Body In Balance Physical Therapy

12/18/2025

Perfect day for a little Christmas cheer, sweater edition! 🎄 Afterwards, we were spoiled with our second annual Christmas lunch yoga, 🧘‍♀️ lead by the wonderful Jennifer Smith-Morris. Great way to bring in the holiday season!

12/08/2025

Hope everyone is staying safe out there! 💨 🌬️🙏🏽 This windstorm was and is no joke - Alaskans are tough.

Guess what? Another way to stay warm if your power/heating is out…Movement! 😆💪🏽♥️

If the family has wiggle bugs and scratching at the walls, set up a fun movement circuit. Make it fun and guaranteed to get you warm!

An example:
🌟squats or sit to stands
🌟jumping jacks or high knee marches
🌟floor push ups or counter push ups
🌟bent over rows
🌟deadlifts to overhead press

* use whatever you have for weight, get creative and modify *

The goal is to just move to stay safe, healthy and warm! 💪🏽

12/03/2025

Holly sharing some pearls of wisdom on ways to help our older population not only stay safe but to also thrive!
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11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Body In Balance! 🧡 We are very grateful for you all! 💛

11/19/2025

🌟OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS ~ every profession has them.
🌟Most injuries are due to repetitive or cumulative load on our tissues, vs an accident.
🌟But do you know how to reduce your risk or even prevent injury?
🌟Physical therapists are experts at helping with this! Improving ergonomics, body mechanics and adding simple and EASY ways to oppose hazards and IMPROVE health and longevity!
🌟30/30 rule is an easy example: For every 30 minutes in one position, change and move in opposite for 30 seconds. Very applicable, sustainable and EFFECTIVE at reducing or preventing pain and stiffness at end of day!
🌟Come see us and find out how to implement this and other great ideas to help you feel better right away!

11/12/2025

GET AKTIVE. STAY AKTIVE.
~We can help! ~
Great article with the various benefits and importance of exercise to help us, especially with aging. Quality of life, longevity, safety, independence, the list is endless. 💪🏽

“When you do resistance or strength training, very important chains of molecules that relay signals between cells are affected, and these changes linger in the body for hours after exercise, building up a cumulative, positive effect. Even a low-intensity strength and walking program has substantial benefits.”

Read about how NIA-funded researchers are seeking to better understand how strength training may contribute to healthier bodies as we age.

11/11/2025

Thank you, Veterans, for your service!

10/31/2025

It’s not Freaky Friday here at the clinic. It’s Flashy and Fit with the Friday crew!
Holly, Susan and Daniel dusted off some old gems to work it out today!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!🎃

10/30/2025

🌟PT MEETING 🌟

Jack and Carla discuss the pearls learned at their con-ed course: “LOWER LIMB TENDINOPATHY,” delivered by the well-esteemed Dr. Jill Cook at the APTA FALL CONFERENCE.

🧠Never done learning!🧠

10/29/2025

💪🏽Did you know that PHYSICAL THERAPY can enhance your recovery post surgery?

💪🏽Going into surgery strong and with less inflammation can improve post surgical outcomes!

💪🏽Also, getting all the knowledge you need for post surgical expectations can calm those nerves and stress, also improving your outcome.

💪🏽Whether it’s one visit to address concerns and get a home program to prepare or setting up some visits prior to surgery, physical therapy can help!

10/22/2025

⛄️ ⛷️ Alaska is unique in that our seasons of Summer and Winter are extreme. We understand that not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for winter activities. However, don't let the upcoming Winter season compromise your fitness! There's shoveling to be done, health to maintain and maybe a snowman to be built!

☃️ ⛷️While we've earned the right to slow down a bit and recoup from our long Summer days, it's essential to keep moving. This is an excellent opportunity to reassess and adjust our programs, activities and workouts to accommodate the season and prevent burnout.

☃️ ⛷️Avoid sustaining back or shoulder injuries from shoveling and stay proactive to ensure you're in shape for Spring activities and chores next year. We excel at providing guidance and support to help you plan a program tailored to your needs this Winter.

Contact us for assistance! 💪🏽❄️

10/17/2025

Get to know:
CARLA VIZZERRA, DPT, PT Manager

🌟Born and raised in Alaska. Graduated from Oregon State University with BS in Exercise and Sport Science, minor in Psychology in 2000. Graduated from Pacific University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2004.
She is trained in Ola Grimsby Institute’s manual and therapeutic exercise programs. She also has supplemented her training in Mulligan, McKenzie and Strain/Counter Strain techniques and dry needling. In addition, she enjoys working with women’s pelvic health and empowering their strong bodies. Carla has a huge passion for health and working with people to achieve stronger bodies, minds and quality of life. She is fluent in Spanish, able to assist those in need.
She loves the outdoors, mountain and trail running and hiking and spending time with her family.
She loves working at BBPT because of the community it serves and also for her amazing coworkers that feel like family!

What her co-workers say about her:
🌟Passionate, caring, mighty, educated, thorough, proactive, wise, devoted, positive, patient, considerate and professional.

🌟Patients love Carla for her attention to detail, knowledge, manual skills, holistic approach and passion for health. She does have cold hands but a warm heart!