Acclivity Integrated Physical Therapy

11/18/2025

11/15/2025

Come say 👋 hello, learn about how we can improve our performance in the saddle, get a FREE posture assessment and shop TODAY!
Can’t wait to see and meet everyone!

Today is the day! Amethyst from will be here at 1 to give an equestrian physio seminar with free posture assessments after!

11/09/2025

ONE WEEK from today!!

10/06/2025

🎉 📢

🧐A lot of what gets called “rider biomechanics” is really just good coaching. Helpful - yes. But it’s not the same.

Biomechanics goes deeper. It’s about analysing what works (and what doesn’t), breaking movement into components, and understanding how and why muscles and joints work together. When you understand the why, you can change the how.

That’s how athletes in every other sport improve. And it’s the same approach I use with riders - one exercise, one component, one principle at a time. Building blocks, not the whole building.

Take the lower leg. I shared a video explaining how the muscles co-contract to create stability. It wasn’t about a riding position - it was about a principle of neuromuscular control. A principle that applies whether you’re in half-seat, walk, or rising trot.

Biomechanics isn’t about copying a position or relying on imagery. It’s about using anatomy, physiology, and physics to explain what’s really happening in your body. That’s when the “aha” moments happen.

Because when you understand how your body actually works in the saddle, you stop relying on generic cues and start riding with real stability, balance, and control.

👉 Want to strip it all back and finally work out exactly what’s happening with your riding? Book a Rider Physio session and get the clarity you’ve been missing

🔗www.pegasusphysio.co.uk

09/19/2025

Last minute call for anyone interested in checking a non-horse rider related seminar!
Saturday morning! All are welcome!

🎤 Just 3 Days Away 🎤

We’re thrilled to announce our Posture Workshop with Amethyst Barto from Acclivity Physical Therapy, happening right here at Iron Family Fitness!

📆 Saturday, September 20th
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Iron Family Fitness
💲 FREE + open to the public

Here’s what you’ll learn:
🔹 Why posture matters & how asymmetry impacts your daily movement
🔹 Simple strategies to reduce and prevent lower back pain
🔹 A full-body postural screen to better understand your alignment

If back or hip pain has been holding you back—or you just want to feel stronger and move with more confidence—this workshop is for you.

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and walk away with practical tools you can start using immediately.

👉 Reserve your spot here: https://app.usekilo.com/.../7056e474-9016-43bc-bb93
(Members can also register directly in the app!)

08/08/2025

I talk often with clients about what lifestyle changes can be made to reduce systemic inflammation. Diet always comes up in that conversation! Here is a great opportunity to learn more!

Next Saturday, August 16th from 11:00-12:30pm we are hosting a live cooking class at the spa! Transform Your Meals with Simple, Healthy Swaps!
Join our hands-on cooking class and learn how to create flavorful, anti-inflammatory meals your body will love. Tickets are $25.00 and can be purchased at the link below.

What You’ll Learn
* Easy ingredient swaps for common meals
* How to reduce inflammation with food
* Hands-on prep and cooking time
* Nutrition tips for everyday health
* Take-home recipes and pantry guide

What Is Included
* Cooking class
* Food samples
* Pantry guide
* Entry for Free Gift Drawing

Seating Is Limited, Book Now!
A downloadable receipt will be sent to you at the email you provided during checkout.

Click the link to Book Now!
https://bpointcoaching.com/easy-swaps-101

08/08/2025

🏇Rider Biomechanics – so much more than what it looks like…

So much goes into a rider’s position or movement –
👉strength
👉 mobility
👉injuries
👉training experience
👉body awareness
👉even confidence

(That’s everything under the 🧊iceberg🧊 in the graphic!)

But the bit people often focus on is just what it looks like

👉 heels down
👉 hip–heel alignment
👉 toes facing forward

It’s great knowing what an “optimum riding position” looks like .. but it’s even better knowing why it’s optimum. That’s when you can actually start to change it.

❓ Why is that heel up?
❓ Why is that hip forward of the heel?
❓ Why is the foot turned out?

That’s what rider biomechanics is really about – understanding how and why we move the way we do.

When we know the “why,” change stick ls – not just for one photo, but every ride.

👉 What’s one thing you’ve been told to “fix” without being told why?

08/06/2025

Exciting news!
This past Monday, I spent the whole day seeing clients at Essentials of Life Wellness Spa ! It went SO well! It’s such a gorgeous and calming space for my sessions.
I will be offering appointments here every Monday!
To celebrate, during the month of August, save with our discounted appointment rates!
If you have ever considered working with me, now is a great time to begin!
There are only a handful more openings at this location for the month of August so reach out to me today!!

We want to extend our welcome to Dr. Amethyst Barto of Acclivity Integrated Physical Therapy, LLC! She is hosting her services in office on Mondays right here at Essentials of Life! She offers physical therapy services for general aches and pains, chronic pain, nerve pain and issues, pre and post operative care and injury rehab. Her assessment and treatment style is different than a physical therapist in a traditional clinic as she assess the whole body to find the root cause of symptoms. She is able to integrate several different treatment interventions to target both the musculoskeletal and nervous systems including: the myokinesthetic system, visceral and neural mobilization, manual treatments, therapeutic exercise and many others!
Clients would need to book an initial evaluation with her and this can be done by phone call or text message to (216)200-7130 or e mail to amethyst@acclivitypt.com. ur

07/25/2025

I know we’ve all been waiting to hear what the big news is!

Beginning in August, I will be offering the flexibility of both a mobile AND in office visits!

Now you can choose which option meets your needs the best! Keep with the convenience of on site visits OR come to me in the new space!

I am SO excited to offer services at in Chardon, Ohio!

Here my clients will also have access to several other services under one roof including: massage, nutrition counseling and life coaching, just to name a few!

In order to celebrate, I am offering special discounted pricing for the month of August for both new and current clients!

Head over to to check out their services!

Reach out to AIPT today to set up your appointment in the new space!

📱 (216)200-7130
🏠 209 Center St. Unit A Chardon, Ohio

07/21/2025

What has Amethyst of AIPT been up to recently?

🛻 Lots of driving to client visits
💪 Assisting many clients in living the best lives they want to lead
📕 Attending continuing education courses to provide clients with top tier care
📝 Hosting a few educational seminars for equestrians of all ages
🙋🏼‍♀️Building relationships and connecting with the community
🐎 and horses, of course!

Some very exciting changes are on the horizon here very soon!

Keep following along this week to find out more!

What are your guesses for the big and exciting news?! Let us know in the comments!

No guesses? Comment below with things you would like to see from AIPT in the future!

04/22/2025

Had an AMAZING time at Grandview Equestrian Center on Saturday!
Thank you Hannah Mauter Pavlisin for having me!
What a great group of engaged participants who got to learn about how our bodies work together as a whole to influence our horses!