Patient PT

04/30/2026

Today I got to give a graduation tiara to a client who eliminated *4 YEARS* of daily headaches in five sessions! Plus Ali and I smashed our prior record for most visits in a month since I opened the clinic doors in summer of 2019. I decided I deserve a little tiara time too 👸🏻

01/23/2026

Congratulations to Coach Cignetti, Heisman Winner (and Bloomington Hero) Fernando Mendoza, and all of IU football for bringing home a historic championship.

07/10/2025

In case you missed it - there is a new blog post by Dr. Ali Van Doren up on Patient PT's website: https://patientphysicaltherapy.com/three-years-in-and-still-learning/

Ali shares reflections on the first three years as a PT working at Patient PT and providing insights on the extra education it takes to become a certified Pelvic Floor PT!

07/09/2025

I started a new TikTok series on the spine, check it out!

Check out Dr. Kelly Clark PT DPT MT’s video.

05/12/2025

A recent PT grad made me this pretty handmade pipe cleaner flower as a parting gift! Happy clients are the icing on the cake, because helping folks heal their pain and stiffness is its own reward! Love my job!

04/23/2025

Hedgehog dress day! The weather has been so nice lately I’ve been getting to wear my spring and summer clothes again and this one always makes me smile! What’s got you smiling this spring?

04/15/2025

At Patient PT, we don't just work in the clinic. Some PTs, like Dr. Clark and Dr. Van Doren, play a key role in understanding the every day aches and pains associated with living life, even life at a desk job, through the lens of ergonomics and biomechanics. Read more on our blog: https://patientphysicaltherapy.com/physical-therapy-at-work-ergonomics-and-posture/

04/11/2025

Neighborhood Update! Our neighbor across the street, Cascades Inn, recently built a trail that connects their parking to the beautiful Lower Cascades Park!

As founder of Patient PT, I both live and work in this neighborhood and I am so excited to have so many neighbors who come together in community with our amazing City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation department to make our near north side area nicer and more accessible for everyone!

03/21/2025

Happy Spring! Are you ready to get back out in the garden or hit the trails? While it can be tempting to jump back into motion when the weather starts warming up, it can lead to repetitive stress injuries like tendonitis. Check out our latest blog for some tips on how to avoid overuse injuries while you’re getting back into the swing of spring!

03/14/2025

Spring break next week means last minute openings for both Dr Ali and I! Call/Text 812.558.0708 or visit patientphysicaltherapy.com to snag ‘em while you can! 👀

02/04/2025

Does it hurt when you sit or after you get up from sitting for a while? Did you know that how you sit can make a BIG difference in how you feel, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting? Oh have we got the class for you!

In the five years since I founded Patient PT I've developed a unique approach to treating chronic pain - finding the "bad habits" of movement and stillness that