When I was diagnosed with cPTSD I learned that it was the primary cause of the difficulties I was experiencing in my body. I could not walk a flight of stairs without high anxiety and pain.  I can now walk, hike and even run without pain and with complete freedom.  The exercises are slow enough that even at the beginning my body could dive right in, while being challenging enough to retrain my muscles to be strong when needed, and relaxed when at rest. The Kelly Martin Method has absolutely changed my life, from someone with extreme anxiety that could not walk a flight of stairs, to a someone that can explore the world with a sense of adventure and peace

While living with chronic pain over the last decade, I have experienced a wide variety of physical therapy.  Kelly introduced me to Somatic Exercise therapy and I immediately knew this was what I was searching for.  The meditative focus, attention to breath, and the mental connection with my body all made intuitive sense to me.  Best of all, the exercises are immediately effective in reducing pain, and my strength and posture continue to improve.

Kelly thoroughly explains each exercise, what muscles to target, and how the process contributes to structural soundness.  The ability to apply this knowledge in my daily activities has made a huge difference in my strength and stability.  I will forever look to the KMM for pain relief.  Thank you, Kelly!

Three years ago I had a serious fall where I landed on my back on a cement surface. I spent two years going to three different physical therapists and still experienced lower back and hip pain where I couldn’t pick things off the floor, get dressed by myself or sometimes get out of bed. Eight months ago I started being treated by Kelly Martin has been a game changer. The technique used does not demand a lot of time with home exercise routines, as compared to daily exercise routines that would take an hour or more with the old standard PT approach of the past. I have learned how my body works, identifying symptoms to monitor and how to mitigate them. I don’t take any pain medication, and have regained my functional body. I garden, clean the house, drive more than an hour in the car, and don’t need any assistance with activities of daily living. It’s not to say sometimes I do more than I should, but I know now what to do to bring my body back into alignment. This approach has given me my life back and I now have hope for the future!

I just wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for everything you’ve done for me. I was able to be present and not have all the weird symptoms and actually be able to enjoy the birth of our little girl. I am so thankful for you and appreciate you so much.

I just wanted to say thank you for getting me on the path to fitness. I've started hiking again, and have been surprised at how well I do despite how much fitness I've lost. I attribute this to better mechanics and better breathing, which is all due to you.

Kelly has helped me tremendously, through her insights on the connectivity of the body and her clear instruction of the exercises. The work is gentle, mindful, and surprisingly effective. I have new awareness of the holding patterns in my muscles, and feel equipped with the tools to address these patterns, so that my muscles can be “smarter.” I no longer have pain in my back and neck from my scoliosis! And a couple of people have even remarked that the curvature seems diminished. I am grateful to have found her and this unique approach!

I have spent a lot of time with other physical therapists only to further injure myself. I have also tried other medical professionals, chiropractors, massage therapist counseling, and acupuncture. Next, I tried epidurals, surgery, and stem cell therapy. I knew I couldn’t go on any longer dealing with severe pain. It was painful to sit, stand, look down, literally move in any direction. Kelly literally has given me my life back. Now I can enjoy walking, doing my PT exercises, spending time with my husband going to the coast, and enjoy time with my puppy, Murphy. It has been so exciting to see my physical improvement and now I’m confident that Kelly’s protocols will continue to help me feel better and get stronger. Thank you