Patty Connors, DScPT, NASM-CPT

Originally from Massachusetts, I began my physical therapy career in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the University of Michigan Health System - a decision that blossomed into an exceptional 30+ year experience! 

Most of that time I specialized in Orthopedic Manual Therapy for

patients with back and neck pain - and just loved it! 

In 2003, I became a STOTT Pilates Instructor and taught Mat / Reformer Pilates for over 12 years, and also incorporated Pilates-based exercise into all my Physical Therapy Programming.

My passion has always been in biomechanics and in helping others understand their movement, equipping them with tools to best help themselves!

That's what it's all about!

Now, newly relocated to North Carolina, I find my passion for this work continues...

So, I started OPTIMIZE Therapeutic Fitness, LLC!!

I am licensed in PT in North Carolina, 

and now a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. 

I look forward to sharing with you the clinical pearls I gathered during my years in the clinic and to developing YOUR customized exercise program - one to help you maximize your function so you can be all you strive to be!