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Seeing the Whole Picture While Honoring the Details: How I Work With Patients

Seeing the Whole Picture While Honoring the Details: How I Work With Patients

Erin Collins, PT, MSPT, Astym Cert.
Published on: 19/11/2025

Too often, traditional physical therapy misses both the details and the bigger picture. I explain my dual perspective that allows me to connect what’s happening in your muscles and joints with what’s happening in the rest of your body and life.

Holistic Physical Therapy
Manual Therapy vs. Movement: Why the Best Physical Therapy Combines Both

Manual Therapy vs. Movement: Why the Best Physical Therapy Combines Both

Erin Collins, PT, MSPT, Astym Cert.
Published on: 19/11/2025

This blog explains why combining manual therapy and intentional movement creates lasting change, and why relying on oversimplified advice often leads to frustration or setbacks. If you’re tired of short-term fixes and want a smarter, more personalized approach to rehab, this post is for you.

Holistic Physical Therapy
Why I Choose “Movement” Over “Exercise” (And Why It Matters for Women in Midlife)

Why I Choose “Movement” Over “Exercise” (And Why It Matters for Women in Midlife)

Erin Collins, PT, MSPT, Astym Cert.
Published on: 06/11/2025

Insights from a seasoned holistic physical therapist on women's wellness, specifically movement during perimenopause and menopause.

Holistic Wellness
Pilates for Low Back Pain: When It Helps, When It Hurts, and How to Do It Safely

Pilates for Low Back Pain: When It Helps, When It Hurts, and How to Do It Safely

Erin Collins, PT, MSPT, Astym Cert.
Published on: 06/11/2025

Read about how to decide if and when you should try Pilates for your low back pain.

Restorative Pilates

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