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Foundations PT of WNY

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Foundations PT of WNY

🦶Get back to pain free walks, hikes, runs & adventures
🦶 Eradicate foot pain from home with a plan that’s catered to you
🔘Virtual + In Person🔘

My passion is helping people to get out of pain so they can get back to their favorite sports and activities! I provide one hour physical therapy sessions so I can look at the way your whole body moves, find compensation patterns and help break the cycle of pain you are in! For those committed to making real lasting changes, I have an online coaching program that includes virtual or in person assessments and customized exercises sent right to an app on your phone. I pay special attention to the way you breathe and use your core muscles to help you function better from your core out to your extremities. And I also assess your feet to help you move better from the ground up. I specialize in treating foot pain because I feel the is a misunderstood part of our bodies. Rather than propping up our feet in stiff cushioned shoes with arch supports and orthotics, most people would benefit from getting their feet stronger so they can move well from the ground up and unleash their full potential!

10/13/2025

Are your feet absorbing shock?

Here are 3 signs that they aren’t:

1. Your feet pound loudly when you walk   Your feet land “hard” when they’re not absorbing shock & tend to be loud   
2. Your feet always look high arched, you never see your arches drop  Ideally, your feet move form the higher arched foot shape, to a flatter foot shape when you land & accept body weight onto that foot (pidcture a trampoline stretching & accepting body weight)  
3. Your feet always look flat & sort of flopped toward the ground   If your feet are always flat then they don’t get that active stretch as they accept your weight, because they are already overstertched with your arches spilled onto the ground

Why does this matter?

Not absorbing shock can contribute to pain. You might feel it in your feet, knees, back or somewhere else.

Lack of shock absorption also causes you to drain energy faster because you lose the “spring in your step”.

When you absorb shock effectively you should feel more energetic & have less stiffness & pain when you walk & run.

How do you fix this problem?

Train your feet to cycle from the higher arched foot shape (supination) to the lower arched foot shape (pronation).

Learn to use foot wedges to wake up your feet to these vital patterns & to imrpove shock absorption.

Learning this truly is a game changer if you want to feel your best & be motivated to stay active as you age.

How do you learn this?

I have two foot classes coming up in WNY:

Tues Oct 14th, 6pm at in Williamsville

Sat Nov 15th at .dpilates in Clarence

And online in The Fluid Human Project monthly program

Plus you can book 1-on-1 sessions in WNY or online

Message me FEET & I’ll get you set up with the option that works best for you.

10/11/2025

When you train your feet to move & support you well, you are not just helping your feet!

Your knees, hips & spine all get better movement from the ground up.

This is why using a whole body approach is so effective.

If you’re ready to explore your whole body movement patterns to help you overcome pain & get back to doing what you love, message me FEET.

If you’re in WNY I have a foot class Oct 14th at 6pm at & we will be exploring different body parts on Tuesdays til Nov 11th.

10/10/2025

Deanna was dealing with plantar fasciitis & heel pain.

The arch supports recommended by her doctor led to a a flare up of knee pain.

I evaluated her & assigned exercises based on some missing movement patterns we discovered and now she’s walking & hiking 3 miles no problem!

Is pain holding you back? Stopping you from enjoying longer walks, hikes or runs?

Inserts are not the answer for foot pain in most cases & they often cause pain in your knees or back.

Instead of spot treating your feet (or any body part), taking a whole body approach can be what finally gets you back to doing what you love.

It just makes sense to look at how everything is moving & working together, doesn’t it?

If you’re ready to trade spot treatments for a whole body approach that gets you back to doing what you love with confidence, DM me I’M IN.

📍Services available in Williamsville, Lancaster & online

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10/06/2025

Want to plan trips with confidence that you’ll be able to walk all over the place, seeing all the sights, fitting in all the things?

And keep up with your family & friends? Without being stressed about slowing everyone down because you’re limping in pain?

This is exactly what I help my clients do & they’ve been experiencing great success!

Here are some of their results:

“Went on a hike Saturday. It was a rocky stream, slippery rocks. I felt so much more confident ...better balance & more strength in my whole body.”
Danielle

“I had a fantastic hike. My feet and ankles felt better on the trails today than they have in probably 2 years...I’m so thankful for your guidance.”
Elizabeth

“I wanted to give you a huge THANK YOU! We have been touring around Turkey for the past week and I have had no foot pain and no knee pain. It’s actually enjoyable to walk, hike and explore the outdoors! Again, thank you for everything that you did with physical therapy to restore my walking back to 100%!”
Mark

Will YOU be next?!

It’s your call - message me I’M IN if you’re ready to that first step.

📍Services available in WNY & online.

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10/04/2025

Try harder to fall in love with functional foot exercises. Foot wedges give them an incredible glow up. ✨

Not only will you train your feet to support you with confidence.

But you can expect your knees, back & whole body to move more fluidly when you walk, run, work & play.

Want help learning?

Message me FEET 🦶

10/03/2025

Want to stay adventurous or get MORE adventurous now that your kids are grown & you have more time for yourself?

Go all in now with a plan that trains your body to move with more ease & flow, less stiffness & pain.

Time is a thief, stop settling for the couch when you really want to be out exploring.

DM me ADVENTURE if you’re ready to get started on a plan that works.

📍Services available in Western New York & online.

10/02/2025

Eager to learn how to walk, run, work & play like your younger, more fluid self?

On the spectrum of a 5 year old running & playing effortlessly to a 90 year old hunched over & shuffling…where do you fall?

I’m here to help you move in that more youthful direction. So you can stay active, healthy & more adventurous as you age.

I’m so excited to teach this series of classes at so you can unlock more pain free fluid movement in your body.

Drop in to single classes just opened, but I highly recommend taking the whole series.

Because often when we have pain in one spot, the bigger issue is somewhere else.

No worries if you’re not from Buffalo, I have an online membership where you can learn the same exercises.

Join me to learn the 2 foot shapes, 2 leg shapes & 8 body shapes we need to move more efficiently with less stiffness & pain.

Expect to walk out of each class with better posture & more FLOW.

We will practice vital whole body patterns but each week we will put a spotlight on different body parts:

Oct 7 - lymph, breath, spine

Oct 14 - feet, ankles, calves

Oct 21 - knees, hips, hamstrings

Oct 28 - pelvis, core

Nov 4 - shoulders

Nov 11 - neck, jaw

Don’t miss this chance to learn the exercises I use with my 1-on-1 clients in a class setting…grab a spot NOW 🙌

Register at the links in comments!

09/27/2025

Is pain stopping you from making fun plans this weekend?

If you’re tired of settling for the couch when you really want to be hiking, traveling, shopping or playing sports…NOW is the time to take action.

Using an approach based on the science of biomechanics you can expect better results than getting chiropractic adjustments or doing cookie cutter exercises from PT.

If you’re ready to learn the details about what your body needs to unlock pain free fluid movement, DM me FLOW.

📍Services available online & in WNY

09/22/2025

Ready to figure out what stuck spots are lurking & blocking you from moving fluidly?

I can pretty much guarantee you don’t know where they are because our bodies are brilliant at skirting around them. 😅

The combo of unlocking those stuck spots + waking up the healthy patterns can be life changing if you trust the process.

So many ways to learn:

✨ Fluid Human Project 6 week series of classes begins Oct 7th at

✨ The Fluid Human Project Online Membership - jump in any time to get access to videos & class recordings

✨ In person physical therapy in Lancaster or Clarence/Williamsville NY

✨ 1-on-1 online coaching - currently accepting new clients for Sept/Oct

DM me to get started 🙌

09/11/2025

Stop settling for foot pain that disrupts your life

You are worth the time, energy & resources it takes to unlock pain free fluid movement in your feet

Which also helps your whole body to move better from the ground up -> so expect your knees, hips & spine to get a big boost too

In person, online, group or 1-on-1…..if you’re ready to stop putting off getting help & start learning how to get back to the active, healthy life you want to be living FM me LET’S GO 🔥

09/05/2025

Why orthotics & injections are not the best solution for foot pain, flat feet or high arched feet:

Injections may reduce pain temporarily, or they may not at all. And they are painful (who really wants a needle jabbing into an already painful foot?!).

And injections contribute to breakdown of the tissue...isn’t this the opposite of healing?

Injecting a panful foot is not addressing WHY the foot hurts. It’s slapping on a band aid & hoping for the best.

Orthotics prop up your feet in what someone thinks is an “ideal” foot shape.

But the problem is....we should be spiraling in & out of the high & low arched foot shapes with every step we take...THIS leads to fluid walking & running, especially when you connect these 2 foot shapes with the 2 leg shapes & 8 body shapes we should be making when we walk & run.

So instead of propping up our feet in a specific foot shape - how about training them to get good at making BOTH FOOT SHAPES?

And then exploring & refining the 2 leg shapes & 8 body shapes that help us walk & run more effortlessly?

If this sounds like a plan you can get on board with I have in person & remote opportunities to start learning these natural human movements in a group setting:

1️⃣ The Fluid Human Project 6 week series of classes at on Tuesdays, 6-7:15pm, Oct 7 - Nov 11th

2️⃣ The Fluid Human Project Monthly Remote Membership

Don’t miss this chance to learn an approach based on the science of biomechanics, from a physical therapist that’s obsessed with helping you live the adventurous healthy life you imagined!

Message me SERIES to get the series registration link or go to link in my bio

Message me GROUP to get the link for the monthly remote membership

03/31/2025

Plagued by ankle problems such as stiffness, instability or recurrent sprains?

Or maybe you’re dealing with painful foot issues such as plantar fasciitis, heels spurs, flat feet, high arched feet or Morton’s Neuroma?

No one seems to talk about this, but when you have issues with ankle sprains or foot pain over & over again, you can really lose confidence.

Maybe you hesitate to make fun or adventurous plans because you worry your ankle will roll for the 12th time or your foot pain will flare up again.

You choose the couch more & more because it feels safe.

The great news is you can train your feet & ankles to move better & support you with confidence.

Regular physical therapy exercises are just too basic.

Calf stretches & calf raises are not a good solution. Towel scrunches can make your feet worse. Exercising your foot & ankle with a band does not train them to support you well when we walk or run.

What you really need is exercises that take your feet & ankles through the movements they should be doing naturally when you walk & run.

They feel challenging in a way that you KNOW they are worth your time & effort.

You can feel them improve your walking pattern right after you do them.

Are you ready to walk away from foot & ankle problems so you can enjoy more beautiful adventures this spring & summer?

DM me ADVENTURE & we can come up with a plan. Virtual, in person, 1-on-1 & group options available- no excuses let’s do this!

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Monday	9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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http://FoundationsPTWNY.com/

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Helping active adults get rid of their pain so they can get back to their favorite sports & activities.

My passion is to teach you more about your body so that you can rid yourself of pain and injury, and enjoy life more!

I provide thorough evaluation of your posture, movement patterns, breath patterns, muscle strength, flexibility and balance.

I look for compensation patterns using NKT (Neurokinetic Therapy ®). I am the only physical therapist in the Buffalo NY area that is certified in NKT Level 2. Most of us have many dysfunctional movement patterns, my goal is to zone in on the most important ones in your body, to help you get out of pain faster.

I also love teaching group classes! I can teach customized group classes and workshops at your location or one of my locations. Topics include: