You’re doing all the “right” things.

You’re doing all the “right” things—stretching, foam rolling, resting, maybe even seeing a PT. But the pain keeps coming back. That’s because you haven’t tried holistic physical therapy—the approach that goes beyond surface-level fixes to treat the root cause.

But the pain keeps coming back.

Whether it’s your shoulder flaring up during paddling, your knees aching after a hike, or your core still feeling weak months after giving birth—
the frustration is real.

The reason? You’re not broken.
You’ve just been symptom chasing.

In my practice, holistic physical therapy means addressing your full body—how you move, live, and recover.

Let’s talk about what that means—and what actually helps you heal for good.

What Is Symptom Chasing?

Symptom chasing is what happens when we only treat the spot that hurts… without asking why it hurts in the first place.

It often looks like this:

• You tell your provider your shoulder hurts, so they give you shoulder stretches.
  
• Your knee hurts, so you’re told to ice and rest.
  
• Your back hurts, so you’re prescribed core work.
  

It’s well-intentioned. But it’s surface-level.
And it often misses the root cause.

The result?
You feel a little better for a while… until the pain comes back.

Over time, you feel like you’re just putting out fires instead of actually getting stronger, more capable, and more in control of your body.

What Is Holistic Physical Therapy and How Does It Work?

Holistic care means treating the whole person—not just a part of the body.

It’s about zooming out and asking bigger questions:

• How are you moving throughout your day?
  
• What’s your stress level like?
  
• Are you sleeping enough?
  
• What’s your training or daily activity like?
  
• Have past injuries changed the way you move?
  

In my practice, holistic care includes: 

✔️ A full-body movement assessment
✔️ Deep dive into your history, lifestyle, and goals
✔️ Custom treatment plans tailored to your life, not a generic checklist
✔️ Collaboration, not just a quick fix

Because let’s be real, your shoulder doesn’t exist in isolation.
Neither does your hip, back, or core.

Everything in the body is connected. And true healing happens when we treat it that way.

Holistic physical therapy is especially powerful for postpartum women, paddlers, and active adults who want long-term healing. Unlike traditional methods, holistic physical therapy goes beyond symptoms and creates sustainable results.

Real Example: How Holistic Physical Therapy Helped Solve Shoulder Pain

A client came to me recently with nagging shoulder pain.
She was told to rest and stretch it—and even tried chiropractic and acupuncture. But nothing stuck.

After a root-cause assessment, we found the problem wasn’t actually her shoulder.
The real issue was: 👉 Weakness in her mid-back
👉 Limited rotation in her thoracic spine
👉 And an old ankle sprain that changed how she moved on one side

We addressed those deeper issues with strength training, mobility work, and a plan that fit her active life.
Within weeks, her shoulder pain was gone—and stayed gone.

That’s the power of holistic care

Symptom Chasing vs. Holistic Physical Therapy: A Clear Comparison

Symptom Chasing	Holistic Care
Focuses on where it hurts	Explores why it hurts
Temporary relief	Long-term healing
Generic protocols	Personalized plans
One-size-fits-all	Tailored to your goals and lifestyle
Passive treatments	Active, empowering strategies

Why This Matters for You

If you’re an athlete, a paddler, a postpartum mom, or just someone who wants to feel good moving through life you need more than cookie-cutter PT.

You deserve care that sees your whole body and your whole story.
Not just the sore spot.

Holistic care doesn’t mean woo-woo fluff.
It means evidence-based treatment with a bigger lens.
One that actually gets results and gives you tools to stay strong for life.

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Your healing doesn’t have to be frustrating.

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