Corephysio

10/31/2025

You can choose where you receive physical therapy. Tell your doctor that you choose Corephysio, or another local, PT-owned physical therapy clinic of your choice.

Receiving physical therapy care at an independant, PT-owned clinic like CorePhysio provides more cost savings compared to hospital based, and physician-owned physical therapy practices, also known as POPTS.

Check out this article by Brian Hartz, DPT, MPT, OCS, CSCS, who is the President of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

He also is my friend and mentor.

Brian, as CEO, and his wife Amy - Hartz PT's CFO - are two of the most intentional business owners I know when it comes to how they care about their staff, their staff's families and their community. At CorePhysio, we feel exactly the same responsibilty and honor to look out for our people and community.

We take the responsibility to provide value to our clients, and to create and sustain a company work choosing for our team.

Brian's article is a quick read with good data: check it out and learn how to protect your out of pocket costs with local, PT-owned physical therapy care.

Have you ever had that dream, where you are running as fast as you can and getting nowhere? Translate that feeling to your health…when you are injured, your first goal is to get back to 100% as efficiently as possible. It is not always going to be a speedy recovery, but it would be nice to know th...

10/16/2025

Buy local is a solid Bellingham, and Whatcom County concept. But have you ever considered the ownership of your healthcare provider as another way to ?

Want to do something good for Whatcom County? It's very simple: when its right for you, seek healthcare care from the highly skilled, world class professionals in Bellingham and Whatcom County's locally owned healthcare clinics.

When you receive care from a locally owned clinic, your dollars stay in Whatcom County.

When you receive care from a company that's nationally owned or within a vertically integrated system (where a system owns their entire supply chain, like United Healthcare), dollars go back to the Mothership. We are not villifying the system: it's just the way it works, and making an informed decision is what we do in Whatcom County.

It's understandable that there may be situations that warrant seeing someone specific, regardless of who owns the company. For example, its logical that life and death healthcare decisions need to find the answer asap. Some of my favorite PT's work at companies that aren't locally owned, however I can make an informed decision.

Whenever you can - you can choose to put your values in action by supporting local, world class healthcare. For example, Mt Shuksan Family Medicine, Family Care Network, Corephysio, Connect PT NW, and Green Mountain PT are all locally owned.

Understanding the governance and ownership of a company you give your dollars to is an interesting way to consider supporting local.

As always, we fully support each client in receiving the care they need from the provider who is best aligned with that client's preferences and needs.

10/09/2025

07/30/2025

The highest compliment we can receive is that our team is proud and excited about being part of CorePhysio's community.

"I learn so much working at Core Physio. It is an honor to watch the company grow and change with an impassioned quest for excellence and improvement. I appreciate the opportunities to receive and provide mentorship, work alongside the amazingly talented team you have cultivated, and represent a well-respected clinic in the community. "

Our beloved colleague is moving out of state, which opens up an opportunity for an outstanding clinician to be part of our beautiful Fairhaven clinic community.

05/30/2025

Should I be resting in a dark, quiet room after a concussion? And how long do I need to wait to be active?

Andrea, an experienced concussion PT at CorePhysio answers your questions:

Resting in a dark room without any stimulation is NOT the best way to manage an acute concussion, and prolonged sensory deprivation can have negative impacts on recovery. Research shows that it is safe and beneficial to start light aerobic exercise, such as walking, within the first few days after a concussion. An assessment by a concussion provider can help you determine what level of activity is appropriate to start doing, as well as how to moderate and progress through symptom-provoking stimulation.

Don’t remain in the dark about your symptoms and what to do! Give us a call with questions and to set up an appointment.

05/29/2025

Congratulations to team HardCore Physio on winning Ski to Sea’s Whatcom Mixed Division yet again! Special thanks to team captain David Scherrer for leading the charge, and to Mike Hilyar from Factory Fiction for his expertise in printing our team’s shirts. Cheers to all who participated and supported from near and far, and happy start of summer!

05/28/2025

4 Research-backed ways to prioritize your mental health—because mind and body recovery go hand in hand.

1. Get enough rest
7–9 hours of consistent, high-quality sleep improves emotional regulation and reduces risk of depression.
Tip: Stick to a sleep schedule; wake up at the same time every day—even on weekends.

2. Exercise daily
20-30 minutes of even light aerobic activity (like walking) reduces anxiety and boosts mood by increasing endorphins and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
Source: Harvard Health

3. Practice deep breathing
Slow, diaphragmatic breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and heart rate.
Try for 5-10 minutes: Inhale 4s, Hold 4s, Exhale 6s

4. Do something kind for someone else
Helping others activates reward centers in the brain, reduces stress, and reinforces feelings of gratitude. Even small acts, like a compliment or holding a door, can improve your mood.
Source: APA & Journal of Positive Psychology