Dr. Katie B, PT

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Dr. Katie B, PT

Restoring normal and functional movement. A fee-for-service provider, specializing in working with h

After personally experiencing injuries that affected her ability to enjoy life, participate in activities and move without pain, Katie began to expand her knowledge and practice even more. Katie uses her experience to discuss lifestyle factors in addition to movement dysfunction, that can be contributing to pain. Determining the stressors that are contributing to inflammation, in addition to addressing physical dysfunction. As she continues to learn about functional medicine, holistic and organic health, and how the body moves as a whole, Katie has been able to apply this knowledge in her practice. Addressing the whole body in her treatments is what she believes is her calling. The ability to change one's lives through movement and health is her ministry, and so The Movement Ministry was born.

09/12/2025

I enjoy getting to do consultations with clients - I love having the opportunity to share knowledge and help my clients have confidence in their choices in these unique chapters.

You don’t have to guess when it comes to exercising during pregnancy or after birth. 🤰➡️🤱

Through MOVE Physical Therapy, I offer pregnancy & postpartum consultations (virtual or in-person) designed to help you:

Feel confident in your workouts
Know when to modify or pause movements
Understand trimester-specific changes
Get answers to the questions that Google just can’t answer

Your body is changing—and you deserve guidance that meets you where you’re at. 💪💙

📩 Reach out today to schedule your consultation and feel supported in your movement journey.

Know someone who is pregnant or postpartum and could benefit from a consultation? Tag them below and share this!

08/08/2025

Two garage workouts in this week. While as annoying as it can be to workout with kids, I can appreciate the opportunity to set an example for my kids and continue to organically grow their relationship with working out.

06/30/2025

For real. Thoughts? Helpful advice?

06/19/2025

Anyone else relate?

05/23/2025

Doing "Murph" this Memorial Day?
Here’s your reminder: modifying is not a weakness — it’s smart training. 💥

Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or recovering from an injury, you can still honor the spirit of Murph safely and intentionally.

👂Your body is the coach. Modify, adapt, and keep moving with purpose.
📝 Check out our latest blog post for detailed recommendations and safe strategies → https://www.moveptmi.com/blog/murph-2025-edition
📍Need help planning your version of Murph? I've got you. DM me or comment below!

05/14/2025

Feeling good physically at - so I decided to try some easy stuff at the gym today. I kept everything basic and light - there’s time to increase the difficulty in the future.

I just threw some exercises together. Got a barbell in my hands, focused on posterior chain, lower deep abdominals and breathing. I like the 20 reps on the barbell movements because it keeps me from going to heavy. Each time I workout, I’ll add some more weight.

Mentally & emotionally this time postpartum has been more difficult. Navigating the challenges of parenting 4 kids with one of those being a stage 5 clinger newborn who wants to be held, as well as trying to stay on top of business things has been more difficult than I anticipated.

I’ve been trying to prioritize some super basic stuff at home while baby is on the floor but he quickly tires of that nonsense and wants to be back in mama’s arms. Thankful Daddy was able to snuggle our little man this morning so I could do some movement.

04/13/2025

And then we became a family of 6. William James Bacarella II came into the world this morning at 10a on his own terms at home.

7lbs 13oz
21.5 inches tall

Birth story to come another day. Right now baby Billy and I are resting and soaking up snuggles. Shoutout to for being my rock and partner through all of this.

03/31/2025

Last day of clinical care before baby comes! A sweet patient brought in an adorable & thoughtful gift for us. Physically I’m tired- just in general and of being pregnant. Can’t wait to meet this little one soon!

03/22/2025

3 years ago at the beginning of this month, I opened .physicaltherapy - I owe so many people thanks, but top of the list is my husband for believing in me and helping me seize this opportunity.

MOVE has grown so much more than I could have imagined- with 4 other amazing part time therapists and one awesome admin, as well as our handsome & highly knowledgeable ATC/CSCS (my husband). I’ve been very fortunate to have assembled a great team that supports me, each other and MOVE.

And honestly, we’re just scratching the surface. To many more years of growth and success! 🥂

Special thanks to:
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03/21/2025

This first picture is certainly not my best look. with - I’m at my heaviest, my body feels swollen and baby is dropping yet up in my ribs at the same time.

But honestly the first thought when I saw this picture was that I loved it. I loved that it caught me getting to workout with my baby girl. That our girls see working out as way to be strong and do the things they want to do. Natalia came over mid-workout during our Mom’s class and wanted to get on the rower. And so she rowed to her heart’s content while I did my DB & KB work.

The way my body looks will continue to evolve and change, especially over the next 2-3 years. Right now I find the most peace in the relationship I’m modeling with my body and working out right now to our girls. .postpartum.athlete

03/14/2025

Here it is - the last week of the 2025 CrossFit Open and my recommendations for modifications & scaling injured, pregnant & postpartum athletes.

This could very well end up being a lot of midline work, which isn't usually so friendly for the pregnant & postpartum demographic.

www.moveptmi.com/blog

03/07/2025

Not the most "community friendly" workout and not so friendly to my pregnant & postpartum athletes, but that's ok - remember the intention of the CrossFit Open is to find the fittest individuals to advance onto the next level!

This workout may require a lot more modifications that last week's did. Check out my recommendations on the blog for injured, pregnant & postpartum athletes. Link is in my profile & you can post any questions below!

https://www.moveptmi.com/blog

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428 S. Monroe Street Ste #106
Monroe, MI
48161

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