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About Your Therapist

Mary Johnson, MPT

Welcome to Inspire Functional Rehabilitation and Fitness!  My name is Mary Johnson, and I am a licensed physical therapist and a 2003 graduate of Samuel Merritt University’s Master of Physical Therapy Program.  As many of us have recently transitioned to working from home environments, I am excited to be offering private physical therapy treatment, restorative and preventative fitness, and wellness services to clients in a private home clinic and fitness studio.


I have been in practice for 20 years, previously as a California licensed physical therapist primarily treating outpatient general, neurologic and orthopedic patients in a hospital clinic.  During the past 8 years, I have immersed myself in over 600 hours of live continuing education courses through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, as well as many additional hours of online education through The Integrative Women’s Health Institute, Pelvic Global Academy, and Core Exercise Solutions.


I am a former NCAA Division I athlete, having competed in women's volleyball at the University of Arizona from 1989-1993.  I enjoy hiking, skiing and staying fit, with my two beautiful children, one who is training in advanced ballet, and the other pursuing volleyball.  I am also a cancer widow, having lost my husband of 25 years to a battle with incurable cancer.  These life experiences have guided my professional development to include a broad range of skill and knowledge.  I am happy to serve clients of all ages, with simple orthopedic issues, to the most complex challenges for which I have the skill set to treat. 

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EDUCATION​

  • Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Samuel Merritt University 2003

  • Associate of Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, DeAnza College 1998

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science, University of Arizona 1994

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POST PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • Pelvic Floor Level 1 An Introduction to Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Pelvic Floor Level 2A Function, Dysfunction and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Pelvic Floor Level 2B Function, Dysfunction and Treatment: Urogynecologic Examination and Treatment Interventions, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Pelvic Floor Series Capstone Advanced Topics in Pelvic Rehab, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: The Gastrointestinal System, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: The Urinary System, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: Male and Female Reproductive System, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Low Pressure Fitness Level 1: Pelvic Guru Academy

  • Low Pressure Fitness Level 2: Pelvic Guru Academy

  • Low Pressure Fitness Level 3: Pelvic Guru Academy

  • Hyppopressive Abdominal Gymnastics 1 & 2, Interdisciplinary Academy in Women's Sciences, Caufriez Concept

  • Male Pelvic Floor, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Osteoporosis Management using the Meeks Method, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Dry Needling for Craniofacial, Cervicothoracic & Upper Extremity Conditions, American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

  • Dry Needling for Lumbopelvic & Lower Extremity Conditions, American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

  • Dry Needling for Pelvic Health, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Advanced Dry Needling for Pelvic Health, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Breast Oncology: Physical Therapy Treatment, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Post-Prostatectomy Patient Rehabilitation, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Finding the Driver in Pelvic Pain, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Athlete and the Pelvic Floor, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Care of the Pregnant Patient, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Care of the Postpartum Patient, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Rehabilitative Ultrasound Imaging: Women's Health + Orthopedic Topics, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Lymphatics and Pelvic Pain: New Strategies, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Advanced Orthopedic Assessment for the Pelvic Health Therapist, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Low Pressure Fitness and Abdominal Massage for Pelvic Floor Care Level 1, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

  • Women’s Health Coach Certification Program, Integrative Women’s Health Institute

  • Female Athlete Wellness, Integrative Women’s Health Institute

  • Hormones 101, Integrative Women’s Health Institute

  • Functional Nutrition for Pelvic Pain, Integrative Women’s Health Institute

  • Masterclass: RED-S in Adult Women Athletes, Integrative Women’s Health Institute

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain and Vulvovaginal Pain, Integrative Women’s Health Institute

  • Masterclass: Endometriosis and The Gut-Immune Link, Integrative Women’s Health Institute

  • Myofascial Decompression Level 1, Christopher Deprato, DPT

  • E.P.I.C. Lift Certification

  • Mobilization of the Cervical & Thoracic Spine & Ribs, Great Lakes Seminars

  • Lumbar Instability, Australian Physical Therapy Specialists, Inc

  • Overuse Tendinopathy, Australian Physical Therapy Specialists, Inc

  • Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy, Year Long Post-Graduate Program 2004 – 2005,

  • A Clinical Approach to Myofascial Release, Great Lakes Seminars

  • Treatment of the Lumbar Complex, Great Lakes Seminars

  • Post Surgical Rehab Programs for the Cervical & Lumbar Spine, North Am. Seminars

  • Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization, Great Lakes Seminars

  • Cervical and Lumbar Spine Disorders Update 2004, SOAR Physiatry Medical Group

  • Current Concepts in Shoulder Rehabilitation, Don Torrey, P.T.

  • Advanced Concepts in Examination & Treatment of the Knee, N.E. District, CAPTA

  • Evaluation & Treatment of Balance, Posture & Gait in the Geriatric Patient, N.E. District, CAPTA

  • Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evidence Shows PT is Effective, California Research SIG

  • Completion of training and certification in dynamic casting for Sole Supports orthotic devices

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