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

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Featured Physical Therapy

January 9, 2026

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 have found yourself asking, “Why should I try physical therapy?”…

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Physical Therapy

October 7, 2025

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 her discomfort was sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. In this short…

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Aging Stronger with Physical Therapy and Pilates

Physical Therapy Pilates

September 5, 2025

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 combination of physical therapy and Pilates, it is entirely possible…

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We pride ourselves on providing the most personalized physical therapy experience—setting a new standard of care that combines best-in-class clinical care with a patient-first mindset.