Ironhorse PT and Pilates, Inc.

Ironhorse PT and Pilates, Inc. We help people stay fit,active & mobile using our unique "whole-istic" approach so you can do the activities you love most (run,crossfit,triathlon,etc.)

We help people stay fit, active and mobile by offering highly personalized 1 on 1 services with a unique "whole-istic" approach so that you can participate in the activities you enjoy most (whether it’s run, crossfit, triathlon or playing with kids/grandkids). We “walk the talk” and understand the demands of your life and/or sport better than anybody else. We bridge the gap between rehab and fitness and take concepts from Pilates, Yoga, TRX, Kettlebells and Crossfit to help you achieve your goals.

03/09/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

The strongest women we know don’t just chase their own goals — they inspire the next generation.

Every day we get to work with incredible women:
• runners and athletes
• moms rebuilding strength after pregnancy
• professionals prioritizing their health

But one of the most inspiring things we see is young women discovering just how strong they really are.

Watching our younger athletes grow in confidence, strength, and resilience reminds us that we’re helping shape the female leaders of tomorrow.

As a female-owned practice with an all-female team, we’re proud to support women at every stage of life — from young athletes finding their strength to women staying active and powerful for decades.

Here’s to strong 💪 women supporting strong women. Tagging 🏷️ the women-owned business that are part of our network of fantastic female leaders: You ladies rock 👊

03/05/2026

Tired of seeing 3–4 patients an hour?

That’s not how we practice physical therapy.

At Ironhorse Physical Therapy & Pilates, we believe great clinicians need time, mentorship, and the freedom to actually solve problems.

Our model:

✔️ 1:1 one-hour sessions
✔️ Athletes, runners, and active adults
✔️ Strength training + movement-based rehab
✔️ Pilates, pelvic health & run gait analysis

We’re looking for a Physical Therapist who wants to grow into an exceptional clinician — not just survive another clinic schedule.

• $110-140k base salary
• $1k sign-on bonus
• Mentorship in sports rehab, Pilates & performance care
• Leadership opportunities as we grow

If that sounds like the kind of clinic you’ve been looking for…

📩 admin@ironhorsept.com

Or tag a PT who should see this.

03/04/2026

Rotator cuff rehab shouldn’t just be band exercises.

Your shoulder doesn’t work in isolation.

It depends on:

• rib cage mobility
• thoracic rotation
• core stability
• scapular control
• rotator cuff strength

That’s why I love the kettlebell arm bar.

In this clip my client is performing a “screwdriver” variation to activate the rotator cuff while integrating the core, rib cage, and upper back.

She’s doing this with a 20 lb kettlebell, which is not easy.

This exercise is great for:

• CrossFit athletes
• Weightlifters
• Runners (yes — running is a full body rotation sport)
• Anyone dealing with shoulder dysfunction

Stop treating the shoulder like it works alone.

The body functions as a system.

Save this if your shoulders need stronger support.

03/03/2026

Well, apparently no finisher medals 🏅 for 🏅 cuz the delivery was late 🤷‍♀️ but lots of great photos !

Congrats to all you toed the line and finished ✅ Well done 👏




02/26/2026

This patient had ACL surgery.

And like almost every post-op ACL we see…
Her body was quietly avoiding the surgical leg.

No one told her to.
Her nervous system did.

So instead of cueing her 47 different things like:

• “Shift your weight.”
• “Use your quad.”
• “Sit back more.”
• “Engage your core.”
• “Don’t twist.”

We changed the setup.

👉 Added a band to increase demand
👉 Added a medicine ball to change the center of mass
👉 Shifted her into a more hip-dominant split squat
👉 Introduced controlled load

And BOOM 💥

Her surgical leg had to work.
Her core turned on reflexively.
Her glute started burning.
Her mechanics cleaned up — without me over-coaching.

This is ACL rehab.

Not mindless reps.
Not baby exercises forever.
Not “you’re cleared, good luck.”

It’s strategic loading.
It’s forcing symmetry.
It’s retraining the brain.
It’s rebuilding strength in patterns that transfer to sport.

She doesn’t just need a stable knee.

She needs:
✔️ Hip strength
✔️ Core control
✔️ Load tolerance
✔️ Confidence
✔️ Power

Because getting cleared is NOT the same as being ready.

If you’ve had ACL surgery and:
– You still feel weaker on one side
– You’re nervous cutting or pivoting
– You’re back to workouts but something feels “off”

You’re not done yet.

ACL rehab should bridge the gap from surgery ➡️ performance.

And it doesn’t always take a million cues.
Sometimes it takes the right constraint.

📍Ironhorse PT & Pilates
“Don’t just get cleared. Get ready.”
Call/text 925-222-5446 to book your evaluation

02/24/2026

Running 🏃‍♂️ a marathon is NOT all rainbows 🌈 and roses 🌹! When you show up to PT with knee pain just 1 month before the Tokyo marathon and haven’t been able to run for weeks, we have to manage expectations and just get you to the start line in 1 piece! 😆

Congratulations 🎈 and kudos to Kevin for making it to the start line AND the finish line!! 👏 Thanks to the awesome work of Dr Erin , one of run specialists here at Ironhorse PT and Pilates 💥





02/23/2026

Dr. Bridget (licensed PT + Pilates teacher) is coaching our small group Rehab Pilates class through an exercise called “Serving” on the Pilates chair — and it’s no joke.

Feet dangling = balance challenge.
Carriage moving = core control test.
Ribs, spine, and head stacked = non-negotiable.

It’s really easy to round forward.
It’s really hard to stay aligned.

This is where coaching matters.

Unlike big studios with 12 reformers and one instructor shouting cues from across the room…
our classes are small enough for:

✔️ Hands-on corrections
✔️ Individualized progressions
✔️ Modifications based on YOUR injury history
✔️ Real accountability

This is rehab-informed Pilates.
It’s strength, mobility, and control — done right.

And clearly… the guys are catching on.

If you’re a dancer, runner, lifter, golfer, or desk-bound professional who wants to:

→ Build a stronger core
→ Improve balance
→ Bulletproof your spine
→ Train without getting hurt

This is your sign.

Small group. Big results.
Move better. Hurt less. Train smarter.

DM us “PILATES” and we’ll send you the details.

02/18/2026

Before you stretch your shoulders again… watch this.

At a recent CrossFit community event, we were assessing an athlete’s overhead position after she mentioned discomfort during lifting.

Here’s the key:

We don’t guess.
We assess.

Instead of assuming it was a “tight shoulder,” we looked at:

✔️ Thoracic spine mobility
✔️ Rib cage positioning
✔️ Core control
✔️ How everything stacks overhead under load

Her shoulders actually moved well.

The real issue?
Limited upper back mobility and poor rib cage control — which caused her to arch through her lower back every time she went overhead.

That compensation is what was driving symptoms.

When we adjusted positioning and unloaded the spine?
Symptoms improved immediately.

This is why assessment matters.

If you’re:
– Arching your back to press overhead
– Feeling shoulder or upper back discomfort with lifting
– Or coaching a youth athlete who “just looks tight”

Don’t guess. Assess.

At Ironhorse, we look at the whole movement pattern — not just where it hurts.

Because pain is often the result of how you move… not just what you stretch.

If overhead work feels off, it’s worth having someone evaluate your movement, not just your flexibility.

Assess. Don’t guess.
Train smarter. 💪

DM us “ASSESS” if you want help with your overhead position.

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02/17/2026

2026 — The Year of the Horse. 🧧🐎
At Ironhorse PT & Pilates, we’re all about strength, resilience, and powerful movement.

This year, don’t just move.
Move with purpose.
Move with power.
Move pain-free.

Because you only get one body — let’s make it strong enough to carry you anywhere.

Happy Valentine’s Day from Ironhorse PT & Pilates ❤️This year, skip the flowers.Give your body something it actually nee...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from Ironhorse PT & Pilates ❤️

This year, skip the flowers.

Give your body something it actually needs.

If you’re:
• Training for a race
• Lifting heavy
• Managing a “niggle” that won’t go away
• Postpartum and rebuilding
• Or just tired of feeling stiff and inflamed

This is your sign to prioritize YOU.

✨ Valentine’s Special ✨
💥 Shockwave Therapy (for stubborn tendon pain + inflammation)
💪 Pilates Rehab Program (strength, core, pelvic floor + injury prevention)

Because loving your body means:
Recovering smarter.
Training stronger.
Moving pain-free.

Limited spots available.
Call/Text 925-222-5446 ❤️

San Ramon | Bishop Ranch

❤️



02/11/2026

If you think pelvic floor physical therapy is just lying on your back doing … think again.

Your pelvic floor doesn’t live in isolation.
It has to function when you:

• Lift
• Squat 🏋️‍♀️
• Carry groceries
• Pick up grandkids
• Train in the gym

This incredible woman is doing her first barbell squat ever 👏 — and she’s over 60 years old (it’s never too late to learn new things 💥)

She came to see us for pelvic floor physical therapy.
But rehab doesn’t stop at symptom management.

We are:

✔️ Building bone density
✔️ Building muscle
✔️ Improving confidence
✔️ Teaching her how to manage pressure correctly
✔️ Protecting her pelvic floor under load

Because lifting incorrectly can absolutely worsen pelvic floor symptoms.

And avoiding strength training?
That’s not the answer either.

The answer is coaching.
The answer is progressive loading.
The answer is learning how to generate and manage pressure properly.

Pelvic floor rehab should prepare you for real life — not just the treatment table.

Strong. Capable. Brave. 💪

If you’re dealing with leaking, heaviness, or pelvic floor symptoms and you’ve been afraid to lift… let’s change that.

📍Ironhorse PT & Pilates – San Ramon
Book a pelvic floor evaluation and let’s build you stronger than before 💪




02/04/2026

This one deserves a pause. 👏

When we first met K, it had been over a year since her knee surgery, and despite doing PT before, she was still struggling every single day.

❌ Pain with squats
❌ Pain going up & down stairs
❌ Needing the handrail just to get through daily life

Fast forward just a couple of months — with consistency, trust, and the right plan — and here she is 💥
➡️ Performing a pain-free rear-foot elevated split squat
➡️ Activating her outer hip to support better knee tracking
➡️ And hitting a HUGE milestone this week: a 12-inch step-up with ZERO knee pain and no hand support 🥹🔥

This wasn’t about “working harder.”
It was about working smarter.

✔️ Shockwave therapy
✔️ Hands-on care + scar & soft tissue work
✔️ Strategic taping
✔️ A structured, tailored exercise plan designed specifically for HER knee

And here’s the big takeaway ⬇️
Just because someone has had ACL or meniscus surgery doesn’t mean that surgery is the current source of pain. In K’s case, her symptoms were coming from kneecap tracking issues and compensation patterns that were never fully addressed.

That’s incredibly common — and not a failure on the patient’s part.

This exercise helped her, but it was chosen carefully and progressed intentionally. If you’re dealing with knee pain, take this as inspiration — not a DIY prescription.

K, we are SO proud of you. This is the result of showing up, trusting the process, and finishing the rehab story the right way. ❤️

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San Ramon, CA
94583

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