PHYSICAL THERAPY / SPINE CARE / CLINICAL PILATES

Petra McCauley DPT, OMT, FAAOMPT

Move better, feel better & live to your potential!

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Dr. Petra McCauley

  Physio by Petra is a boutique physiotherapy practice specializing in manual therapy, dedicated to helping you move better, feel better, and live to your potential. By working with me, a trained orthopedic manual physical therapist, you’ll receive highly individualized treatment tailored to your body’s unique needs and goals - no rushed appointments or insurance restrictions.  Whether you're recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or optimizing performance, I am here to support your goals with one-on-one care in a calm, compassionate, and focused environment.

        I believe when we give ourselves the proper tools, we are capable of living to our fullest potential! I hope to be a part of your journey - from getting you there to keeping you there.

“Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of opportunity” - Hippocrates

Physio by Petra is a pay for service/private-pay Physical Therapy practice and is not contracted with any medical insurance companies; therefore, considered "out-of-network”. Super-bills (receipts) are available for you to submit to your individual carrier for reimbursement.

- Physical Therapy and Clinical Pilates -

Whether you are recovering from injury or surgery, dealing with chronic headaches or back pain, are stuck in a plateau of healing, or want to be proactive in your wellness practice, I am here for you!

Physiotherapy
n.
Physiotherapy is the art and science of healing through movement — a compassionate practice that restores strength, function, and freedom to the human body, empowering individuals to live life to its fullest potential.

From physio- (Greek, relating to nature or the body) + therapy (healing or treatment).

Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
n.
A specialized branch of physical therapy that uses hands-on techniques, including joint mobilization, manipulation, and soft tissue mobilization, to assess, treat, and manage musculoskeletal pain and movement disorders

Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT)
n.
A physical therapist who has completed advanced post-professional training in orthopedic manual therapy through an accredited fellowship program. This designation signifies the highest level of clinical expertise in hands-on evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

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Manual & Manipulative Therapy

Hands on techniques used to restore joint and soft tissue mobility, motor control patterns and neural regulation.

Dumbbells and resistance bands on a wooden floor.

Scientific Therapeutic Exercise Progression (STEP)

STEP– evidence-based progression of resistance loading dosed for stage of healing (acute/chronic) and tissue type (cartilage, muscle, connective tissue)

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Therapeutic form of exercise that combines the core principles of Pilates with clinical knowledge from physiotherapy. Improve coordination, flexibility and strength.

Clinical Pilates: Reformer & Mat

Contact

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding my practice, philosophy and services I provide.

Using this form or calling directly to Physio by Petra 509.676.6624.