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Doctor of Physical Therapy // Pilates Instructor

Kareth Dow Ferguson, PT, DPT

Kareth is passionate about meeting clients where they are, listening to their goals and aspirations, and collaborating with them to promote healthy movement patterns. Her approach is to build a solid foundational understanding of alignment, posture, and their relationship to movement, and then to empower clients to become more capable than they ever thought they could be. Ethan White, CEO and founding partner of EW Motion Therapy, says, “Kareth is a master at teaching while she treats, all while getting her clients moving, feeling, and living better.” Kareth integrates advanced training in manual therapy, physical therapy, women's health, Pilates, and CoreAlign into both wellness and physical therapy sessions.

Clinical Interests

  • Spine and Pelvic dysfunction
  • Women's Health
  • Manual Therapy
  • Post-mastectomy 
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Dry Needling Certification 

  •  Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 2 Certified 
  • CoreAlign (Balanced Body, 2018)

  • Mat 1 (Balanced Body, 2016)

  • Manual Therapy Certification (University of St. Augustine, 2015)

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (University of St. Augustine, 2014)

  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (Samford University, 2009) 

Through pursuing her personal Pilates practice and incorporating its principles into her running and gym workouts, Kareth practices what she preaches. A native of Birmingham, Kareth continues to call the city her home. 

Testimonials

What Kareths' Clients Say

David AttenboroughNatural Historian
”It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”
David AttenboroughNatural Historian
”It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”
David AttenboroughNatural Historian
”It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”
Treatment Location

Kareth Dow Ferguson, PT, DPT

Homewood

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Articles by Kareth

Kareth DowJan 4, 2025, 10:54:05 AM5 min read

Pilates for Osteoarthritis: Managing Symptoms and Improving Quality of Life

Pilates can help many symptoms of osteoarthritis - we discuss safety modifications and how to get started.
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Kareth DowNov 22, 2024, 2:54:37 PM7 min read

Managing Back, Hip, and Sciatic Pain During Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Guide

Pregnancy can come with new painful sensations - we discuss how physical therapy can help manage pain as the trimesters ...
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Kareth DowSep 13, 2024, 2:41:00 PM5 min read

The Benefits of the Pilates Reformer and CoreAlign for Balance

The Pilates reformer and CoreAlign are great for building strength, but did you know they can help improve balance too? Read on ...
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Kareth DowJun 28, 2024, 3:32:00 PM6 min read

Overactive Bladder: Symptoms, Effects, and Treatments

Overactive bladder (OAB) can greatly affect your quality of life if not treated - we discuss how pelvic floor physical therapy ...
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Kareth DowJan 13, 2024, 12:04:08 PM4 min read

Benefits of Pilates for Dancers: Elevating Artistry Through Strength and Balance

How can Pilates help dancers improve performance? We discuss the benefits and how to incorporate it into a rehearsal schedule.
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Kareth DowOct 2, 2023, 1:25:13 PM6 min read

The Healing Touch: How Physical Therapy Aids in Breast Cancer Recovery

Breast cancer recovery comes with physical and mental effects - we discuss how physical therapy can help, plus how physical ...
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