Stowe PT & Pilates offers a unique approach to rehabilitation, blending the evidence-based practices of physical therapy and Pilates. We offer PT and Pilates independently of one another, or combined, depending on the needs of the individual.

Kat Dwyer, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Certified Polestar Pilates Instructor

Dr. Kat Dwyer is known for building meaningful, inspirational relationships with clients. Kat received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont and completed her Polestar Pilates Certification in 2018. Prior to opening Stowe PT & Pilates, Kat spent time with renowned instructors in California, New Zealand, and Vermont. Kat's unique approach to rehab seamlessly marries both physical therapy and rehabilitative Pilates to address musculoskeletal deficits including sports related injuries, post-surgical injuries, and chronic pain. She also aims to improve overall fitness, strength and flexibility for her patients.

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Sara St. Gelais, PT, DPT, ATC

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Certified Athletic Trainer

Sara St. Gelais, a Vermont native, is deeply passionate about both her roots in the outdoors and her career in healthcare. Graduating from Quinnipiac University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Sara's journey continued as she pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, which she completed in January 2013. Her educational background merges seamlessly with her love for outdoor activities, enabling her to apply her understanding of athletics and sport-specific movement patterns to her work with clients, aiding them in returning to their beloved activities.

Since 2013, Sara has been a dedicated outpatient physical therapist, serving her community with empathy and expertise. She thrives on fostering meaningful relationships with her clients while addressing a spectrum of issues, from sports injuries to chronic impairments and post-surgical recovery. Away from her professional endeavors, Sara finds joy in spending time with her husband, two children, and dogs, embracing the beauty of the outdoors through activities like snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, and camping. With a commitment to holistic wellness and a love for her home state's natural wonders, Sara embodies a balanced approach to life and healthcare. She's also just really cool and one of those people you want to be best friends with. Come on in and meet her! You won't regret it.

Providers

Heidi Noonan, PT, CSCS

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Advanced Dry Needling Specialist

Having owned a very successful Physical Therapy clinic herself for over 30 years, Heidi is now an integral part of StowePTP! She has an extensive coaching background in skiing, and paired with her personal experience, this provides her with the skills that are necessary to return high level athletes to their peak performance level.

In October of 2015, Heidi was seriously hurt during a kiteboarding accident leaving her temporarily paralyzed from the neck down. She has had a remarkable recovery, with residual permanent issues, but has been able to resume all previous activities and work. This experience provided Heidi with more empathy for life-changing diagnoses and knowledge of how to return to a prior level of functioning.

In addition, she's just plain ole' badass and Stowe PTP is lucky to have this Stowe legend aboard. Come and meet her if you haven't already.

Providers

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is proven to improve strength & stability, enhance mobility, reduce edema, and address muscular imbalances that can lead to pain and movement deficits. Physical therapists have a unique understanding of the biomechanics of the human body and use their expertise in getting their patients back to their previous level of function using a combination of modalities, therapeutic exercise and soft tissue manipulation.

Physical Therapy

IDN

Integrative Dry Needling

What is IDN?

Integrative dry needling is an effective form of treatment physical therapists use for musculoskeletal and neruomuscular impairments. A thin filament needle is typically inserted into a trigger point (hyper-irritable nordules) which then causes a micro lesion and encourages melting of soft tissue tension, improves circulation, and dissipates pain

IDN Indications

Arthritis
Joint swelling
Pain and stiffness
Synovitis
Bells Palsy
Muscle sorness or pain
Tendonitis
Neck and Back pain
TMJ disorder or jaw pain

Payment

Currently dry needling is not a covered expense through insurance companies. A consent form and an advance notice of potential non-coverage must be signed.

BFRT

Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)

What is BFRT?

A brief occlusion of bloodflow using a tourniquet while at rest or exercising. This lends significant gains in muscle strength/size and aerobic capacity with less load or stress to the limbs.

Benefits:

Improves Muscle Strength & Bone Health
Addresses Disuse Atrophy
Improves Circulation
Lends High Intensity Results with Low Loads

Contraindications

Uncontrolled Hypertension
Known Clotting Risk
Tourniquet Risk
Other

Ask our practitioners today if BFRT is right for you!

Packages

While we continue to accept some insurance plans, traditional insurance-based physical therapy often comes with restrictions that limit the quality and continuity of your care. Insurance may dictate how long your sessions are, which treatments are “covered,” how often you can be seen, or when your care is considered “medically necessary”- even if you're still experiencing pain or not yet back to full function.

Our cash-based treatment packages allow you to bypass these limitations. You and your therapist decide what your sessions look like- not an insurance company. Packages give you the flexibility, frequency, and personalized care needed to make meaningful progress, build long-term strength, and prevent future injuries. You get more time, more consistency, and a more complete approach to rehab and wellness.

Pay Per Visit

Great for short-term care, out-of-town visitors, or anyone wanting flexibility without a long-term commitment.

Rehab & Rebuild Package

Targeted exercise-based physical therapy inclusive of manual therapy and modalities

Visit frequency customized after your initial consultation

Nutrition consult to help your body heal

Access to exclusive Partner Perks

Train & Perform Package

General fitness, sports conditioning, return-to-sport, and athletic performance

Focused on prevention and performance

Nutrition consult to optimize your gains

Access to exclusive Partner Perks

Pilates

History

Joseph Pilates first introduced his exercise methods during WWI to non-ambulatory soldiers who found themselves weak and bedbound. Pilates attached springs to their hospital beds allowing for assisted, low impact, lower extremity strengthening which allowed for speedier recoveries and eventually led way to one of Pilates’ most well-known piece of equipment: the Reformer. Eventually, Joseph Pilates brought his training to the United States and eventually branded a method of exercise, rooted in rehabilitation, and meant to improve overall fitness, health and wellbeing.

Why Pilates?

- Increases bone density, strength, and flexibility

- Improves posture, balance, proprioception, and self-awareness during basic and dynamic movement

- Decreases risk of falls, prevents injury

- Stabilizes

- Encourages maximal muscular contraction

Insurance & New Patient Intake Forms

It is highly recommended that you have a thorough understanding of your physical therapy benefits outlined by your own insurance company to avoid any surprises.

Copays are to be paid upon arrival, and please bring clean sneakers and a referral, if required.

Accepted Insurance Companies

-Blue Cross Blue Shield

-Medicare (Referral required from a physician, PA, CNS or NP. Unfortunately naturopathic doctors and doctors of chiropractic cannot certify treatment plans per Medicare guidelines)

-Medicaid/Green Mountain Care (referral required from a physician, PA, CNS, NP or naturopathic doctor. Unfortunately, doctors of chiropractic cannot certify treatment plans per Medicaid guidelines)

-MVP

-Tricare East

-Cash Clients Welcome

We’re currently out-of-network with Aetna, United and Cigna, but we’ll gladly provide a superbill so you can submit for possible reimbursement through your insurance. Check out our Rehab & Rebuild or Train & Perform packages above!

New Patient Portal Login

Please contact the clinic prior to filling out the patient portal online to ensure there is availability within a timeframe that makes sense to you and your injury! See contact information below.

Prior to your first scheduled appointment, please take the time to follow the link below to create your patient portal where you will find your patient registration form, consent for treatment form, and your privacy policy for protected health form. This will then be submitted to the clinic. Please have your insurance card handy as it will ask you for your ID number.

Please make sure you look for the registration form, consent for treatment and privacy policy forms to submit to the clinic after creating your portal as mentioned above!

*Note, if you have a secondary insurance policy, we will take a scan of this in the clinic. No need to submit secondary insurance ID number through the portal.

CLICK HERE FOR PATIENT PORTAL FOR NEW PATIENTS

For your convenience- click here to view your Notice of Privacy Practices

Insurane & New Pt Information

Pilates

History of Pilates

Joseph Pilates first introduced his exercise methods during WWI to non-ambulatory soldiers who found themselves weak and bedbound. Pilates attached springs to their hospital beds encouraging assisted, low impact, lower extremity strengthening, which allowed for speedier recoveries and eventually led way to one of Pilates’ most well-known pieces of equipment: the Reformer. In later years, Joseph Pilates brought his training to the United States and branded a method of exercise rooted in rehabilitation with the intention of improving overall fitness, health, and wellbeing.

Why Pilates?