Personal PT

Want to heal quickly from a new injury? Maybe you need complex, chronic symptoms resolved. Personal PT is your place. Personal PT is also unique in its mobility.

With over 15 years of experience, Joanna is highly skilled. Hands-on treatments + movement training = supreme results. Personal PT is a physical therapy clinic devoted to the individual needs of EACH patient. Skilled treatment techniques coupled with 1 PT:1 patient sessions, patient education, consistent and high quality care create an environment of prospering health. Minimizing the impact on your life, Personal PT provides the option for mobile treatment sessions, bringing therapy to you! Physical therapy where you need, when you need it, and how you need it.

04/10/2026

Most people think they just need the right provider.

The right PT.
The right doctor.
The right workout.

But here’s what we see every day…

👉It’s not just about who you’re seeing
👉It’s about how your care is connected

Because your body doesn’t work in isolated systems.

That nagging back pain?
It might not just be a movement issue.

That lingering stiffness or fatigue?
It might not just be something to “push through.”

This is exactly why we’re intentional about building relationships with other providers in our community—like connecting with Kaleigh France at Agapex.

Different perspectives.
Different specialties.
Same goal: helping you stay active for the long run.

At the end of the day, this isn’t just about getting out of pain.

It’s about having a plan—and a team—that supports how you want to live, move, and perform as you get older.

Because small gaps in your care today…
Turn into bigger limitations later.

Keep moving. Keep thriving.

04/09/2026

Most people don’t just have a “weak core.”

They have a core that doesn’t coordinate well under movement.

That’s why:
– Planks feel fine… but your back still tightens up
– You’re “doing your exercises”… but nothing really changes
– One side always feels harder than the other

It’s not about doing more.

It’s about training your core to:
✔ Control the relationship between your ribs and pelvis
✔ Stay stable while your limbs move
✔ Work symmetrically side to side

That’s what these foam roller drills are doing.

They look simple—but they expose the gaps most people miss.

And once you clean that up?
Everything else starts to feel easier.

Save this to come back to—and follow for more ways to move better without pain.

04/03/2026

If your back pain keeps coming back…
this is where you start.

In the last video, I showed you 3 signs your back isn’t the real problem.

Because most of the time?
The issue isn’t your back.

It’s coming from how your hips and foot/ankle control movement.

This is how you begin to fix it 👇

1️⃣ Leaning Tower of Pisa → Farmer Carry Marches
Train your system to hold you upright.
Load the SAME side to build the control you’re missing.

2️⃣ Pogo Stick (crossing midline) → Side plank + banded hip abduction
This is about hip control.
If your leg keeps drifting in, your hips aren’t doing their job.

3️⃣ Hopping away (can’t stay in place) → Side step + heel lift
You need a stable base.
If your foot/ankle can’t control load, everything above it compensates.

These are foundational.
They’re not the full program.

But this is where most people need to start before progressing.

Because if you skip this step…
you’ll keep chasing symptoms instead of fixing the system.

Your body is designed to move well. Let’s make sure it does.

Follow for more tips to stay balanced, move better, and keep doing what you love.

03/30/2026

You stretch.
You rest.
You try to “manage it”…

…and your back still tightens up on every run or hike.

Here’s the problem:
Most people treat back pain where it hurts… not where it starts.

If your back keeps flaring up, it’s often not your back causing the issue.

It’s coming from how your hips and foot/ankle control movement.

When those areas lack control or stability,
your back steps in to pick up the slack.

That’s what this hop test exposes 👇

→ Can’t stay in place
→ Crossing midline
→ Leaning to one side

These aren’t just “form issues.”
They’re often the silent drivers behind recurring back pain.

And over time?
They don’t just irritate your back…

They make every step less efficient, more compensatory, and more work than it should be.

Your body is designed to move well. Let’s make sure it does.

If you saw yourself in one of these, watch the next video—I’ll show you how to start fixing it.

03/27/2026

I love yoga but not these cues. Here are my Top 2 yoga cues that are making your back pain worse.

Let’s clear a couple things up—because these are everywhere… and they’re not doing your spine any favors.

1. “Suck your belly button toward your spine”

This one sounds like you’re “engaging your core”… but it often creates the opposite of what you want.

When you pull everything in, you:

Increase pressure down into your pelvic floor
Limit your diaphragm’s ability to move
Reduce the natural stability your core is designed to create

I get the intention here - most people are trying to avoid that “doming” through the abdomen.

But the how is off.

Your core ISN'T meant to be RIGID and sucked in-- it’s meant to be dynamic and work with your breath.

What to do instead:
Focus on a long, relaxed exhale.

A good exhale actually......

Helps lift the pelvic floor
Activates your deep core system
Creates stability without gripping or bracing

Think: exhale → connect → move
Not: brace → hold → restrict

2. “Grip your toes”

This might help you feel “grounded”… but it’s changing how your entire chain works.

When you grip your toes, you:

Increase compression in the low back
Your foot becomes rigid
Muscles in your calves over-activate

All of this disrupts how your foot is meant to absorb and transfer force

And in movements like squats or standing poses, it blocks your ability to actually use your feet well.

What to do instead:
Keep your toes long and relaxed. Build a stable foot tripod (heel, base of big toe, base of little toe). That’s where real control comes from.

There’s a lot of advice out there that sounds right…

But your body isn’t looking for more tension—it’s looking for better coordination.

Know someone who’s always dealing with back pain in yoga?
Send this to them—they’ll thank you later.

Nobody has a body like yours. We treat you that way.

03/26/2026

Stop Silo-ing your health team. They should work together, not in isolation.

Introducing our beloved Kristen Lane! She is a bike coach and movement motivator. Kristen’s the kind of coach who understands that strength and performance are built one smart rep (or trail ride) at a time. We love working with her because she gets it—the value of keeping clients strong, mobile, and doing what they love all summer long.

We team up because you deserve support that doesn’t stop at the clinic or the gym. Your body doesn’t work in isolation—your health team shouldn’t either.

See more of Kristen's adventurous spirit here .

. . healthcaresynergy

03/24/2026

Most people don’t quit at the end.
They quit here.

When progress is slow.
When it feels repetitive.
When you’re putting in the work… and nothing is changing yet.

This is the part no one claps for.

And in rehab, it often happens the moment the pain goes away.

That’s where people stop.
Even PTs aren’t immune to it.

But if you got injured once, your body was already telling you something.

Stopping there just takes you back to the same place.

This is where real change is built.

In rehab. In training. In life.

This is where you build back better.
Stronger. More resilient. More capable than before.

Not just pain-free… but prepared.

You don’t need to see the whole path.
You just need to keep taking the next step.

The views are worth it.
And there’s a lot more ahead.

I see you in this part.
I believe in you here.

Even when no one else notices the work you’re putting in… it counts.

And I’ll be right here—cheering you on in the middle.

03/20/2026

You fix it… it feels better… and then it comes back.

That cycle isn’t random.

It’s usually because you’re treating where it hurts—
not what’s causing it.

Your back isn’t always the problem.
It’s what your back is compensating for.

Feet that don’t move well.
Hips that aren’t doing their job.
A stiff mid-back.
Posture that keeps you in the same position all day.

So your back picks up the slack.

You treat it → it feels better → it comes right back.

Sound familiar?

Your body works as a system.
If you don’t address the source, the cycle doesn’t stop.

We look at everything—head to toe—so you can finally fix what’s actually driving it.

Comment “BACK” or DM me if you’re ready to get to the root of it.

03/19/2026

If your knee pain isn’t going away and is starting to limit activities like hiking, skiing, or workouts, the problem might not be your knee at all — tightness in your IT band and quad on the opposite side can pull your body out of alignment and keep you stuck in a cycle of pain, which is why addressing these connected areas is key to real relief.

Share this with someone who has knee pain that just won’t go away.

03/18/2026

Most people hear something like this and think:

“Welp… guess it’s inevitable.”

That’s the problem.

Low back pain is common—but that doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed.

And more importantly… it’s not something you just have to accept.

What I see every day:
People ignore early stiffness → keep pushing through → wait until it’s bad enough to stop them.

Not because they had to…
But because they believed it was “just part of life.”

Your body is designed to move—and move well.

When something feels off, it’s usually a signal… not a life sentence.

Address it early.
Understand the root cause.
Build a body that can handle what you love to do.

That’s how you stay active long-term.

Follow for how to prevent and treat low back pain so you can keep doing what you love—without limitations.

03/16/2026

You might not realize it, but many people grip their toes when standing up.

That tiny habit can increase tension through the chain → all the way up to your low back.

Try this instead:

1️⃣ Before standing, spread your toes
2️⃣ Let your foot relax and widen
3️⃣ Then stand up

Sometimes small changes in how your body loads can reduce unnecessary tension.

Your body is designed to move well — sometimes it just needs a small reset.

Save this to try later and send it to someone whose back hurts getting out of a chair.

03/13/2026

“Just push through the pain.”

That advice has probably kept more injuries around than it has fixed.
Not all pain is the same.

🔥 Muscle burn → normal training stress
⚠️ Joint or tendon pain → a sign the tissue may be overloaded

If your goal is recovery and better long-term function, pushing through pain usually isn’t the answer.

With many tendon issues, we often aim to keep symptoms ≤ 2/10 during exercise so the tissue can adapt without constantly being irritated.

Recovery isn’t about doing nothing.
But it’s also not about ignoring pain.
It’s about loading the body the right way.

Have you ever been told to “just push through it”? 👇

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