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Physical Therapy and Pilates in San Anselmo, CA

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Our unique approach is exactly what you've been looking for. We call it, "The 6 Ps", and they are:

  • Pilates-Based
  • Personalized
  • Peak Performance
  • Professional
  • Private
  • Practical

Our 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.

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 has worked with Olympic medalists, as well as with the New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Oakland Ballet companies. She can help you get back to your sport sooner, stronger and with reduced risk of re-injury.

Nationally Recognized Expert Care

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Kathleen McDonough, NCPT

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From Our Blog

Kathleen McDonough guiding a client through a Pilates strengthening exerciseFeaturedPhysical TherapyPilates Strength Training: Building Strength for Everyday Movement
August 1, 2026

Pilates Strength Training: Building Strength for Everyday Movement

When you hear the words “strength training,” you might picture lifting weights at a gym. But strength is also what helps you get out of a chair, climb stairs, carry groceries, maintain your balance, reach overhead, and participate in the activities you enjoy. Pilates offers a different approach to building…
Kathleen McDonough teaching a patient proper breathing techniques to support healthy posture and movement during a physical therapy session.FeaturedPhysical TherapyHow Proper Breathing Can Improve Your Posture and Movement
July 1, 2026

How Proper Breathing Can Improve Your Posture and Movement

Breathing is something we all do automatically, but the way we breathe can have a surprising effect on how we move and feel. One of the things I enjoy teaching my patients is how breathing affects the way the body moves. Most people are surprised to learn that efficient breathing…
Person experiencing low back discomfort while sitting in a car during travel.FeaturedPhysical TherapySummer Travel and Low Back Pain: Tips for Staying Comfortable on the Road
June 1, 2026

Summer Travel and Low Back Pain: Tips for Staying Comfortable on the Road

Road trips, flights, and long days of sitting can challenge your back. Here is how to travel more comfortably this summer. Summer often brings road trips, vacations, family visits, and opportunities to explore new places. It can also bring long hours of sitting, heavy luggage, unfamiliar beds, and changes in…