Back, Neck & Bone Health Physical Therapy in Greater Salt Lake City
Feel better. Grow stronger. Get back to the life you enjoy.
When back or neck pain keeps interrupting your day—or a bone-density result leaves you unsure how to exercise—we help you find a clear way forward. One-on-one physical therapy and Bone Builder classes, serving Greater Salt Lake City.
You deserve to understand what helps—and feel confident using it. We listen to what you have tried, assess your movement and practice your starting plan together. McKenzie assessment, pain education and strength training help us work toward what you want back: comfortable walks, stronger workouts and more confidence in your body.
No referral needed. Dedicated one-on-one care. You can book in-person PT directly with Dr. Emily Warren, DPT, Cert. MDT, our McKenzie-certified Doctor of Physical Therapy. Your individual appointment is one-on-one with Emily, with time to listen, assess your movement and practice your plan together.
Dr. Emily Warren, DPT, Cert. MDT · BoneFit trained
In-person appointments in Holladay, serving Greater Salt Lake City. Virtual coaching is available from anywhere.
Where would you like to start?
Back & neck pain
Understand what helps your symptoms and work toward more comfortable walks, workdays and workouts.
Bone health & strength
Learn to lift with guidance, build strength and feel more confident about exercise with low bone density.
Virtual coaching
Make movement part of your life with online education, practical wellness goals and encouragement.
Progress that means something in your day
Getting back to a walk. Feeling less worried about your back. Learning to lift with confidence. Here is what clients shared about working with Emily.
Less pain after years of uncertainty
Susan had lived with back pain for more than two decades and was skeptical about trying PT again. She describes less pain, greater confidence and a better quality of life, along with feeling truly heard.
Learning to lift with guidance
Kathy came to strength class without having learned proper weightlifting technique. She describes Emily’s help with form and exercises that accounted for her physical challenges.
Stories paraphrased from individual Google reviews; experiences and progress vary.
Hear Rebecca describe her progress
Rebecca came to Emily with debilitating back pain and later joined our bone-strengthening class. She describes feeling stronger, more able and able to move more.
You do not have to figure out the next step alone
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. Tell us what has been going on and what you would love to get back to. We will discuss whether individual care, Bone Builder or virtual coaching fits your goals.
For individual PT, we listen to your story, assess how you move and practice a manageable home plan together. As you progress, we connect the work to the activities that matter to you. See what to expect at your first visit.
Request your free 15-minute consultation to talk through your questions, or book your first 60-minute appointment if you are ready to begin. New in-person clients book in Holladay.
Free 15-minute consultation Tell us what you are dealing with and the team can follow up by phone or text. Your free 15-minute consultation is a chance to ask questions, share your goals and decide whether our care feels like the right next step. Local or virtual: Free 15-minute consultations can happen by phone or video. In-person care is available in Salt Lake City and Holladay; virtual care may be available depending on your location and what your case needs.Ask whether Mindful Movement PT is the right fit before you book
Why Patients Choose Mindful Movement PT
One-on-one time with Emily
Your individual visit gives us time to understand your symptoms, hear your questions and practice together. You work directly with Emily, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and credentialed McKenzie therapist.
A useful plan between visits
Know what to practice, what changes to notice and how to adjust. We explain why we choose an exercise and help you use your plan confidently at home, with room for questions as you progress.
Progress toward what you love
A more comfortable workday. A longer walk. Feeling ready to lift again. We connect your care to your goals and build the strength and confidence to keep moving forward. Meet Emily and learn about her training.
Meet Emily: care built around the life you want back
Emily has practiced physical therapy since 2012 and founded Mindful Movement in 2021. Her early work in neurological rehabilitation shaped her interest in how the nervous system influences movement and pain. Today, she brings that perspective together with McKenzie training and bone-health strength work.
Outside the clinic, Emily enjoys trail running, cycling, gardening and hiking with her family. We understand why getting back to your own activities matters. Your goal gives our work a direction—whether it is an afternoon on the trail or getting through a workday more comfortably.
Nonsurgical back pain care in Greater Salt Lake City
You do not need to know which treatment to ask for before reaching out. If you are looking for help managing back pain, we can start with an assessment and discuss whether physical therapy fits your needs. Care may include movement, exercise, education and hands-on options, with a plan for everyday activities.
For chronic primary low back pain, the World Health Organization recommends a person-centred approach that can include education and exercise. Some symptoms need medical evaluation or a different type of care; we discuss that when appropriate. Explore back pain treatment and assessment.
Emily explains persistent back and neck pain
Emily discusses why pain can persist beyond the usual healing timeline and why understanding sensitivity belongs in a movement plan.
How we choose the methods that fit you
Your assessment and goals guide the approach. We may combine the following tools; you do not need every technique to make progress.
McKenzie Method (MDT)
Find out how your symptoms respond to movement, so your exercises have a clear purpose. Emily’s Cert. MDT training helps guide an individual plan for back, neck and radiating symptoms. Explore McKenzie care.
Pain education and gradual movement
Make sense of persistent pain and feel more confident taking the next step. We listen to your concerns, explain sensitivity and help you build activity from a manageable starting point.
Strength training for bone health
Learn lifting technique and progress strength work with guidance. Emily’s BoneFit training informs individual care and Bone Builder classes for people with low bone density.
Manual therapy
Hands-on care can be part of your plan for more comfortable movement. We check your response and connect treatment to the exercises and everyday activities you are working toward.
Dry needling
An in-person option to help with muscle-related discomfort as part of your movement plan. We explain the approach and decide together whether to include it. Learn about dry needling.
A plan to get back to what you love
Build toward lifting, walking, exercising and doing more of what matters to you. We track useful milestones and adjust your plan as your confidence and capacity grow.
Meet Emily and explore her background · Learn more about our physical therapy methods
Feeling less afraid during disc recovery
Another client felt stuck in her disc recovery and worried about hurting her back again. She described Emily listening to those concerns, focusing on short- and long-term goals and celebrating milestones with her. That support made her recovery feel less scary. Progress meant having someone help her move forward with greater confidence.
A few questions before you begin
Should I book a visit or start with the free consultation?
If you are unsure where to start, request a free 15-minute consultation. We can hear your goals and talk through your options. If you are ready for individual PT, book a 60-minute initial appointment with Emily.
What happens at my first physical therapy appointment?
We talk about what has been happening and what you want to do more comfortably, assess your movement, and practice your starting plan together. Bring your questions and any exercises you have already tried. See our first-visit guide.
How does out-of-network care work?
We are a cash-pay practice: you pay Mindful Movement directly, and we provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Our focus is individual time with Emily, a plan you understand and useful progress between visits. See how payment, superbills and HSA/FSA options work.
Where can I see you?
New in-person appointments are at 4890 Highland Dr in Holladay, serving Greater Salt Lake City. Virtual coaching is available from anywhere; we confirm the appropriate service for your goals and location before booking.
Can I join Bone Builder if I am new to lifting?
You do not need to arrive knowing how to lift. We help you learn technique and choose a starting challenge. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday, noon–1 p.m., in Holladay. Explore Bone Builder and ask about joining.
Request a free 15-minute consultation · Book your first appointment
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Locations
New appointments: Holladay
4890 Highland Dr, Holladay, UT 84117
Existing Salt Lake City appointments
1892 S 1000 E, SLC, UT 84105
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Phone Number
(385) 332-4939