Healing Arts Physical Therapy

09/23/2025

Exciting News at Healing Arts PT!

We’re excited to announce that Stuart Bradley is stepping into the role of Clinical Manager at Healing Arts Physical Therapy!

In this new position, Stuart will be helping us strengthen every part of the clinic — from supporting patient care and treatment quality, to encouraging collaboration among our providers, to keeping operations and staffing running smoothly.

This step forward will help our team continue to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients while making sure our clinic stays a supportive, efficient, and thriving environment.

We’re proud of Stuart for taking on this responsibility and grateful for the positive impact he will have on both our patients and our team. Please join us in congratulating him on this exciting new chapter! 👏

09/22/2025

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain — and it can feel like it just won’t go away. The truth is, there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” fix. It takes a multi-step approach to really heal and get you moving again.

In our recent workshop, we focused on the treatments that make the biggest difference:
✨ Gentle hands-on techniques to release tight tissue
✨ Stretching for the calf and big toe
✨ Strengthening the foot, ankle, and hip for better support
✨ Improving ankle flexibility
✨ Custom orthotics that fit your foot perfectly

📸 In the photo: you can see how we use foam to take an exact impression of the foot — the first step to building an orthotic designed just for you.

If heel pain has been holding you back, know that with the right plan, recovery is absolutely possible. Don’t let plantar fasciitis keep you from doing what you love!

09/19/2025

One of the simplest and most powerful things we recommend to many of our patients is daily walking.

Walking improves cardiovascular health, keeps the joints moving, and gives you the fresh air your body and mind need. When you walk, remember to:

Stand tall and swing your arms to improve back mobility and balance

Choose a time of day when you feel your best

Aim for 30 minutes of continuous walking if you can

Breathe deeply to strengthen your lungs and energize your body

Tips to build up endurance:

Start with shorter walks (10–15 minutes) and gradually add 5 minutes every few days

Mix in brisk intervals — walk faster for 1–2 minutes, then slow down to recover

Track your steps or distance to see progress over time

Rest as needed, but try to walk more days each week

Stay consistent — endurance builds with repetition

Walking is free, easy, and one of the best investments you can make in your health. Start where you are — every step counts!

09/17/2025

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and if you’ve dealt with it, you know how frustrating it can be. The good news is that physical therapy is one of the most effective treatments available — and the research backs it up.

At Healing Arts Physical Therapy, we take a comprehensive approach by delivering some of these techniques:

✔️ IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization): This techniques uses a specific tool to release the fascia, improve flexibility, and restore normal function to your foot. Many patients feel relief as mobility improves and tension is reduced.

✔️ Intrinsic Foot Strengthening: Targeting the small stabilizing muscles of the foot can help improve alignment, provide better support, and prevent the plantar fascia from being overstressed. Simple, consistent exercises can make a big difference.

✔️ Orthotics (when needed): In cases where pain persists, or if your job requires long hours on your feet — especially on hard surfaces — orthotics can give your foot the extra support it needs to stay comfortable and heal.

Physical therapy doesn’t just mask symptoms; it treats the root cause. By restoring movement, strength, and support, we help you get back to walking, working, and living without that nagging heel pain.

If plantar fasciitis has been slowing you down, let us help you take the next step forward. Call us today to learn more about how PT can help you heal.

09/15/2025

We often think about how much more beneficial our healthcare system could be if insurance companies invested more in physical therapy.

With fair reimbursement, private practices could:

Hire additional staff to improve access and reduce wait times

See patients more often, ensuring better continuity of care. Some patients need to be seen 3+ visits/week.

Invest in state-of-the-art equipment and the latest healing technologies. There is so much cool stuff out there!

All of this would mean faster recoveries for patients and a reduced need for costly interventions later — such as advanced imaging, medications, or even surgery.

Physical therapy is not just treatment, it’s prevention. By supporting PT, insurers would ultimately lower overall healthcare costs while improving outcomes for patients.

Among 1.6 million Medicare members, increased utilization of PT was associated with $4,000 to $8,000 in savings per member, especially by reducing the need for surgery and other high-cost interventions.

09/11/2025

When it comes to musculoskeletal (MSK) issues like back, knee, or shoulder pain, the research is clear: physical therapists are among the most accurate providers at diagnosing and managing these conditions.

This matters because:
✅ Faster and more accurate diagnosis means quicker relief for patients
✅ Direct access to a physical therapist reduces unnecessary imaging, medications, or referrals
✅ Insurance carriers benefit too, as efficient care lowers overall healthcare costs
✅ Most importantly, patients receive the right treatment at the right time

At Healing Arts Physical Therapy, we are proud to bring this level of expertise to our community. Giving patients direct access to physical therapy is not just a win for patients — it’s a win for the entire healthcare system.

Let’s continue to move healthcare forward, one patient at a time.

09/08/2025

We Need Your Voice to Protect Access to Physical Therapy!

At Healing Arts Physical Therapy, we are passionate about helping our community stay active, independent, and healthy. Unfortunately, Medicare’s proposed reimbursement cuts and the continued reduced payments for services provided by Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) are threatening access to the care our patients need and deserve.

Here’s what’s at stake:

🚫 Upcoming reimbursement cuts will make it harder for small practices like ours to stay open and serve our community.
🚫 The PTA differential unfairly reduces payment for treatments provided by highly skilled PTAs, which could lead to longer wait times and less availability for care.
🚫 Medicare patients are still required to get a physician referral before starting physical therapy, causing delays in treatment and sometimes worse outcomes.

We need your help!
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is currently accepting public comments on these proposed changes. Your voice matters. Together, we can urge CMS to:

✅ Stop the cuts to outpatient therapy reimbursement
✅ Eliminate the PTA differential
✅ Allow Medicare patients direct access to physical therapy — up to 12 visits without requiring a physician referral

📢 Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Visit the CMS Public Comment page: https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2025-0304
2️⃣ Share your story about how physical therapy has helped you or a loved one
3️⃣ Ask CMS to protect access to care and support your local providers

💙 We fight every day for our patients’ health and independence. Now, we need your help to fight for your access to care. Please take a few minutes to comment — it truly makes a difference!

09/05/2025

Today’s skills workshop was a huge success! 🙌

We focused on advanced treatment techniques for the upper trap trigger point, including:

✨ Strain-counterstrain
✨ Soft tissue mobilization
✨ Myofascial cupping

It’s always such a privilege to spend time with my amazing staff, students, and other therapists from our community. These workshops give us the chance to sharpen our skills, learn together, and grow as clinicians — all so we can continue helping our patients recover faster and feel their best.

At Healing Arts Physical Therapy, we’re committed to continuous learning and staying on the cutting edge of techniques that make a real difference for our patients. Days like today remind me why I love what I do — not just helping patients but growing alongside a team that shares the same passion for healing.

09/04/2025

We’re excited to announce that Healing Arts Physical Therapy has partnered with the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences to start accepting PT students for their clinical rotations!

Taking students is valuable not only for them, but for us as clinicians as well. It gives us the opportunity to:

Help shape the next generation of physical therapists

Share real-world experiences that go beyond the classroom

Sharpen our own skills and knowledge as we teach and mentor

Give back to the profession while contributing to better patient care in the future

We’re proud to play a role in preparing future PTs and look forward to continuing to partner with schools across California and beyond.

09/04/2025

Rising healthcare costs affect all of us — but what if there was a better way?

At Healing Arts Physical Therapy, we believe physical therapy should be at the forefront of healthcare. Starting PT early can help patients avoid unnecessary surgeries, reduce imaging and medication costs, recover faster, and even prevent future injuries.

When physical therapy is supported and funded appropriately, everyone wins — patients heal quicker, employers save on lost productivity, insurers spend less on costly procedures, and our entire community benefits from better health.

We’ve put together a blog that dives deeper into how physical therapy can lower healthcare costs and why insurance companies and policymakers need to invest more in this life-changing care.

Read the full blog here: https://www.healingartspt.net/single-post/how-physical-therapy-can-cut-healthcare-costs-and-why-insurers-should-invest-in-it

Let's spread the word about the power of physical therapy and its role in creating healthier, stronger communities!

Healthcare costs continue to rise year after year, placing enormous pressure on patients, providers, and insurers. As policymakers and insurance companies look for solutions, one highly effective — yet often underutilized — strategy lies in physical therapy.Physical therapy isn’t just about re...

09/02/2025

Happy start of September!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend and enjoyed some well-deserved rest. Our September newsletter is here, filled with helpful tips, updates, and resources to keep you moving, feeling great, and living your best life.

Check it out and see what’s new this month at Healing Arts Physical Therapy!

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08/21/2025

Exciting Collaboration Ahead! 🚨

Today, we had the pleasure of meeting with Ready Rebound to discuss an exciting new partnership focused on helping first responders in our community get the care they need faster.

They shared an incredible story of how Ready Rebound was formed — taking a model from the sports medicine world and applying it to first responders. Just like athletes, these heroes have physically demanding roles that require them to be at their very best.

By providing early intervention and streamlined care, we can help our first responders recover quicker and safely return to duty — supporting the people who support us every single day.

We’re excited about what this partnership means for our community and proud that Healing Arts Physical Therapy can play a role in helping the heroes who keep us safe. 🚑🚒👮‍♀️