4 Years of Black Star PT & Wellness: Pause, Pivot, and Rebuild
Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultatio Hi Black Star Family, As I sit down to write this, I can’t help but reflect; August 26 will mark 4 years of Black Star Physical Therapy and Wellness. Four years of serving, stretching, coaching, and building a community that I never take for granted. What started out as Instagram Live workouts has evolved into in-person small group stretch classes, creating an online fitness coaching community helping women manage pain and...
9 days ago • 1 min readAugust Is Here—and So Is Your Reminder to Reset
Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Hey Black Star Fam, It’s the start of a new month, and for me, that means taking a step back to reflect, reset, and actually follow the advice I give so many of you. I’ll be spending some much needed time this August with my family on vacation but also getting quiet enough to evaluate what’s working in my life, and what needs to shift. This is part of my reset. A necessary pause that too often gets skipped. In a blog I recently...
22 days ago • 1 min readGot Hip Pain or Stiffness? Here's What Your Body Might Be Telling You
July Reset Week 3: Hip Pain Is It Weakness or Stiffness Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Hey there, Let’s talk hips because this week’s “Got Pain?” spotlight is one of the most common complaints I hear: “Is my hip pain or stiffness caused by tight muscles—or weakness?” Here’s the truth: your hip needs both strength and mobility to function well. But more often than not, that tight, stiff feeling you're dealing with? It’s actually your body’s cry for strength, not...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read How’s Reset July going? Let’s talk about knees 🦵🏾
Reset July Week 2 Recap: Got Knee Pain? Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Hey (Reader How’s Reset July going for you so far? Have you had a chance to stretch, roll, or get back into your strength workouts? This week’s focus is a big one—knees. I get asked about this area all the time—especially from women who are active, walking regularly, or trying to get stronger again but still dealing with stiffness, pain, or instability. So I want to share something personal:...
about 1 month ago • 2 min readGot Foot Pain? Start Here.
Reset July Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Hey Reader, We’re kicking off Reset July with one of the most common issues I hear from women: foot pain, especially that stabbing feeling in the heel or arch when you step out of bed in the morning. If that sounds like you, keep reading. (And yes—all the tips below are available in video form on my YouTube channel for easy follow-along. 🎥 Link below!) Try These Simple At-Home Fixes 💥 Stretch & Strengthen: Calf Stretch...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read July Is the New January — Let’s Reset Together 💫
Let’s Reset Together Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Hey Black Star Fam, We’re officially halfway through 2025 — can you believe it? How are you feeling? How’s your body holding up? Has this year been divine so far? If you read my last newsletter, you know a lot has happened over the past six months here at Black Star Physical Therapy & Wellness. From launching new services, accepting insurance, hiring a new assistant, and completing our 8-day Move & Stretch to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read✨ Year 47: Growth, Gratitude & Letting Go
A personal note on lessons, wins, and what's next... A Birthday Reflection Thank you for rocking with me! Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Purchase Wellness Guide Hello Reader To my amazing Black Star PT & Wellness family — thank you. 💛 Today’s my birthday 🎉 — and if I’m being honest, celebrating myself hasn’t always come easy. I was raised to be humble. To let my actions speak for themselves. To keep going, no matter what. But as I step into Year 47, I’m learning that it’s okay to pause...
2 months ago • 3 min readWhat if your weakness was actually your strength?
A Mid-Year Check-In: From Weakness to Strength Ready to Feel Amazing Every Day? Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Hey Reader,Today marks the first official day of summer—and almost the halfway point of 2025.If you’re feeling a little tired, behind, or just worn down…You’re not alone. Let me share something that might help you reframe that. 💡This Time Last Year… I failed a major exam.One I thought I could coast through because I was “experienced.”But the truth is—I...
2 months ago • 2 min readMid-May Check-In: What’s Moving You?
How Are You Really Doing? Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Hi Reader We’re halfway through May—and if you're anything like many of the women I serve, you're probably still in “go-mode. ”Whether you spent Mother’s Day surrounded by family or quietly avoiding all obligations (both are valid!), I want to ask you a simple but important question: How are you doing… from the inside out? Not just your workouts. Not just your meals. But you—your spirit, your energy, your...
4 months ago • 2 min readMother's Day Self-Care deals & a special message for you!
Mobility & Mindfulness May A Mother's Day Reflection Happy Mother's Day! Book Physical Therapy and Stretching Book Virtual Consultation Dear Reader This week, we’re celebrating all the moms and mother figures — the nurturers, caregivers, mentors, and the women who hold it all together. Whether you're a mom, grandmother, auntie, Godmother, or a mother in spirit — this message is for you. As a mom of three (two boys and a bonus daughter), I know firsthand the fatigue, the constant multitasking,...
4 months ago • 1 min read