Specialties
Susan McLaughlin is a physical therapist, a pelvic health therapist and the owner of ALIGN Integration and Movement. People usually come to ALIGN for pain relief, but what they really walk away with is a greater awareness of their body. Because when we have the tools to heal ourselves, that is when we thrive!
Specializing in Orthopedics and Pelvic Health, ALIGN utilizes: Manual Therapy, Neurokinetic Therapy, Restorative Exercise, Restorative Breathing, Movement Education, Alignment/Posture Education, Visceral Manipulation.
Conditions treated, but not limited to:
Neck, mid and low back pain
Shoulder, upper extremity, hip, knee, ankle and foot pain
SI dysfunction/groin pain
Pelvic Pain
Urinary Incontinence
Organ prolapse
Diastasis Recti (Abdominal Separation)
Interstitial Cystitis
Pudendal Neuralgia
History
Established in 2012.
What you can expect from a session with me:
The treatment process may take many forms and will always include a whole body focus.
I am a manual physical therapist: I will utilize various techniques to address connective tissue restrictions and muscle tension.
I specialize in men's and women's pelvic health: I have taken additional training through the American Physical Therapy Association and other programs in assessment and treatment of the muscles of the pelvic floor, the pelvic organs and surrounding tissues.
I will assist you in reeducating dysfunctional movement and breathing patterns.
I will work with you to find your ideal postural alignment for the optimal loading of bones, joints, and effective use of muscles so you can move better and get out of pain.
You will be given movements and exercises to perform at home to reprogram and reinforce tissue changes and motor skills.
I will meet you where your body is. Your session is 100% about you and your needs.
Meet the Business Owner: Susan M.
As a physical therapist I resonate with the adage "movement is medicine" & "movement is life!" How we move and use our body in the day to day is manifest in the health and function of our tissues.
I have been practicing physical therapy for 18 years and I continue to be in awe by our human form. As a practitioner, when I approach the body, I want to connect with what is moving or isn't moving. I visualize the movement patterns, or I place my hands on the body and begin a conversation: with the fascia, the nervous system, the muscles, the organs, the joints.
We all have the capacity for health, vitality and peace. It is my aspiration for myself and for others to be well & whole. I look forward to working with you!