Alison Palic, MPT, MSEd, Founder
831-818-0866
I enjoy teaching people how to move efficiently through life and through their athletic activities.
I discovered Pilates after a traumatic snowboard injury 20 years ago, leaving me with spinal instability and frequent migraines. After much research, I discovered the Pilates Method. Pilates is a more creative approach to rehabilitation and working on the equipment was fun! Pilates rehabilitation has a specific progression for stabilization, with emphasis on alignment. Working on the Pilates equipment provided support to allow me to perform exercises that were normally painful. After 6 months, I was able to safely exercise and minimize the migraines. Through this experience, I can now understand and appreciate each patients' journey to finally move efficiently and without pain.
Credentials and expertise:
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2004 Founder of Synergy: Pilates Meets Physical Therapy
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1991 BS, Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University
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1991-1995 Intercollegiate Crew, Women's eight
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1993 MS Exercise Physiology, Old Dominion University
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1996 MSEd Physical Therapy Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia
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2000 Manual therapy training program with Kaiser
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2001 Maitland Australian manual therapy program
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2002 Craniosacral therapy training, Upledger Inst.
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2003 Certified Pilates Rehabilitation instructor, Polestar Education
Training also includes:
National Posture institute, Pilates for Scoliosis (Schroth Method), Pilates for Osteoporosis, Gait analysis and training, Visceral manipulation I & II Barral inst. , and sport-specific training including golf and surfing.​
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Alison lives on the west side of Santa Cruz, married with 2 teenagers and 2 Yorkshire terriers. She loves the ocean, surfing, mountain biking, snowboarding, Yoga, Pilates, shopping and visiting our amazing local restaurants and wineries.
Natalia Aguero Tinsey, PT, DPT, NCPT (she/her)
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher
Originally from Miami, Florida, Natalia has been practicing physical therapy in the Santa Cruz area since February 2018. She graduated with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the George Washington University and completed the comprehensive pilates teacher training for rehab professionals through Polestar Pilates Education. Her clinical background spans both the inpatient and outpatient settings, working with patients who have orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and neurological dysfunction. She specializes in the treatment of older adults with balance disorders or dizziness, vestibular therapy, and those with complex neurological conditions. As a mountain athlete having recovered from her fair share of injuries, she also excels at working with active individuals looking to return to or improve their performance in their sport. She strives to help her clients instill confidence in themselves, establish a joyful relationship with movement, and facilitate a safe progression toward healing. She strongly believes that the process toward recovery from an injury can oftentimes simply be the beginning of a journey into lifelong positive movement with your body.
When she’s not practicing Pilates or PT, you can find her rock-climbing with her partner at our local Pacific Edge Climbing Gym or out in the Sierras, trail running at Wilder or Nisene Marks State Parks, enjoying a sunset stroll to the Walton Lighthouse, or playing music.
Click here (www.neurowellpilatespt.com) to schedule with Natalia.