About Core Total Wellness

Hey there! I’m Hilary.

I’ve been practicing physical therapy for 23 years, and during that time, I have helped many people recover from injuries and discover their strength. Prior to PT school, I was a personal trainer for many years with a graduate degree in Exercise Physiology. I pride myself on continuing to grow my knowledge and expertise in rehab, health, and wellness. 

After dealing with my own personal injuries and health issues, I know how important it is to ensure that you feel powerful, resilient, and capable in your body. I also understand how challenging and frustrating the journey back can be. My background in Pilates and strength training helps ensure you come back from your injury stronger than before. I am passionate about bridging the gap between rehab and fitness and will help you find a way to modify movement and activity to meet your body where it is currently at. 

I have used my passion for health and healing to help people resolve pain and injury issues. Most of my career has been in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy and sports medicine. I opened CORE Physical Therapy in 2006 to provide clients uninterrupted one-on-one attention and to integrate rehab and fitness all under one roof while exploring the root cause of my client’s injuries more efficiently and holistically. I have extensive experience and training in various musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including dysfunctions of the spine and pelvis, orthopedic and sports-related injuries, and post-surgical rehab. I have treated professional and collegiate athletes from all athletic backgrounds and served as the team Physical Therapist for the Washington Kastles of World Team Tennis from 2009-2019. But, what I love most is treating individuals who are getting older, just like me, who still want to do all the things that bring them joy, whether that is playing tennis/golf, running a marathon, or just playing with their kids or grandkids. 

I became certified in Pilates for Rehab after dealing with some back issues of my own and realizing how powerful it can be to accelerate healing. I now integrate it into rehabilitation with my clients. As a PT, I also learned the importance of a healthy diet and how it affects the recovery process and inflammation, so I wanted to dive in even deeper and became a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. 

Through all of my education and experience, I believe that it is essential to assess and treat the whole person, not just the symptoms or injury. I know that recovering from an injury or trying to feel your best in order to do the things you love takes hard work. I am here to help, support, and empower you on your journey.