About the Staff
The very best
Physical Therapists
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Michelle graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stockton University in 2014 and started her career working with older adults. As a gerontology minor during her undergraduate studies, she began her physical therapy career in home health and assisted living facilities in the Monmouth County, NJ area. In 2017, she moved to Montgomery County, PA and began working in outpatient orthopedics. She has taken continuing education in the McKenzie Method and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. She is a Certified Hawkgrips Practitioner and is a Certified Credentialed Clinical Instructor.
Michelle is an advocate for women’s health. She believes that all women should be given the highest quality of care and education so that they feel empowered and confident to achieve their goals. She has taken numerous continuing education courses in this field. She achieved her Pelvic Health Certification (CAPP-Pelvic) in 2020 and her Obstetrics Certification (CAPP-OB) in 2021 through the Section of Pelvic Health via the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She is a trained birth doula and childbirth educator. She is a member of the APTA, CAPPA, DONA International and the Philadelphia Regional Pelvic PT Alliance.
In her spare time, Michelle is an amateur equipped powerlifter and runner. She has competed in four powerlifting meets and completed the Walt Disney World Half Marathon in January 2020. She enjoys spending time with her husband, dog and cat.
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Emily graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2008 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and has worked in the outpatient setting throughout her career. She has continued education training in various methods of treatment including McKenzie spine, Graston, myofascial release and Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation. She loves being able to work with a variety of patients of all ages and conditions. While passionate about being able to help patients in the clinic, she also loves teaching patients to be an active participant in their rehab and give them a skillset to manage their symptoms.
Outside of work she loves traveling, trying new restaurants, running and spending time with her husband and two children.
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Krista graduated from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2000 with a Master’s in Physical Therapy. She has since practiced in a variety of settings including hospitals, rehabilitation centers and outpatient clinics. She has been at One Physical Therapy and Wellness for the last ten years. Since graduating she has focused her continuing education in CranioSacral therapy studying at the Upledger Institute in Florida and the International Professional School of Bodywork in southern California. Krista’s passion is spending one-on-one time with clients using CranioSacral therapy and other types of manual techniques to help clients connect to their body on a deeper level and become more present with the root cause of their symptoms to help facilitate healing and allow them to reach their highest potential. Some of the most common issues she works with are chronic pain, headaches and migraines, TMJ syndrome, post-concussion symptoms, mobility issues, and many other impairments. Krista’s other passion is traveling and connecting with nature as much as possible. She lives in Merion Station with her husband and two children and her energetic hound dog.
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Stephanie received her Master’s in Physical Therapy from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 1998 and a bachelor’s in Chemistry from Saint Joseph’s University in 1995. She has over 20 years of orthopedic, pelvic floor and exercise experience with certifications in yoga, Pilates, endurance athlete training and functional movement.
Certifications:Professional Yoga Therapy (900 hours post graduate medical therapeutic yoga certification program)
Registered Yoga Teacher (200 hour training program in yoga and mindfulness practice)
Certified Professional Pilates Instructor (post graduate program requiring 100 hours of maintenance annually)
Orthopedic and Pelvic Floor Practitioner for over 20 years with a focus on manual physical therapy and functional exercise
Women’s Health practice specialization including pre/post partum recovery, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, pelvic pain, urinary/fecal incontinence, constipation, IBS, pudendal neuralgia, diastasis rehabilitation, hypopressive training, and menopause management
Selective Functional Movement certified
Functional Movement Assessment certified
Endurance Athlete Certification through Medbridge Education
Steph lives on a small farm in Chester County with her husband, 2 daughters (WE ARE Penn State parents) and her 3 dogs. She has a love of trail running and outdoor exercise that began during her college days as a middle distance runner. When she isn’t working, you can usually find her hiking or planning a trip somewhere fun outdoors.
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Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (APTA)
Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, MossRehab
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Maryland Baltimore
B. S. Kinesiological Science, University of Maryland College Park
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
Jonathan has been working in outpatient musculoskeletal care since the beginning of his career. He is passionate about using his knowledge and experience to help those patients who feel they “failed PT” in the past. Jonathan emphasizes hands on care and uses a gentle holistic approach to get to address the source of the issue. He utilizes tissue specific manual techniques to address dysfunction of the viscera, fascial, nerve, muscle and joint. Whether it’s a headache, jaw pain, back pain, pelvic pain, or foot pain, Jonathan has you covered.
Jonathan also has advanced training to treat patients for common gastrointestinal complaints such as heartburn, constipation, incontinence and IBS and more, call the office to see if your condition may benefit from hands on care.
In his free time, Jonathan enjoys rock climbing, hiking, winter sports, puns and his family.
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Julie graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1991, then went on to earn a Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from Hahnemann University in 1994. With over 25 years of experience, Julie has spent the majority of her career working in orthopedics and has devoted the past decade to studying and specializing in women’s health. Over the years, she has worked for several private practices in Montgomery County and has built a solid reputation for consistent and compassionate care with her patients. She is passionate about providing her patients an individualized rehabilitation experience based on a 1:1 treatment approach that is unique to their needs. She has completed extensive coursework through the Herman and Wallace Institute for the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction and has attended a vast number of continuing education orthopedic courses to continually improve her knowledge and manual skills. She is especially passionate about working with women in all stages of life struggling with diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, and incontinence and helping them return to high levels of function. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and has received unique training focused on helping women return to high impact training after pregnancy, injury, or surgery, and developing appropriate exercise programs for women in midlife and beyond. Most recently, in 2020, she earned a Women’s Health Coaching certification through the Integrated Women’s Health Institute, due to her strong interest in holistic health and the role of balanced hormones in achieving optimal wellness.
She lives in Montgomery County with her husband, Doug, her youngest daughter, Jayne, and her two crazy dogs, Archie and Allie. Her two oldest children, Kate and Jack, are presently enjoying college life. In her free time, Julie loves to do anything outdoors and has big goals to return to competing in triathlons and 5K’s in the near future.
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Diana graduated from Temple University in 2001 with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy. She began her career as an inpatient rehabilitation physical therapist, working with people who suffered various neurological injuries, but quickly learned that she had a love for outpatient therapy. Diana has worked in rehabilitation hospital-based outpatient settings with a focus on older adults and completed continuing education courses for multiple different treatment methods including Myofascial Release, Muscle Energy Techniques, McKenzie Spine and Maitland. In addition, Diana has worked in women’s pelvic health and vestibular therapy. Having been a patient herself, Diana is very passionate about working with people suffering from chronic pain. She enjoys staying current on all the new research and treatment techniques, which utilize her neurological background, to help provide pain relief for her patients.
Diana lives in Delaware County with her husband, son and daughter. During her free time, she is usually involved in scout related activities or being a dance mom. She also enjoys cooking, gardening and working on creative home improvement projects.
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Emma graduated from the Northeastern University combined program receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Science in 2020 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021. Emma grew up in Wayne and her passion for the field was first inspired by the PT treatment she received following a severe ankle sprain in High School. Subsequently, Emma developed a strong interest in physical performance and preventative care to limit future injuries. It is her desire to learn about different movement patterns that enables her to devise a personal program for each patient’s unique goals and skill level. Emma is motivated to help others eliminate pain and find resilience through movement. Since graduating, she has taken continuing education in the McKenzie Method, Neurokinetic Therapy, Dry Needling, Cupping and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy. In her spare time, Emma enjoys travel, cheering on the Eagles, weight training and exploring Philadelphia one coffee shop at a time!
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Myranda completed both her B.S in Health Sciences and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Drexel University as part of their Accelerated BS/DPT Program. Her interest in Physical Therapy comes from her own experiences with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She has first hand experience with the frustrations of finding medical professionals who treat EDS and has made it her mission to reduce those frustrations for her patients.
Myranda is recognized on the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s Directory of EDS Clinicians and serves on the International Consortium of EDS and Related Conditions. She has completed additional training in the comprehensive treatment of EDS, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and chronic pain conditions. Aside from treating EDS, she also has experience with treating a variety of orthopedic conditions, gait and balance issues, dance/gymnastics injuries, and pediatric conditions.
Outside of physical therapy, Myranda enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her dog and two cats. She is currently working on visiting all of the National Parks as well as completing the Appalachian Trail state-by-state.
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Kate graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Widener University in 2014 and has been working in outpatient physical therapy since. Kate has training in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy through Herman and Wallace and is working toward her certification in Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercises. Kate is also certified in vestibular rehabilitation through the American Institute of Balance. She has also taken continuing education in the McKenzie Method, Graston Technique, Selective Functional Movement Assessment, and myofascial release. She has a special interest in the treatment of tendinopathies and overuse injuries with an expertise in manual therapy. Kate is passionate about individualizing treatment programs to meet the needs of her clients and get them back to doing the things they love to do.
Kate attended Saint Joseph's University for her undergraduate degree, where she was a member of the Division I Rowing team. Outside of work, she continues to stay active on the erg and is an avid runner. Kate spends her free time with her family, at sporting events or at the beach in the summer.
Pilates Instructors
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Thalia has taught dance and movement in the Philadelphia and New Jersey areas for the past thirteen years. She graduated from Temple University in 2008 with a BFA in dance. While there, she studied Pilates under Jennifer Morley and later received a comprehensive certification from Body Precision Pilates Studio in 2011. Since that time, Thalia has had the privilege of teaching Pilates to both the fitness and dance communities in the Philadelphia area, including Temple University and The Philadelphia Dance Theater. Thalia’s combined expertise in dance and Pilates gives her a unique perspective and passion for movement. She believes that Pilates, most importantly, is a way to help people. Thalia loves working with all clients, from athletes to those living with chronic pain and physical limitations, and is dedicated to helping them become strong, flexible and pain-free.
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Kebi was introduced to Pilates at a young age by her ballet teacher and has never looked back. A former dancer who attended high school at a visual and performing arts magnet school in Oklahoma City she turned to Pilates in college to heal a tired and injured dancer's body.
After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a BA in English Literature, Kebi moved on to Denver, Colorado where she completed her 500 hour Pilates teacher training in 2010 and her 200 hour yoga teacher training in 2014. In 2013 she also completed the Pink Ribbon Program which was created to help support women as they recover from breast cancer.
Kebi and her husband moved to Philadelphia in late 2014 and she is now mom to two busy daughters and the sweetest golden retriever, Mango!
With all the changes life has brought her, she remains passionate about Pilates and its fundamentals. With a sharp eye for detail, a penchant for precision and a playful heart, she aspires to facilitate connecting the mind and body to leave you feeling stronger and more confident!
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Kristin graduated from Temple University with a BFA in Dance Education in 2014. It was in her first semester there that she was introduced to the Pilates method. Enamored immediately, she sought out the reputable training program nearby at Body Precision, Rosemont. Kristin completed the 140-hour mat program early in 2012, and started teaching in and around the Philadelphia area. As a dance instructor from a very young age, she found the addition of Pilates natural and seamless. She brought her teaching practice up to Maine, out to Colorado, and eventually, back to the Philadelphia Main Line.
Kristin decided to continue her Pilates journey when One PT and Wellness hosted a comprehensive training through Body Arts and Sciences International (BASI) in 2015. Always eager to expand her mind/body practice, in 2015, Kristin spent a month at Kripalu Yoga Center in the Berkshires completing a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Coming back refreshed with a new perspective, she delved into much intensive training and preparation before she traveled out to the BASI headquarters in California to test and graduate the comprehensive program in January of 2017.
Kristin is thrilled to be teaching and sharing her passion for movement back near her roots. Her lifelong study of movement and the body has given her an in depth, well-rounded perspective, and she thanks her lucky stars to be doing and sharing what she loves every day.
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Katie Jasmin, a Rhode Island native, began studying Pilates during her undergraduate experience at Rhode Island College where she received a BA in both dance performance and music. She began training with Jen McWalters in Pawtucket, RI in 2007, and received a comprehensive Pilates certification the following year. She has also been certified through Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) since 2009. She is a certified Buff Bones® instructor and has completed coursework for teaching individuals with injuries and body pathologies, and most recently she became a teacher of the GYROTONIC® method. In addition, Katie holds a Masters of Dance Education from Temple University (2013), and studied extensively with The Center for Body-Mind Movement in somatic movement education. Her varied experience and research in dance/movement and somatics informs her teaching and enhances her clients’ experiences. She believes that movement is healing and that the versatility of Pilates can accommodate most any body. She looks forward to and enjoys continuously working with a variety of individuals who love to move!
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Jennifer graduated from Loyola College in 1991 with a B.A. in Communications. While working in financial services she decided to go back to school for Occupational Therapy and graduated from Harcum College in 1997 as a licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. She worked in pediatrics/early intervention services at The Arc of Chester County. She discovered Pilates after suffering from a back injury and realized the benefits of Pilates to regain and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Jennifer has always enjoyed being active, while growing up she played multiple sports and gymnastics was a big part of her life. Jennifer completed The Pilates Basic Mat Training in February 2013 through Body Precision in Bryn Mawr, PA. She then decided to continue her education in Pilates and continued the full comprehensive training through the Basi (Body Arts and Science International) Program at One Physical Therapy in Bryn Mawr, PA. Jennifer is passionate about sharing the benefits of Pilates so people can continue to live a healthy, active lifestyle. Joseph Pilates once said, “If your spine is inflexible at 30, you are old, if it is completely flexible at 60, you are young!” Jennifer currently resides in Wayne with her husband Tom and three boys, Christopher, Luke and Thomas.