Gravitas Wellness

I went to see Arby for sustained knee pain that started after a mostly downhill half marathon. By that point, I had been off running for about a month because the pain was so bad. We did an assessment on my overall strength and mobility and from there she created a tailored program for me. I did 8 sessions with her 1 x week. Arby was super attentive, watching my form, watching for ways I would compensate. She would check in with me between exercises and sets to make sure I was feeling what she intended for me to feel and make edits along the way according to how I responded. By week 3, I was already feeling the knee pain dissipating and started short, easy runs again. Every week, I felt myself getting stronger — at some point I’m pretty sure I said to her that my pants weren’t fitting the same 😂 (I say that in the BEST way). Her workouts were truly the hardest workout of the week but I always looked forward to it. I walked away from PT stronger than I’ve ever been. I’m back doing track workouts, trail runs, and long runs at my normal volume. It’s not always 100% pain free but I’m no longer afraid of it — I have a better understanding of my body — when to pull back and when the pain is okay and I have a toolkit of exercises I can do to keep my body healthy. Thank you, Arby. You literally changed the way I run.

I was referred to Arby by an acquaintance in the running community to address pain/inflammation with my IT Band. Through her expertise, patience, & supportive space, she really helped me get back into running with joy again. I learned a lot about strength training for running, balance exercises, lateral exercises, etc. that all helped boost the depth of my training regiment and make me a better runner in the long-term. I highly recommend Arby to anyone that seeks to address any physical ailment that prevents them from enjoying the sport they love. She is excellent and a joy to work with.

I found Gravitas during my marathon training journey, and thought the Going the Distance program was just what I’d been looking for. I’ve always been happy to run more miles, but always hesitated to focus on my strength training. Dr. Arby’s personal care and stadium filling energy were just what I needed, and the group environment was essential to pushing my pace and keeping me injury free the rest of the season. Looking forward to my next class!

Being a year postpartum and recently returning to work, I began experiencing lower back pain along with other parts of body. Working with Arby not only helped me address these issues, but she took the time to educate me and help me understand why we were doing a certain exercise and how it helped my body. She provided me with the fundamentals needed to help me on my journey and further improve myself when I am on my own. Because of Arby, I am now confident when going to the gym. I now know what is MY OWN proper form, and I know what every exercise I am doing is targeting. I also no longer have lower back pain :) Thank you Arby for giving me the confidence and support I needed.

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Arby Abrahan! I came to her at the very end of my LAM training, after sustaining an injury just 2 weeks before the race. Although I didn't make it to the start line this year, working with Arby allowed me to walk away from the incident with more mental strength and confidence in my physical resilience. Each of my 3 sessions with Arby were transformative. Her extensive knowledge, combined with her unwavering compassion, instantaneously assured me that I had come to the right person. She didn't just focus on the physical exercises; she made sure I understood the science behind them, empathetically inquired about any discomfort I felt, and kept me in good spirits throughout. Her care was undeniable in every interaction. Above all, it was Arby's empathy that truly struck me and solidified my trust in her. I was adamant on running that marathon, but she gently reminded me that "we only have one body" and it deserves the utmost care. With each session, she helped me see what a great achievement it was to simply get as far into the training cycle as I had. I'm truly so grateful for her aid and guidance through recovery and thankful that doctors like her exist! She really empowered me to view my setback as a stepping stone to a comeback. If you've been on the hunt for a great PT, look no further. Arby is your girl!

As a runner, it's so important to work with a PT that understands not only the physical but also mental requirements of the sport. I was a few weeks out from the London marathon when I strained my hamstring and Dr. Arby not only gave me the exercises to ease the pain but also believed I could finish. Thanks to her I was able to run the marathon without pain. Her group classes for runner's strength were also essential to me having the most consistent and pain free training season. Looking forward to the next round!

I found Gravitas Wellness when having some pain associated with my running. Arby is detailed and knowledgeable with her analysis and advice. I trust her a ton and appreciate how she’s always trying out new & cutting edge strategies!

I had been dealing with a really bad case of patellofermoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) for about a year now and had been incorporating strength / mobility training along side my training blocks, but continued to deal with flare ups every week. I finally decided to go see a professional about it and got introduced to Dr. Arby thru my running coach. First off, let me tell you, I didn’t even have to get deep into her actual training plan and workouts before she fixed the issue! I came for the initial assessment where Arby assessed several weak points and analyzed my gait. She made sure I understood everything she was explaining to me thoroughly, and sent me home with a training plan, and later a full breakdown of everything we went over. Her at home exercises have been fantastic (and very humbling). Really glad I had a chance to work with Dr. Arby and will be absolutely returning for 8-session program. Thanks again doc, you’re the best in the biz!!