our team

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Dr. Kat Castro PT, DPT
founder, physical therapist

Kat is the founder of Abode Physical Therapy & Wellness and was inspired to start the practice after her own fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum journey with her first baby. That experience deepened her commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for women navigating the many changes their bodies go through.

She is highly specialized in women’s pelvic floor physical therapy, fertility optimization, birth preparation, and postpartum recovery. With nearly a decade of experience in physical therapy & fitness, Kat blends hands-on manual therapy, Pilates-based exercises, and breathwork to help women restore strength, mobility, and confidence while addressing the root cause of their symptoms.

In her 1:1 sessions, Kat looks at the whole person. Her approach is gentle, attentive, and holistic, designed to help clients feel safe, seen, and empowered in their bodies.

Kat works with women through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, supporting them through symptoms like pelvic pain, incontinence, diastasis, scar discomfort, or simply the desire to reconnect with their bodies. Her goal is to guide women back to ease, confidence, and strength in everyday life.

After living all around the Tri-State area, Kat decided Connecticut was worth staying in—at least for now! She is an avid learner with a passion for growth and connection. When she’s not treating clients in the office, you can find her spending time with friends and family, staying active through Pilates and strength training, knitting cozy sweaters, and dreaming of her next trip to abroad.

  • B.S Biochemistry, minor in Psychology Northeastern University

    Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) New York University

    Physical Therapist & Director at PhysioElements Physical Therapy

    600 - Hour Certified Pilates teacher

    200 - Hour Yoga Teacher

    Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist (in progress)

    Craniosacral Therapy through Upledger Institute

    Visceral Manipulation through Barral Institute

    Body Ready Method® Certified Pro

    Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

    Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Practitioner

    StrongFirst SFG 1 Certified Kettlebell Instructor

    Barcelona Schroth Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) -1 Certified Therapist