Therapeutic Exercise

Therapeutic exercise is the use of purposeful movement to retrain and improve how the body moves and functions.

The brain organizes movement through learned patterns and sequences of muscle activation. These patterns develop over time due to factors such as injury, anatomical variation, repetitive activities, posture, and even emotional responses. Once established, they become largely automatic and embedded within the nervous system.

Dysfunctional movement patterns can both contribute to pain and develop as a result of pain. Therapeutic exercise aims to retrain healthier, more efficient movement strategies, gradually replacing dysfunctional patterns. The focus is not only on performing movements, but on improving how those movements are carried out to support long-term function and reduce pain.

Movement Practices offered

Qi Gong

Chinese Medicine includes a long tradition of therapeutic exercises designed to support injury recovery, regulate organ function, calm the nervous system, and enhance overall energy and immunity. These practices combine mindful breathing techniques, gentle self-massage, relaxed flowing movements, and light strengthening and stretching exercises. Qi Gong is similar in principle to Tai Chi but is generally simpler in form, making it especially accessible and beneficial for individuals managing chronic pain, fatigue, or stress-related conditions.

Pilates-Based Exercise

Pilates is a mind–body movement system that focuses on strengthening the deep postural muscles of the abdomen, pelvis, spine, and shoulder girdle to improve core stability, posture, and movement efficiency. Exercises are performed with precision, control, and fluidity, helping develop better motor control and functional movement patterns for everyday activities.

During your movement session, you will be guided safely through exercises and provided with a personalized home program tailored to your needs. You will also gain a clearer understanding of your anatomy and the purpose behind each exercise, supporting greater independence and long-term self-management.