Tess Chapman
Marathon
I began seeing Erin after a year-and-a-half of bilateral Achilles tendonopathy. Various proven exercises and routine massage had been leading nowhere. I had been certain that my days of running long distances were over. Erin began by assessing my gait and identifying the muscle groups I was overutilizing and underutilizing. She quickly developed a set of doable exercises that would overhaul my running posture, and she also taught me how to breathe properly. What’s more, she tailored my home PT regimen to my chaotic schedule in a manner that allowed me to actually do the exercises and modify how my body ran. It worked! Several months after beginning therapy with Erin, I had trained pain-free for a full marathon and finished the race. I was ecstatic. My Achilles tendons never complained throughout the entire marathon. I am so grateful for her expertise, enabling me to continue running, injury-free.
Ann Dalton
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I began seeing Barbara Ann in the summer of 2022 after completing pt at another location for a broken left kneecap. Barely one year earlier I’d had a partial shoulder replacement, for which I’d also completed a full course of pt. The extended period of lighter activity & the trauma of the fall and its long convalescence, really challenged me–not just my balance and strength but my confidence & sense of well-being. I’ve always been active & consider myself athletic. I’ve done a bit of this and that over the years—nothing extreme but a satisfying combination of the usual NW outdoor stuff.
Barbara Ann started as my trainer to help get me back on my feet and regain some of that strength and fitness. As we worked together, it became clear that my right knee was comprised by severe osteoarthritis and may even have contributed to the patellar fracture. Her role as trainer then shifted to physical therapist as I consulted with orthopedists about next steps…no pun intended…once the break healed and I could consider a total knee replacement.
Without missing a beat, Barbara Ann helped me refocus on a future time when I would be strong enough & ready to accept the challenge of a TKR. It wasn’t a decision to make lightly, but with her terrific therapeutic & interpersonal skills we embarked on a prehab program for whatever was to come. (I didn’t even know there was such a thing as prehab, but now I can’t imagine having orthopedic surgery without it.)
I had my TKR on 10/23/2023, and my recovery has gone–& continues to go–extremely well. Yep, it was painful. There were tears. I got discouraged. But in her role as care provider, cheerleader, and true believer in the protocol & me, Barbara Ann, helps me stay patient with the pace of healing & on track to be the active person I’ve been & am determined to be going forward.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t add a shout out to the people and the place in Leschi where Run Seattle PT and the Parkinson’s Fitness Project are co-located. It’s a small but mighty healing space where people with a range of needs & challenges are matched with practitioners who offer treatment, training, & even something that feels like love to all who find themselves there. I’m beyond grateful that I found my way.
Gretcehn Boehm
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I had the incredible opportunity to complete 11 months of physical therapy with Barbara Ann, which changed my life! Complete ACL tear (skiing) in February 2024, surgery in April 2024. I worked with Barbra Ann pre-op to maintain strength in my quads, hamstrings and calves. Then a nine month post-op journey. Barbra Ann’s approach to post–op PT is based on the latest research, surgeon’s protocol and the goals of the patient. As an adult athlete (age 54), I wanted to be able to run, ski, swim, play tennis, and be stronger than I was pre-surgery.
Barbara Ann supported and challenged me throughout the process. She provided very personalized exercises and workouts, allowing me to hit milestones I didn’t know were possible! Like challenging plyos, and intense squat variations. Each step of the way, I started building back with no pain, and confidence that I can “do it”! Her positive attitude, warm personality, and incredible knowledge base makes her the best person to work with as a post-op athlete. The emotional journey of recovering from an injury with a long recovery is real, and she helped me both physically and mentally. I am coming up on my one year mark of being fully cleared to return to activity and credit her with my ability to maintain an active lifestyle! Thank you Barbara Ann!
Elizabeth (Liz) Bastian
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John is one of the best healthcare professionals I have ever worked with. After years of injury/recovery cycles and various physical therapy treatments, I was ready to give up on running long distances. John provided a reasonable level of targeted exercises that evolved as my recovery progressed. After over two years of working together, I have remained running injury free and feel stronger than ever. Last year I ran my first ultra marathon, and can spend long days in the mountains without worrying about pain flares. Thank you John!
Wen Luo
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After ACL reconstruction, I was cleared to return to sport but continued to feel a significant imbalance between my legs and never felt truly comfortable running or training. After seeing multiple providers who attributed my issues to flat feet, Scout was the only one who truly listened and identified the real issue: persistent hamstring weakness and knee instability. We followed a targeted strengthening plan focused on my glutes, hamstrings, and knee control, and the results were dramatic. In just a few months, I cut 15 minutes off my half marathon time while running less and training more efficiently. Beyond resolving my pain, Scout helped me rebuild confidence, train smarter, and look forward to everyday training again. Thank you, Scout! I wish all my fellow ACL recovery friends could benefit from your expertise and support!
Heather Hardee
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Kelsey has been an integral part of my healing process in recovering from injuries sustained as a result of an accident where I was hit by a semi. She has skillfully guided me into reconnecting with my body and has helped me work through building balance and strength through a time where my body was disturbingly unstable, painful or scary to move and it did not feel like my own. Developing trust and confidence in my movements again and learning tools to be able to work and move more efficiently with less pain and limitation has been invaluable. It has been fascinating and inspiring to learn how powerful this approach to healing is. I am certain I would not be as far along and as functional as I am without the intuitive, patient and knowledgeable care that I have received here. I am grateful that Kelsey is here and for this significant practice.