Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation

Our injury recovery and specialized rehabilitation programs are one of the most effective methods for treating back pain and injury because you are actively participating, rather than being passively treated. Movements and exercises help your muscles create new muscle memory, basic bodywork releases tension and restructures the body and gentle stretching alleviates pain and tightness. At Joyful Movement, our goal is to help you heal, and return to work, activities and sports that make you happy and healthy.
Our basic approach to healing:
  • We do a careful assessment to discover the underlying roots of your injury or pain
  • We teach you how and why the body is responding with pain, and how to listen to the signals in your own body.
  • We offer private, one-on-one instruction with movement exercises and basic bodywork to restore movement and functionality.
  • We ensure success by working with you on posture and ergonomics.
  • We can also design a home program for you.​
Call or email for a free 20-minute phone consultation or set up an appointment now at 415.309.3357

Shortly after the birth of my second child, I began Pilates with Laura.  This may sound like a cliche -- but it has literally changed my life. Laura and I worked together for about 10 sessions, and she gave me a very simple home routine, that I started doing every morning. Sometimes I would only do 10 minutes, but I did it every morning. I have not had a single back problem since! ... The Pilates that Laura exposed me to has literally changed my life! - Mary Sackett, Attorney
After 20 years of back pain, I have finally felt an incredible shift as a direct result of the careful and experienced instruction from Laura. I learned pretty fast Laura is more than a Pilates teacher. She understands the complexities and subtleties of my body. Laura knew even just by looking at my posture for the first time what I needed, and she was right. Her tailored program combined with a recommendation to work with a local Osteopath has, in a matter of months, set me well on the way to being back to full health and capability. This treatment is truly created for a long term healing results. - Christian Douglas, Owner, Backyard Farm Co.