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Rachel Barnett
Rachel Barnett grew up in the Bay Area and
wanted to be a Physical Therapist since her
early years spent in gymnastics. She received
her undergraduate degree in Human Biology
from Stanford University in 1997 and her
Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2000
from Columbia University in New York. Rachel
is a certified Practitioner in Pilates
Rehabilitation, including mat and equipment,
through Polestar Education. She is currently
working toward her certification as a classifier
for physically disabled equestrians who are
looking to compete in national competitions.
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Since graduate school, Rachel has been working in the Bay Area, focusing in
orthopedic and manual/sports therapy. She is a member of both the American
Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the Pilates Method Alliance. Her
personal hobbies include jogging, dance, hiking and a new-found interest in yoga.
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Kim Gladfelter
Kim Gladfelter, the owner of PhysioFit Physical
Therapy, graduated from UCLA in 1991 with a
degree in Kinesiology. She received her Master
of Physical Therapy degree in 1994 from Mount
Saint Marys College. She completed a 1-1/2
year long residency program in Advanced
Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 1998. Kim is
board-certified as an Orthopedic Clinical
Specialist (OCS). She also obtained a
Certificate of Fellowship in the American
Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical
Therapists (FAAOMPT).
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Both certifications (OCS and FAAOMPT) represent recognition of advanced clinical
proficiency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy practice. In addition to taking
numerous long and short-term courses on various topics in Orthopedic Physical
Therapy, Kim was a teaching assistant for a very highly regarded year-long course
for manual physical therapists from 1999-2001. She is a certified Practitioner in
Pilates Rehabilitation, including mat and equipment, through Polestar Education.
Kim's hobbies include jogging and dance. She is also the mother of two girls and
two boys.
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Lori Watson
Lori is a certified Pilates instructor trained
through PhysicalMind, a former physical
therapy aide and fitness instructor. She began
Pilates in 1997 for relief of back pain due to an
auto accident and was able to relieve all of her
pain and once again become strong and fit. She
is passionate about Pilates which shows in her
teaching. Lori works with a variety of clients,
including pre/post natal and rehab. Her
teaching style covers the spectrum from slow,
rehab-oriented to a more brisk fitness pace,
based on clients needs and goals.
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