Better Days Physical Therapy and Wellness

04/22/2026

First marathon loading…

Brooks Adrenaline shoes ✔️
Powerstep inserts ✔️
Lululemon running vest and entire race day fit ✔️
Balega socks ✔️
Nathan water bottle ✔️
Gels (Maurten, Huma, Honey Stinger, and SaltStick) ✔️
Nathan water bottle ✔️

All packed and ready to go!

Good luck Dr. Katia! 🏁🎸🏃‍♀️🎶

04/20/2026

Thank you to all the friends, family and clients that stopped in to celebrate our 1 year anniversary!

We wouldn’t be here without your continued support. Thank you! 💚

04/17/2026

“It’s just a gel”

…but really, it’s a very important decision that could make or break your entire run. 🏃🏼‍♀️

From a PT perspective:
Under-fueling → Fatigue → Poor Mechanics → Higher injury risk

So yes… Dr. Katia has been and will be testing them all!

Check out which ones are her favorite and which ones she’ll be passing on for her upcoming marathon.

04/14/2026

One year of Better Days Physical Therapy 🎉

We’re incredibly grateful to celebrate our first anniversary serving such an active and inspiring community. Over the past year, we’ve had the privilege of helping you move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what you love.

This year also brought exciting growth — including welcoming another physical therapist to our team so we can continue providing the high-quality, personalized care you deserve.

Our mission remains the same: to support this amazing community and keep you moving forward, one better day at a time.

Join us to celebrate at our Open House on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM — we’d love to see you there!

04/13/2026

Get to know your Traverse City physical therapist! 🙃

We are looking forward to seeing or meeting you this Thursday at our one year celebration!

04/09/2026

T-minus 1 week until our One Year Celebration! Join us on April 16th to celebrate one year of Better Days!

Come mingle, snack and enter to win some exciting giveaways!

04/07/2026

Pregnant and wondering what’s actually safe when it comes to exercise? 🤰

Join Dr. Kayla Sahr, pelvic floor PT, and Dr. Sara Gartland, functional movement PT, to learn how to stay active and move well throughout pregnancy. 💛

We’ll keep it real and practical—covering:
• How to move, lift, and exercise safely
• Simple breathing + core strategies
• Tips to help with back, hip, and pelvic discomfort
• Pelvic floor basics (without the confusion)
• Easy things you can start doing right away

🗓 May 7th
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Better Days Physical Therapy

Perfect if you’re:
✔️ Currently pregnant (any trimester)
✔️ Wanting to stay active safely
✔️ Dealing with aches & pains
✔️ Not sure what’s actually safe

Spots are limited!
Text 231-268-0401 or scan the QR code to sign up 📲

04/06/2026

Exercising while pregnant? YES—you can. 🤰🏽💪

Here’s a few do’s and don’t’s when it comes to exercising while pregnant.

✨ Keep breathing
No holding your breath. Exhale with effort to support your core and pelvic floor.

✨ Don’t skip single-leg work
Exercises like split squats, step-ups, and single-leg RDLs help build pelvic stability—which becomes even more important as your body changes.

✨ Listen to your body
Some days will feel great, others not so much. Modify when needed, rest when needed, and trust what your body is telling you.

✨ It’s not about pushing limits—it’s about maintaining strength.

You’re not trying to PR right now—you’re supporting your body through pregnancy, delivery, and recovery.

Strong moms-to-be aren’t created by stopping movement—they’re built by adapting it 💛

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

“Training for my first marathon has given me a whole new perspective as a physical therapist.

I talk a lot about injury prevention—but now I’m putting it into practice myself. Following the Nike Marathon Training Program has helped me stay consistent while prioritizing recovery and really listening to my body along the way.

Marathon training isn’t just about logging miles—it’s about building strength, managing load, and staying healthy enough to make it to the start line feeling strong.

Grateful for the support from Fleet Feet Traverse City along the way! ”

-Dr. Katia Skarupinski