PERSONALIZED PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM UPDATES
Summer is in full swing, and we want to take a moment to celebrate our incredible team who keeps the clinic running so smoothly! Here is a quick look at what our staff has been up to:
Happy Birthday, TJ! We are celebrating TJ this July for his birthday month. Be sure to wish him a happy birthday the next time you see him!
Administrative Excellence: A huge round of applause to Hilary for her ongoing admin leadership and her dedication to training. We truly appreciate everything you do to keep us organized and thriving.
CLINIC UPDATES:
Welcome to the Team, Emily: We are thrilled to have Emily Wenslaff with us as our student intern. She is doing a fantastic job providing admin support alongside Hilary!
Vacation Coverage Heroes: As our lead PTs (Sarvar, TJ, and Farhin) take some well-deserved summer vacation time, we are incredibly grateful to Meredith and Alexia. They are doing an amazing job stepping in to provide coverage so that you never miss a beat in your care.
Recovery with Lori: Whether you are staying active outdoors this summer or just need to unwind, Lori continues to do phenomenal work providing massages and keeping everyone’s recovery on track.
Thank you to our entire team for their hard work, and thank you for being such a wonderful part of our clinic community. Have a fantastic summer!
-Dr Sarvar Pathan
KEEPING HEALTHY:
This lat stretch helps improve flexibility and mobility throughout the sides of the upper body, shoulders, and back. By holding onto a stable object overhead and shifting the hips backward, the stretch lengthens the latissimus dorsi muscles, which can become tight from activities like lifting, climbing, swimming, or prolonged sitting.
Regularly performing this stretch may help increase overhead shoulder mobility, reduce upper back and shoulder tension, and promote better posture. It can also improve movement efficiency during exercises such as pull-ups, overhead presses, and other reaching or lifting activities while supporting overall comfort in everyday movements.
-Dr. TJ McClurg
WINNER’S JOURNEY:
“I highly recommend Personalized Physical Therapy to anyone. They are extremely knowledgeable, motivational and empathetic. They create personalized plans and take all of your history into account. I love that they spend a full hour hands on with me. I had extreme pain when I started and their treatment plan was spot on. They worked miracles for me and have eliminated most of the pain. Forever thankful for this team.”
–Lisa Smitherman
TREATMENT OF THE MONTH
Cupping therapy is a treatment technique used by physical therapists to help improve soft tissue mobility, reduce muscle tension, and address areas of restricted tissue that may be contributing to pain or limited movement. By creating gentle suction on the skin, cupping helps increase circulation to the area, supporting the body’s natural healing process and improving tissue mobility.
When combined with hands-on physical therapy and targeted exercises, cupping may help improve range of motion, reduce discomfort, and support a safe return to the activities you enjoy.
Curious whether cupping therapy could benefit you? Talk with one of our licensed physical therapists at your next visit, or contact us today to schedule an evaluation and learn whether cupping is right for you.
WORKSHOPS
MEET OUR TEAM
BUSINESS PARTNER
We are pleased to partner with Monte Reid, a Wellness Coach with more than 17 years of experience guiding individuals toward optimal health through natural, evidence-informed approaches. Monte’s practice emphasizes Intelligent Exercise, Nutrition, Fasting, and High-End Herbs & Supplements to help clients restore balance and support long-term wellness.
His personalized approach combines purposeful exercise, customized nutrition, strategic fasting, and hormone-focused wellness protocols to improve strength, energy, metabolism, and overall vitality.
Monte’s commitment to natural healing stems from his own transformative health journey. In 2012–2013, he faced a severe heart condition—Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)—that resulted in his heart flatlining nine times. Through determination and the same principles he now teaches, he overcame this life-threatening challenge. Today, he continues to successfully manage Type 2 diabetes through intelligent exercise, nutrition, fasting, and targeted supplementation.
His personal journey fuels his passion for helping others take control of their health and discover what’s possible through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Interested in learning more? Monte offers a complimentary 20-minute consultation. You may reach out to him via email at montereid365@gmail.com or by phone at (336) 776-7782. You can also follow him on Instagram at @Montes_Wellness_Fitness
MASSAGE THERAPIST NEWS:
Massage therapy, when combined with physical therapy, can play an important role in improving recovery and overall physical health. By supporting the work done during therapy sessions, massage helps increase circulation, reduce muscle tension, and improve mobility, allowing the body to respond more effectively to treatment.
Massage can be beneficial both before and after your physical therapy visit. Before treatment, a gentle, preparatory massage can relax tight muscles, reduce stiffness, and help the body move more freely during exercises. After treatment, massage can ease soreness and calm inflamed tissues, supporting a quicker and more comfortable recovery.
Incorporating massage therapy into your wellness routine is a simple and effective way to enhance your results and take a more proactive approach to your health and well-being. Consider booking a customized session to support your recovery and help you feel your best.
-Lori Aaron, LMBT
Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist (#4988)
OFFER OF THE MONTH:
DVAC UPDATE:
Personalized PT and Wellness offers physical therapy appointments several times each month at the Deer Valley Athletic Club (DVAC) in Boone, NC. DVAC is more than a fitness facility. It is a community centered on health, movement, and connection.
We’re proud to serve individuals in the High Country who value moving well, feeling better, and staying active long term. Partnering with DVAC allows us to reach those who support a holistic approach to wellness, where movement, recovery, and community work together to promote lasting health.
To explore all that DVAC has to offer, visit deervalleyathletic.club or scan the QR code above to learn more.
Personalized PT’s Upcoming Dates:
July 7th
July 21st
July 27th
August 11th
EDITOR’S NOTE:
As summer settles in, many of us have good intentions of being more active, especially since the warmer weather invites us to enjoy the outdoors. But between summer festivities, cookouts, travel plans, and those hotter-than-hot days, it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short of our health goals. The good news is that maintaining your health doesn’t require perfection or dramatic lifestyle changes. In fact, some of the most meaningful improvements come from small, consistent actions that support your well-being every day.
This summer, try recognizing the “small wins.” Drinking an extra glass of water, taking a short walk indoors, stretching while you watch television, or going to bed 15 minutes earlier are all choices that support your health. While these habits may seem insignificant in the moment, they can add up to lasting benefits over time. And don’t forget to celebrate your progress. Whether you jot your victories down in a journal, share them with a friend or family member, indulge in a favorite treat, or enjoy an episode of your favorite TV show, acknowledging your efforts can help build momentum. Just as recovery often happens one step at a time, lasting wellness is built the same way. Give yourself credit for every step forward.
If you’re ready to take the next step toward your health goals but aren’t sure where to begin, I’d love to connect. As a board-certified health coach partnered with Personalized Physical Therapy & Wellness, I offer complimentary discovery calls to help you build practical, sustainable habits for lasting well-being. Reach me at hilary@rediscover-wellness.com or schedule a call at rediscover-wellness.com/contact.
Be well,
Hilary Stewart, NBC-HWC
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