Chronic stress can leave your body stuck in “fight or flight.” Discover how breathwork and physical therapy support nervous system regulation and recovery.

Why does pain seem to flare when you’re stressed? This month’s Ask a PT breaks down the real, physical connection between stress and pain—and what you can do to help your body respond differently.

New this April: Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Strength 2.0, and Alignment Yoga series—designed to help you build strength, support recovery, and move with more ease.

In the Portland area, spring has a familiar rhythm. The rain eases a bit. The days stretch longer. Gardens start calling for attention, and trails begin filling with hikers again. After months of darker mornings and shorter days, many of us feel ready to move more. And then it happens. The first long day of gardening leaves your back sore. The first hike of the season makes your knees remind you they exist. A weekend of yard work suddenly feels like a full-body workout. This

Learn how to distinguish between normal muscle soreness and a potential injury, including key signs to watch for and when to seek guidance from a physical therapist.

As we transition into spring, this is often when people begin thinking about doing more — walking longer, gardening, traveling, and getting back to activities they love. Our March Beyond PT schedule is here, and we have a few exciting updates to share.

Whether you’re rebuilding, maintaining, or simply wanting to feel better in your body, our Strength courses and classes are designed to help you do just that. We now offer Strength classes each month led by Andrea Lairson, PT, ATC.

This holiday season, Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy is partnering with With Love , a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting foster children and resource families across Oregon and SW Washington. Together, we’re helping make the season brighter for children ages 0–6 through With Love’s annual Season of Giving Toy Drive . From now through December 4th , we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys, books, and games  for little ones in foster care. Donations can be dropped off at Co

As open enrollment season begins, it’s a great time to review your health plan and make sure you’re connected to the care that helps you move, feel, and live your best. At Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy, we’re proud to be in-network with many insurance providers — so you can focus on your health, not the paperwork.

Join us for this unique opportunity with Dr. Belinda Beck, BHMS(Ed), MS, PhD, internationally recognized researcher and creator of the Onero™ Program for a community talk on bone health and density. 

We are excited to share a brand-new program designed to support one of the most important aspects of lifelong health: bone density.

We’ve introduced Membership programs—designed to cut through wellness noise to give you what works: Expert and personalized support from people who know you! Whether working toward staying active, managing a condition, or simply ready to feel your best, our Membership programs help you move, live, and thrive—with a trusted partner by your side. Soft launch spaces are limited—so be among the first to experience what’s new!

We’re thrilled to introduce brand-new programs at Connect & Beyond Physical Therapy—designed to cut through the wellness noise and give you what really works: personalized support from people who know you. Whether you're working toward staying active, managing a condition, or simply ready to feel your best, we now offer even more ways to help you move, live, and thrive—with a trusted partner by your side.

Introducing a Smarter, More Personalized Way to Reach Your Health + Lifestyle Goals. We are excited to announce two new offerings designed to meet you where you are in your journey with Lifestyle Health Coaching and Beyond Memberships.

Achieving and maintaining good health can be a challenge in today's fast-paced world, especially when the current healthcare system often falls short in providing the personalized care and support needed. We understand these challenges and have developed exclusive Health Coaching led by an experienced PT. 

3/31/25 Dear Connect & Beyond Community, We want to keep you informed about an important change that may impact many of our patients. The...

Spring is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and the perfect opportunity to recommit to healthy movement. Whether you’re preparing for outdoor activities like gardening, hiking, swimming, or simply looking to improve your overall mobility, we have two exciting class offerings designed to support you. New Session: 8 Steps for Better Balance We are pleased to introduce an additional session of 8 Steps for Better Balance , a Tai Chi-based program focused on stability, p

December 3, 2024 As we wrap up 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our progress and set our sights on the future. We love being...

November 7, 2024 Dear Friends, As the magical Holiday Season is nearly upon us, we're reminded of the true treasures in life: health,...

October 11, 2024 Imagine having a dedicated partner by your side, guiding you through each step of your journey toward recovery and...