About Dr. MaryHelen Gustafson
When I am not treating clients…
I love to be outside.
MaryHelen Gustafson, DPT crossing the finish line at the 2021 Narragansett Blessing of the Fleet 10-Mile Roadrace.
I have a passion for movement and this has inspired my career in physical therapy.
I have been a distance runner since freshman year of high school, ran shortly at the college level, accomplished 2 marathons, 1 sprint distance triathlon, open water distance swimming and consider myself a life long runner and athlete. I am not driven by performance or medals but how I feel. I love the freedom of jumping in the ocean or hitting the pavement, I am new to the lifting world and believe strength training is too often overlooked. I wish to carry my joy in movement over to you and your athletic and movement goals.
I am married with 3 kids — two sons and a daughter. As a family we love to play outside together and take long hikes in the woods. We also love the beach and it is amazing to watch my kids learn to swim, kayak and paddle board and appreciate the ocean as much as I do.
Education
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
The MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston, MA
B.A. Philosophy and Latin American Studies
The College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA
Pelvic Health Education
Herman and Wallace, Julie Wiebe, Diane Lee, Sarah Duvall and The Institute for Holistic Birth Healing with Lynn Schulte
Certified Postpartum Exercise Specialist
Certified in Prenatal Yoga
with Linda Sparrowe, All That Matters
Return to Run Training
with Dr. Carrie Pagliano
Holistic Birth Healing Specialist
Chair: 2022 APTA RI Pelvic Health Chapter
Member: American Physical Therapy Association
Member: RI Chapter SIG Women’s Health
