Personal PT

Want to heal quickly from a new injury? Maybe you need complex, chronic symptoms resolved. Personal PT is your place. Personal PT is also unique in its mobility.

With over 15 years of experience, Joanna is highly skilled. Hands-on treatments + movement training = supreme results. Personal PT is a physical therapy clinic devoted to the individual needs of EACH patient. Skilled treatment techniques coupled with 1 PT:1 patient sessions, patient education, consistent and high quality care create an environment of prospering health. Minimizing the impact on you

r life, Personal PT provides the option for mobile treatment sessions, bringing therapy to you! Physical therapy where you need, when you need it, and how you need it.

09/11/2026

Tiny exercise. Huge implications. 👇

If you have chronic low back pain, your core may not simply need MORE strengthening.

It may need better alignment and coordination.

Research has shown that people with chronic low back pain can have differences in how their diaphragm moves and positions itself when their body is challenged.

Why does that matter?

Because your diaphragm isn’t just for breathing. It’s part of the system that helps your trunk manage load—whether you’re lifting weights, picking up your kids, hiking, biking or skiing.

And this is where I get especially interested as a PT:
I see rib flare over and over again in people with low back pain.

The study in this Reel didn’t evaluate rib flare, but clinically, it’s something I pay close attention to because rib position can influence how your diaphragm, abdominal muscles and trunk work together.

Sometimes the answer isn’t another plank.

Sometimes we need to look at how your core is coordinating in the first place.

Want to know if you have a rib flare that could be affecting your breathing and core function?

DM me RIBS and I’ll send you my free rib flare assessment.

09/08/2026

I get it. 😂

Your back hurts…and I have you lying on the floor breathing into a cushion.

It doesn’t exactly scream “high-level physical therapy.”

And when an exercise looks THIS easy, we’re pretty quick to dismiss it.

But an exercise doesn’t have to exhaust you to have a purpose.

**Easy doesn’t mean irrelevant.** And this exercise is deceptively effective. A game changer for many.

That expansion you see happening through my low back?

That’s intentional.

And there’s actually some pretty interesting research on the diaphragm and low back pain. More on that to come. 👀

In the meantime, want to build on this?

Pair this breath work with the 2 core exercises in my other Reel instagram.com/reel/DW7TvQTzLyP?stkn=…

**Create expansion through the back. Then get the front of your core in on the action.**

Sometimes the simplest exercise is addressing a piece of the puzzle you’ve been missing.

09/02/2026

My IT band hurt. The problem was somewhere else.

At mile five, my right IT band started acting up. I didn't touch it.

I looked at my pelvis instead. It was rotating more to the right than the left. I repositioned my left hip and the rotation balanced out. Symptoms dropped but didn't fully go away.

Then I spread my toes on my right foot. That stabilized my ankle, knee, and hip on that side. IT band pain gone for the rest of the race.

No foam rolling. No stretching. No stopping.

This worked for my pattern. Everyone's is different. Part two has two tests so you can check yours.

Comment IT BAND and I'll send you what to check first.

08/21/2026

We’ve never measured success by how many people we can see in a day.
We measure it by how well we take care of the person in front of us.
And apparently, Park City noticed. ❤️
A little overdue in sharing this, but Personal PT was voted 3rd in the 2025 Park Record People’s Choice Awards.
As a small clinic practicing alongside much larger practices in our community, this one means a lot.
We’ve intentionally stayed small because the way we want to practice physical therapy requires time, attention, and individualized care.
One person at a time.
One-on-one treatment.
A plan built around your body, your goals, and the things you want to keep doing.
No two bodies move exactly the same way—and we don’t believe they should be treated like they do.
So yes, we may be a small clinic.
But being chosen by our Park City community for this recognition feels pretty big.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us, trusted us with your care, referred your friends and family, and continues to support Personal PT.
We’re incredibly grateful to be part of this community.
Nobody has a body like yours. We treat you that way.
📍 Park City, Utah

08/07/2026

Everyone focuses on the arch on the inside of the foot.

But there’s another arch that almost nobody trains.

I call it the rainbow arch 🌈

And it plays a huge role in how your body absorbs and transfers force when you walk, run, lift, or hike.

This arch helps create the foot tripod — the connection between your big toe, little toe, and heel that stabilizes the foot.

When that tripod is working well, stability travels up the entire chain — from the foot → leg → pelvis → back.

Try this:

👣 Rolled washcloth under the forefoot → positions the foot to create the tripod and the rainbow arch
⚖️ Single leg stance → build stability and endurance
🏋️ Weighted deadlift → train it under load

Need a wider surface?

Use a half foam roller to create a bigger rainbow.

Your feet are the foundation of your movement system.

If the foundation isn’t working well, your body will compensate somewhere else — often the knees, hips, or back.

Train the rainbow.
Build the tripod.

Your whole body will thank you.

Save this for your next workout. Comment “RAINBOW” and I’ll send you more foot training tips.

08/04/2026

Hello, I’m Joanna.
I’m a physical therapist, but more importantly, I’m someone who believes you shouldn’t have to give up the life you love because of pain.

Over the years, I’ve met hundreds of people who had already done “all the right things.” They stretched. They rested. They tried chiropractic care, massage, injections, and even physical therapy.
Some felt better for a while.
But no one took the time to figure out why the pain kept coming back.

If that sounds familiar, you’re probably here because movement is part of who you are.
You want to hike without thinking about your knee.
Wake up and train without fear of reinjury
Pick up your grandkids without your back reminding you tomorrow.
Play pickleball, golf, ski, bike, or work in the yard because that’s your life.

The people I work with aren’t looking for another temporary fix. They’re looking for answers.

That’s why I built Personal PT differently.

I don’t chase symptoms. I figure out why your body keeps compensating and create a plan that’s specific to you.
Because no two bodies move the same.
And if movement is your way of life, you deserve care that helps you keep living it.
I’m glad you found me.

07/31/2026

Certain conversations follow me home. Chronic low back pain does more than hurt your body. It shrinks your world.

You stop saying yes to hikes with friends. You skip the golf outing. You show up for your family, but not fully. The pain isn't just physical anymore. It's emotional. It's exhausting.

Today I sat with a patient who has tried everything. Multiple providers. Multiple procedures. Years of searching. And he's still stuck.

Here's what I know: healing chronic low back pain takes more than another quick fix. It takes someone willing to ask the deeper questions, coordinate care across providers, and treat the whole picture, not just the symptom.

If this sounds like your story, you are not broken. You are not crazy. You are in a cycle, and the right care can help you break it. It’s time you get your joy back.

Nobody has a body like yours. We treat you that way.

Comment "READY" if you're done settling for temporary relief.

07/30/2026

I received this message from someone I hadn’t even met yet.
They were on my waitlist, living with irritating low back pain. Instead of waiting for their first appointment, they decided to read From Pain to Power.
A few days later, they sent me a message that included these words:
“This book is inspirational. It gives me hope.”
That stopped me in my tracks.
It’s also exactly why I wrote this book.
Not to replace physical therapy.
But to give people a place to begin.
Pain doesn’t just affect your body. It often changes the way you think about your body. It can make you question whether you’ll ever get back to the things you love.
My hope is that this book helps replace fear with understanding and confidence—because when you understand why you’re hurting, recovery often feels possible again.
If you’re waiting for an appointment, or you’ve been wondering what to do next, you don’t have to wait to start learning, growing, and taking your first steps toward recovery.

If you’d like to read From Pain to Power, comment “BOOK” below and I’ll send you the link in a DM.

07/21/2026

What if your healthcare providers actually talked to each other?
Not just sending a referral.
Not just reading a note.
Actually sitting down, sharing ideas, challenging each other’s thinking, and working together to create the best plan for you.
That’s what I experienced at C3 (Collaborative Care Collective), where physical therapists, regenerative medicine physicians, movement therapists, and other clinicians came together with one common goal: improving patient outcomes.
One thing became even more clear…
No single profession has all the answers.
Physical therapy has incredible tools.
Regenerative medicine has incredible tools.
Movement specialists have incredible tools.
When we combine those perspectives instead of working in silos, our patients benefit.
I also had the privilege of connecting with the incredible Diane Lee, whose commitment to critical thinking and continual learning continues to inspire me.
These experiences remind me why continuing education matters. It’s not about collecting certifications or attending conferences. It’s about asking better questions, refining how I think, building relationships with other experts, and bringing the very best evidence and collaboration back to every patient I work with.
Because nobody has a body like yours.
Your care shouldn’t be one-size-fits-all either.
I’m curious…
Have you ever felt like you were the one coordinating communication between your healthcare providers?
Or have you experienced a team that truly worked together?
I’d love to hear your experience.

07/20/2026

3 sets of 10 doesn’t prepare patients for real life. It builds tolerance, not full capacity.

That gap between rehab and performance is the biggest weakness I’ve seen in this profession. It’s why I got my CSCS years ago, and why the new APTA/NSCA joint statement matters. But curriculum change is slow. Practitioners need to close this gap now through extra certifications, not wait on the system.

Does this joint statement fix the problem? Tell me below.

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