About Us

The HealthyBodies™ philosophy is to take care of your body from the inside out, because a healthy body enables the mind to stay strong and focused. Our programs allow you to achieve a balance of body and mind harmony. Through our individualized physical therapy and relaxation programs, we teach you good body mechanics which allow you to maximize your physical potential without pain.

About the Therapist:

Catherine Luchini Gerson is an accomplished tennis, golf, and ski enthusiast. She is certified in Body Balance and Performance, a golf specific fitness training and therapeutic treatment program to reduce injuries and improve swing performance. Her combined knowledge of therapeutic techniques, neuromuscular massage, and the muscular dynamics of specific sports has allowed her to develop individualized conditioning programs that are injury free and conducive for home use.   

Catherine received her B.S. in Physical Therapy from Ohio State University.  She began her career more than 20 years ago in the field of pediatric orthopedics, treating severely neuromuscularly disabled children.  Her experience utilizing the therapy ball (Swiss Ball), which was developed in the 1970's in Switzerland for children with cerebral palsy, has enabled her to treat orthopedic and neurological patients of all ages.

She has served as a clinical educator for the Physical Therapy Department at Boston University in the Cambridge School System and consulted to the Brookline, Cambridge, and Weymouth Schools on "Gross Motor Activities for Sensory Motor Integration in the Classroom."

Ms. Gerson has conducted training programs on the "Mechanics of Posture and Movement on General Health at Work and Play."

Most recently, Catherine exhibited at the 2001 Boston Golf Expo and gave exercise demonstrations with Elaine Crosby, LPGA tour pro, on "Taking Advantage of Your Off-Season" at the Bay Side Expo, February 8, 9 and 10." Catherine has also conducted seminars for skiers on the "Tips and Techniques for Injury Prevention on the "Ski Slopes" of the Stratton Mountain Ski Resort in Vermont. Membership affiliations include the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), New England Women's Business Owners (NEWBO), and Executive Women's Golf Association (EWGA.)