Reality of Bone Health: Meaningful bone density improvements take time—typically a year or more of consistent strength training. This program launches your journey by teaching you safe, effective strategies and building the confidence you need to continue strengthening your bones for life.
There are options for continuing supervised strength training after completing The Mighty Bones Project in order to support your long-term journey building and maintaining bone density and improving overall health and well-being.
