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.

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Kathleen is an orthopedic physical therapist with over 40 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.

Developing Your Peak Athletic Performance Routine

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. Her continuing education with pre-eminent biomechanics researchers from Harvard, USC, and UCSF helps provide you with the most up-to-date, safest practices for running.

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Kathleen can help you get stronger, longer, and smarter so that you can return safely back to your favorite sport, independent gym, cross-fit, martial arts or outdoor exercise program, and give you skills to keep injuries at bay.

About Kathleen McDonough

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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Kathleen McDonough guiding a client through a Pilates strengthening exercise

Featured Physical Therapy

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

Featured Physical Therapy

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…

Kathleen McDonough

Person experiencing low back discomfort while sitting in a car during travel.

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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…

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