Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Physical Therapy and Pilates in Santa Cruz
At Synergy Pilates, we specialize in integrating personalized Pilates sessions with physical therapy to address rehabilitation and conditioning needs. Our expert team utilizes specialized equipment to enhance alignment, reduce pain, and improve joint mobility through corrective movement. Our fully equipped studio provides a private, distraction-free environment where clients can focus on their wellness journey. With over two decades of experience, we have developed a reputation for combining innovative techniques with traditional methods to deliver tailored care. Our approach emphasizes functional improvement, empowering clients to achieve their health goals through movement education.We serve individuals seeking post-injury recovery, chronic pain management, and fitness enhancement in a supportive setting. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures our team stays at the forefront of rehabilitation practices, including scoliosis-specific training and osteoporosis care. By fostering a holistic understanding of body mechanics, we help clients build strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Our studios philosophy centers on creating individualized programs that adapt to each clients unique needs and abilities. Through this comprehensive approach, we aim to transform physical limitations into opportunities for growth and vitality.
Services
Physical Therapy
Pilates Equipment Training
Scoliosis Treatment
Osteoporosis Care
Post-Injury Rehabilitation
Group Classes
Initial Evaluations
Duo Sessions
Functional Conditioning
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized physical therapy integrated with Pilates equipment training
- Our team includes nationally certified Pilates instructors with advanced credentials
- We specialize in treating complex conditions like scoliosis and osteoporosis
- Our studio provides private, distraction-free one-on-one sessions
- We combine 20+ years of clinical expertise with innovative rehabilitation techniques
What people say
Best PT in Santa Cruz
Knowledgeable instructors
Effective pain reduction
Personalized programs
Supportive environment
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy sessions combine traditional techniques with Pilates equipment to address musculoskeletal conditions. We treat back pain, scoliosis, and sports injuries through customized treatment plans. Each 50-minute session focuses on improving mobility and reducing pain through guided movement.
Pilates Equipment Training
Specialized Pilates equipment sessions use springs and ropes to enhance strength and flexibility. These sessions adapt exercises for individual needs while maintaining proper alignment. Our fully equipped studio allows for progressive training tailored to each client's physical capacity.
Scoliosis Treatment
Certified scoliosis specialists provide Schroth method-based treatment programs. Sessions focus on spinal stabilization, posture correction, and muscle balance. Our approach combines manual therapy with equipment-assisted exercises to address curvature patterns specific to each patient.
Osteoporosis Care
Specialized programs improve bone density and reduce fracture risk through controlled weight-bearing exercises. Sessions emphasize proper alignment and safe movement patterns using Pilates equipment for support and resistance.
Group Classes
Small group classes use springboard equipment for functional strength training. Instructors modify exercises to accommodate varying fitness levels while maintaining proper form. These sessions promote community support while improving core stability and body awareness.
People
Alison Palic
Founder/Physical Therapist
Founder of Synergy Pilates with 20+ years of experience, Alison specializes in Pilates rehabilitation and scoliosis treatment. She combines physical therapy expertise with sports medicine training to create effective recovery programs.
Natalia Aguero Tinsey
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified Pilates instructor with expertise in neurological conditions and vestibular therapy. Specializes in helping athletes recover from injuries while improving performance through movement education.
Shan Escarra
Physical Therapist
Combines physical therapy with yoga instruction to address mind-body connections in recovery. Certified in Pilates and yoga, with experience treating orthopedic conditions and developing holistic wellness programs.
Kat Brown
Pilates Instructor
Integrates nutrition expertise with Pilates instruction to create comprehensive wellness programs. Certified in Iyengar yoga and specialized in gut health, offering a unique approach to physical and metabolic well-being.
Ally Torres
Pilates Instructor
Focuses on functional movement and sports medicine principles in Pilates instruction. Combines sports medicine certification with personal experience in postpartum recovery to develop practical strength-building programs.
Questions
What services does Synergy Pilates offer?
We provide physical therapy sessions, Pilates equipment training, scoliosis treatment, osteoporosis care, and small group classes using specialized equipment.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide receipts for out-of-network PPO insurance reimbursement but do not bill insurance directly.
What payment methods are available?
We accept HSA/FSA payments for services but do not offer direct billing to insurance providers.
Are there specialized programs for specific conditions?
Yes, we offer scoliosis-specific Schroth method programs and osteoporosis-focused bone health programs tailored to individual needs.
What experience do your instructors have?
Our team includes physical therapists with advanced certifications in Pilates rehabilitation, scoliosis treatment, and sports medicine.
How are sessions structured?
Sessions range from 50-minute individual physical therapy to 60-minute Pilates equipment sessions, with small group options available.
Reviews (4)
Chad Borys
Dec 30, 2020
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I highly recommend working with Alison. Her knowledge of body mechanics and musculoskeletal health is far superior to other PT's and health professionals I've encountered.
Adam Zeno
Oct 17, 2020
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I love to run in the mornings. Lately my 54 y/o knee didn't like it as much as I do. Alison @ Synergy PMPT has been great. She found that there was no permanent damage and designed a stretching and exercise regimen to get me back on the road, Even during the pandemic, we safely met once in person and from there on, we were able to do online "zoom like" conferences to adjust my routine to keep me safe, healthy & strong. Thank you Alison!
Elisabeth Sporleder
Jan 28, 2020
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Great results and insights into solutions to solve structural issues. Relief from tension patterns. Clear, simple and direct options to improve but not overwhelming or impossible home exercises. Alison has a warm, supportive personality and keen eye for body mechanics.
Donna Ilstrup
Oct 01, 2019
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I visited Alison recently to see if she could help me with chronic stiffness in my neck/shoulder area. She examined my range of motion and posture and asked me about how I use my body during the day. I was impressed with her warmth and the way that she was able to explain what she thought was happening in a way that I could understand! I also liked that she had a 3-dimensional model so that I could see what she was talking about. She worked the affected muscles intensely and then followed up by showing me specific exercises to do during the day to keep those areas stretched out. Not only did I
