Katy Bouchard PT, DPT
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
About
Katy graduated from Springfield College in 2014 and holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is passionate about health and wellness and has continued learning through multiple courses and certifications.
She has numerous years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, acute care, dry needling, IASTM and athlete rehab.
Originally from Bristol, CT, she now resides in Berlin, CT with her husband, daughter and dog, Pedroia. She loves books, CrossFit, and craft beer. In her down time she can be found taking in Red Sox or Patriots games.
Certifications
Level 1 IAMT Dry Needling Certified
Level 2 IAMT Dry Needling Certified
Level 3 IAMT Dry Needling Certified
SFMA Level 1 Certified
FCE Certified
FAQ
Where is my appointment since you are a mobile service?
Currently, appointment locations can be found on our main page under “Upcoming Stops”. We understand this may inconvenient, however this method allows us to follow our mission and reach the most amount of clients as possible.
If you cannot make it to the location for your requested appointment, we encourage you to reschedule! We only ask that you do so as soon as possible.
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a treatment that trained physical therapists can use for pain and movement issues associated with myofascial trigger points. With this technique, a provider inserts thin needles into or near your trigger points. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to contract or twitch. This helps relieve pain and improve your range of motion.
What does dry needling treat?
Dry needling is used to treat many musculoskeletal conditions, including but not limited to; shoulder pain, rotator cuff pain, biceps tendinitis, iliotibial (IT) band syndrome, Achilles tendinitis, low back pain, tennis elbow, whiplash or neck pain, headaches, muscle strains, hip pain and temporomandibular pain, also called TMJ.
What does it feel like?
Trigger points can be painful to the touch. So, before the needling, you may experience some discomfort while your provider is locating the trigger point.
You may also feel discomfort during the needling. Sometimes, people don’t feel the needle going in because it’s so small, but other times, people will feel a prick. When the needle is in the trigger point, it can be painful and cause a twitch response. Afterward, you may feel tightness or soreness near the insertion site, but it’s important to keep moving and stretching.
What should I do after treatment?
It is normal to have mild to moderate muscle soreness after dry needling treatment. Drinking lots of water, stretching, moving your body and heating the sore muscles can reduce the duration of the soreness. Side effects include mild muscle soreness and bruising in some patients. General recovery can range from 24 – 48 hours, although it may range outside that timeframe depending on the individual.
Who should not get dry needling?
Those who are pregnant, on blood thinners, have just had surgery, have a compromised immune system or those afraid of needles. We will talk about contraindications before your treatment!
Are dry needling and acupuncture the same thing?
Dry needling is not the same as acupuncture. While both procedures involve penetrating your skin with the same type of needles, that’s where the similarities end.
Different providers, with different training, perform dry needling. Acupuncture is performed by licensed acupuncturists and based in Eastern medicine. Dry needling is based in Western medicine and evaluation of pain patterns, postures, faulty movement patterns and orthopedic testing.
How can I book you for an event?
To book us for events or just your general needs, you can reach out to us at our email: kbdryneedling@gmail.com
We only ask that you have at least 4 people committed to receiving treatment and space for us to conduct the treatments. Otherwise, we look forward to hearing from you!
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