Category Archives: COMMUNITY

Marathon Training Tips

Thinking of Running Your First Marathon?   It’s Boston Marathon season! As we watch all of the amazing athletes conquer Heartbreak Hill on April 17th, many of us end up with the running bug and may feel inspired to begin

Women’s History Month: Women In Physical Therapy

Women’s History Month: Women In Physical Therapy   Happy March everyone! March is Women’s History month so we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate the vital role that women played in the development, growth, and evolution of physical therapy.

Off Season Strength – Fitness Classes are Back at Girl Fit!

Fitness Classes are Back at Girl Fit! Off Season Strengthening & Fitness As the school year comes to an end, so do many sports seasons. This means many young athletes take a well deserved break from their sport for the

Michaela Main: Dancer to Dance Medicine Specialist

Stories from our sports: Dance Medicine Michaela Main: Dancer to Dance Medicine Specialist For as long as I can remember I have been dancing at annual recitals, competitions, various performances, and of course my family’s living room. It is my favorite

Christina Verhorevoort: Volleyball Player to Expert in Sports Rehab

Stories from our Sports Christina Verhorevoort, PT, DPT Volleyball Player to Expert in Sports Rehab From as early on as I can remember, I loved being a part of a team. Growing up I played many different sports including volleyball,

Newton North High School Women in STEM Day

Newton North High School Women in Stem Day: The Science of Physical Therapy Last week I had the pleasure of speaking virtually with students at Newton North High School during their Women in STEM Day.  The physical therapy profession has

5 Ways to Make the Most of your APTA Membership

5 Ways to Make the Most of your APTA Membership I was so honored to be included in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)’s Founders Day Centennial Celebration. Preparing for the interview got me thinking about the impact that APTA

7 Silver Linings to 2020 at Girl Fit PT

We all know this was a tough year, but in true Girl Fit spirit we want to remember some of the good things that happened in 2020 at Girl Fit PT. 1. We were resilient.   In early March, we

5 Tips on Improving Body Image

5 Tips on Improving Body Image Hello, Girl Fit community! My name is Yurika Tarui, and I am a rising junior in high school. I am also a virtual intern at Girl Fit Physical Therapy this summer! I have been