Being in Balance Physical Therapy

08/31/2025

I am lucky enough to be able to work with 2-legged and 4-legged clients in my practice!

(You just see more of the 4-legged variety on social media because they’re so cute!)

This week I worked with…

A farmer who is having hip pain and headaches

An active 75-year old whose back has been acting up

A man with shoulder pain who works from home

A 94-year old woman who is maintaining her balance and preventing falls

An active horseback rider who wants an arm strengthening home exercise program

And a marathon runner who has been having back pain

But this was one of the cutest moments of the week!

08/30/2025

A client said to me the other day, “I’ve been to physical therapy so many times. Every time I went, they gave me the same exercises. If you had given me those same exercises, I was going to give up!”

😳

My exercise programs are based on how your body is unique. No two programs are alike because no two bodies have the same history.

Don’t give up!

Call me at 510-543-1637 for a free phone consult.

08/23/2025

Last weekend, I completed the Visceral Manipulation 2 class! There was so much great information.

We are more than muscles and bones—our organs play a big role in how we feel, too!

(That’s me in the back with the small intestines!)

✨ Visceral Manipulation 2 (VM2) – Portland, OR ✨August 14–17, 2025

We had a fabulous time fine tuning our hands and meeting new organs in the VM2 class in Portland, OR. And a huge thank you to our TA’s Julia and Rick, and facilitator Mysti 🫶🏻
-Kelly

📣 Share your class experience with us!
💻 More Info on Visceral Manipulation Courses: https://www.barralinstitute.com/courses

08/13/2025

Come see me on Tuesdays at Sports Paws in Camas Wa!

Concerned that your dog might be sore?

Wondering what could make your dog faster?

Want to know how to monitor their physical comfort on your own?

Need a fitness training program for the cold, dark, rainy months?

Call me for a free phone consult at 510-543-1637.

It has been a busy summer here at Sports Paws! The rat barn floor has been replaced, a new course was set and most exciting, we have babies! Betty had nine healthy babies that are now 3 weeks old and have begun to explore their first rat tube. Wilma's kids are a bit smaller at about 2 1/2 weeks and will begin exploring their surroundings in the very near future. These little ones will be appearing at practice this fall for some extra cuddles.

We had two AKC ACT (agility) events this summer and had dogs earn 16 titles between ACT Standard and ACT Jumpers and we have raised over $3K to date for Chase Away K9 Cancer. Thank you Peterson Veldink for your continued support and volunteering your time!

We have more fun stuff to come later this summer and fall. K9 Fitness classes will start September 9th. Foundation 1 Agility classes begin the week of September 8th.

Jennifer Benton (Being in Balance K9 physical therapist) is here every Tuesday. She has been instrumental in helping Ripley recover from her spring elbow/shoulder injury. Ripley is back doing agility and barn hunt and running all over the property. I am looking forward to trialing with her again this fall.

Registration for Fitness, Barn Hunt and Agility for September & October will open on Friday, August 15th at Noon.

08/11/2025

1 in 10 senior dogs will experience vertigo/prolonged dizziness.

This is Wren. She’s a 13 year old working girl who has a herd of sheep to take care of!

She came down with dizziness this week. After a thorough evaluation, we’ve got a plan in place to address her issues.

She was a little annoyed with all of my poking and prodding, but she gave me a “hug” at the end, so I think that she’s going to forgive me. 🥰 🤞🏻

08/09/2025

This week’s Canine Physical Therapy cuteness outtakes…it’s an upside down Ellie, ready for some manual therapy to her multiple (old) abdominal incisions…and maybe maybe maybe slightly delaying the inevitable exercise that she knows is next. 😊 🐾💛🐾

08/07/2025

Meet Rizzo! She’s a sweet little girl who had spinal surgery 3 years ago.

Her hind legs are weak and her spine is starting to consistently curve under / to the right.

With some manual therapy, a few simple exercises, and some changes to her daily routine, she is starting to get stronger and straighter!

Go Rizzo!

08/06/2025

Is scar therapy just for humans? No! I use it on my canine clients, too.

Dogs are the frequent recipients of abdominal / pelvic surgeries (spays and neuters).

In my human clients, surgeries like this very often lead to extra tension in the soft tissue and low back/hip pain.

This dog had discomfort in his right hind leg, and his pelvis was consistently crooked.

He was neutered at 2 years old. The scar was thick and lumpy.

Scar tissue release, manual therapy, laser treatment, and exercise is helping his pelvis to be more symmetrical and improving his comfort!

Take a look at the little boney bumps on his lower back—they are almost even!

08/03/2025

Scar therapy isn’t just about appearance—it’s about function.

After surgery, your body’s ability to engage muscles changes.

It doesn’t return to baseline with time, with exercise, or even with regular physical therapy.

Using a unique combination of Neurokinetic Therapy and McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release, we can improve your strength, function, and resilience.

Whether it’s an abdominal surgery, a C-section, top surgery, or an orthopedic surgery, it’s time to make sure that your muscles are able to work efficiently!

Interested in a free phone consult? Contact me at 510-543-1637.

07/30/2025

Cuteness overload at work today! 🐾💛🐾Lap snuggles and 1 week old baby rats!
We got some therapy done, too! 😉

06/16/2025

👩‍🎓 I’ve spent 30 years learning techniques to help your body feel better.

🖐️ This weekend, I improved my “Listening” skills so that I can feel exactly where your body needs to be worked on right now.

🧠 It turns out that we can feel everything in the body—muscles, nerves, blood vessels, organs, even the brain.

🐕 And it works with animals, too!

✅ Providing an assessment that prioritizes how your body is unique is one of the qualities that sets Being in Balance Physical Therapy apart!

05/16/2025

Scenes from today’s canine physical therapy treatments…
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