MF Physical Therapy

MF Physical Therapy A holistic, one-on-one approach to achieve full body healing and wellness. Specialized in Fascial

‘Tis the season when stiff and achy joints seem to bother us more than when it’s warm outside. What you’re feeling is ac...
11/26/2025

‘Tis the season when stiff and achy joints seem to bother us more than when it’s warm outside. What you’re feeling is actually a physiological response happening within your fascia. Colder temperatures and reduced daylight influence the nervous system, prompting shifts in hormone levels. These changes affect fascial tension, tissue repair, and fluid dynamics. When we give in to the urge to hibernate and don’t move as much as we usually do, that discomfort only intensifies.
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So what can help? Try prioritizing heat and hydration from the inside out: think sauna sessions, warm baths, myofascial release, and slow, intentional movement. These inputs help rehydrate the extracellular matrix, soften cross-links, and restore circulation to areas that tighten in the cold. And above all—keep moving. Whether indoors or outside, resist the pull of dreary days that make the couch a little too inviting.
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📸 70.3 Xian (China) 2019 in pouring rain. So cold, but hitting the finish line and getting it done felt SO rewarding 🙌

I’m coming up on my 1-year anniversary, the day I started my practice with one simple belief —people deserve to feel tru...
10/17/2025

I’m coming up on my 1-year anniversary, the day I started my practice with one simple belief —
people deserve to feel truly seen and understood in their healing.

Too often, patients come to me feeling frustrated, unheard, or told that their pain is “just in their head.” But I know pain is real — even when it’s hard to pinpoint or seems to move from one area to another.

That’s why I’ve chosen a different path as a physical therapist. Instead of focusing only on where it hurts, I look deeper — at the fascial and neurological connections that link every part of the body. Using Fascial Counterstrain, I can help release tension patterns that often start far from where the pain shows up.

It’s gentle work, but it can create profound change — physically, emotionally, and even energetically.

I serve people of all ages, activity levels, and abilities — anyone who’s ready for a more individualized, evidence-based, and compassionate approach to care.

Because real healing isn’t about forcing the body to comply — it’s about listening to it, understanding it, and helping it find its way back to balance. 🤍

If you’ve been searching for answers or feel like something’s been missed in your care, know that there are still other ways forward — ways that honor your whole story.

🔬 After spinal cord injury, astrocytes can become reactive—changing shape and function. While this can sometimes form a ...
10/13/2025

🔬 After spinal cord injury, astrocytes can become reactive—changing shape and function. While this can sometimes form a “glial scar,” it also protects healthy tissue and limits further damage. It’s a delicate balance scientists are still working to understand.

🧪 Fascial Counterstrain employs specific positional treatments to modulate spinal cord function and reduce astrocytic inflammation. Enhancing astrocyte performance supports neuroimmune regulation, promoting the body’s innate capacity for repair and self-maintenance.💫

🌮✨ Happy National Taco Day! ✨🌮Tacos don’t just have to be delicious—they can be nutritious too! 💪Here’s how to build a h...
10/08/2025

🌮✨ Happy National Taco Day! ✨🌮
Tacos don’t just have to be delicious—they can be nutritious too! 💪
Here’s how to build a healthier taco:
✅ Choose a whole-grain or corn tortilla (look for brands that exclude oils like canola and soy)
✅ Load up on proteins like farm-raised chicken, grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, and beans.
✅ Add color with fresh veggies—peppers, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado. (Even better if you picked them from your garden!
✅ Use fresh herbs and spices, like cilantro, lime, and chili powder.

Fresh, nutrient-packed tacos fuel your body, support recovery, and keep you feeling your best. 🥑🥦🌽

So today, enjoy a taco (or two) that’s as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. 🎉

School is back in session, and while that means there may be added responsibility and engagements that make us all want ...
10/07/2025

School is back in session, and while that means there may be added responsibility and engagements that make us all want to smack our foreheads and assume the “woe is me” position, it also means I’m here to help you. Many physical symptoms of pain can result from a seemingly insignificant and imperceptible level of stress. A little manual work, in the form of fascial counterstrain, can go a long way. Visit mfphysicaltherapy.com to see if it might be a good fit for you.

I woke up this morning and enjoyed taking my time as I prepared for the day ahead. I knew I had wanted to run this morni...
10/04/2025

I woke up this morning and enjoyed taking my time as I prepared for the day ahead. I knew I had wanted to run this morning, but inevitably, I found myself short on time. I started to get dressed for work when I stopped and realized how much I would regret it later if I didn’t get out and just GO. My run was short, but my body felt glorious after just 25 minutes of running in the cool morning air with my two dogs. Don’t talk yourself out of something you know you’ll regret not doing later!

There is so much more effort that goes into doing a single exercise, and many of us don’t even know what that is or how ...
10/02/2025

There is so much more effort that goes into doing a single exercise, and many of us don’t even know what that is or how to do it. As a PT, I teach exercises designed to address functional deficits and muscle imbalances. However, I also teach you how to do them effectively. This often requires tactile cues, demonstration, and verbal coaching. So much goes on in other areas of the body when you try to do an exercise.
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Here, even before I have my patient begin a standing, standard banded row, we take the extra time to preposition her so that she can effectively engage the right muscles without causing an irritation of tissue somewhere else. 
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Those who know me know exactly what I mean when I say scoop, squeeze, and tuck. Only THEN, can we begin to row!

Physical therapy is so important in the role of promoting health, advocating for more movement, and supporting those int...
09/30/2025

Physical therapy is so important in the role of promoting health, advocating for more movement, and supporting those interested in growing their levels of activity worldwide. Whether you’re looking for pain relief or improvement in strength, or perhaps you hope to finally address a chronic issue that nothing has been able to resolve, I am here to serve you.

I post this photo because of how much is going wrong here. In the moment, I never knew how much my internal pain (caused...
08/30/2025

I post this photo because of how much is going wrong here. In the moment, I never knew how much my internal pain (caused primarily by overtraining) was so obvious when captured by a single photographer, in a single moment in time.
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One of the best investments you can make in yourself, as a competitive athlete, is to have a coach in your corner. As someone who not only experienced the work needed to race at the top of my sport, I also have the capacity to evaluate and assess the biomechanical issues going on with each individual athlete as a physical therapist, too.
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I will take pictures like this one, videos, and in-person time with each patient and client to determine the root cause of pain. I understand what time and life commitments are required in order to chase big goals, and you’re 100% worth it. Invest in yourself before you look like me in this picture!

“Meghan is an amazing physical therapist. She has helped me many times over the years with migraines, neck pain, knee an...
08/28/2025

“Meghan is an amazing physical therapist. She has helped me many times over the years with migraines, neck pain, knee and shoulder pain, and also with recovery from a double mastectomy. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is very personable and truly listens to your concerns. What a blessing!”

Today is the day we celebrate our best, four-legged companions. It’s National Dog Day! If you know me, you know how much...
08/27/2025

Today is the day we celebrate our best, four-legged companions. It’s National Dog Day! If you know me, you know how much I appreciate, respect, and value my dogs. There exists no other animal who shows the same kind of love, loyalty, and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. Celebrate with me their essential roles as service animals, working dogs, and loving pets. 🐾

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