Hi, I'm katie!

By using a whole body approach, at Strength and Dignity Wellness, we are able to determine the root cause of your symptoms, allowing you to raise your children with strength & live your life with dignity.

Our mission is to help mothers improve function during and after pregnancy so they can be the best version of “Mom” they can be for their children.

A physical therapist with a passion for helping women through life’s most beautiful and delicate transition - becoming a mother. After starting her career with a focus on sports and orthopedic injuries, she transitioned to the meaningful work of taking care of mothers. This was inspired by a difficult postpartum recovery of her own.
Our passion at S&D is serving women through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. By using a whole body approach, we are able to determine the root cause of your symptoms allowing you to raise your children with strength & live your life with dignity.

Our mission is to help mothers improve function during and after pregnancy so they can be the best version of “Mom” they can be for their children.

Meet Dr. Katie Castillo, PT, DPT, Wife, Mama, and Owner of Strength & Dignity Wellness.

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Explore the blog for the latest pregnancy-safe workout tips, educational tools, and postpartum recovery ideas to support your body at every stage, along with everyday movement that is actually sustainable as a mom.

Educational resources

Comprehensive programs designed to prepare expectant mothers physically for childbirth, or get set up for success postpartum.

online courses

We offer holistic physical therapy sessions that not only target and help the problem area, but target the source and fix it once and for all.
We also offer a la carte services such as, mobile visits, ergonomic assessments, and wellness checks. Head to the services page to learn more.

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spending time with her husband and son. I am active in church and lead a small group with my husband for other young family’s in the area.

When I’m not with clients, you’ll often find me …

In my quiet time (virtually never) I also enjoy quilting and embroidery - which has currently turned into a collection of fabric and unfinished projects.

I preach nutrition to all my clients and my favorite easy crockpot meal is Shredded Chicken Taco Meat: Family favorite - including our 1 year old

I’m the type of physical therapist that gets it. Having been through this myself, I feel a certain level of grace and empathy to where I want to ensure all my patients are able to raise their babies as their best, strongest, and most confident selves.

here's the recipe

spending time with her husband and son. I am active in church and lead a small group with my husband for other young family’s in the area.

When I’m not with clients, you’ll often find me …

In my quiet time (virtually never) I also enjoy quilting and embroidery - which has currently turned into a collection of fabric and unfinished projects.

I preach nutrition to all my clients and my favorite easy crockpot meal is Shredded Chicken Taco Meat: Family favorite - including our 1 year old

I’m the type of physical therapist that gets it. Having been through this myself, I feel a certain level of grace and empathy to where I want to ensure all my patients are able to raise their babies as their best, strongest, and most confident selves.

here's the recipe

Shredded Chicken Taco Meat:

2 Large Chicken Breasts
1 14oz can of diced tomatoes (or 10oz can of diced tomatoes w/ green chiles)
1 cup of chicken bone broth or stock
1 serving of taco seasoning

OR

Cook on Low for 8-9 hours or High for 4 hours. If cooking on low shred chicken 1 hour before serving or 30 minutes before serving if cooking on high.

2t Minced Onion
1t Salt
1t Chili Powder
1/2t Crushed Red Pepper
1/2t Garlic Powder
1/2t Cumin
1/4 Oregano

Baylor University // Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

University of St. Augustine // Doctor of Physical Therapy

Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

blast from the past

We all know how fast, and active kids are, and how hard it can be to keep up at times. My goal is to make sure you’re able to raise these babies with strength and dignity. No leaking, less fatigue, more enjoying!

I’ve had the birth plan go sideways, the pelvic floor dysfunction after birth, and put in the work for on myself to slowly build myself back up so that I can be a strong and capable mother for my son. I’ve made mistakes and done the hard. I’m here to support you in your journey whether you had the pregnancy/birth/postpartum of your dreams or it left something to be desired. Let me support you through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond so you can raise your children with strength and live with dignity for years to come.