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Why Should I Try Physical Therapy?
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Why Should I Try Physical Therapy?

This is a question I hear all the time. Often it comes after someone has tried everything else. Stretching, foam rolling, rest, even ibuprofen. The pain may ease for a short time, but it always seems to return. If you…
January 9, 2026 Read More
Healing Sacroiliac Joint Pain Naturally
Healing Sacroiliac Joint Pain Naturally
Healing Sacroiliac Joint Pain NaturallyPhysical Therapy

Healing Sacroiliac Joint Pain Naturally

Living with lower back or hip pain can be confusing—you might assume it’s a pulled muscle, a tendon issue, or simply strain from daily activities. That’s exactly what one of our patients thought, until she discovered the real source of…
October 7, 2025 Read More
Aging Stronger with Physical Therapy and Pilates
Aging Stronger with Physical Therapy and Pilates
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Aging Stronger with Physical Therapy and Pilates

Over the years, I have worked with many people who assumed that getting older automatically meant slowing down, losing strength, or giving up the activities they love. What I have seen in my practice proves the opposite. With the right…
September 5, 2025 Read More
Physical Therapy and Pilates for Knee Surgery Recovery
Physical Therapy and Pilates for Knee Surgery Recovery
Physical Therapy and Pilates for Knee Surgery RecoveryPhysical Therapy

Physical Therapy and Pilates for Knee Surgery Recovery

Recovering from knee surgery, including total knee replacement, can be one of the most challenging physical journeys a person will take. The knee plays a role in many essential daily activities, such as walking, climbing stairs, standing up and sitting…
August 22, 2025 Read More
Pilates Certification: Upholding Professional Competency
Pilates Certification: Upholding Professional Competency
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Pilates Certification: Upholding Professional Competency

NPCP Board from left to right: Cecilia Pulido, Alycea Ungaro, me, Iris Burman, Patrice Ross, Karyn Staples, Jolita Trahan, Tabatha Russell, Benjamin Degenhardt, Clare Dunphy and John GareyMany of my patients seek me out because of my experience teaching Pilates…
March 17, 2025 Read More

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These articles are designed to help you gain specific insights into Pilates, physical therapy, and overall wellness—empowering you to move better, recover faster, and feel your best.

– Kathleen

Recent Articles

January 9, 2026

Why Should I Try Physical Therapy?

October 7, 2025

Healing Sacroiliac Joint Pain Naturally

September 5, 2025

Aging Stronger with Physical Therapy and Pilates

August 22, 2025

Physical Therapy and Pilates for Knee Surgery Recovery

March 17, 2025

Pilates Certification: Upholding Professional Competency

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