Foundations PT of WNY

09/08/2026

I waited all summer for this: All 3 of my sons were available so we could finally go on a family hike on Labor Day.

We did my favorite local hike at the Niagara Gorge trail with > 350 stairs, a path along Niagara river leading to mesmerizing rapids (my happy place, especially when I’m with my whole family).

About 1 1/2 miles in my left sandal strap broke and would not stay on my foot.

My family asked if I wanted to turn around. I was like NO WAY WE’RE DOING THIS, I’ve been waiting all year for this!

So I hiked about 2 1/2 miles with one shoe.

We were laughing that I’ve been training for this for years because I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes & training my feet so support me with biomechanics based exercises.

And it wasn’t that bad. My foot got jabbed by some rocks now and then but it was actually a fun challenge.

If there’s no way you would hike barefoot always have duct tape on you because we’ve had our share of shoe incidents in our years of hiking.

If I can hike without a shoe on my left foot & a barefoot sandal on my right foot, then you can train your feet to support you too.

If you’re ready to get help message me FEET.

09/04/2026

Don’t ignore your feet if you want to overcome pain & boost athleticism🦶

You want to go on more challenging adventures, play pickle ball or start running longer distances. But pain or low confidence stops you from going to the next level.

Every time you think of planning something a little more intense, you stop because you know you’re back, knee or foot pain will flare up. Or you don’t feel like you’re in good enough shape. You hate slowing everyone down, so you just give up on those kind of plans.

What if you learned more about your feet?

🦶 How to test them & see if they’re holding you back

🦶How to train them to unlock athleticism from the ground up

🦶What exercises you can practice to improve foot mobility & reduce pain in your feet, ankles, knees, hips & spine

➡️So you can plan those next level adventures & work outs with confidence

If you’re ready to learn more about your feet & how you can tap into this forgotten body part to unlock more pain free adventures & work outs, join me at GROUND UP MOBILITY LAB Saturday September 26th at 9:30am at Jess in Holland NY.

Link to register in my bio Christina Summerville PT | Foot Pain Coach or message me CLASS to get the link

09/04/2026

You raised your kids, you have more time for yourself, but the problem now is that your body feels like it’s falling apart. So you don’t make plans for vacations, day trips or hikes.

Every time you think of planning something, you stop because you know you’re back, knee or foot pain will flare up and you’ll be stressed looking for a bench to sit on. And you hate slowing everyone down, so you just give up on those kind of plans.

What if you decided to learn more about your body…how old injuries & habits connect to the aches & pains you’re dealing with today? And you worked with someone that helps you understand exactly what you need to move with ease & feel confident no matter what the day brings on?

Maybe this sounds too good to be true, but I’ve helped many clients enjoy adventurous trips where they can walk or hikes for hours without pain holding them back like it used to.

The hardest part is figuring out what specific exercises YOUR body needs the most.

Once you go through my 4 part body mapping evaluation, I put together a customized routine with targeted exercises.

Instead of feeling like you’re wasting your time, things start to light up & make sense.
You feel brave enough to take longer walks. Before you know it you’re going on more adventurous hikes & booking fun trips. Connecting with friends & family the way you’ve been wanting to.

If you’re ready to learn what your body is asking for, message me “I’M IN” & I’ll send you 3 things you can do RIGHT NOW to start figuring this out.

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09/01/2026

How Norma went from hobbling around in pain to walking with speed & confidence👇

Norma came to me with a big limp, she really leaned over to one side. And her knee & glute were causing a lot of pain. She also complained of a snapping knee & piriformis issues.

She was concerned that she would never be confident enough to walk longer distances again.

Norma previously spent a lot of time doing repetitive work in a very asymmetrical position - this seemed to play into her current posture & walking pattern significantly. I helped her unravel from that with a targeted exercise plan.

She was working with me online, I’ve never met her in person. Norma showed up consistently to do her assigned exercises in the coaching app. And she got amazing results.

Walking faster, with better posture & new confidence. And much less pain. When her family came to visit they noticed a huge difference!

If this sounds like you & you’re ready to stop limping in pain and start walking with freedom & confidence, DM me LET’S GO to get started. Or send it to someone who needs this!

09/01/2026

Break the cycle of foot pain (the easy way) 👇

You buy new supportive hiking shoes, do your calf stretches, roll your foot out, everything seems to be calming down…

BAMM… The next hike you go on, you start feeing that foot pain creep back, and your opposite hip always seems to hurt too.

You think ‘thats another $200 wasted on shoes’ and give up... 
Again. 😢 

What if instead of buying another pair of supportive shoes, and instead of doing the cookie cutter exercises you got from your PT..

You start training your feet to support you properly?

And instead of doing basic exercises you really learn how your feet & body cooperate with each other to help you feel more relaxed and at ease on your hikes?

That way, we can stop aches & pains from keeping you on the couch instead of out enjoying adventures.

Sounds simple right? That’s because it is.

The hard part though, is figuring out what specific exercises YOUR body needs the most.

I used to deal with foot & hip pain on long hikes.

Fast forward to now, I’ve managed to overcome it and feel better hiking now at 53 than I did in when I was in my 40s, using a few simple techniques.

If you want to learn those techniques, DM me HELP & I’ll send you 3 things you can do RIGHT NOW to get started.
Or.. Drop a comment with the 🦶emoji below.

08/28/2026

Are you an empty nester that wants to enjoy more adventure now that you’ve raised your kids, but your aches & pains stop you in your tracks?

If this sounds like you, or if you just want to explore a roadmap together, no strings attached, then feel free to book a call with me.

Even if you don’t end up working with me, I want to get you on headed in the right direction. You’ll come away with specific steps to get you where you want to go, and an invitation to work with me if it’s a good fit.

DM me I’M IN to get booked in for the call

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08/25/2026

You’ve raised your kids.

You have more time for yourself.

Do what it takes to unlock a life that includes adventure.

If pain & stiffness stops you,do not settle.

Unlock the freedom of movement you need to make the most of this season you’re in.

DM me ADVENTURE if you’re ready to take the first step.

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08/23/2026

So glad we fit in a road trip to our happy place in the Adirondacks as summer winds down.

Inlet has lots of short rewarding mountain hikes nearby: Rocky, Black Bear, Bald & Castle Rock. ⛰️

Finally inflated my paddle board for the first time this summer! Nothing beats the combo of mountains & lakes.

What are you doing to make the most of summer before it slips away?!

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08/22/2026

Ready to say YES to adventure?

➡️Learn how to unravel from old injuries & habits, they rob you of the free flowing movement you crave (and are almost always under the radar because you’re so used to your compensations).

➡️ Build a foundation of healthy movement patterns. When you can do the fundamentals adding on hikes, runs & work outs gets so much easier.

Let’s team up so you can plan that trip, enjoy the long hike & love the life you’re living.

DM me ADVENTURE to get started

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08/18/2026