Pliyo was created for more life
At Pliyo, we believe movement is medicine and can drastically change the quality of your life.
Our approach blends research-backed physical therapy, yoga, Pilates, resistance training, and longevity science to help you move better, recover faster, build resilience, and thrive throughout every stage of life.
Expert Led Care
Dr. Rachel Nesburg, PT, DPT, PCES Founder + Doctor of Physical Therapy
Rachel is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with experience across orthopedic care, pelvic health, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy through an accelerated, direct-admit program at Marquette University, where she also received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Biological Sciences.
Her clinical training spans hospital and private healthcare settings, and she is a published American College of Sports Medicine researcher and author on studies investigating elite marathon running and Olympic swimming performance.
Rachel created Pliyo to offer a more personal approach to health, movement, and performance by integrating cross-disciplinary research from physical therapy, strength training, yoga, Pilates, and longevity science. Every session is individualized and designed to help clients reduce pain, build resilience, optimize performance, and invest in their long-term health.
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Common conditions we treat:
Joint pain and post-surgical rehabilitation
Spine conditions including neck and low back pain
Nerve-related conditions including sciatica, carpal tunnel
Overuse injuries and tendonitis
Bone and joint conditions including osteoarthritis and osteoporosis
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
Pelvic floor dysfunction, including incontinence
Balance, mobility, and fall prevention
When appropriate, we integrate tools such as blood flow restriction (BFR) training, e-stim, joint mobilization, and IASTM to support healing and performance.
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This treatment emphasizes progressive loading and movement preparation, building the strength, control, and confidence needed to meet the demands of your active lifestyle or sport. We ensure you move forward safely—not prematurely.
This session may include:
Running, gait, and sport-specific analysis
Movement preparation and technique refinement
Progressive loading and return-to-activity planning
Strength, mobility, and conditioning
Education on recovery, pacing, and injury prevention
Personalized training plan
Training may include collaboration with trusted sports medicine physicians, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and other medical professionals to support recovery optimization and maximize performance.
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This treatment emphasizes hands-on treatment and nervous system relaxation to improve tissue quality, mobility, and overall recovery—helping you feel and move better between training and daily demands.
This session may include:
Trigger point dry needling
Myofascial decompression (cupping therapy)
Instrument-assisted soft tissue work (IASTM)
Soft tissue and joint mobilization
Deep tissue massage with active release techniques
Gentle lymphatic drainage
An in-home treatment or massage table is recommended.
Clinical Specalties
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We eliminate the barriers of commuting, waiting rooms, and busy schedules, allowing you to receive the care your body needs in a familiar and comfortable environment.