Montgomery Somatics

Montgomery Somatics Carol Montgomery, PT, MSPT, GCFP, STMI re-trains the nervous system to move in ways to improve function, reduce pain and optimize performance.

Stretching can be helpful, but it is not the universal fix people think it is.Sometimes tightness is your body’s way of ...
02/19/2026

Stretching can be helpful, but it is not the universal fix people think it is.

Sometimes tightness is your body’s way of creating stability or protection. If your system is on high alert, forcing more range of motion can increase guarding instead of reducing it.

A more useful question is, “What is my body protecting?”
When we understand the pattern underneath, we can choose strategies that create safety, not just sensation.

02/17/2026

Try this 60-second micro reset:

Feel your feet on the floor.

Let your eyes slowly scan the room.

Notice your jaw and soften it 5%.

Exhale a little longer than you inhale.

No forcing, just noticing. Stop if uncomfortable.
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A diagnosis can be helpful. It can give a name to what you are experiencing and guide next steps. But a label does not a...
02/12/2026

A diagnosis can be helpful. It can give a name to what you are experiencing and guide next steps. But a label does not always explain why your symptoms keep repeating, flaring, or spreading.

That is where somatic work and movement education can help. We look at the underlying patterns that keep the loop going, including how your nervous system is organizing tension, protection, and movement. When you have more options, your body often feels safer, and life gets bigger again.

Follow for nervous system friendly movement and practical ways to move with more ease.

Indianapolis friends, if pain, tension, or limited movement is keeping you from doing the things you love, it is time to...
02/10/2026

Indianapolis friends, if pain, tension, or limited movement is keeping you from doing the things you love, it is time to get support.

At Montgomery Somatics, we combine physical therapy and somatic education to help you understand what your body is doing and create new options for movement that feel safer and easier. The goal is practical change you can use in real life, not just temporary relief.

Call or text 812 344 4119 to book.
1420 N. Leland Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Hi, I’m Carol, a Physical Therapist and somatic educator at Montgomery Somatics in Indianapolis. I work with people who ...
02/05/2026

Hi, I’m Carol, a Physical Therapist and somatic educator at Montgomery Somatics in Indianapolis. I work with people who feel caught in cycles of pain, tension, and limited movement, especially when the usual advice has not helped.

In our sessions, we look beyond symptoms to understand the pattern underneath, then use gentle, specific hands on work and movement learning to support more comfort and confidence in daily life.If you have a question about what you are feeling or you are not sure what type of support you need, leave a comment or send a message. I’m happy to help you take the next step.

The 30-second Sit-to-Stand test is more than just a leg exercise. It’s a predictor of fall risk, lower body strength, an...
01/27/2026

The 30-second Sit-to-Stand test is more than just a leg exercise. It’s a predictor of fall risk, lower body strength, and nervous system coordination.

Ask yourself: Do I really need both hands to help me? Could I do it with one hand, or even with a light touch? Where do my eyes look? Down to the floor? forward? Or can they travel upward along the wall in front of you?

We don’t just work on movement, we retrain the patterns behind it.

Balance isn’t just about strength. It’s a decision-making process your nervous system constantly performs, using input f...
01/22/2026

Balance isn’t just about strength. It’s a decision-making process your nervous system constantly performs, using input from your eyes, ears, and body.

Learn to identify which system you rely on most, and where you need support.

01/20/2026

Balance changes often start subtly.

If you find yourself rising from a chair slower than usual or hesitating during turns, your nervous system may need support.

This reel covers three early signs to notice and how somatic work helps.

In balance training, progress doesn’t mean perfection.It means awareness, adaptability, and resilience.Start where you a...
01/15/2026

In balance training, progress doesn’t mean perfection.

It means awareness, adaptability, and resilience.

Start where you are. Here are some helpful progressions: Adjust the width between your feet. Light hands on the wall or countertop.

Note your confidence level. You’re not failing, you’re mapping your way forward.

Gait speed is now considered the ‘6th vital sign.’Why? Because changes in walking speed predict fall risk, cognitive dec...
01/13/2026

Gait speed is now considered the ‘6th vital sign.’

Why? Because changes in walking speed predict fall risk, cognitive decline, and even mortality.

Learn how somatic work supports walking patterns and balance at every age.

01/08/2026

Want to know how your balance and strength are aging?

Try this 30-second sit-to-stand test. Count your reps. 15-19 reps is great for t60-7- y.o.

Track your confidence, and start measuring your progress with compassion, not pressure. Success has NO expiration date!

Most people don’t realize they’re losing mobility until it affects their independence.That’s why regular balance assessm...
01/06/2026

Most people don’t realize they’re losing mobility until it affects their independence.

That’s why regular balance assessments matter. They help you track subtle changes before they become limitations.

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Indianapolis, IN

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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