09/12/2026
Social media influencer Natalie Caez knew something was off, but she had no idea her symptoms were actually signs of something much more serious.
After all, a little stiffness, numbness and tingling in her legs could have been from being an avid runner. Did that also explain the blurry vision, urinary issues, fatigue and weakness? Finally, a friend mentioned that Natalie’s walking pattern seemed off. It was time to figure out what was happening. Many months and doctor appointments later, an MRI revealed lesions on Natalie’s brain and spinal cord. It was Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Natalie didn’t waste a moment. A week after her diagnosis, she jumped right into physical therapy with Physical Therapist Cassandra "Cass" Borglum. Working on things like strength, balance, endurance and movement strategies, Natalie’s progress seemed subtle at first.
“I think that’s one of the most amazing things about physical therapy: progress can be very quiet,” Natalie said. “It takes time, and you have to be patient with yourself, but then one day you realize, ‘wow, look at what I can do now that I couldn’t before.’”
From using a cane to get around to walking the runway for a fundraiser fashion show, Natalie’s progress has been impressive. And while she knows MS can be unpredictable, Natalie says she’s committed to living fully, being patient with herself and sharing her story to help others through their MS journeys, including the power of physical therapy.