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Quote: “Runners are stubborn. I love that about them. They don’t want to stop running, and I get it. But you better believe that same stubbornness is usually what brings them straight into PT.”
Personal Story
Clara grew up in Colorado and will always be a Colorado girl at heart, which means being outside as much as possible, loving on her three big dogs, spending time in the mountains, and never missing ski season. That said, she also has a little Texas in her. She went to TCU for undergrad (go Frogs!) and has an unfathomable number of cowboy boots.
PT school brought Clara to New York, where she found her people and quickly knew she wanted to stay. She has traveled extensively and loves talking about places, whether it’s her love for the city, the mountains back home, or just about anywhere else.
Professionally, Clara has experience in outpatient orthopedics and has always felt a strong connection to neuro cases. But becoming a running PT felt like the most natural fit. The blend of coaching, training, programming, and long-term planning makes perfect sense to her as a lifelong runner turned NYC marathoner. She considers herself lucky to have turned both her hobby and her community into her career.
When she’s not running, you’ll find Clara in the gym, bouncing between workout classes, or on a yoga mat. In the winter, she’s back home skiing Breckenridge whenever she can.
Treatment Style
- Clara loves working with beginner runners, especially those gearing up for their first race – whether that’s a half marathon or a full. She believes there’s something special about the early phase of the sport and strives to help runners maintain their love of running while navigating everything that comes with the newness of it.
- That said, she works with runners of all abilities, whether they’re running 10 miles a week or 100. Clara builds personalized, weekly strength plans designed specifically for running. She knows most runners don’t want to spend more time in the gym than necessary, so her approach is efficient, realistic, and purposeful, making sure strength work truly supports the miles.
- Clara takes a more progressive, performance-based approach to physical therapy, especially when it comes to strength and plyometrics. Her mindset is simple: if nothing changes, nothing changes. Whether the goal is getting out of pain, staying healthy, or chasing a PR, she believes runners have to train for it.
- She is there to coach her athletes or collaborate with their coaches, adjusting training plans from both an injury-prevention and performance standpoint. Either way, the goal is the same: keep runners strong and running.
“I had a great experience at custom PT, it was easy to get an appointment just an hour ahead of the actual appointment. Very friendly and professional staff to support onboarding etc and the PT was excellent. Clara diagnosed my injury well and was very understanding of my personal situation. It clicked, and a day later I had all required scans done to confirm the hypothesis. This was amazing to experience a week and half before race-day! It is because of this urgency and professionalism that I may yet run the NYC marathon again! Thank you!”
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Email Clara: Clara@nycustompt.com