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

04/20/2026

Pregnancy was NOT what I expected. And if I’m being honest, I didn’t love it (don’t come at me 🫣).

I was really grateful to be pregnant, but I also felt uncomfortable in my body most of the time and had a hard time recognizing myself.

As I got further along, especially into the third trimester, things just felt harder. Physically, the wheels kind of started to come off a little. More pressure, more discomfort, just a lot more awareness of everything going on in my body.

Mentally, it was a lot too. I struggled with body confidence WAYYYY more than I expected. And navigating conversations with people was honestly exhausting. Everyone has opinions, especially when you say you’re planning a home birth. I didn’t always have the energy to explain myself or defend my decisions, and there were definitely times I would just lie or change the subject because it felt easier.

One thing that was really non-negotiable for me during pregnancy was pelvic floor physical therapy. It was never something I viewed as optional or something you do “if something is wrong.” To me, it was just part of taking care of my body during pregnancy.

And I’m really glad I treated it that way, especially as things got harder towards the end.

Looking back, I just wish more women felt supported during pregnancy in general. I was SO supported (midwife, doula, OB, pelvic floor PT) and it was still SO hard.

It’s SUCH a big transition physically and mentally, and I don’t think we talk about that enough.

A big part of why we’ve built pelvic floor PT into .pt is because of that. It’s not an add-on. It’s something I genuinely believe should be part of the standard level of care.

If you’re pregnant and want support like this, comment PELVIC FLOOR and I’ll send you more info + a discount on your first appointment ❣️

04/14/2026

For years at .pt , we’ve been referring out to pelvic floor physical therapy (and trust me, we do it often)!

And honestly, we LOVE pelvic floor providers. We believe in that work SO much and have always seen how valuable it is for the right person at the right time.

But what we kept running into was this…

People wouldn’t actually go.

Not because they didn’t care. Not because they didn’t believe in it.

But because they were already dealing with something else (neck pain, back pain, hip pain, etc) and they wanted to keep their care in one place. Or they simply didn’t have the time, energy, or resources to juggle multiple providers and appointments.

And I get that.

But at the same time, we kept seeing the pelvic floor show up in the exact cases we were already treating.

Over and over and over again.

Not just in postpartum.

Not just in people with obvious pelvic symptoms.

But in things like persistent back pain, SI joint issues, hip pain, and “core” problems that weren’t fully resolving.

At a certain point, it just didn’t make sense to keep treating these as separate systems.

The pelvic floor is not some niche, trendy add-on.

It’s foundational. It’s a core part of how your body manages pressure, stabilizes, and moves.

And when it’s not functioning well, it doesn’t stay isolated.

So instead of continuing to send people somewhere else and hoping the pieces got connected…

we decided to bring that level of care in-house.

Because this was already showing up in what we do every single day.

If you’ve been dealing with something that isn’t fully adding up or keeps coming back, there’s usually a reason.

Comment PELVIC FLOOR and I’ll personally send you more information (and a little discount on your first appointment from me 🤍)

04/07/2026

Last 2 months being a mom an building .pt ✨

04/06/2026

If your headaches always seem to start at the base of your skull… this is for you.

P.S. Comment “HEADACHE” and I’ll send you the link to this tool + some guidance on how to use it.

A lot of people don’t realize this, but a large percentage of headaches are actually coming from the neck. These are called cervicogenic headaches, and they’re often driven by stiffness, joint irritation, and muscle tension in the upper cervical spine.

That deep, nagging pain that creeps up the back of your head, wraps around your temples, and sometimes even sits behind your eyes… that’s not random.

It’s usually coming from how your neck is functioning.

But here’s the nuance that matters:

Headaches are multifactorial.

Posture, stress, sleep, breathing patterns, jaw tension, strength deficits… it all plays a role.

So while tools like this are helpful, they’re not the full solution.

What actually creates long-term change:

✨ improving mobility in your upper neck
✨ building strength + endurance in your deep neck stabilizers
✨ addressing lifestyle factors (stress, sleep, screen time)
✨ hands-on work to calm down irritated tissues

Physical therapy is one of the most effective ways to address headaches at the root, not just manage symptoms.

You don’t have to live in a cycle of stretching your neck all day, cracking it, and hoping it goes away.

Comment “HEADACHE” and I’ll send you the link to this tool + some guidance on how to use it.

03/30/2026

This is a (short) list of the wide range of topics I feel passionate about as a root cause, holistic physical therapist. I could go on forever!

Which one of these do you have questions about?

03/26/2026

These giggles won’t last forever 🥹

03/25/2026

Here are three common fitness trends I don’t prioritize in my own routine as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and why:

*DISCLAIMER**
all movement is better than no movement, and if you love doing these types of workouts, keep doing them. Consistency and enjoyment matter most. But if your goal is to build muscle and strength, the evidence doesn’t really support these as the most effective way to do that, and there are more efficient approaches.

1. Combo moves (like a lunge with a bicep curl + press)

These are often marketed as “efficient,” but they usually make both movements less effective. You’re limited by whichever muscle fatigues first, which means you can’t load either one well. Since progressive overload is key for strength and muscle development, separating these into focused movements tends to work better.

2. HIIT during rest breaks (like burpees between lifts)

Strength and conditioning are both great, but combining them like this can interfere with progress. Research on the “interference effect” shows that adding endurance-style work into strength sessions can reduce strength and power gains. Rest between sets is what allows you to actually perform well on the next one.

3. Super light weight “burnout” workouts

Feeling a burn doesn’t necessarily mean you’re building muscle. Lighter weights can work if taken close to failure, but most people don’t actually push to that point. As a result, these workouts tend to train endurance more than strength. Heavier loading is generally more effective for building strength and driving adaptation.

These aren’t “bad,” but if you’re not seeing progress, it’s often because your workouts aren’t giving your body a strong enough reason to adapt!

03/17/2026

Look, sometimes all of this red tape is necessary, but the vast majority of the time...IT’S NOT.

Most orthopedic injuries do not require imaging or surgery.

Yet, so many people spend weeks or months going through unnecessary referrals, X-rays, MRIs, and follow-ups-only to be told to try physical therapy.

Here’s the truth: Most pain is movement-related. And movement is what fixes it.

Low back pain? Imaging often shows “degeneration” that’s completely normal for your age. PT helps strengthen your core and retrain movement patterns.

Knee pain? MRIs commonly show “meniscus tears,” but most people recover fully without surgery by addressing muscle imbalances.

Shoulder pain? Rotator cuff issues rarely need surgery. Strength and mobility work solve the root cause.

Neck pain & headaches? Tightness, stiffness, and tension aren’t fixed with an MRI-they’re fixed by improving posture, mobility, and strength.

Laws in every state can vary, but in Louisiana (where I practice at .pt ), we have what’s called “direct access.’

This means that you can call up a Physical therapist and directly schedule an appointment.

You DO NOT need a doctor’s referral or prescription.

All 50 states have some form of direct access.

Direct access to PT means you skip the wait, skip the unnecessary imaging, and start getting better immediately.
Stop delaying your recovery!

Comment GET STARTED to get on your way to healing without all of the time wasted.

03/16/2026

Sorry not sorry 🤷🏼‍♀️

Comment CORE to get access to my 4-week back pain program that includes everything you need to heal without medications, injections, or surgery!

03/08/2026

A lot of you voted for this one so here’s a little peek at how I’m treating my husband AC joint separation from his snowboard crash 🫣🫠

First things first… we’re obviously taking a very holistic PT approach over here DUHHHHH

We’re supporting healing from multiple angles:

• targeted rehab exercises through our hybrid program
• hands-on manual therapy
• red light therapy
• collagen to support connective tissue healing
• peptides (BPC-157 + TB-500)
• and a very intentional progression back to loading the shoulder

He has a 3rd degree AC seperation, which should heal quite nicely without surgery (as long as he follows orders 🫡)

This is also a good example of what our hybrid model looks like in real life !! high quality in-person treatment paired with a structured exercise plan and recovery strategies outside the clinic (sooo helpful for busy athletes like my husband).

He would never have time to go to PT 2-3x/week (but that is definitely what this injury is going to take to heal). If he had to do that, this injury would be put WAY on the back burner. He here’s just no way. We have a 5 month old who doesn’t sleep and we’re both hustling at our jobs day in and day out.

I built this model at .pt for situations EXATCLY like this!!!

This way, he can do all of his exercises on his own time with me coaching him digitally and only come into the clinic for the things he can’t do himself.

I’ll keep you guys posted on his progress 👀

Drop your questions (and well wishes) in the comments

03/04/2026

The part of this story that stuck with me the most didn’t even make it into the carousel…

After trying physical therapy multiple times without getting better, he had started looking toward more invasive options. Injections, procedures, things like that. Which honestly isn’t surprising. When people are in pain for years and feel like they’ve already “done the right things,” they start assuming conservative care just doesn’t work for them.

But somewhere along the way he had this moment of pause.

He basically said… wait a minute. I still believe in conservative care. I just don’t think I’ve found the right fit yet.

And I’ll be honest, I was really grateful to hear that. Because most people at that point have completely lost faith in physical therapy. They’ve been rushed through appointments, given generic exercises, and leave feeling like their body is just “too complicated” or “too far gone.”

The truth is, the system often doesn’t allow physical therapists to practice the way we were actually trained to help people.

But there are small clinics out there where therapists are fighting really hard to do it differently. Clinics where your therapist is actually spending time with you. Connecting the dots. Treating the whole picture. Coaching you through the things outside the clinic that influence your pain and recovery.

Places where someone is truly invested in your healing.
pt , you have changed my life and the lives of so many others. 🤍

02/25/2026

I almost didn’t post this because it feels a little vulnerable to say out loud.

But this clinic was not built because I had a perfect business plan. It was built because I cared. Deeply.

I cared about the patients who were told to rest forever or that surgery was their only option.

I cared about the athletes who were passed from provider to provider without real answers.

I cared about the busy moms and dads who didn’t have time to sit in a waiting room for an hour just to get 10 minutes of attention.

So I showed up.

I showed up on Instagram stories when hardly anyone was watching. I talked about discs and jaw pain and nervous systems and shockwave and red light and all the things that light me up.

I DM’d people obsessively. I offered free sessions when my schedule was wide open. I spent money I probably shouldn’t have because I believed I could build something different.

There were moments that felt embarrassing. Moments that felt risky. Moments that felt… unhinged.

I genuinely believe healing should feel personal. Intentional. Empowering. I believe people deserve time, attention, and a plan that actually makes sense for their life. And I wasn’t willing to let that vision stay an idea.
pt wasn’t built overnight. It was built in quiet mornings, late nights, trial and error, hard conversations, reinventions, and a whole lot of heart.

If you’re in a season of building something that matters to you, keep going. The consistency compounds. The passion carries you when the strategy feels messy. And the right people will find you.

This was never just a clinic to me. It’s a reflection of what I care about most. And I’m so grateful you’re here watching it grow 🤍

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