Suzanne Talbert, PT

Hello, my name is Suzanne, and I have been a California licensed physical therapist and Polestar Pilates practitioner since 1998. I started my career with a strong emphasis on helping others with low back pain as I myself underwent four years of physical therapy as a teenager to improve my scoliosis. Having had such promising results integrating Pilates into my own rehab, I carried it over to my patients with positive outcomes and feedback. Pilates is just one tool in a large toolbox I use to move my patients toward their goals.

I am excited to be working at Milestone and integrating my knowledge with women’s and men’s health. I have years of experience treating pelvic floor dysfunction and pelvic pain. Helping others to reduce their incontinence, improve their constipation and pain, and move with more ease is very rewarding.

I have had extensive training in manual therapy using various methods including joint mobilization, myofascial release of restricted fascia and tissue, cupping, passive stretching, and other hands-on approaches. I believe strongly in balancing the body and integrating the whole system to improve one’s function and an overall sense of wellbeing.

If my first passion is helping individuals feel better, my second passion is teaching. I spend a lot of time helping others to understand their bodies, why they have dysfunction or pain, and educating them in self-help strategies to integrate throughout their day. It is through education that individuals can make progress when they understand what daily activities are helpful or harmful.

I have been married for 23 years to my college sweetheart and we have two children, ages 17 and 19. As a family, we are huge outdoor enthusiasts participating in dirt biking, camping, and mountain biking. Currently, I coach high school mountain bikers through the National Interscholastic Cycling League as a Level 3 Coach. I thoroughly enjoy organizing skills clinics to help empower women to feel more confident riding on trails and enjoying nature. I also hike, swim, and paddleboard regularly. My goal is to help others discover activities they can do to find more joy in life.