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.
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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