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The Good Movement The Good Movement offers expert pelvic health and oncology physical therapy in Minneapolis–St. Paul. I have worked in the fitness industry for 10 years.

Helping women recover from birth, surgery, cancer treatment, and more with compassionate, evidence-based care. HI- I’m Christa, I am a proud feminist that loves empowering women to feel their best in their own bodies. It’s an industry that I have a love-hate relationship with. This industry was for so long pushing toxic narratives that put ridiculous expectations on women and lead many to develop an overwhelming feeling of inadequacy, not to mention injury. I struggled with my place in it because I often took a different approach. One that focused on function and education over aesthetics and trends. The good news is the industry has started to shift and we are starting to put more emphasis on quality instead of quantity. We are starting to recognize that skinny does not mean healthy and intensity does not equal a good workout. I believe that knowledge is power. My approach to teaching is to help you understand the WHY behind the movement. This empowers you to continue your work even when I am not around. I don’t believe in being the “keeper” of information. I want to share it and encourage you to educate yourself about your body because you will know more about it than I ever will. If you take a private with me I will not try to pump out as many exercises as possible. I reflect on the body that is in front of me and structure our time together to accomplish your particular goals and focus on function and quality first! I will challenge you just as much mentally as physically. I will ask you to reflect on what is happening in and outside your body to allow you to better connect and understand your body. These concepts will apply to any intense athlete or someone who enjoys a relaxed walk. As a recovering “it’s not a workout if I’m not drenched in sweat” person I understand this will be a challenge to change your mindset but I promise if you give it time and commitment you will see such better results and above all feel GOOD . And that’s what makes it Good Movement. Qualifications-

PCES Certified (Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist)

National Pilates Certification

American Council of Exercise (ACE) Fitness Instructor

ACE Mind Body Specialist (Pilates,Yoga)

Stott Pilates Comprehensive Training

Pink Ribbon Program (Breast Cancer Recovery)

10/16/2026

🏋️ One workout. Interesting findings.
• 🧬 Resistance training + HIIT increased anti-cancer myokines.
• 🔬 Breast cancer cell growth was suppressed in vitro.
• ⚠️ Lab findings ≠ proven reduction in recurrence.
• 💗 Exercise is an important part of cancer survivorship.

Suggested caption disclaimer: This study provides promising mechanistic evidence, not proof that a single workout prevents breast cancer recurrence. More research is needed to understand how these findings translate to the human body.

Study: Bettariga F, et al. “A single bout of resistance or high-intensity interval training increases anti-cancer myokines and suppresses cancer cell growth in vitro in survivors of breast cancer.” Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, August 2025.

10/09/2026

🏋️‍♀️ EXERCISE AS CANCER CARE: WHAT THE CHALLENGE TRIAL FOUND

Can exercise do more than improve strength, energy, and quality of life after cancer?

The landmark CHALLENGE trial, published in The New England Journal of Medicine in 2025, suggests it can.

🔬 THE STUDY
• 889 people with stage III or high-risk stage II colon cancer who had completed chemotherapy.
• Participants received either a structured, 3-year exercise program with behavioral support or health education materials.

📊 THE RESULTS
• 28% lower relative risk of cancer recurrence, new cancers, or death in the exercise group.
• 80% vs. 74% disease-free survival at 5 years — an absolute difference of 6 percentage points.
• 90% vs. 83% overall survival at 8 years.

💡 WHY IT MATTERS
Exercise isn’t just about feeling better during and after cancer treatment. This trial provides strong evidence that a structured exercise program can improve cancer outcomes in people treated for colon cancer.

🏋️‍♀️ Movement is a powerful tool in cancer recovery — and another reason exercise deserves a place in the cancer care

📚 Courneya et al. New England Journal of Medicine, 2025. The CHALLENGE

🎀

The Dr. Christa Gray | Pelvic Health & Onco Physical Therapist is partnering with Blooma to run another Pelvic Floor & C...
09/25/2026

The Dr. Christa Gray | Pelvic Health & Onco Physical Therapist is partnering with Blooma to run another Pelvic Floor & Core Workshop!

Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or years beyond having your last baby, this workshop is designed to help you better understand your core and pelvic floor. We’ll discuss common concerns such as leaking, pelvic pressure, diastasis recti, back pain, and c-section recovery, while separating fact from fiction when it comes to pelvic health. You’ll leave with practical strategies, exercises, and a better understanding of how to support your body through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond.

Led by Dr. Christa Gray, PT, DPT, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, this workshop provides evidence-based education in a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can ask questions and learn how to support your body at every stage of motherhood.

No matter where you are in your motherhood journey, it’s never too early—or too late—to learn about your pelvic floor.

Use QR code to register or link in bio! Hope to see you there and bring a friend !

So excited to be partnering with Blooma to offer Pelvic Floor & Your Core for postpartum humans. Whether you’re pregnant...
08/03/2026

So excited to be partnering with Blooma to offer Pelvic Floor & Your Core for postpartum humans.

Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or years beyond having your last baby, this workshop is designed to help you better understand your core and pelvic floor. We’ll discuss common concerns such as leaking, pelvic pressure, diastasis recti, back pain, and c-section recovery, while separating fact from fiction when it comes to pelvic health. You’ll leave with practical strategies, exercises, and a better understanding of how to support your body through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and beyond.

Led by Dr. Christa Gray, PT, DPT, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic health, this workshop provides evidence-based education in a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can ask questions and learn how to support your body at every stage of motherhood.

No matter where you are in your motherhood journey, it’s never too early—or too late—to learn about your pelvic floor.

Use QR code to register or link in bio! Hope to see you there and bring a friend !

07/24/2026

To My Partners in Crime Who Are Trying to Help Women 💕

Please take the extra 30–60 seconds to talk with your patients about how to use vaginal estrogen so they can get the most benefit from it.

The majority of my patients who come to see me have never been told how to properly use their vaginal estrogen. Even when I recommend they talk with their healthcare provider about getting a prescription, they often come back with the medication—but no instructions on how to use it.

And honestly? We’re doing our patients a disservice when we don’t take the time to explain.

The loading period is an important part of initiating vaginal estrogen therapy and can make a meaningful difference in symptom improvement. Patients shouldn’t have to figure this out on their own—or rely on Google—to understand how to use their medication effectively.

We all want the same thing: a better quality of life for our patients.

So let’s work together. Let’s educate our patients, set them up for success, and make sure they have the information they need to get the most out of their treatment. 💕

07/16/2026

Had a great Pelvic Floor 101 workshop today Longevity Pilates
One of my favorite parts of what I do is hosting workshops that help people better understand their bodies.

Each workshop is a blend of education and applied movement—because understanding why your body works the way it does is just as important as knowing how to move it.

Whether it’s pelvic floor health, breathing mechanics, core function, menopause, pregnancy, or cancer recovery, these workshops give your clients practical tools they can use right away.

They’re also a great way to add value to your studio, strengthen your community, and provide education that keeps people moving with more confidence.

If you’re a studio owner, gym, or wellness space in the Twin Cities and you’re interested in hosting an educational workshop, send me a DM. I’d love to partner with you and keep more people moving—together.

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Excited to partner with Longevity Pilates to run this summer workshop series! If you have ever wanted to understand more...
07/07/2026

Excited to partner with Longevity Pilates to run this summer workshop series!

If you have ever wanted to understand more about your body and learn how to manage symptoms or just different life stages these workshops are for you!

They can be attended individually or as a group. Grab a friend and save your spot today! Spots are very limited so don’t wait.

06/21/2026

40.

Forty years of becoming.

A difficult childhood taught me resilience before I knew the word. I’ve changed careers, moved across countries and state lines, started over more than once, and learned that growth rarely follows a straight path.

In my 30s, I found myself back in school pursuing my DPT while simultaneously navigating a breast cancer diagnosis. There were moments when life felt impossibly heavy, moments when the future seemed uncertain, and moments when simply putting one foot in front of the other was enough.

And yet, here I am.

Now, at 40, I’m building a business that reflects not only what I’ve learned as a physical therapist, but who I’ve become as a person. Every challenge, every detour, every chapter has shaped the practitioner I am today.

What I’ve learned over four decades is that we are never finished evolving. There is no final version of ourselves waiting at the finish line. We keep learning, adapting, healing, growing, and becoming.

As I step into this next decade, I don’t aspire to have it all figured out. I aspire to stay curious. To keep evolving. To continue growing as a clinician, a business owner, perhaps a mother, a partner, a friend, and a human being.

Forty feels less like an arrival and more like the beginning of another chapter.

And I’m excited to see who I become next.

06/19/2026

I got to celebrate my birthday a little early this past weekend with some amazing friends who came to visit. One of the many great conversations we had centered around how much of our language is rooted in a male perspective.

“Penetration” isn’t a word most people use every day, but as a pelvic floor PT, I say it dozens of times throughout the week. It got me thinking about the language we use in healthcare and how it shapes our patients’ experiences. Moving forward, I’m going to experiment with using the term envelop instead of pe*******on and see how it feels for both me and my patients.

As healthcare providers, I think it’s important to regularly reflect on the why behind not only what we do, but also what we say. Sometimes the smallest shifts in language can have a meaningful impact on a patient’s comfort, sense of safety, and overall progress.

Happy Pride Month!Remember, EVERY human has a pelvic floor and deserves appropriate healthcare to address their concerns...
06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month!

Remember, EVERY human has a pelvic floor and deserves appropriate healthcare to address their concerns.

I’m proud to serve all humans 🌈

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2327 Wycliff Street, Suite 150
Saint Paul, MN
55105

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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
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