One-on-one unique, whole-body movement treatment plans for optimal health and fitness, pain-free living and peak performance.
Kathleen is an orthopedic physical therapist with 36 years of clinical and teaching experience and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT).
What sets her apart as a physical therapist is her dedication to providing the best care and attention to her patients. Committed to listening to her clients, Kathleen directly addresses your goals while keeping up with scientific, clinical and experiential knowledge in the ever-changing world of the physical body.
Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Kathleen uses many varied manual techniques to help your body return to full, pain-free health. These include Canadian and Australian Manual Therapy, MacKenzie Method, and Osteopathic techniques.
Private Pilates Lessons
Some individuals, because of previous injury or health conditions / complications, want to do Pilates exercise with a licensed physical therapist. A physical therapist may possess knowledge of pathology and precautions that are beyond that of a typical Pilates instructor.
Pilates-based Rehabilitation
The Pilates Method is not just for injured bodies, but it's pillars of whole-body integration, flexibility, and strengthening from the inside out, make it ideal to help your body recover from injury and regain its full, healthy and pain-free function.
Peak Athletic Performance
Kathleen's experience in one of the most respected sports medicine centers and with Olympic medalists, as well as with the New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Oakland Ballet companies can help you get back to your sport sooner, stronger and and with reduced risk of re-injury.
What to expect on your first visit
Your First Visit: What To Expect.
We will spend the first part of the hour going over your symptoms and areas of concern: what hurts or is weak, what makes things better or worse, your health and injury history, work and recreational activities, previous treatment (helpful or not), and review any film studies such as X-Rays, MRI or CT scans. I feel it is essential for me to listen to your story so that I can understand the nature of the problem, the severity and irritability of your symptoms, stage of recovery, and, most importantly, your goals for treatment. I will then do a physical evaluation including flexibility and strength testing, observing movement patterns, and palpation (evaluation by touch). Together, we will formulate a plan of treatment taking your goals and concerns into consideration and begin treatment and instruction in a home program.