ABOUT THE WAY SHE MOVES
Hi, I’m Teresa. I’m a women’s movement specialist.
For over 20 years, I’ve been at the forefront of human movement—merging cutting-edge motion analysis with clinical expertise as a physical therapist and Pilates instructor. I’m driven by a clear mission to challenge the gaps in traditional care and improve our collective understanding of the way women actually move, recover, and thrive. Women’s bodies are powerful, complex, and often misunderstood. My work is about changing that—by delivering the insight, visibility, and specialized care women need and have always deserved.
Movement is as uniquely complex as a fingerprint.
Did you know taking a single step requires the neuromuscular coordination of over 200 muscles?
The science of the movement system is the synchronization of multiple biological systems. It is a complex behavior that is contextual and influenced by a person’s physical experience, lifestyle, environment and beliefs.
The quality of a movement such as speed, symmetry and control is the result of how well these systems are integrating.
Impairments in one or more systems can result in mild symptoms. But if left unaddressed, they can impact the entire system, making movements painful, difficult and exhausting
Traditionally, we look for structural abnormalities to explain painful movements. But the opposite is often true: over time, it’s irregular movements that create structural abnormalities.
“Women, despite living longer than men, endure higher levels of illness over their lives… underscoring the need for gender responsive approach to health.”
The Lancet Public Health, 2023, Volume 9, Issue 5, e282 - e294
ACKNOWLEDGE HER Anatomy & Physiology
A woman’s body is uniquely designed—with a wider pelvis, greater joint mobility, and an increased Q-angle—all of which influence how she moves, balances, and bears weight. At the core of this system is the pelvic floor: a dynamic group of muscles that plays a critical role in posture, stability, and internal pressure regulation. Despite its importance, pelvic floor dysfunction affects up to 1 in 3 women and is still widely overlooked. Understanding the distinct anatomy and physiology of women is essential to supporting lifelong health—whether optimizing performance as a professional athlete or managing the repetitive strain and sedentary stress of corporate life.
CUSTOMIZE HER Performance Training & Injury Risk
Women face unique injury risks that require specialized attention. For example, non-contact ACL injuries occur 2 to 8x more often in women than men. The 'female athlete triad'—which includes disordered eating, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density—affects up to 60% of female athletes, significantly increasing the risk of stress fractures. In addition, conditions like pelvic pain and bladder incontinence can complicate physical activity and overall health.
To address these risks, it's essential to customize training programs that prioritize strength, joint stability, proper nutrition, and pelvic floor health, all tailored to each woman's individual needs and physical status.
PROTECT HER Through Every Phase of Life
Protecting and empowering women requires a long-term approach, especially for competitive female athletes. From adolescence to adulthood and beyond, the female body undergoes significant transitions—menstruation, pregnancy, menopause—that affect energy, performance, and injury risk. Prioritizing the preservation of physical function is essential, ensuring that women receive the support and knowledge they need to thrive and remain strong, vibrant, and active well into their later years.
Achieving this requires diligent, mindful care with each transitions through the stages of life.