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FunXional Physical Therapy, 3000 Kingman Street, Metairie, LA (2026)

02/14/2026

Am I right?! 🍒

02/11/2026

honestly the biggest win isn’t even the number it’s how strong, energized, and confident I feel in my body again.

This didn’t come from extremes or shortcuts or doing anything crazy! I’m a first time mom who’s breastfeeding, staying up all night, and running a business full time. .pt

It came from being consistent, nourishing myself well, lifting when I could, resting when I needed to, and choosing to move my body because I respect it, not because I was trying to punish it.

If you’re newly postpartum, I really want you to hear this: you do not have to rush, and you absolutely don’t need to “snap back.”

Your body just did something incredible. But if and when you decide you want to feel strong again, it is possible. Not overnight, not perfectly, but one small decision at a time.

Give yourself grace, stay consistent, and trust that small progress adds up more than you think!

02/10/2026

So many musculoskeletal issues are not actually what they seem.

A snapping hip isn’t always a hip.

Neck pain isn’t always the neck.

Low back pain isn’t always the spine.

And this is where people get stuck… because they keep chasing the symptom instead of asking why it’s happening in the first place (even the best physical therapists do this).

You can stretch the tight muscle.

Foam roll the sore spot.

Dry needle the irritated tissue.

And sometimes that helps… temporarily.

But if the underlying system (your breathing, core coordination, pelvic floor, movement patterns, stress response, sleep, training load) isn’t working well together, the problem usually comes back.

Your body is one integrated system.

Joints don’t move in isolation.

Muscles don’t fire alone.

Pain rarely shows up at the true root cause.

This is why a whole-body, root-cause approach to physical therapy and movement matters so much!!

Not just treating the site of pain, but looking at how you move, how you stabilize, how you load, and how your nervous system and core are supporting you.

Because healing isn’t just about “fixing a body part.”

It’s about understanding the pattern behind it.

If these symptoms sound like you, we’d love to help you find your root cause. Comment GETSTARTED below.

02/03/2026

One thing I see all the time is people being totally willing to take medications, get injections, try every new device, or jump straight to some pretty invasive procedures… but the second you start talking about nervous system work, breathing, pacing, or slowing things down, it suddenly feels “optional” or like it couldn’t possibly be the thing that helps.

When I talk about nervous system work, I’m not just talking about breathing exercises or lying on the floor with your legs up the wall. I’m talking about the deeper stuff that people don’t always associate with physical pain (like addressing old injuries that you’re still afraid to move after, working through stress that never really shuts off, or noticing how your body reacts when you’re overwhelmed or underslept)/

It can look like learning how to calm yourself down when your pain spikes instead of immediately panicking. It can look like rebuilding trust in a body part you’ve been guarding for years.

Sometimes it’s recognizing that constant self-doubt, perfectionism, or pressure to “push through” keeps your nervous system in overdrive.

It can also be really practical things…improving sleep, setting better boundaries, having hard conversations in relationships that have been draining you, or reducing the all-day low-grade stress that you’ve just gotten used to living with. It might be breath work, it might be strength training, it might be walking more, getting outside, or actually taking breaks instead of living in go-mode 24/7.

None of this is glamorous, and none of it is a quick fix. But your nervous system is constantly taking in information from your environment, your thoughts, your stress levels, your movement habits, and your relationships. If all of those inputs are telling your body that it’s unsafe, rushed, or under threat, pain and tension tend to stick around.

Nervous system work is really just teaching your body that it’s safe to move again, safe to load again, and safe to relax.

And that’s often the missing piece people overlook because it doesn’t come with a prescription pad or a fancy machine.

02/02/2026

Pregnancy doesn’t automatically mean you have to stop lifting heavy…

It just means you have to lift intentionally.

At some point, someone is going to tell you to stop.

Sometimes it’s a random comment at the gym. Sometimes it’s a family member who loves you (my dad freaked when he saw me deadlifting 😅).

And sometimes it’s even healthcare professionals like OB’s who just aren’t up to date on the current research around prenatal strength training.

For healthy, low-risk pregnancies, strength training is not only safe … it can be incredibly beneficial.

We’re talking better blood sugar control, less back and pelvic pain, improved mental health, and often a smoother postpartum recovery.

The goal isn’t to prove anything or hit PRs. The goal is to maintain capacity, support your joints, and keep your nervous system confident in movement.

If you lifted before pregnancy, you usually don’t need to suddenly switch to five-pound dumbbells and call it a day.

Your body is adaptable! What changes is how you lift — not whether you lift.

A few things to pay attention to:
✨ Breathing instead of bracing and holding your breath
✨ Leaving a few reps in reserve instead of maxing out
✨ Paying attention to pelvic floor or coning/doming symptoms
✨Adjusting volume and intensity as your body changes

You are not fragile!

Strength training during pregnancy isn’t about ignoring your body…it’s about listening to it better, moving with intention, and having guidance when you need it.

Strong through pregnancy doesn’t just help you now. It sets you up for a more resilient postpartum recovery and a body that still feels like yours!

If you’re pregnant and need help setting up a custom fitness or rehab routine that is safe and feels good for you, we are accepting 1:1 clients! Comment GETSTARTED below

01/29/2026

I’ve always known my body moved differently, but I never thought it was weird.

My shoulders move WAYYY too much. My ankles are bendy. I can scrunch my toes and walk on my toe knuckles. I can turn my feet so far pigeon-toed that my toes face each other 🤪. All of my fingers are “double jointed.” (There’s no such thing as a double jointed btw, it’s just hypermobility 🤪)

But honestly… all of that made me a really good swimmer (college athlete here 🙋🏼‍♀️). My body felt like a gift. It moved easily. It moved beautifully. I never saw it as a problem.

It wasn’t until I got older and started having more pain that I even started connecting dots. Then I started reading about hypermobility and was like, oh… I probably live somewhere on this spectrum. Not in a scary way. Just in a “this explains a lot” way.

And then pregnancy happened.

Which, if you’re hypermobile, is a whole different game. You already have extra mobility… then pregnancy turns the volume all the way up.

My SI joint, which was already too mobile, felt like it was barely holding me together. My neck pain was unreal. It wasn’t just uncomfortable, it was unfathomable some days.

Strength is what let me stay active.
Strength is what let me trust my body again.
Strength is what gave my joints something to hold onto.

I still see my hypermobility as a blessing. It made me athletic and gave me an edge in swimming.

But strength is what lets me keep that gift without paying for it in pain. I do have a lot of flare ups and as I have gotten older it has indeed become harder to manage but strength keeps me in the game!

P.S. Check my stories for all of my hypermobile party tricks

01/27/2026

Your knee pain doesn’t usually come from “tightness.”

It comes from weakness, poor load tolerance, and a lack of true control through the joint.

Strong knees are built, not stretched. If your knees hurt with stairs, squats, running, or workouts, this is where the work actually starts.

These exercises build quad strength, tendon resilience, and joint stability so your knees can handle real life and real training.

Not just feel better for an hour after a stretch or massage, but actually become more durable over time. This is how we reduce flare-ups and prevent recurring pain.

So many people are chasing relief instead of capacity.

Ice, compression, massage, and rest can calm symptoms, but they don’t fix the reason your knees keep getting irritated.

Strength is what creates long-term change in knee pain, patellar tendon issues, and instability.

If you’re stuck in the cycle of knee pain that “keeps coming back,” it’s probably because your knees haven’t been progressively loaded the right way.

And once they are, everything changes!

If you need help with knee pain, comment GETSTARTED below ⬇️

01/27/2026

We are looking for a highly motivated physical therapist to join our quickly growing cash-based orthopedic practice in Metairie, La!

This is an incredible opportunity to work in a clinic that provides cutting edge 1:1 patient treatment.

We are offering a full-time salary position with competitive pay and benefits!

This position is for a hybrid role, meaning you’ll see clients 1:1 in person and with remote coaching (you get to work from home for a percentage of your week)!

At .pt, we are committed to changing how physical therapy services are provided. Our company is passionate about helping people get out of pain without meds, injections, or surgeries.

The ideal candidate:
- Has 2 years experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting
- Is sick of spending their whole day documenting for insurance companies and not with their clients
- Not only wants to heal injuries, but wants to help clients optimize their health in all areas
- Passionate about spreading the mission on how physical therapy services should be delivered
- Wants to lead by example in terms of health, fitness, and mental wellness
- Understands the importance of fostering community between staff members and clients

If you or someone you know is interested, please send resume and CV to michelle@funxionalpt.com with the subject PT POSITION!

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01/21/2026

Chronic pain will try to make your world small.

Smaller goals. Smaller movement. Smaller dreams.

And if you let it, it slowly convinces you that “normal” is living on pause.

But here’s the truth I learned over the last 10 years:
I never waited to feel perfect to live fully.

I trained for a half Ironman.
I did CrossFit.
I lifted heavy.
I played tennis.
I stayed strong through pregnancy.

Not because I was pain free.

But because I refused to let pain be the boss of my life.

Physical therapy didn’t “fix” me overnight. It taught me how to work with my body instead of being afraid of it. It showed me how to build strength, resilience, and confidence even on the days things didn’t feel perfect. It gave me tools instead of limits.

If you’re stuck right now…
If your world feels smaller because you’re waiting for pain to disappear…

Please hear this:

You don’t need a pain free body to build a powerful life.

You just need support, guidance, and permission to start.

Your life is allowed to be bigger than your symptoms.

Your identity is allowed to be bigger than your diagnosis.

Your movement is allowed to look imperfect and still be meaningful.

I didn’t make pain disappear.
I made my life bigger than it.

And that changed everything!

If you’re ready to stop putting your life on hold and start building strength with your body, I created something for you.

My ebook is all about learning how to move, train, and live confidently even when pain is part of your story. It’s the exact mindset shift and foundation that changed everything for me.

Comment BOOK and I’ll send it straight to you.

01/20/2026

Steroid injections can quiet pain fast. But quieting pain is not the same as healing the problem.

I see so many people who are stuck in the cycle of
pain → injection → temporary relief → pain again.

And every time, they’re told the answer is just… another injection.

But inflammation is part of your body’s repair process. When we shut it down repeatedly without addressing why it’s there, we’re not fixing anything.

We’re just muting the alarm while the issue underneath keeps growing.

Weakness.
Poor movement patterns.
Loss of joint stability.
Nerve irritation.
Tissue overload.

Those don’t get better with numbing. They get better with the right loading, strengthening, and movement strategy.

Injections can have a place. They can be helpful in very specific situations. But they should never be the long-term plan.

If one didn’t work, repeating it usually isn’t the answer. That’s your sign to zoom out and ask a better question:
“What is my body actually asking for?”

Because real healing comes from restoring strength, capacity, and resilience.

Not suppressing symptoms.
Not chasing short-term relief.

You deserve care that builds you back stronger, not care that slowly breaks tissue down!

Comment JOINT PAIN to get my free guide for root cause healing tips!

01/19/2026

Massage feels good. And sometimes that’s exactly what your body needs. But feeling better and getting better are not always the same thing.

So many physical therapy issues are actually strength issues in disguise.

Not because you’re weak. But because certain muscles and joints are doing more than they were ever meant to do alone.

Massage can calm things down. It can reduce tension. It can give your nervous system a break. But it doesn’t change how your body handles load. And pain almost always shows up when your body doesn’t feel capable of handling the demands you’re putting on it.

Strength training is what changes the system.

It teaches your muscles how to share work.

It gives your joints support.

It builds resilience instead of just relief.

I see this most with neck and back pain, where people are getting frequent bodywork but never changing the foundation underneath. The muscles feel better temporarily, but nothing about the structure of the problem changes.

Most PT issues aren’t about needing “softer tissue.”

They’re about needing stronger, more supported movement patterns.

Massage helps you feel better.

Strength training helps you stay better!

And when strength is part of the plan, pain stops being something you chase away and starts being something you outgrow 🥰

Comment BOOK to get a few a my fav strength training templates sent to you!

01/15/2026

Healing from a C-section has been one of the most eye-opening experiences of my life!

As a physical therapist, I understand tissue healing on a clinical level. But going through a major abdominal surgery myself has given me a completely different perspective.

My body isn’t just “recovering.” It is actively rebuilding layers of muscle, fascia, and connective tissue every single day.

That process is WILD to witness from the inside.

Scar tissue isn’t dead tissue. It’s living, responsive tissue that needs movement, blood flow, rest, and nourishment to remodel well.

C-section recovery (or any surgery) isn’t just about waiting or hoping things feel better with time. It’s about supporting your body so it can heal strong, mobile, and resilient.

So many moms are told to just rest and be patient. And yes, rest matters. But healing is an active, nutrient-dependent process.

Your body needs raw materials to rebuild after abdominal surgery. Protein, hydration, sleep, and targeted nutritional support all play a role in how your scar tissue forms and how your core feels long-term.

Going through my own postpartum recovery has made me even more passionate about how we approach injury and surgery healing.

This isn’t about “bouncing back.” It’s about honoring what your body just did and giving it what it needs to rebuild well.

If you’re navigating C-section recovery, postpartum healing, or scar tissue tightness, you’re not broken and you’re not behind.

Your body is doing something incredibly complex and powerful. You just get to support it!.

I am sharing more details on exactly what I used to support my own surgical healing in this week’s newsletter, including the supplements I trusted and why. Comment NEWSLETTER to sign up!

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