Passages Physical Therapy

04/20/2025

Hope you enjoy a little lightness with this silly rabbit- a repost from a few years ago.

04/03/2025

Where medical meets wellness. We love bringing nature to our indoor spaces!.

03/02/2025

Pat found a new yoga guide, in Richmond Virginia this afternoon. This special installation ends 3/9, so you better hurry if you want to catch this!

02/26/2025

Our fields of daffodils are super late this year, but at least some beds are appearing.

Feeling some gratitude for the coming Spring!

02/21/2025

Thanks to those who reached out to check on us, after shootings occurred across the street from our clinic Monday afternoon.

Our rural Crozet community.continues to be in shock following the tragic loss of life. There will be a Community Prayer Vigil for Health and Peace this evening from 7-8 pm, hosted at Crozet Baptist Church.

Apparently things could have been even worse. It was only 20 sec before an off duty, highly trained federal agent happened to be coming out of the market. And kept us from reaching the national news.

This doesn’t lessen the fact that we lost a father of 2 girls, who was expected to return home and a retired NICU nurse, who was sitting in her car. The shooter was a local young man whose family had pleaded to authorities to have fi****ms taken from him within the past year, due to mental health issues. There are so many victims from all of this, with families and friends who are suffering.

I’ve heard many stories of those who were almost there at the same time, or concerns over returning to that market or shops there.

You can read details here:
https://dailyprogress.com/news/local/crime-courts/family-says-authorities-were-warned-about-crozet-gunman-before-deadly-shooting/article_75f75fc2-ef12-11ef-9967-0bd77f98e8b6.html?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Daily_Progress&fbclid=IwY2xjawIkb_1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbZZysGQucXTs50ODA5fKyyh-QnuKl_i_LiNP40JgMLV-1WMAu-rCzz-PQ_aem_P5UlLRWpo_8BBCA0oUPl-g

Once again, gun violence and inadequate regulations crushed more lives- those who are gone and those who are grieving.

11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! We are counting our blessings and all that we are thankful for.

Let's all look for ways we can connect with others to come together at this time.

Please reach out with gentle kindness and help those with various needs. Who do you know that may be alone? Or if it is you, do you need support?

When caring for others, don't forget to include yourself. Create some time to be quiet in your reflections throughout this holiday season, to recharge your energy and spirit.

11/15/2024

Pat & Laura had a great eve chatting about pelvic health/women's health Wed eve- wonderful to do in person before transitioning to the end of year bustle. What a wonderful mix of women spanning generations for terrific questions and comments. Thanks to Flannery and Chelsea with Bluebird & Co for hosting us!

It reminded Pat of decades ago, when gathering with groups of clients' friends like Tupperware parties. Truly- even had givaways with yoga straps for variety of ex at home.

Incredible that the questions and myths haven't changed much from 35 yrs ago- "Is it normal to" "Is this all about age" "Why didn't my doctor tell me about" "How do I know if doing ex right". And more.

And one commented about being glad to work on awareness before the holidays hit- so important!

It will be wonderful to send along educ and practice videos to those who attended, as we packed in tons of tips training.

A repeat with an online live zoom group will be coming up in early Dec. Hope you'll keep watch for announcements!

11/10/2024

I'm blown away with the wealth of updated information and guidelines surrounding menopause years and beyond! What a weekend his has been, wih incredible leaders from across professions. Not just aspects of pelvic health, but full scope of impact on women's general health issues. There are many discussions to have as time goes by. Most important take away is the reduction/removal of fears about topical estrogen use, plus far-reaching healh benefits for extended use.

I'm so thankful for the numbers of "younger" pelvic healh professionals, who have moved into menopause years. They are driving incredible research and awareness! What a huge change from my experiences 2-3 decades ago, when I had to learn a few tips about hot flashes from treating clients going through breast cancer rehab.

Laura and I will be looking at ways to share vital information. And that includes our upcoming in-person workshop this Wed eve!

Check out my photo! I attend Pelvic Global Virtual Conference!

10/06/2024

Did you know the vast majority of people die from cardiac arrest, in spite of available training? There are many factors, but a lot of times there simply isn't someone to help soon enough.

Interesting fact Pat heard on a podcast- Highest survival rate outside of hospitals are CASINOs! This is related to high number of staff trained.

Community-wide training is essentual. Think about this as you plan to gather with friends and families for the holidays.

And how about the isolation which has occured from weather disasters, which has been happening far too often. This is one of the few times we will try to sound out the alarm.

And we aren't only talking about seniors.

Lets work on the many ways to be prepared.

Please email us info@passagespt.com to see if any slots left for this week.
Cost
$55 for CPR
$85 CPR + First Aide
Changes have made it easier: No pre-reading required & no written test.

Can't make it or want to have someone with great experience and reasonable rates come to your business or group of friends?

Feel free to reach out to Joe!
Schwar Safety Services
Schwarsafetyservices@gmail.com

10/01/2024

We are all beyond words and many have been reaching out to give.
Here is another: Elk Creek, Va is needing help. Please include in your flood relief efforts and bring supplies by close of biz Thurs.
Thanks to Flannery for providing a central pick up.

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I can imagine everyone is like us here at the shop, watching the news and wondering how we can help. It’s just so painful, the images we are seeing of towns swallowed up and gone forever. People lost. Homes lost.

One of our locals, Meg Kegley of , is collecting supplies to take to her hometown of Elk Creek, Virginia. Elk Creek has been devastated by the storm with no electricity and no way in or out. We want to help Meg with her efforts.

We will have bins set up at Bluebird from now until close of business Thursday. You can drop off basic supplies & necessities for Meg to take to the people of Elm Creek on Thursday evening.

Suggested Items:

Diapers
Formula
Non perishable food
Water
Hygiene Care: toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, tampons, etc.
Paper Towels & Toilet Paper
Clothing
ETC.

THANK YOU for your consideration and please let us know how Bluebird can help your community or your loved ones affected by the storm in the coming days and months.

09/30/2024

The videos and stories about the ongoing devastation, with so many affected. Loss of life and properties, affecting so many regions and communities, with the recent Hurricane Helene. As we look and share about ways to help, List below has resources for sending help.
Also spotted post for WorldCentral Kitchen wck.org Even touching use of pack mules to reach isolated locations. Many grass roots offers. There are many facebook posts about collections going on in near and far communities. Please help.
There will be need far beyond this time.

https://www.bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-09-28/list-ways-to-donate-and-help-flood-victims-in-western-north-carolina-after-hurricane-helene?fbclid=IwY2xjawFncPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZVkC_GP4zFnQNnYJ9dKF7sDUUtLWIKT_x7guN2mTyiKR2-Si3gmaTU3sA_aem_4K3lsPZcI7rYxjz8txOGlQ

Hurricane Helene unleashed devastating flooding in the mountains of North Carolina. Here are ways to help local flood victims in Western North Carolina by donating relief funds or volunteering.

09/26/2024

Come on over this Sat 10/28 10-2. This amazing fitness studio, on the western edge of Cville, is back & below of the Foods of All Nations shopping complex. I've been getting to know the amazing team there and love what they do. I even did a personal session and appreciated the inspiring thoroughness. I'm glad to be a part of this festive celebration!

We are excited to have pelvic health physical therapist Pat Salin Huston at our Open House this Saturday from 10am-2pm! She will be going beyond treating symptoms to guide prevention of pelvic floor issues. Expect interactive tips for: new ways to feel breath during fitness training, tips that use breath to help gently lift the floor of your core, plus how and why to fo us on letting go fully to recharge postural muscles. Will we see you there?

Pat is a physical therapist with over 35 years of experience working primarily with women’s health issues, focusing on pelvic, abdominal and postural health. She has been an advocate for promoting awareness of available services through many of life’s transitions. This includes special focus on prenatal and postpartum care. Pat founded Passages PT in 2005 to give treatment in a private and caring setting. She has been proactive for updating programs through evidence based practice, while providing natural approaches. This includes non-invasive technologies for useful ways for clients to train, with commitment for individualized needs.