PhysioWise Rehab training program is bridging the gap between physical therapy and Fitness. Rehabilitation training programs infusing Pilates and exercise therapy developed with years of research, experience, and practice to provide you with long-term solutions for back pain and other orthopedic injuries.
Over the years we have created numerous success stories with our long-term clients in recovering from lower back pain, hip and knee injuries, and many other muscle and joint dysfunctions. Our instructor, Tuula is a highly educated and skilled physiotherapist and certified Pilates Instructor. She has over 30 years of experience working and teaching in Fitness, Pilates and Physical Therapy.
Over the years we have created numerous success stories with our long-term clients in recovering from lower back pain, hip and knee injuries, and many other muscle and joint dysfunctions. Our instructor, Tuula is a highly educated and skilled physiotherapist and certified Pilates Instructor. She has over 30 years of experience working and teaching in Fitness, Pilates and Physical Therapy.
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Tuula Niskanen is highly educated and experienced in physiotherapy and Pilates. She has two college degrees in related fields from the finest colleges in Finland. Tuula also has over 30 years of experience working and teaching in fitness, Pilates, and physical therapy. Tuula has taught Pilates in Carlsbad since 2008 and owned her studio since 2012.
This program helps you to strengthen your spine supporting, correct your muscle imbalances and faulty muscle recruitments patterns by resulting in long-term pain relief and injury prevention. An 8-week program for those who have hip/knee pain, arthritis or hip/knee joint replacement.
This program helps you to correct your muscle imbalances and faulty compensatory movement patterns by resulting in getting back to your active lifestyle without pain or less pain.An 8-week program for those with lower back pain and/or hip pain caused by SI-joint dysfunction. An 8-week program for 50+ and older golfers who are suffering from back, hip knee or shoulder pain and those who want to improve their performance.
This program helps you to correct your muscle imbalances and faulty compensatory movement patterns by resulting in getting back to your active lifestyle without pain or less pain.An 8-week program for those with lower back pain and/or hip pain caused by SI-joint dysfunction. An 8-week program for 50+ and older golfers who are suffering from back, hip knee or shoulder pain and those who want to improve their performance.
A program for those who have low back pain with or without sciatica and those who have a history of back pain. Did you know that receiving passive treatments like chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture or massage therapy is not helping long-term if underlying problems are undertreated?. After the first episode of back pain your back is more vulnerable to re-injury and your back pain may become chronic.
A program for those who have knee or hip pain and arthritis. As well as for those who are heading for hip or knee joint replacement surgery (pre-op training) and for those who went through initial physical therapy after surgery (post op training). Did you know that muscles play a critical role in supporting your hip/knee joint and relieving pain and discomfort?.
SI-joint dysfunction is very often a source of a hip or low back pain because the sacrum is mechanically associated with the spine as well as affected by alignment and movement of the femur. Any lumbar spine, pelvic and hip region asymmetry and muscle imbalances, leg-length discrepancy or loss of motion in one joint may alter forces and can affect abnormal mechanical stress and symptoms in the SI-joint.
Reviews (11)
Carrs
Nov 02, 2021
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I was so lucky to find Tulla and PhysioWise. I am about to get a total knee replacement and my doctor suggested I get my knee as strong as I could prior to surgery. I can say without a doubt that my knee and whole body are much stronger. I feel confident going into my surgery knowing that I am strong and will recover much faster. Thank you Tulla. I highly recommend Tulla for rehabilitation before or after surgery . She is so knowledgeable about the body and you will learn so much to use going forward.
Jennifer Lyons
Nov 05, 2019
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Tula is wonderful, and her services have improved the strength and balance in my muscles to protect arthritic knees (without any pain after any session). She is detailed in alignment and far more knowledgeable than any other Pilates instructor I have been to (she was a PT in Finland). I am so glad to be getting stronger, without pain!
James Kyle
Sep 16, 2019
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I had the privilege of working with Tuula while visiting my daughter this September. I have enjoyed Pilates for several years and Tuula takes it to another lever. She is knowledgeable and intuitive. She taught me so much about my body and how it works. I have been able to incorporate her lessons into my practice back home. I can’t wait to get back to Carlsbad and work with her again!
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Tom Ka
Jul 07, 2019
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I am avid road biker who use to suffer from back and shoulder pain. Traditional physical therapy didn't help. I was looking for a specialist who can help me strengthen my core and rehabilitate my shoulder from an old injury. I found Tuula at PhysioWise, Carlsbad. She is a physiotherapist and Pilates instructor originally educated and trained in Finland. Her program to reduce my back pain and improve my shoulder range of motion allows me to move without pain. I can ride longer without my back getting tired. I credit her program to where I can now comfortably ride centuries. I can warmly recommend
Edward A.
Jun 29, 2019
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Tuula helped me get me back to where I needed to be. I had no idea what Pilates was before working with Tuula. I had knee surgery last year and felt like the PT I went through after my surgery was not enough. After reading her website I signed up for 5 sessions. My legs and core never felt stronger and will always remember her for helping me through the recovery of my surgery and the education I received in the field of Pilates. Thanks again Tuula, hope you are doing well!
Karen Reel
May 29, 2019
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Tuula showed me that Osteoporosis doesn't limit your ability to do Pilates or exercise. Through her knowledge of phyiology and safe movements, she guided me through Pilates with a focus on buliding core strength. Tuula watches every move and works with me to improve balance and posture and at the same time, doesn't let me slack off during the session. I came her for help with a limitation and ended up being a happy client for over 4 years because it was fun. I recommend Pilates PhysioWise for anyone who is looking to come out of a physical setback and wants to emerge strong and confident.
Marilyn Lamber
May 13, 2019
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Victoria I.
Dec 02, 2016
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Tuula's background in physical therapy elevates Pilates experience to a whole new level. She has been the only instructor I have worked with who helped me to improve my posture, properly strengthen my core and, most important, reduce the pain I am constantly getting from an old back injury. She knows how to chose correct exercises for client's specific needs and she is truly invested in the client's success!
Kevin Krause
May 16, 2016
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Tuula has a rare combination of extensive experience & knowledge in PT and Pilates. She is truly a rare find! On top of this her European approach to patient care is very personal and friendly - unlike any I have experienced in 100's of hours of PT before. I have 20+ years experience trying many different modalities in conventional and alternative treatments for recovery and pain from 3 surgeries. Lastly she loves her work and does not charge an arm and a leg like most other treatments I have tried before.
Maureen Pierre
Oct 29, 2014
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Tuula is a physical therapist and a Pilates instructor. She is frankly the best I have ever worked with (note: I have had to go to physical therapy on a regular basis since 1996 so I know an excellent instructor from a just okay one).
She guides me through my work, knows exactly what my body needs and I am so grateful. I am stronger, more agile, more flexible because of her abilities.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER WORK and I plan to continue with her weekly for a long time. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my life.
She guides me through my work, knows exactly what my body needs and I am so grateful. I am stronger, more agile, more flexible because of her abilities.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER WORK and I plan to continue with her weekly for a long time. It has made a huge difference in the quality of my life.
Laura H.
Mar 25, 2014
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I have been taking Pilates and physical therapy from Tuula for 4 years now. She has helped me tremendously with my pain, strength, mobility, balance and positive attitude. (Constant pain makes your brain hurt too) I saw her pre and post surgery for a discectomy, lumbar and cervical fusion. I like her "Pain=No Gain" philosophy. She is from Finland so a lot of her education does not translate to the U.S but I find her much more educated than most physical therapists I have encountered. She has an attention to detail and also a compassionate personality that is important when you are
