FunXional Physical Therapy

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FunXional Physical Therapy

Specializing in manual therapy and hands-on PT interventions. 1:1 client care in a private setting.

Dry needling, joint mobilizations/manipulations, pain relief, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, neuromuscular re-education, and more.

12/20/2025

Okay so this is what I’m eating in a day at 11 weeks postpartum, and I just want to say this first because I feel like it matters… this is not me being like “do this.” This is just me sharing where I’m at.

I gained about 45 pounds during pregnancy, I’m breastfeeding, I’m trying to rebuild muscle, and yeah, I’d like to slowly lose some of the pregnancy weight too. But mostly I’m just trying to feel like a human again and not make food another stressful thing in my life.

Right now I’m not tracking anything. I’m not weighing food. I’m not counting macros. I’ve done that before and I know for me, especially postpartum, it can turn into way too much mental noise. So instead I’m just thinking in really simple buckets.

Am I getting protein when I eat? Because if I don’t, I’m hungry an hour later and feel weak.

Am I eating fiber? Because my digestion and energy are way better when I do.

Am I drinking enough water? Because breastfeeding will humble you real fast if you’re not.

That’s kind of it.

Some days it looks super “balanced,” some days it’s chaotic and I’m eating cashews for dinner, and both are fine. I’m eating enough, I’m eating regularly, and I’m choosing foods that actually support recovery, muscle, hormones, and milk not foods that punish my body for changing.

Postpartum already asks so much of you. Food doesn’t need to be another thing you’re micromanaging. You can want to feel strong again, want to feel good in your body, and still be patient with the process. All of those things can exist at the same time 🩵🐻

Meal delivery service with lots of GF/DF options in New Orleans is

12/18/2025

Everyone wants the fancy fix.
The gadgets, the scraping, the cupping, the laser, the tape, the thing you saw on Instagram.

And sure, sometimes those things can have a place. But the truth is that most of what really helps your back pain is kind of boring.

It’s walking.
It’s moving when you don’t feel like it.
It’s strength training.
It’s paying attention to what you eat.
It’s paying attention to how you speak to yourself.
It’s noticing how you talk about yourself.
It’s breathing and sleeping and staying connected to people.
It’s learning not to fear movement.
It’s paying attention to the way your body feels, not just trying to fix it.

It’s free. It’s not flashy.
And it takes consistency, honesty, and sometimes emotional discomfort, because movement and pain aren’t just physical.

We’ve known this for years in the research. Back pain is complex.

It’s biological, yes. But it’s also psychological, social, and emotional.

So if you’re working through pain, maybe you don’t need another tool or trend.

Maybe you just need time, patience, and the courage to move again.

12/15/2025

Sometimes I genuinely forget how different .pt actually is.

I’ve been practicing this way for so many years now that it just feels normal to me. Spending an hour with someone. Being hands on. Talking through their whole life and not just the body part that hurts. Using technology so they’re actually supported between sessions. This is just how I practice.

And then almost daily, at least weekly, someone calls our office and tells us about their last PT experience. Fifteen minute appointments. Three patients at once. Ice packs, e stim, a bike, then sent on their way. And I’m like… oh my gosh. Right. This is still very much not the norm.

I think my brain gets warped because this model feels so obvious and so human to me now. But there is still so much outdated, filler heavy, checkbox care happening out there.

And even though I get tired of saying it sometimes, I know it’s important that I keep saying it. Because if I don’t keep showing what is possible, nothing actually changes.

This really is different. And it matters!!

12/02/2025

✨ $97 December Appointments ✨

For a limited time only, we’re offering $97 physical therapy appointments at our Metairie, LA clinic all month long for:

✨New clients
✨Past clients ready to re-engage care

This is your chance to finally address the pain, stiffness, old injuries, or movement limitations you’ve been putting off in a 1:1 setting. No crowded PT clinic or being passed off over and over again.

Instead of spending more money on things that won’t truly change your life, invest in the one thing that impacts everything: your physical health!

This offer ends December 31st and spots are filling fast.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Comment GETSTARTED to claim your spot now!

PS: If you have a family member or loved one who’s been struggling physically and you don’t know what to get them for Christmas…send them this post. This might be the most meaningful gift you give this year!

11/30/2025

I didn’t almost quit because I didn’t care. I almost quit because I cared too much. I wanted more for my patients. More results. More time. More empowerment. And walking away felt easier than fighting for something better at that time.

I’m SO thankful I didn’t do that. It’s been a wild ride building .pt but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

11/25/2025

This is a real, unedited look at a postpartum body from someone who looked very different just one year ago.

I won’t lie… the body changes have been hard. I was incredibly fit before pregnancy. Strong, lean, confident in my skin. And yes, I’d be lying if I said I don’t miss parts of that old body. I do.

I’ve been really stuck comparing my postpartum body to other women in the fitness world. And I know if I’m doing it, so are others. I need to let it go. Posting this is cathartic for me.

I’m still showing up every day trying to be grateful for where I am right now. Grateful for a body that carried my son. Grateful for a body that is slowly remembering itself. Grateful for the strength that looks different today but is still very much there. But it’s hard!

Instagram is full of “bounced back in 6 weeks” highlight reels. Perfect angles. Edited skin. People with genetics or circumstances that don’t represent the reality for most of us. And honestly… there’s just not enough of this. Not enough of the middle part. The messy part. The part where your body is healing, shifting, recalibrating, and you don’t fully recognize yourself yet.

Because postpartum isn’t about reclaiming an old body. It’s about learning to live inside a new one.

So here’s my unfiltered truth:
I’m proud of this body.
I’m grateful for this body.
And I’m reminding myself daily that strength comes back, muscle comes back, confidence comes back.

And so do we.

11/24/2025

Most people think injuries are simple: rest a little, stretch a little, take an anti-inflammatory… and it should get better.

But real injury recovery is multifactorial.

There is never just one reason a tissue refuses to heal.

Yes, lab work matters (deficiencies in Vitamin D, Omega-3s, B12, iron, thyroid, and blood sugar control absolutely can slow down healing and keep tissues irritated).

But labs are only one piece.

Your sleep, your stress load, your nutrition, your movement quality, your training volume, your past injury history, your nervous system sensitivity, your circulation, your hormones, and even your beliefs about pain all shape how well you recover.

Correcting labs doesn’t automatically “fix” an injury.

But it removes barriers your body has been fighting against.

Think of labs like removing rocks from your backpack…the hike is still there, but the load becomes lighter.

If you’ve been dealing with an injury that just won’t calm down, don’t assume your body is “broken.”

There are often deeper layers to explore…and most of them are incredibly fixable once you know what to look for.

If you want help figuring out what’s actually holding your recovery back, comment GETSTARTED below

11/20/2025

Shockwave is one of the modalities we use at .pt for tissue healing, circulation, and scar mobility.

It’s incredibly helpful for thick scars once your incision is healed and in the remodeling phase.

Shockwave delivers acoustic sound waves into the tissue to increase blood flow, stimulate collagen production, modulate inflammation, and improve scar tissue elasticity.

For C-section recovery, that means better mobility, less pulling, and a smoother, more functional scar as it heals.

What shockwave is best supported for in the research:

✨Tendinopathies (Achilles, patellar, glute med, hamstring)
✨Plantar fasciitis
✨Myofascial trigger points
✨Stubborn muscle pain
✨Delayed bone healing / stress injuries
✨Scar tissue remodeling (surgical scars, C-section, adhesions)

Shockwave gives the tissue a chance to reset (increasing circulation, speeding repair, and improving collagen organization). I’ve been combing it with red light therapy, silicone patches, breathwork, gentle scar massage, and lots and lots of core work and strengthening.

Follow for more updates on my c-section healing journey!

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3000 Kingman Street
Metairie, LA
70006

Telephone

+15045174594

Website

http://Funxionalpt.GlossGenius.com/

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