A former Junior Olympic gymnast, coach, and ACE personal trainer, Kristen began her wellness career at James Madison University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science in 2006. She continued her studies at the renowned MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, graduating from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2009. Upon completing her degrees, Kristen was introduced to the Pilates Method by a mentor at Active Motion Physical Therapy and has since pursued comprehensive certification to compliment her clinical interests. She has studied with Balanced Body, Peak Pilates, and most recently Balancepoint Pilates. She is an active member of the Pilates Method Alliance, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy Sections, as well as the APTA of Massachusetts Shoulder and Manual Physical Therapy Special Interest Groups.

 

Integrating the Pilates principles and Mat, Reformer, and Cadillac repertoire into her manual physical therapy practice has produced successful rehabilitation outcomes for a wide variety of patients, including adolescents, elite athletes and dancers, and individuals with chronic orthopedic conditions. Kristen utilizes this alternative therapeutic approach to improve muscle performance and joint mobility, correct posture and alignment, enhance body awareness, and create an evenly conditioned body that is more resilient to extremity and spinal injury.

 

Out of the clinic, she teaches private and group lessons at OMBE Center and Kiki Pilates, where she designs programs for fitness, wellness, and sports conditioning and enjoys educating clients to incorporate Pilates into their daily activities. Kristen also provides rehab-oriented continuing education workshops for Pilates instructors in the Greater Boston region.  Connect with Kristen at www.kpilatesrehab.com.