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Monday 12pm - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm Wednesday 9am - 7pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 3pm Saturday 9am - 11am

The Good Movement, 572 Ivyland Street, Ann Arbor, MI (2025)

HI- I’m Christa, I am a proud feminist that loves empowering women to feel their best in their own bodies. It’s an industry that I have a love-hate relationship with. This industry was for so long pushing toxic narratives that put ridiculous expectations on women and lead many to develop an overwhelming feeling of inadequacy, not to mention injury. I struggled with my place in it because I often took a different approach. One that focused on function and education over aesthetics and trends. The good news is the industry has started to shift and we are starting to put more emphasis on quality instead of quantity. We are starting to recognize that skinny does not mean healthy and intensity does not equal a good workout. I believe that knowledge is power. My approach to teaching is to help you understand the WHY behind the movement. This empowers you to continue your work even when I am not around. I don’t believe in being the “keeper” of information. I want to share it and encourage you to educate yourself about your body because you will know more about it than I ever will. If you take a private with me I will not try to pump out as many exercises as possible. I reflect on the body that is in front of me and structure our time together to accomplish your particular goals and focus on function and quality first! I will challenge you just as much mentally as physically. I will ask you to reflect on what is happening in and outside your body to allow you to better connect and understand your body. These concepts will apply to any intense athlete or someone who enjoys a relaxed walk. As a recovering “it’s not a workout if I’m not drenched in sweat” person I understand this will be a challenge to change your mindset but I promise if you give it time and commitment you will see such better results and above all feel GOOD . And that’s what makes it Good Movement. Qualifications-

PCES Certified (Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist)

National Pilates Certification

American Council of Exercise (ACE) Fitness Instructor

ACE Mind Body Specialist (Pilates,Yoga)

Stott Pilates Comprehensive Training

Pink Ribbon Program (Breast Cancer Recovery)

11/10/2025

🌸 Big News for Survivors 🌸
The FDA is moving to remove the Black Box warning from low-dose vaginal estrogen products — and this is especially meaningful for breast cancer survivors.

For years, that warning created fear and confusion, even though research has consistently shown that low-dose vaginal estrogen stays local (in the tissues) and does not significantly raise systemic estrogen levels.

💗 What this change means:
• Survivors experiencing pain, dryness, tearing, or painful intimacy may have more access to the treatments that can actually help.
• The “scariness” of the previous warning discouraged many providers from prescribing it — even when it was safe.
• Removing the warning supports individualized decision-making, not fear-based avoidance.

✨ Bottom Line:
This shift acknowledges what research and clinicians have known for years — breast cancer survivors deserve comfort, sexual wellness, and pelvic health support. Relief is possible. You do not have to suffer through it.

09/01/2025

🎓✨ Officially a Doctor of Physical Therapy!

After years of hard work, I’ve graduated, passed my boards, and am stepping into the next chapter of my career—specializing in pelvic health and building my own practice.

This path is deeply personal for me. The same week I started DPT school, I also began my journey with cancer treatment. Living through that experience gave me firsthand insight into how much our bodies—and our sense of self—are impacted by medical treatments. It also lit a fire in me to help others reclaim strength, confidence, and connection with their own bodies.

I can’t wait to serve this community and create a space where people feel supported, understood, and empowered in their health journey. 💙

Here’s to healing, helping, and new beginnings.

08/25/2025

Just over 2 years ago, on the very day I started my accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy program at , I got the call confirming I had breast cancer. 💔

Jeff and I were brand new to our city and state with no support system nearby. Still, I never questioned whether I’d continue with school. I needed something to hold onto—a sense of control, and the promise I had made to myself.

From the very beginning, I knew I wanted to work in pelvic health. I wanted to show up better for the clients I had already served and for the ones I hadn’t yet met.

Fast forward to today: after surgeries, chemo, radiation, and more than a few bumps along the way… I kept that promise. ✨

I am officially a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
And now I get the privilege of walking alongside incredible humans as they navigate an often overlooked and taboo part of life.

Here’s to resilience, purpose, and honoring the promises we make to ourselves!

08/09/2025

🎉 Big milestone – I just finished my third clinical rotation in pelvic health & lymphedema!

Over the past few months, I’ve seen how deeply pelvic health and lymphedema impacts people’s daily lives. It’s not just about rehab—it’s about being able to laugh without worry, being intimate without pain, regaining dignity, returning to the activities you love, and trusting your body again after it betrayed you with cancer.

I’ve had the privilege to work with incredible patients who reminded me why I chose this path in the first place. Every story, every breakthrough, every tear of relief… they’ve all fueled my passion to make this my career. 💜

Feeling so grateful for the mentor , patients, and experiences that shaped this rotation. I can’t wait to keep learning and to keep making a difference in this amazing specialty.

Thank you for my “starter kit”. Working with you has been amazing 💕

Address

572 Ivyland Street
Ann Arbor, MI
48103

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 3pm
Saturday	9am - 11am

Website

https://thegoodmvmt.com/

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