Posture Studio Pilates & Physical Therapy

An interview with summertime PT tips and the intersection of Pilates & physical therapy - with Tara Fontenot and Carla Shifflett on Cville Right Now.

Health and Wellness: The intersection between physical therapy and Pilates - Cville Right Now Carla Shifflet, owner of Posture Studio Pilates and Physical Therapy in Charlottesville, and the Director of Physical Therapy of the organization, Tara Fontenot discussed how to overcome both acute and chronic injuries through a combination of physical therapy and pilates and much more.

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Reformer classes for balance, strength and mobility.
Class openings this week
Tonight 4:15p: Intermediate Reformer with Nina
Thurs 1pm: Pilates Flow All Equipment with Lizzie
Friday 9a: Reformer Stretch with Lizzie
Friday 12p: Gentle Reformer with Lizzie
Saturday 9a: Pilates mat
Saturday 10:15a: Intermediate Reformer with Nina

Jaw pain, clicking or popping, headaches, facial tension, neck discomfort, or difficulty opening and closing your mouth comfortably can all be signs of TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction).

While these symptoms are felt in the jaw, the jaw itself is deeply connected to posture, breathing, and how the entire body moves.

At Posture Studio, we treat TMJD through a whole-body physical therapy approach — looking beyond the jaw to understand what’s contributing to strain and tension.

The position of the head, neck, and shoulders plays a major role in how the jaw functions. Forward head posture, chronic neck tension, and upper-body stiffness can subtly change how the jaw loads over time.

The jaw is also connected to the pelvis through the spine, breathing mechanics, and the nervous system. Patterns of holding or tension in the core and pelvis — often related to stress, posture, or injury — can influence jaw tension, and vice versa.

That’s why TMJD therapy at Posture Studio may include:
• Gentle hands-on treatment to the jaw, neck, and upper spine
• Soft tissue work for facial, neck, and shoulder tension
• Joint mobilization for healthy jaw and cervical movement
• Postural retraining from head through pelvis
• Breathing and movement strategies to reduce habitual holding
• Education to support long-term change and prevent recurrence

If you’ve been dealing with jaw pain or tension, a whole-body approach may be the missing piece.

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