Dr. Gretchen Hawley PT, DPT, MSCS, Rochester, NY (2026)

Creator of The MSing Link® program. Learn what actually works for MS.

03/24/2026

If MS ever made you step away from something you loved… 🧡

A hobby.
A routine.
A small daily ritual that used to feel easy.

This is for you.

Kathy recently shared something that might sound simple:

“I stood at the table and worked on a jigsaw puzzle for an hour.”

An hour.

That might not sound dramatic to someone without MS.

But if you live with MS, you understand.

Standing for an hour means:
• Stamina improved
• Strength improved
• Balance improved
• Confidence improved

But more than that…

She reclaimed something she loves.

That’s the part that matters most.

This is why I care so deeply about neuroplasticity-based training.

It’s not about chasing perfection.

It’s about helping you participate in your life again.

Small wins aren’t small.

They’re everything.

If you have MS and want help getting back to the things you love - whether that’s puzzles, cooking, gardening, walking through a store, or standing longer at family gatherings…

Comment LINK ⬇️ and I’ll send you information about the program that helped Kathy.

Because progress with MS isn’t about becoming someone new.

It’s about reclaiming who you already are. 🧡

03/23/2026

If you’re living with MS and wondering whether aerobic exercise actually changes anything in your brain… this is worth reading.

At ECTRIMS 2025, researchers presented a 24-week study exploring whether aerobic exercise could promote remyelination in people with MS.

Here’s what they found:

✨ Participants who improved their aerobic fitness showed signs of remyelination in brain regions like the thalamus.
✨ The greater the improvement in fitness, the greater the changes seen on MRI.
✨ Exercise may complement disease-modifying therapies by supporting the brain’s natural repair mechanisms.

Important:
This was a small pilot study (21 participants). It doesn’t prove exercise “cures” MS or guarantees remyelination.

But it adds to growing evidence that exercise isn’t just about muscles.

It may influence neuroplasticity and the brain’s ability to adapt.

And if you’re thinking:
“I can’t do vigorous exercise.”

Remember... moderate intensity is relative.

If it feels challenging for YOU, that’s what matters.

As an MS-specialized physical therapist, I’ve seen how consistent, MS-specific aerobic work can change walking, stamina, and confidence. Research like this helps us understand why.

Comment ARTICLE ⬇️ and I’ll send you the link.

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03/19/2026

Do you have MS and have been told your scans “don’t fully explain” how you’re feeling? This may be for you. 🧡

One of the hardest parts of MS is that myelin damage doesn’t always show up clearly on standard imaging - even when symptoms are very real.

That’s why this new research caught my attention. 💡

A newly developed imaging tool may help researchers detect myelin changes across larger areas of the brain - something current methods have struggled to measure accurately.

It’s not that your symptoms are invisible - it’s that our tools haven’t always been able to see the full picture.

Why this matters for MS:
✅ Researchers could better understand where changes are happening
✅ Track how myelin damage relates to symptoms over time
✅ And improve how MS progression is measured in the future

This is still research-stage work - not a clinical tool yet - but it’s a meaningful step toward clearer measurement and understanding of MS.

If you want to read the full article and learn how this imaging tool works:

👇 Comment “ARTICLE” and I’ll send it straight to your DMs so you can explore the details for yourself.

Knowledge matters - especially when it helps validate your experience. 🧡

03/18/2026

If you have MS and have been thinking about getting support for your walking, strength, or daily movement… this is your last chance for MS Awareness Month. 🧡

Today is the final day to join The MSing Link through our Pay What You Choose offer.

And if you’ve been unsure… I want to make this really clear:

Inside The MSing Link, we’re not just doing random exercises.

We’re retraining the exact neurological patterns your body needs for things like:
→ walking with more stability
→ feeling more balanced
→ moving through your day with less effort

Because with MS, it’s not just about strength…
It’s about how your brain and body are communicating.

That’s what we focus on.

And that’s why so many people start to feel more confident, steady, and stable in their daily life.

If cost has been the thing holding you back, this is the lowest it will be: $27/month for your first 2 months (a savings of $100/month).

Enrollment closes tonight, March 18 at 11:59pm EST, and this pricing won’t come back.

If you’re ready for support that’s actually built for MS…

👉 https://www.doctorgretchenhawley.com/facebook/pwyc2026

You don’t have to figure this out on your own. 🧡

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Rochester, NY
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