We May All Be in the Same Storm, But We Don’t Have the Same Ship
We heard this phrase recently and it stuck with us: “We may all be in the same storm, but we don’t have the same ship.” It feels especially true when we talk about health and health access in a world full of rising costs and stressors. As Physical Therapists and Registered Dietitians, we see every […]
5 Things We Hear Every September at Caruso PTRD (And What Our PTs & RDNs Really Want You to Know)
September has a funny way of making everyone feel like they need a fresh start. Summer is winding down. The kids are back to school. Work schedules are getting busier. Vacations are over. And suddenly we hear the same things over and over again in our office. As the Physical Therapists and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists […]
Meet One of Our Clinicians!
Meet Michele Pflug, RDN, LDN Michele’s passion is simple: helping people help themselves. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, fitness professional, and wellness advocate, Michele brings a truly individualized approach to nutrition, movement, and overall health. Michele loves all aspects of nutrition, with a recent focus in eating disorder treatment and recovery. Our Team specializes in: […]
We Want YOU!
We want to hear from YOU 🔊 You can trust us as a source of expert, physical therapy and nutrition information in the healthcare world, for we are the movement and nutrition experts, Registered Dietitians and Physical Therapists! 🦸🏻♀️ Our favorite hobby is debunking myths and misinformation. ✅ We love to be a beacon of […]
Understanding Your Nutrition Needs for Exercise and Recovery- From the Nutrition Expert!
Nutrition plays a key role in supporting performance, recovery, and overall health, but there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Individual needs vary based on factors such as activity level, health history, age, and personal goals. Good news is for most people, insurance will cover an evaluation with the nutrition experts, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, THAT’S US! <3 […]
Get Your Pink Back- The Time is Now to Act on Your Health
We aren’t trying to disappear — we’re trying to get our pink back 🌸 It’s about feeling nourished, energized, and alive. Getting your “pink back” means: ✨ Honoring your body’s hunger & fullness cues✨ Letting go of food guilt✨ Nourishing your body consistently✨ Choosing satisfaction and nutrition✨ Remembering healing isn’t linear 💗 You don’t need […]
The New 2026 Guidelines for Activity
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I love seeing strong, evidence-based updates like the new 2026 guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine 👏 Here’s the biggest takeaway: consistency beats complexity. We don’t need the “perfect” workout plan—we need one we can actually stick with. Research reviewing 30,000+ participants shows that simply moving from no […]
Spring Clean Your Nutrition- You’re On the List!
It’s that time of year. Every advertisement is screaming to you that they have the answer to your health struggles. Newsflash: perfect doesn’t exist. Fad diets are exactly what they claim to be; they stick around for a while, and then die out because depriving yourself is not maintainable. In fact, most weight loss crazes that […]
8 Week Body Composition Challenge
2026 is here, it’s time for the Body Composition Challenge! We will give you all the knowledge and tools to help you reach: YOUR BODY COMPOSITION GOALS!! This is not a weight loss challenge. It is a body composition challenge, which means we are aiming to lower body FAT and improve LEAN muscle mass. With […]
Hydration, Hydration, HYDRATION!
As the summer heat sets in, it’s the perfect time for a quick reminder about one of the simplest yet most powerful tools for your health: water. Hydration plays a vital role in everything from regulating body temperature to supporting digestion, energy levels, and even your mood. During the warmer months, we lose more fluids through […]
