A modern physical therapy and wellness practice rooted in movement science, nervous system awareness, and compassion — supporting people with chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and long-standing symptoms.
Dr. Kate Stark, PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN
Physical therapist, author of Grace for the Body, and founder of Forward Strive.
With a background in psychology and physical therapy, Dr. Kate blends evidence-based care with a whole-body approach to help people who haven’t found answers in traditional models of care.
Forward Strive is an umbrella for the work I do across healing, movement, and education.
What began as an idea during the pandemic—bridging mind and body—has grown into a publishing company, a physical therapy practice, and a philosophy shaped by both clinical experience and lived understanding.
Here, care is thoughtful, individualized, and centered on the whole person.
One-on-one, cash-based physical therapy and dry needling for people who want more than symptom-focused care.
Movement, manual therapy, and nervous system-aware treatment—designed to help you rebuild trust in your body.
A book written for those living with chronic pain, invisible symptoms, or bodies that feel misunderstood.
Blending science, compassion, and lived experience, Grace for the Body offers a new way to understand pain and healing.
Healing isn’t linear—and it isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Forward Strive was created to honor the complexity of the human body and the people living in it, integrating movement, stress, sleep, and nourishment through a whole-body lens.
Forward Strive is especially supportive for people who:
You don’t need a referral.
You don’t need a perfect diagnosis.
You just need a place to start.
Whether you’re looking for physical therapy, education, or a new way to understand your body, you’re in the right place.
