I’m Carla.
Physical Therapist and Personal Health Coach
Carla Silva blends the worlds of fitness, healthcare, and mindfulness in a truly holistic approach for her clients. She is an exercise physiologist and physical therapist by trade, and a certified Wellness Coach, Precision Nutrition Level 2 Master Health Coach, and meditation instructor. Carla is an expert facilitator of mindset and behavioral change to generate sustainable healthy lifestyles. She provides personalized enhanced fitness coaching to foster wellbeing.
Approach
Along with her husband Michael, Carla co-founded FOUNDATIONperformance Sports Medicine, running a successful physical therapy and wellness practice for 22 years until recently selling. Carla is now able to provide more tailored offerings and improve the health and wellbeing of her clients in a way not possible in a traditional, insurance-based model. Through one-on-one sessions and small group classes, both in person and online, Carla's expertise has helped hundreds of clients establish personal “best practices”. Sessions are available in-person in Barrington, RI or online from anywhere.
Mindset
Sustainability
Collaboration
Testimonials
I have known Carla Silva for 10 years now, and have had her help in recovering though several injuries. She always helps me get out of pain quickly, and I think it is because she really listens to what is going on! Her knowledge and skill set combined with her compassion in wanting to help people heal makes all the difference. I always walk away with a tremendous amount of knowledge which allows me to continue to care for myself.
Patti Bishop
Education & Training
Carla has worked for 25 years evaluating and treating orthopedic injuries, supporting rehabilitation, supervising a staff of physical therapists, and offering health and wellness coaching spanning physical therapy, exercise instruction, mindfulness, and nutrition work to clients in all stages of life and recovery, in hospital, outpatient, and independent settings. In addition, she holds the following degrees and certifications:
Meditation Instructor
Tibet House, 2020
Level 2 Master Health Coach
Precision Nutrition, 2018
Certified Coach
Wellcoaches, 2017
SFMA Certified (Advanced)
Selective Functional Movement Assessment, 2014
Dry Needle Certification (Advanced)
Kinetacore, 2015
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
UMass Lowell, 1998
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
UMass Lowell, 1996
CPR Certification
American Heart Association
Member
American Physical Therapy Association
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have. I am looking forward to working with you to support your wellness journey!