A superb team of experienced doctors and clinicians who have advanced training in a wide range of specialties run ProHealth Physical Medicine. Located in Studio City, Los Angeles, this fully equipped, state-of-the-art medical facility serves patients from communities in and around the greater Los Angeles area.
The experienced group of providers at ProHealth Physical Medicine includes an osteopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, and physical rehab specialists, in addition to chiropractors. The tight-knit, cohesive team takes a whole-person approach to health and wellness, operating from the philosophy that quality medical care goes far deeper than simply soothing a patient’s symptoms. Using integrative medicine based on natural pain solutions, the team at ProHealth Physical Medicine offers a broad range of convenient, on-site services, including:
- Chiropractic care
- Chronic pain solutions
- Headache and migraine relief
- Injury rehabilitation
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy
- Posture screening and correction
- Spinal decompression therapy
- Class IV laser therapy
- Trigger point injections
- Joint injection therapy
- Medical weight loss
- Vitamin B12 injections
The doctors and clinicians at ProHealth Physical Medicine are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of every patient who comes in the door safely, effectively, and naturally.
A superb team of experienced doctors and clinicians who have advanced training in a wide range of specialties run ProHealth Physical Medicine. Located in Studio City, Los Angeles, this fully equipped, state-of-the-art medical facility serves patients from communities in and around the greater Los Angeles area. Led by Dr. Robert Gonzalez, DC, the experienced group of providers at ProHealth Physical Medicine includes a medical doctor, nurse practitioner, physical rehab specialist, and acupuncturist, as well as chiropractors and massage therapists. The tight-knit, cohesive team takes a whole-person approach to health and wellness, operating from the philosophy that quality medical care goes far deeper than simply soothing a patient’s symptoms. Using integrative medicine based on natural pain solutions, the team at ProHealth Physical Medicine offers a broad range of convenient, on-site services, including:Chiropractic careMassage therapyChronic pain solutionsHeadache and migraine reliefInjury rehabilitationPlatelet rich plasma therapyPosture screening and correctionSpinal decompression therapyCold laser therapyTrigger point injectionsJoint injection therapyMedical weight lossVitamin B12 injectionsThe doctors and clinicians at ProHealth Physical Medicine are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of every patient who comes in the door safely, effectively, and naturally.…
Choose The Lessons & Classes Right for You
At ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio, a variety of Pilates lessons and classes are available based on skill level and priorities.
Beginners usually try a private Pilates lesson or two prior to joining a class, and ProHealth offers a special package to make that transition easy. Many of our clients like the one-on-one attention and focus that private Pilates lessons allow, and they book a standard time with with their private Pilates instructor at ProHealth. Some clients prefer to exercise with friends, so ProHealth also offers duets and trios in the studio. For those who have tried Pilates before and know they want a class, there are many options throughout the week.
Pilates lessons and classes combine balance and strength training with posture, balance, and accessible movement. Our clients find that when they do Pilates they age more gracefully, increase their core strength and flexibility. They are less likely to fall, experience back pain, or exercise-based injury. We’ve had Pilates clients as old as 90 enjoy ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio. Contact us if you have questions about our services or to schedule an appointment by calling (770) 487-1931 today. Remember to ask about a Beginner’s Pilates Package! Or you can book a class directly on our app.
“I couldn’t get down on the ground if I dropped something. Now I have no problem getting down and getting up.”
“I used to have calf cramps every night. Now I don’t have those.”
“I hurt everywhere when I first came, and now I don’t hurt anywhere.”
These are just a few of the life-changing stories told at a Building Better Bones class at ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio in Peachtree City. As friends arrived, one by one, for a Friday morning class, smiles and greetings filled the room. They were as happy to talk about the benefits of the class they love so much as they were to see each other.
“I can definitely tell a difference in my balance,” said a 73-year-old woman who has been coming to the studio for about three months. “My doctor says to keep doing what I’m doing.“
“In 2019, I was starting to fall apart,” another woman said. “I do a lot of gardening, and I was falling. I started to come here and I could see the difference immediately.”
Another woman enrolled after receiving a shocking osteoporosis diagnosis four years ago. She had no symptoms and only did a bone test because she realized her height had shrunk an inch.
“I forget how many fractures I have, at least five, and they wanted me to go on medication, but I said, let me see what else I can do.”
That’s when she discovered ProHealth’s Building Better Bones class. Subsequent bone scans indicate no change in her osteoporosis, and her disease is stable so far without medications.
The National Institute of Health recommends Weight-bearing and resistance exercise for preventing osteoporosis and fractures. The Building Better Bones class answers NIH recommendations for exercise routines that build muscle mass and strength while improving coordination and balance.
Terri Wilson has been teaching the class since shortly after she joined the team at ProHealth in 2018. A certified Pilates and wellness instructor, she has been passionate about exercising since she was a teenager.
“I absolutely love teaching women to feel good about themselves and how to feel stronger,” Terri says.
When Terri took over the class four years ago, she challenged participants to progress.
“The way to strengthen your muscles and bones is to increase resistance carefully and strategically,” she says. “Even if they sit in a chair, they still get stronger. And then pretty soon they’re out of the chair, and then they’re doing wall squats, and then they’re holding themselves up, and then they’re doing pushups.”
Terri leads the 50-minute fitness class on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. The routines are especially helpful for women who have osteoporosis, osteopenia, or spinal stenosis, but the class is open and beneficial to all.
“Everyone is welcome to join the group,” Terri says. “I can’t stress that enough.”
Terri is careful to match the movements to each person’s physical condition and abilities, making sure people bend over safely, avoiding aggravating any conditions they may have.
One member of the class talks about the challenge of maintaining balance as she gets older. She loves Terri’s cues.
“Think of a tripod under each foot,” she said. “Steady yourself over that tripod. That’s a mental thing that really works for me.”
Others talk about the fun atmosphere.
“She makes it fun for us! We’re not stressed out.”
You can attend the class in person or virtually. And online participants are just as involved as those who come to class in person. All you need for the virtual option is a tablet or laptop. When you register for the virtual option, you receive a zoom link, and all you have to do is click on it.
The class usually calls for an exercise band and small weights, but Terri customizes the routines to whatever tools virtual participants have on hand. For instance, in one session, a virtual attendee had only one weight, so Terri said, “Alright, we’re going to use that weight.”
She gives the group instructions and also encourages people by name, even when they’re online. “Let’s see your fancy kitchen girl,” she calls out playfully to a regular virtual participant who lives in Serenbe.
Her main goal is to keep everyone moving.
“Movement is the key to life,” she says. “Sitting in a chair, if you don’t move, everything breaks down. Your bones get fragile, your organs get fragile, your brain gets goopy.”
For more information about the Building Better Bones class, call 770-487-1931 or visit ProHealth’s website.
About ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio
ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio was founded in 2005 by Dr. Karyn Staples, PT, PhD, NCPT. She leads a staff of more than a dozen physical therapists, Pilates teachers, and office support staff in providing effective research-based therapies and exercise.
ProHealth is located at 1777 Georgian Park in Peachtree City. For an appointment for physical therapy, call 770-487-1931.
If Pilates exercise is something you would like to explore, private lessons and classes are available throughout the week at ProHealth. Call or view the schedule online.
About Us
ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio was founded in 2005 by Dr. Karyn Staples, PT, PhD, NCPT. She leads a staff of over a dozen physical therapists, Pilates instructors and office support staff in providing effective research-based therapies and exercise.
Dr. Karyn Staples, PT, PhD, NCPT is a Physical Therapist and Pilates Certified Teacher with over 20 years of clinical and teaching experience. Dr. Staples founded ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio in 2005 and leads her team of Physical Therapists, Pilates Instructors, and office staff in effective research-based therapies, exercise, and service.
Dr. Staples earned her BS and Master of Physical Therapy from University of Evansville (Evansville, IN). While there, she explored different ways to enhance her own exercise routine. That was when she discovered Pilates through Brook Siler’s book, The Pilates Body, as she was seeking change in her exercise. The further she delved into the work, the greater connection she saw with her physical therapy profession. While attending Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions for her PhD work in Orthopedics and Sports Science, she completed her comprehensive Pilates teacher training through Polestar® Pilates Education. This credential allowed her to complete her dissertation in April 2011 utilizing Pilates, The Effect of Standing Pilates on the Aging Female Population.
Dr. Staples has presented at the Pilates Method Alliance, Pilates on Tour (Balanced Body), and Physical Therapy Association of Georgia. She has also lectured at Emory University Physical Therapy Department, Georgia State University Physical Therapy Department, and the University of Evansville Physical Therapy Department. She serves as a clinical mentor to her own staff as well as physical therapy students, orthopedic physical therapy residents, and movement practitioners.
A dynamic leader, renowned speaker, and distinguished educator, Dr. Staples and her staff provide the highest levels of care for the patients and clients of ProHealth Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio.
