Empower Your Health Journey

Move Better. Feel Better.

Take control of your well being! I am a Physical Therapist in Bellingham, Washington and I love helping people living with chronic pain, connective tissue Hypermobility and difficulty with engaging in physical activity at their desired level. With a neuro-physical approach and an emphasis on breathing techniques, fascial chain and movement system restoration, together we will unlock the natural strength and flow of movement that is already there in your body!

Learn the skills you need to heal yourself with custom made long term solutions to get back to doing what brings you joy!

Kim’s Approach

  • Sports medicine looks at the whole movement system like an engine. Pain arises due to a failure in the system; an under functioning part of the whole. Where the pain is showing up and how it is showing up does not necessarily mean that that is what or where the problem is.  We get the right muscles to do the right jobs in the right alignment with the right coordination. Neuromuscular system synergy with fascial chain length balanced with optimal stabilizer capacity to support your desired levels of physical activity and feel comfortable and good in your body. If you have an alignment issue in the car that caused abnormal tire wear you don’t just change the tires, you fix the alignment.  The same is with our bodies, abnormal loading patterns cause abnormal joint wear and tension patterns due to uneven distribution of loads and forces through the whole system. 

  • Our movement patterns are like a computer programs; they can develop bugs or errors over our life time. Stress, bad posture or movement habits, trauma, avoidance patterns, learned perceptions and reactions to pain can also influence these patterns as well. Harnessing the power of the brain, we can Debug, reprogram dysfunctional patterns, plug them back into the system and then run the whole system clean.

  • Kim’s practice methods are derived primarily from

    • the latest published research. Kim regularly reads peer reviewed published studies related to the latest diagnostic and treatment methods in the field of orthopedic PT, chronic pain, HSD, and neuroplastic pain

    • Functional Movement Systems. Kim is a certified practitioner

    • Pain Reprocessing for Neuroplastic pain syndromes / nervous system sensitization influences and vagus nerve tone dysfunction

    • EDS society best practices. Kim regularly participates their conferences for learning the latest updates in diagnosis and treatment of: genetic connective tissue disorders / hypermobile spectrum disorders / EDS / PEM CFS and long COVID

Our Services

  • Traditional Physical Therapy

    One on one sessions with the physical therapist. In person and online physical therapy appointments available.

  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy

    Kim Burns DPT OCS is a certified Pain Reprocessing Therapist through the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center. In person and online pain reprocessing therapy are available!

  • Self Guided Classes and Workshops

    Self paced, self guided online content with detailed corrective exercise lists, the science behind the exercises and videos on how to perform the exercises.

  • Group Classes

    We are pleased to offer small group classes for those who cannot make it for traditional PT visits during regular clinic hours and themed work shops to learn more about healthy movement to prevent injury or increase functional performance of your desired physical activity. Small group wellness classes and workshops are offered in the fall, winter and spring

What people are saying:

  • Thank you Bellingham for voting us silver for best PT for Cascade's Best 2025!

  • I came in with over 50 years of a variety of pains and dysfunctions from an active life. Everything from herniated discs to hip and neck pain. Kimberly didn't bat an eye, told me what was wrong and that we could improve my condition. We did some exercises tailored to my issues, and I felt better, after one visit! I'm impressed and hopeful that I can continue my goal to age strong.

    MK 2024

  • Kimberly has this refined to a science and applies her expertise with passion curiosity and wonder at the process as a whole. Life changing results beyond repair is beyond compare. I refer my patients to Kim with incredible eye opening experience of the body they have inhabited this life the feedback I receive.

    DM 2024

  • I've worked with a lot of different physical therapists and Kimberly is one of the best. She pays more attention to the details than anyone I've worked with. She also has many different modifications so that I feel I am always making progress even if I am not always able to do the exercises exactly right at first.

    EE 2023

  • Kim was amazing! She was insightful and extremely knowledgable. I walked in to the appt in pain and walked out in a whole lot less pain!! That is the mark of a good therapist.

    AD 2024

  • Very effective methodologies for patient to practice between visits. Marked improvement over past two months. Best of the four therapists with differing styles I have seen over the years. First time I understood what’s really going on with my sports injuries.

    DR 2024

  • I live an active lifestyle and have a physically demanding job that puts my back to the test. I got to a point this last year where my back pain was interrupting the quality of my life and desired a long term plan for management. And I got just that! I have been seeing her for the past 3 months. My back is more resilient than it has been in years and I believe my strength will continue to grow with her customized exercise plan.

    HS 2024

  • I went to Kim after I tore my ACL. She helped me understand how I've learned to use my body throughout my life, my areas of weakness, and how my injury fits into all of this. We worked on building symmetry, strong and balanced body movement, and recovery. I'm so thankful for Kim and how her expertise and excercises have improved my life and recovery!

    NH 2024

  • I love seeing Kim because no matter what my issue, she can identify the root and guide me through exercises that make me feel better. I value her expertise so much that I pay out of pocket to see her rather than see someone just because they accept my insurance. With her deep knowledge of the body and careful listening and observation, she always provides hope that pain can be eased.

    NK 2024

  • I have been to many physical therapists over the years. In the first visit Kimberly exposed and explained issues that no one else has addressed. After one visit I am already having positive outcomes.

    DK 2024

  • I left my first appointment feeling elated to have found a PT who is incredibly knowledgeable, who understands my body mechanics better than any provider I’ve ever seen, and who gave me information and guidance that left me feeling validated and empowered

    DG 2024

  • She was able to diagnose a lifelong issue and develop a PT treatment plan immediately. I highly recommend her work. The exercises she provided are explained thoroughly and are easy to follow.

    SL 2024

  • Kim is an extremely knowledgeable and a true professional in her field. Working with her and her staff has helped me make huge improvements in my physical health.

    PP 2024

  • She is the most thorough and kind medical professional I’ve ever encountered. It’s never ever a waste of time seeing her. She has also treated my three teenagers and they think she is amazing!

    SL 2024

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