Ironhorse PT and Pilates, Inc.

Ironhorse PT and Pilates, Inc. We help people stay fit,active & mobile using our unique "whole-istic" approach so you can do the activities you love most (run,crossfit,triathlon,etc.)

We help people stay fit, active and mobile by offering highly personalized 1 on 1 services with a unique "whole-istic" approach so that you can participate in the activities you enjoy most (whether it’s run, crossfit, triathlon or playing with kids/grandkids). We “walk the talk” and understand the demands of your life and/or sport better than anybody else. We bridge the gap between rehab and fitne

ss and take concepts from Pilates, Yoga, TRX, Kettlebells and Crossfit to help you achieve your goals.

06/18/2026

Don’t underestimate the bridge.

This Pilates Reformer exercise is one of our favorite ways to build a stronger core, activate the glutes, and improve pelvic control—all while encouraging healthy movement of the spine.

Many people with low back discomfort rely too much on their low back muscles and not enough on their glutes and deep core. The Reformer Bridge helps retrain that pattern by teaching the body how to generate movement from the hips while maintaining stability through the trunk.

This exercise may benefit individuals dealing with:
✔️ Low back pain
✔️ Core weakness
✔️ Hip weakness
✔️ Pelvic instability
✔️ Poor posture
✔️ General deconditioning

As strength and control improve, these skills carry over into everyday activities like walking, lifting, squatting, climbing stairs, and staying active with confidence.

Key cue: Press through your heels, engage your glutes, and move with control.

Have you tried bridging on the Reformer before?

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06/16/2026

🚨 Athletes or lifters with shoulder pain: stop scrolling.

Just because overhead pressing hurts doesn’t mean you have to stop training.

This landmine press is one of our favorite ways to help athletes continue building strength while respecting irritated shoulders, rotator cuff injuries, impingement, and limited overhead mobility.

The angled pressing position is often more comfortable than traditional overhead lifts, while still challenging the shoulder, core, and upper body in a functional way.

We’re not against band exercises—they can be helpful early on. But if your goal is getting back to swimming, CrossFit, weightlifting, throwing, or other overhead sports, eventually your rehab needs to look more like the activities you’re trying to return to.

Rehab shouldn’t stop at pain relief.
The goal is getting you back to doing what you love with confidence.

06/15/2026

🏃‍♂️ Runner Success Story

After a Spartan Race injury, knee pain and instability lingered for nearly 8 months—making downhill running, speed work, and higher mileage difficult.

Through a detailed run gait analysis and targeted strength training, we identified key weaknesses and movement imbalances that were limiting recovery.

Just a few months later:
✅ 99% pain-free running
✅ Back to longer weekly mileage
✅ Speed work without setbacks
✅ Confident downhill running again

The goal isn’t just getting out of pain—it’s building a body that’s stronger, more resilient, and ready for the demands of running.

06/12/2026

Scoliosis + Heavy Lifting? Yes, you can. 💪

Returning to heavy back squats after pelvic floor symptoms isn’t just about getting stronger—it’s about moving well under load.

In this session, we checked:
✔️ Proper bracing with a lifting belt
✔️ Squat symmetry and weight distribution
✔️ Core and pelvic floor coordination under load

One key exercise we added was double kettlebell front rack squats. Unlike a back squat, the front rack position challenges the core much more, making trunk control and balance the limiting factor rather than just leg strength.

The result? Better symmetry, improved positioning, and more balanced loading throughout the squat.

Even better, she previously experienced hip pinching during squats—and that’s no longer an issue.

Rehab isn’t just about isolated exercises. It’s about building the ability to confidently return to the activities and exercises you love.

06/09/2026

30 weeks pregnant and moving stronger than ever 💪🤰

One of the biggest misconceptions about pelvic floor health is that it’s all about doing Kegels. The reality? Your pelvic floor doesn’t work alone.

Your pelvic floor, deep core, hips, glutes, back, and breathing muscles are designed to work together as one integrated system. That’s why our prenatal rehab Pilates program focuses on training movement, strength, stability, and coordination—not just isolated muscle contractions.

These exercises are helping this mama build core strength, improve pelvic stability, and support her changing body as her pregnancy progresses. The result? No p***c pain, no pelvic pain, and no back or hip pain at 30 weeks pregnant—a huge win as baby continues to grow every week! 🙌

Through personalized Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and prenatal Pilates, we’re helping moms stay active, strong, and comfortable throughout pregnancy.

✨ Pregnancy doesn’t have to mean living with pain.

Have you been told to “just do Kegels” during pregnancy? Let us know below 👇

06/08/2026

Scoliosis treatment is about more than just stretching the spine.

Here, we’re combining Pilates-based movement with targeted manual therapy to help localize the stretch into areas of asymmetrical tension and restriction along the low back and trunk.

As the patient moves through side bending on the Pilates chair, manual pressure helps guide mobility into specific muscles and tissues that may become overworked or stiff with scoliosis-related movement patterns.

Treatment may help:
• Improve mobility
• Reduce muscle tension
• Improve body awareness
• Support more balanced movement patterns

At Iron Horse PT & Pilates, treatment is individualized based on each person’s posture, movement, and symptoms.

06/03/2026

A friend recently asked me to review a marathon plan that ChatGPT created for her.

The plan wasn’t terrible.

But it was missing one very important thing:

👉 HER.

ChatGPT doesn’t know your injury history.

It doesn’t know whether your hips are weak.

It doesn’t know if your Achilles is already irritated.

It doesn’t know how well you recover from training.

And it doesn’t know what other goals you’re trying to pursue at the same time.

One of the biggest mistakes I see runners make is trying to improve everything at once:

Marathon training.
CrossFit.
HYROX.
Heavy lifting.
Cycling.
Triathlon.

Every training plan is a compromise.

One of my favorite quotes from strength coach Dan John is:

“Make the goal the goal.”

If your goal is a marathon, your training should support that goal.

If your goal is HYROX, that’s a different set of priorities.

You can do almost anything.

You just can’t do everything at once. My 2 cents as a certified run coach and marathon runner, Hyrox and CrossFit athlete myself .

Happy Global Running Day 🏃‍♀️

Train with purpose.
Recover with intention.
Run for life. 🏃

06/03/2026

More than just a workout ✨

Our Pilates program is designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and build a healthier body from the inside out. Whether you’re recovering from injury, improving posture, building core strength, or simply looking for low-impact movement that actually works — Pilates meets you where you are.

Benefits of Pilates:
• Improves core strength & stability
• Enhances posture and body awareness
• Increases flexibility & mobility
• Supports injury prevention & recovery
• Builds long, balanced strength without added stress on the joints
• Helps reduce tension and improve overall movement quality

Every session is intentional, personalized, and focused on helping you feel your best in everyday life. ✨

DM us to learn more about!

05/29/2026

Pelvic floor symptoms during squats aren’t always just a “pelvic floor issue.”

Your feet, hips, low back, posture, and movement strategy all work together as one system. 👣

In this assessment, we’re looking at:
• Foot position & asymmetry
• Hip and low back mechanics
• Squat movement patterns
• How the kinetic chain influences pelvic floor function

Hip pain, low back pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction often overlap — which is why we assess the whole body, not just the area of symptoms.

Movement tells a story. Evaluation helps us find the “why.”

05/23/2026

Simple drill. BIG benefits.🔥

Uneven bear hold knee taps are great for building:
✔️ Core stability
✔️ Hip strength
✔️ Shoulder stability
✔️ Coordination & body control
✔️ Mobility through the hips and trunk

By shifting load unevenly, the body is forced to stabilize, resist rotation, and control movement instead of just compensating through momentum.

This is the kind of exercise that looks simple… until you actually try to do it correctly 😅

Great for athletes, active adults, and anyone working on better movement quality, stability, and control.

Move well first. Strength builds on top of that.

📍Ironhorse PT & Pilates – San Ramon

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6101 Bollinger Canyon Road Suite 110
San Ramon, CA
94583

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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