Black Star Physical Therapy and Wellness

Black Star Physical Therapy and Wellness Board-Certified Physical Therapist & Fitness Coach | Helping perimenopausal women over 40 reduce joint pain, build strength & move better.

Mobile PT • Metro Detroit • Online Coaching I graduated from Physical Therapy school in 2004 and have an extensive background in orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention and pain management. I have bridged rehabilitation and fitness and help busy women over 30 prioritize their health! As a physical therapist and fitness coach, I offer online fitness programs that focus on strength training, in

jury prevention, and pain management. I now also provide in-person physical therapy and 1-on-1 assisted stretch sessions to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay flexible. Whether you're managing pain or staying active, my programs are here to support your journey to better health!

08/12/2026

My lower back AND my knees… Even though I wasn't a huge Britney fan, I have to admit that I felt this song in my soul.

But for real, if stairs, squats, or getting up off the floor feel harder than they used to, it is not just age. It's also muscle loss affecting your joints. I know.lifting weights is hard. You will feel sore and if you are doing it right, it should be challenging but women over 40, I need you to understand someting.

Muscle = longevity!

During perimenopause women lose lean muscle faster. And less muscle around your hips and thighs means your joints have less support, less shock absorption, and more pain.

Strong muscles protect your joints. That is not an opinion, this isn't a trend, this is research. And strength training is one of the most powerful tools you have to preserve muscle, reduce knee pain, and keep moving well after 40. 💪🏾

Stiffer lately? 🖤That gap between your fingers that’s how much wiggle room your joints have left. And it’s been shrinkin...
08/12/2026

Stiffer lately? 🖤

That gap between your fingers that’s how much wiggle room your joints have left. And it’s been shrinking since perimenopause started changing the rules nobody warned you about.

Your joints are not broken. They are asking for intentional care. And that starts with the right foundation.

Foundations at 40+ is a 6-week joint mobility and core strength program built specifically for women over 40 navigating the body changes of perimenopause. 15 minutes a day. No gym required. Designed for your joints, your body, and this decade of your life.

Founding members get in before the price catches up to the demand. 🖤

👉🏾 Waitlist is open. Link to sign up and lock in your founding member price.

https://offers.blackstartherapy.com/sign-up-page

Launching September 1st.

💬 Drop a 🖤 in the comments if your joints have been talking to you lately.

08/10/2026

Auntie. I'm sorry. 😅

At 30 I had all the answers. Eat clean. Work out. Simple. My aunt would mention her aching knees, her stiff hips, her low energy and I would smile and say just move more and eat better.

I cringe now.
Because at 48 I understand what she was actually going through. And nobody was talking about it.

Here is what perimenopause is actually doing to your body:
🖤 Estrogen declines: your joints lose lubrication and cartilage health decreases. That morning stiffness is not laziness. It is biology.
💪🏾 Muscle loss accelerates: your body holds onto lean muscle less effectively which affects your strength, your metabolism, and your joint support.
❤️ Heart health shifts: estrogen plays a protective role in cardiovascular health. Movement and strength training matter more than ever.

You do not have to have knee pain on stairs. You do not have to struggle bending over or getting up off the floor. You are not breaking. You are not falling apart.
You are transitioning. And knowing that difference changes everything. 🖤

Auntie... I see you now. I understand. And I am so sorry. 🙏🏾

💬 Which symptom are you feeling right now? Drop it in the comments below.
And if you know someone who needs to hear this, share this video with them. We all deserve to understand what our bodies are going through. .

Stiffer lately? That's your sign. 👀 🚩Not creaky. Not "just getting older." Perimenopause quietly shrinks your joint spac...
08/10/2026

Stiffer lately? That's your sign. 👀 🚩

Not creaky. Not "just getting older." Perimenopause quietly shrinks your joint space and nobody puts that on a symptom list. So mornings take longer, stairs feel personal, and your body starts negotiating before it moves.

Foundations at 40+ is a 6-week mobility and core strength program built for exactly this stage, delivered straight to your phone. No gym. No guesswork. Just small daily moves that add up.

Waitlist is open. Founding members lock in before the price does.

Your joints already told you. Link in bio.

08/07/2026

I turned 48 a couple of weeks ago and used to think morning stiffness was just part of getting older. Roll out of bed, hobble to the bathroom, wait for everything to warm up.

Sound familiar?

Here is what is actually happening. If you are a woman over 45, our bodies are changing. While you sleep your cartilage dries out, synovial fluid, the natural lubricant inside your joints decreases, and your connective tissue tightens from hours of stillness. Add perimenopause into the mix and declining estrogen reduces cartilage health and joint lubrication even further. Your knees, hips, lower back, and neck feel it first thing every single morning.

But here is what I want you to know. There are simple things you can do starting today to change how your body feels when you wake up.

Move before your feet hit the floor. Hydrate before your coffee. Give yourself five minutes of gentle movement before you sit at your desk. Strength train at least three times a week because stronger muscles take the load off your joints. And take posture breaks every hour because your connective tissue tightens faster than you think.. You got this sis. Intention and consistency two things I know you are capable of.

Your body is not broken. It is asking for attention. Give it five minutes and watch what changes.

💬 Where do you feel the stiffest in the morning? Drop it in the comments I want to know.

08/04/2026

Reaching behind your back to zip up a dress or grab something from the backseat shouldn't feel like an Olympic sport.

If your shoulders are refusing to cooperate, you are not alone. Estrogen loss can affect our joint capsules, making tight shoulders (and even frozen shoulder - more on that later) incredibly common for women over 40.

But doing nothing about it? That's exactly how we lose our range of motion.

Take 2 minutes today for this simple shoulder-opening move. No equipment, no fuss just instant relief for your upper body.

👉🏾 Save this post to add to your daily movement routine and reclaim your mobility!

Drop a 💪🏾 in the comments if your upper body needed this stretch today.

Prevention

08/03/2026

Calling all Gen X and Millennials! If your birth year starts with 19.. this is your sign. 😂 Aging is a blessing. But biology? Biology does not care about your feelings. 😅

Waking up stiff? Random aches from literally just existing? You can no longer afford to skip your warm up. Those days are over.

5 minutes before your workout. 5 minute posture break from your desk. Just stretch.

Your body is not 25 anymore and it is ready to remind you.

She was doing everything right and still felt like her body was working against her.Perimenopause speeds up muscle loss ...
07/31/2026

She was doing everything right and still felt like her body was working against her.

Perimenopause speeds up muscle loss and if you're considering GLP-1 medications, protecting your muscle and joints matters even more.

Swipe through for the problem, the solution, and where to start if joint pain is holding you back.

👉🏾 Foundation at 40+ launching soon. Link in bio to join the waitlist.

💬 Drop your questions below!

Perimenopause

07/28/2026

Do your hips feel completely locked up the second you stand up from your desk? 😩

You aren't imagining it. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can cause our connective tissues to lose elasticity, leaving our hips feeling incredibly tight and stiff. But ignoring the tightness is only going to make it worse.

Your hips they just need aren't stuck. The just need a little grease and stability.

Here is a quick, deep hip mobility move to unlock your pelvis, relieve lower back tension, and get you moving freely again. All it takes is 2 minutes on your mat.

👉🏾 Tap the share button to send this to a friend who is always complaining about tight hips!

Drop a 🧘🏾♀️ in the comments if you’re trying this today.

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07/27/2026

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