EMPOWERING YOU TO MOVE FREELY AND  LIVE FULLY IN MIDLIFE AND BEYOND

PHYSICAL THERAPY, PILATES, & HEALTH/FITNESS COACHING

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Core Total Wellness is a concierge health practice that integrates physical therapy, Pilates, and health & fitness coaching to help you achieve optimal healing and sustainable health.

Core Total Wellness is Hilary’s affiliate company to CORE Physical Therapy in Washington, DC and offers supplemental health and wellness services not offered by CORE PT.

I believe that everyone should be able to live an active life, regardless of age. My approach to healing and being healthy is proactive and integrative, and I think your care should continue to change as you and your body change and mature.

My Mission is to educate and empower my clients to remain healthy, active individuals and to prevent future injuries so they can continue doing the things they love no matter their age. All clients are given a personalized program for their unique path to healing. I aim to help you optimize recovery, reduce pain, improve your health, and teach you the tools to maintain it. 

Why choose Core Total Wellness?

  • Always one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is also a Health Coach to give you a higher level of individualized care, attention, and guidance. 

  • I know your time is valuable and you deserve our undivided attention. I do not use PT aides, PT Assistants, or techs. 

  • I address the body as a whole and not just look at the body part in pain but instead look for the underlying “core” issue which will allow you to not only feel better now, but feel better for life.

  • I always start with a comprehensive assessment, listening to your whole story and then creating attainable steps to achieve your goals. 

  • Once the cause and contributing factors influencing your current state of wellness is discovered, an individualized and integrative approach to reach your goals is used. 

  • I offer concierge services that eliminate restrictions dictated by insurance companies, which allows me the full autonomy to provide high-quality care for what your body needs on any given day

Hilary Granat Physical Therapy and Health Coaching Online and in Washington DC

Meet Hilary

Hi! I’m a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Exercise Physiologist, Fitness and Health Coach specializing in women in midlife, Pilates Certified, and a Wellness Enthusiast with over 30 years of experience helping clients heal from pain, get healthy, and get stronger. I’ve been the co-owner of C.O.R.E. Physical Therapy in Washington, D.C., since 2006 and am also the owner of Core Total Wellness.

I’m passionate about helping my clients move better, feel better, and live better. My mission is to redefine what healthy aging looks and feels like by empowering clients to take control of their health and stay active for life.

My approach is holistic and personalized, blending movement, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and mindset to support long-term wellness.

In recent years, I’ve become especially passionate about helping women get stronger in midlife. I earned certifications as a Menopause Coaching Specialist through Girls Gone Strong (GGS) and Menopause 2.0 with Dr. Stacy Sims, and I love guiding women to feel confident, resilient, and strong through every stage of midlife and beyond.

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How We Can Work Together

  • Physical therapy treatment in the arlington VA area

    PHYSICAL THERAPY

    Physical Therapists treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and education. I will empower you to take control of your physical pain, optimize function and performance, and gain an improved understanding of your body. My personalized and comprehensive care gets you back on your feet faster and feeling better sooner. I not only address the injury itself but also figure out the root cause of your injury, how that injury affects your daily life, and how we can prevent it from becoming a recurring injury.

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  • holistic health coaching online and in person

    HEALTH COACHING

    Using a holistic approach, we will work together to find the right balance for you. Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle can be challenging, especially when you are busy, have a demanding career, juggling work-life balance, and have a full life.

    My goal is to help you better understand food and lifestyle choices that work best for you, improving your health, energy, balance, and happiness. Programs are customized to your specific needs and range from a single session to monthly coaching packages.

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  • pilates-based rehabilitation in washington dc

    PILATES-BASED REHAB

    Clinical Pilates incorporates Pilates-based rehab with traditional therapy methods. Pilates for rehab is gentle on the joints and the perfect way for a client to gain strength without overstressing the injured area. The focus is on building core strength, flexibility, breathing techniques, spinal mobility, and strengthening the entire body. Pilates also develops the smaller muscle groups, helping chronically weak and imbalanced muscles become stronger. Modifications to the exercises allow for a range of difficulty from beginning to advanced.

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  • fitness training in washington dc and surrounding area

    MENOPAUSE STRENGTH & FITNESS TRAINING

    Going beyond physical therapy and Pilates rehabilitation, I provide fitness training and sports performance to enhance your functional strength, teach safe and proper movement patterns and optimize your fitness, specific to your individual goals. I don’t just want to help with your current aches and pains, I want to continue working with you to reach your full potential. I use personal fitness training to bridge the gap between rehab and your fitness goals without re-injuring healing structures.

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Kind Words

  • “I had constant back pain for over three years and tried lots of different treatments with no success. I was unable to exercise when I was recommended to Hilary. We focused on Pilates-based rehabilitation exercises for treatment. After working with Hilary, I am just about 100% cured! My back gives me infrequent problems. And, I’m running, biking, swimming, playing volleyball, and much more. So, a big fat thank you. You fixed me! Three years of constant pain, 10 months of focused Pilates, and now I’m cured. Amazing!”

  • “Dr. Hilary has helped me with back issues periodically for years. She gets me back to peak performance ASAP. I don’t even consider any other providers. She and the CORE team are the best in town.”

  • “Hilary, thank you for being such a positive influence in my recovery. I am thrilled to have met you. You changed the outcome of what I thought would be the end of a very active lifestyle. You made it worth the pain and allowed me to start living fearlessly (with caution) again. Your practice is amazing and the team is positive, upbeat and extremely caring. While chance brought me to you, I believe it was all for a reason. I am grateful for the time, the honesty and your interest in making sure that I was made whole. You did not give up on me and that is what matters. Thank you for turning my life around and for making the hard work pay off.”

  • “I started seeing Hilary nearly 3 years ago as the pandemic was ramping up. I had what was described in medical terms as a “messy back" or severe spinal stenosis. Hoping to avoid surgery and be able to return to normal activities such as walking, playing golf and enjoying our grandchildren, I started physical therapy. While improvement was noted, my back required surgery. Hilary recommended a terrific surgeon who worked wonders. While the surgeon thought I should see much improvement, he thought my days per week on a golf course would be limited. Just recently I returned from a golf trip where I played 6 days in a row. Since the surgery, I have continued to see Hilary to make sure I can continue on this path. Being introduced to Hilary and C.O.R.E. Physical Therapy has been a game changer.”

  • “Hilary is the best! I have been a Personal Training in DC since 1997 and I work with older adults. There are a lot of mediocre PT’s and then there are really talented PT’s. Hillary is excellent at getting to the bottom of things and giving you a routine that gives you results! Bonus…she doesn’t give you a million exercises to do! She’s the best!”

  • “I worked with Hilary, who was amazing. I had worked with a PT at a different facility for weeks without any success. I immediately had results (resolving issues with my hips and low back) after working with Hilary. She is knowledgeable and easy to work with. I will definitely go back in the future if needed.”

  • “I have a chronic, painful, in-operable case of spinal stenosis. Hilary, and Hilary alone, allows me to function as a trial lawyer. Her technical skill, wisdom, reliability and compassion are omnipresent and critical to my well-being. Hilary is my MVP.”