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Physical Therapy and Pilates in San Anselmo, CA

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Optimal Health Starts Here

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

Kathleen is an orthopedic physical therapist with decades of clinical expertise and is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT). 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.

MEET THE OWNER

Kathleen McDonough, NCPT

Her great depth of experience and education are brought together in her holistic approach to treatment, with an emphasis on creating a personalized plan for regaining your optimal health. Kathleen’s experience includes orthopedics, sports medicine, Pilates-based rehabilitation, classical Pilates and peak performance training.

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224 Greenfield Ave #1, San Anselmo, CA 94960

Phone: 415.747.8189

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