VMPT Well

Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Pilates, Dance Medicine, Pelvic Health

08/22/2025

Let us reintroduce ourselves - We are the team behind VMPT Well!

Meet Dr. Vanessa Muncrief, PT, DPT — Founder, dance medicine expert, and Broadway PT alum with 20+ years of experience! From NYC stages to Austin clinics, she blends science, movement, and care to help you thrive! Favorite body part to treat? The hip!

Meet Dr. Claire Watkins, PT, DPT — movement expert, former LSU cheerleader, and Austin-based ortho PT who blends science, Pilates, and personal experience to help you stay strong and pain-free! Favorite body part to treat? Foot and ankle!

Meet Megan Engle — our Office & Marketing Manager. With over 15+ years of management experience, Megan keeps VMPTWell organized and operations running smoothly behind the scenes!

Read more of our bios on VMPTWell.com!

05/27/2025

Ever wondered what Therapeutic Pilates is all about? Think of it as the perfect blend of movement and mindful rehab—designed to gently strengthen, stretch, and realign your body with precision and purpose. It’s Pilates with a clinical twist, tailored to support recovery, manage pain, and build resilience. Basically, it’s your body’s way of saying ‘thank you’—with a little sass and a whole lot of science.

05/01/2025

What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is like hitting the reset button on tight, cranky muscles. Using super-fine, acupuncture-style needles, we—trained physical therapists—target deep knots (called trigger points) that cause pain, stiffness, or make you feel like a robot stuck in slo-mo.

Why try Dry Needling?
Because feeling like your body’s been upgraded is kind of awesome. Here’s what it can do:
* Zap Away Muscle Pain: Those stubborn knots don’t stand a chance.
* Unlock Your Range of Motion: Feel looser, bendier, and more ready for anything—whether it’s dancing, running, or just picking up groceries.
* Speed Up Recovery: Helps boost circulation and healing so you bounce back faster.
* Tame Nerve Pain: Especially helpful for that deep, radiating “ouch” from conditions like sciatica.
* Power Up Your Therapy Game: Works even better when paired with stretches, massage, or exercise.

Who is it for?
If you’re dealing with things like:
* Nagging back or neck pain
* Tense shoulders from desk life
* Sports injuries
* Headaches that won’t quit
* Post-workout soreness that’s gone rogue

…dry needling might just be your new best friend.

04/22/2025

Common misconceptions of physical therapy:

* “We want to keep you coming back” - As much as we love our clients, we want to help you heal. Consistency is key, and our priority is your independence.
* “You only get a few minutes with us” - At VMPT Well, you receive on-on-one attention for your entire session.
* “Physical therapy is one-size-fits-all” - We start with a comprehensive, personalized evaluation. We work with you to develop an individualized plan that can best help you to achieve your goals.

VMPT Well is here to break down the myths about physical therapy, showing that it’s not just for recovery, but a proactive approach to lifelong strength, movement, and wellness.

03/28/2025

What is Pelvic Floor Health?

• Pelvic floor health involves the strength and function of muscles, ligaments, and tissues in the pelvic area.
• These structures support organs like the bladder, uterus, and re**um.
• Key functions include controlling bladder and bowel function, sexual health, and supporting activities like exercise and childbirth.

Maintaining pelvic floor health helps prevent issues such as:
◦ Incontinence
◦ Pelvic pain
◦ Prolapse

Ways to maintain pelvic floor health include:
◦ Regular exercise
◦ Posture awareness
◦ Proper care and strengthening exercises

More questions about Pelvic Floor health? Feel free to reach out to us!

01/19/2025

So much fun “working” in NYC last weekend. Always the best meeting of the year with different dance medicine healthcare providers gathering from across the country to share knowledge.

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays from VMPT Well! Wishing you all health and happiness!

Don’t forget to stretch your bones!

12/23/2024

The VMPT Well team at our delicious holiday dinner. So grateful for this crew!

12/12/2024

Dancers and Menopause. My colleagues in dance medicine and women’s health and are currently seeking dancers over 40 as research participants. A quick questionnaire! Use the QR code or this link:
https://csulb.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bd2KaYRFgk6Bckm

10/20/2024

So lucky to have incredible colleagues from all over the world. Thank you to for inviting us to speak on the link between the foot and pelvic floor.

10/18/2024

Finished our dance medicine lecture today in Italy!

From the Ground Up: Relationship of the Foot and Pelvic Floor Function in Dancers

So much fun working with my original work wife, fellow Columbia grad, and colleague on topics dear to our hearts.

Thank you for having us

09/13/2024

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders “Thunderstruck” pop up dance class. Pom poms included!

After watching the Netflix doc on the DCC I simply had to take this class. It was hard! The choreography is sharp and fast and I have even more appreciation for these dancers, and the stamina required!

So much fun but my neck is really sore from all the hair flipping. Apparently there is a special technique for that but I haven’t mastered it obviously 🙄

Thank you for offering such fun events

Address

3701 Kerbey Lane
Austin, TX
78731

Telephone

+17373459355

Website

http://www.vmptwell.com/

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