Kim has been working in the physical therapy space for over 25 years, with a diverse background ranging from clinical practice, to hospitals, to yoga studios. She is on a journey to unlock better movement systems – gathering inspiration from her training in pilates, integrative body psychotherapy, Mezieres method & gyro tonics to transform the “traditional” approach to treating patients.

After experiencing a life-changing injury herself, Kim was determined to find a non-surgical treatment. This led to discovering the unparalleled benefits of the Neurac method and the 3D movement scan used in Postureworks today.

Elizabeth graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado – Denver after receiving her BS in Health Science from Chapman University. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, she gained experience as a strength and conditioning trainer, yoga teacher, caretaker, and ski instructor. Elizabeth is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is certified in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute. She is trained in vestibular therapy and works with patients managing dizziness and balance deficits. Elizabeth is passionate about healing through movements and seeks to empower her patients to achieve their goals.

Kathleen is a California girl. She grew up dancing in the Bay Area and graduated from UC Irvine with a degree in dance. She continued dancing with small modern companies in Los Angeles and performed with the L.A. Family Circus throughout the state doing single trapeze and Spanish Web. Kathleen has taught ballet, tap, jazz, modern and pole dancing; and trained teachers to teach pole dancing as a way to empower women.

She has been a licensed massage therapist for the last decade. While in grad school, she trained in both mat and reformer pilates through Balanced Body. Kathleen recently graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s University (in Los Angeles) with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Physical therapy seemed the next logical step in working with movement and bodies. She is excited to be working at Postureworks with their holistic approach to helping people move.

Samantha Anderson has been a movement/body specialist in the Postureworks method for over 13 years treating a variety of clients and injuries. Uniquely treating every client and finding ways to overcome their injuries, is the approach provided in each session to ensure success. Samantha endured a traumatic hip disorder as a child, which exposed her to the world of physical therapy and basic re-learning of movement mechanics at a young age. She developed a love for how the body can heal through specific methods, and now translates that love of healing into helping others do the same. Graduating with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology at California State University Long Beach, as a Physical Educator, Samantha applies her knowledge of movement in helping clients become more familiar with their proprioception.

Her approach encompasses how children and adults move daily in life and in sports and enhances their overall awareness of Posture to avoid injury and sustain a healthy lifestyle. Samantha is a certified Massage Therapist from the Institute of Psycho Structural Balancing, a Balanced Body certified Pilates instructor, and a Redcord Active Specialist. Samantha integrates all these techniques into each session to set her clients up for success, providing greater awareness of their movement habits and how to overcome them for life.

Mia Babalis is a Pilates teacher and Redcord specialist. She found Pilates after a debilitating injury to her back at age 14. Fortunately, she was introduced to Master Pilates Teacher Kathy Grant, who rehabilitated her and transformed the way she moved.
Kathy trained her to teach Pilates with a special emphasis on rehabilitation, entrusting her with her clients and running her studio.

Her training also enabled her to have an extensive career as a modern dancer with the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, Ballet Hispanico, Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project, and the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company. In 2018, Mia came to Postureworks as a client and fell in love with it. The therapist’s level of care and expertise was unparalleled, and the Neurac/Redcord system provided such dramatic results in her body, that she began training to become a Redcord Specialist immediately. She has been with PWs since ever since and loves it!

Dr. Felice Dunas is one of the architects and founders of the acupuncture profession in the United States, beginning her studies as an apprentice over 50 years ago. In the early 1990s she began introducing acupuncture and Eastern Medicine’s other modalities to corporate presidents. She has since lectured in over 60 countries around the world and is a best-selling author & writer – with works published in Ladies Home Journal, Men’s Health, Prevention, Cosmopolitan, Women’s World, Brides, Red Book, Glamour, Marie Claire, The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and multiple publications abroad.

When pairing acupuncture with Redcord therapy, Felice works to relieve pain, enhance athletic performance, shorten surgical and post-injury recovery times, cut the body’s inflammatory response and relax muscular tension.

Lisa Marie Almaraz has over 20 years of experience in the medical field including management, billing & coding. She graduated from North-West College Vocational School in West Covina – an experience she attributes to providing her with the skills to become a successful medical manager. She is passionate about Pilates, holistic approaches to health & wellness, and her 4 amazing grandchildren.