We help active women move through life without pains, leaks or limitations.

Our physical therapists specialize in pelvic floor, sport-specific, and orthopedic conditions. Learn more

Located in Santa Barbara, California

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What We Treat

We treat YOU as a whole person, not as a single body part.

The body is designed to move as a coordinated system which is why we support you from a 360° view. Our physical therapists have extensive experience and passion caring for:

○ Pregnancy, Pelvic Floor Birth Preparation & Postpartum

○ Pelvic Pain

○ Urinary Symptoms

○ Gut & Bowel Health

○ Pain with Intimacy

○ Sport & Orthopedic Injuries

○ Return to Running

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What it’s like to move with us

  • 1) Your story - We believe the first step in the healing process is feeling seen and heard, which is why we take the time to really listen to your story. We value the perspective you have about your body and what you believe is contributing to your symptoms. Those details are just as important to us as your physical assessment. You are the expert of your own body, and if that’s not how you feel today, that’s OK, we’ll help you reclaim that confidence over time.

    2) Full body & movement assessment - Our therapists specialize in identifying the root causes of your symptoms. Understanding the “why” involves a thorough investigation of the following: strength, range of motion, balance and coordination, as well as, unpacking beliefs and concerns you have about your healing and recovery. Your mental and physical well-being are interconnected and deserve to be supported together through your plan of care.

  • 1) What you can expect - Your sessions will always be a full hour, one-on-one with your physical therapist. Our practice does not utilize therapy aides or assistants because we think you deserve to have our undivided attention. Frequency of appointments will be recommended by your therapist based on the findings in your comprehensive evaluation, taking into account your health history and long term goals.

    2) Individualized treatment plan - Following your evaluation, you and your therapist will design a treatment plan together that will include: a personalized home program, a clear understanding of your healing roadmap, and the recommended frequency of visits to help you reach your movement goals. We will continue to evolve our sessions and your home program over time to ensure you are making progress and feel supported every step of the way.

  • We believe in getting to the root cause of your symptoms and alleviating the discomfort that is holding you back. But that’s not where our work together stops. We help you build long term resiliency so that your symptoms don’t continue to re-interrupt your ability to move in the ways you enjoy. We accomplish this in the following ways:

    1) Mind & body coordination - We teach you how the mind and body coordinate movement as a team and how to restore this relationship within your body. You will learn about the sophisticated system that is your body, and how that understanding is an integral part of your healing and recovery journey.

    2) Focused strength work - In addition to learning new movement patterns, you’ll also be exploring specific strength work to enable your body to successfully download this new coordination long term.

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Meet Our Team

Dr. Chris

Dr. Christine Pieton, PT, DPT, MBA is the founder and owner of Pieton Physical Therapy. She is a licensed physical therapist who specializes in female pelvic floor, orthopedic and sport-specific conditions. Christine believes that everyone deserves individualized healthcare support that is as unique to them as they are themselves. Christine tailors her sessions to meet the goals of her patients, focusing on rehabilitation of specific injuries, cross-training to enhance athletic performance, and/or optimizing general health and wellness for all of life’s adventures.

Dr. Catherine

Dr. Catherine Fong, PT, DPT, OCS, is an orthopedic certified specialist and licensed physical therapist who specializes in female pelvic floor, orthopedic, and sport-specific conditions. Catherine’s own pregnancy journey sparked her passion for expanding her clinical expertise to include pelvic health. Catherine is passionate about supporting her patients from a holistic perspective, incorporating both her physical therapy and nutritional knowledge to help them reach their goals.

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