Dr. Megan Brown, PT

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Dr. Megan Brown, PT

GET READY TO SWEAT! Dr. Megan Brown discovered Pilates after finding herself in an advanced class by accident.

She was awed by the method and surprised that she needed to mentally connect with her body and control her muscles in a way she'd never experienced in her typical weight lifting, running and spinning practices. To enhance her skills at a physical therapist (PT), Megan pursued her Pilates certification through Polestar, an organization founded by a PT. A bit more about Megan:

Bachelor of Science in Education, Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia (1996)
Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marymount University (Masters of Science 2001, Doctorate transition 2007)
Outstanding Student Award Marymount University Program in Physical Therapy (2001)
Polestar Practitioner of Pilates for Rehabilitation (2003 & recert 2012)
Adjunct faculty & lecturer in Pilates at Marymount University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Co-Founder of Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga (2008). Anatomy, biomechanics & special populations lecturer at Mind the Mat 200-HR Yoga Teacher Training
Neurologic physical therapy including stroke, Parkinson's, spinal cord injury, brain injury at National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington D.C. Orthopedic out-patient physical rehabilitation with focus in Pilates therapeutic exercise prescription & manual therapy
Specialized content creator in Pilates for: Prenatal & postpartum women, runners, therapeutic populations, neurological conditions, pain management
Two time investigator in published Alzheimer's research involving exercise intervention
Brand ambassador for lululemon (2014-legacy ambassador, current)

04/04/2021

Drove and drove until there were no more people. Happy Easter!

04/01/2021

I hope the Easter Bey visits you this weekend.🐰👯‍♀️

I don’t own the rights to this song but these are my bunny ears.

03/31/2021

Representing!

Tonight is the last night you can watch/listen to my online presentation at Combined Section Meeting/Conference 2021: “Prep & Practice” A Group Pilates intervention to improve maternal outcomes. All about prenatal and “Mommy & Me” classes/ group physical therapy for prenatal and postpartum women. Thank you to all who have messaged me and asked questions pre and post conference!

03/23/2021

Mornin! Three tips on starting a consistent exercise program🔥:

1) Do something you like. If you like to dance, dance! I hate treadmills so I don’t do that. I love group(ish) exercise so I do that instead!

2) Start small. If you choose walking, walk for 20 to 30 minutes the first few days then add on intensity (walk a little faster) and duration (add 5 minutes a day until you get to 45m to an hour).

2) Plan your day and week. I am NOT a planner so this is hard for me too. Once you carve out even 20 minutes a day it will become a habit and you’ll start to crave your scheduled exercise. I promise.

03/19/2021

Exercise is what I prescribe. Here’s a fun activity we did in class today: comment below and list a benefit of exercise.
Feel free to ditto some I list here above!

Did you know that in longevity studies exercise was the consistent variable across all studies on why people live long happy lives.

I just turned 47 and I consider myself “third aged” as I’m 1/3 into my lifespan. 💁🏼‍♀️

03/15/2021

I almost called this a wasted year, then I quickly corrected myself. In a sad year of absolute considerable loss—human loss, financial loss—it was a profound time of growth, change and humility.

Clients became friends.
Friends became family.
Family became sacred.

46 was likely the most significant year of my life—starting with the chaotic beginning of a pandemic and ending with hope. I’ll never look at the glass as half empty.

Here’s to 🔥aggressive optimism🔥 and keeping the ship in the channel. We’re almost there...

03/08/2021

We may not be able to do this in the studio, but can we bring back flash mobs when this is over?

Also, this could be scene two in the Off Broadway play...”Mind the Mask”—a little studio that made it through a big pandemic...

03/04/2021

Whole body moves produce functional gains.🔥

This move is from the new Express Pilates Boot Camo which is basically the regular 60 minute class jammed into 45🤷🏼‍♀️🤣🔥.

Are you liking Express? Did you try this move yet?

I hear you!

02/28/2021

A little tidbit from my last Prenatal Pilates series. Actually, this tip works for everyone but especially prenatal women since hormones can change ligamentous laxity.

I’ve been teaching prenatal Pilates for 15 years and learn something new about my patients and clients each time I teach.

My new 6 week virtual Prenatal Pilates session starts tomorrow! We meet live every Monday at 5:30pm but you can take the playback any time! I’m also here as your “concierge” physical therapist throughout this time.

We are coming up on a year since we shifted this program to virtual. So far we’ve had participants from Oklahoma, New York City, Pakistan, London, California, Texas, Ashburn (Lol), and more!

To join this community and next series click my link in bio .

Questions? Please comment! 👇 or tap that arrow button and send to your pregnant friend!

02/26/2021

Scapular stability fixes your wrist pain- -We had a whole class today about your shoulder blades. It wasn’t easy. Check killin it🔥.

02/22/2021

Who’s in?
2022

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Address

2214 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA
22301

Telephone

+17036832228

Website

http://drmeganbrownpt.com/

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