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Dr. Meg | Physical Therapist & Wellness Consultant

@dr.meg.mcphee

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💀 Owner @lovelybonespt
🎙️ @educated.empowered.enthused
⚡️ Rooted in neuroscience & psychology
💪🏼 Specialties: chronic pain/stress, strength training

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Our bodies are incredibly resilient. You just need the right approach, and patience. 🖤

Watch Dr. Meg witness her sister-in-law hitting a milestone after 2 years of dedicated work. Despite spasticity and motor control issues from cerebral palsy, plus other lifelong challenges, Ailbhe continues to progress. This translates to things like greater independence and ease with transfers, improved self confidence, decreased postural deficits (pain and muscle tension).

If you need a supportive healthcare professional, you know where to find us.

👉🏼 Book your free consult call st LovelyBonesPT.com — comment “LINK” below to get the booking link sent direct to your inbox.

#physicaltherapy #rehab #rehabscience #healing #motivation

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Today was one of those days that reminded us why the right people and partnerships matter so much.

We were so happy to welcome Dr. Meg from Lovely Bones to the Project Kompass Community Center for a pop-up Pain Relief Clinic, where she spent one-on-one time with our clients offering treatment, education, guidance, and most importantly, care.

Dr. Meg has been an instrumental part of our Residential Program for the past six months, working directly with our young adults. Now she is bringing that same expertise and compassion to some of our most vulnerable clients at the Community Center.

When we first met Dr. Meg earlier this year, she shared something we have never forgotten. She talked about what something as simple as human touch can do for another person and just how healing it can be.

Today, we watched Dr. Meg put those words into action. Our clients walked away feeling refreshed, encouraged, and already excited for her to come back.

This is what we want the Project Kompass Community Center to be. A place where resources matter, but human connection matters just as much.

Thank you, Dr. Meg, for sharing your knowledge, time, and heart with our community.

To learn more about Lovely Bones or connect directly with Dr. Meg, please visit www.lovelybonespt.com.

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LET’S. GO. GIRL. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

#fitness #strengthtraining #motivation
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Dr. Meg has been quiet on socials lately, working on a big project that involves bringing strength training to women carrying chronic pain and mental burden. More on that soon. 🥲

If you ever need someone to listen, point you in the right direction, or hold your hand and hype you up on a journey to feel your best… comment LINK below. ⬇️ Get the link to book a FREEEE consult call right in your inbox.

Sending you so much love today. 🖤

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Today’s Community Livestream!

We discussed really specific advice for battling the barrier of time scarcity:

1. 6 Sustainable Reps Method✨

2. The “Ankle Pump Pipeline” 🤣

If you try either of them out, let me know how you feel!!

See you next week. 🖤

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✨SOLSTICE SWEAT POP-UP CLASS✨

Not just a workout but a community wellness event, where you can feel seen, supported, and connected.

I’m here to hype you up! After class, ask me anything, and I’ll be happy to help with your health journey in any way I can. 🖤

📌 June 20th 10:30am at the gorgeousss Presence & Co (downtown Reading, MA)

🤩 1-hour cardio intervals to-the-beat
🍹 Summer mocktails
🛍️ Free goodie bags + merch shopping
🥹 A chance to connect with community

Comment LINK below to get the event calendar sent straight to your inbox, or sign up at LovelyBonesPT.com/events 👊🏼

See you thereeeeee ☀️

#fitness #workout #mocktail #community #smallbusiness

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Neuroscience-backed, baby. Try them and let me know if they resonate with you. 🖤

📌 Need more guidance, or 1:1 support? Comment "LINK" 🔗 below or reach out any time, Lovely Bones has your back.

#accountability #neuroscience #fitnesstips #supportsystem

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Rep schemes are a spicy topic.

Part 4 has arrived ✨

My most practical advice for the general public? Try getting to failure, or just shy of failure, in about 10-12 reps.

PRO's of the ⚖️Moderate Rep Range⚖️:

1️⃣ It's a balanced place to be, the 50-yard line of strength and endurance.

2️⃣ It requires using relatively heavier loads, but likely not so heavy as to make you feel intimidated, limited by grip strength, or otherwise.

3️⃣ It allows you to challenge the muscle enough to stimulate growth, without over-straining your joints and other tissues.

Depending on your specific health situation and life circumstances, you may opt for lower rep & heavier load, OR for higher rep & lighter load. The beauty is that anything can be helpful for maintaining muscle mass – so long as you hit that key effort point in < 30 repetitions per exercise.

Want access to my on-demand workouts? Need help creating the routine that will actually work for you, and give you lasting results? Lovely Bones has your back.

❗Comment LINK below to get some free resources, our booking page, and more sent straight to your inbox.

📌 Check out the #BuildMuscleWithLB hashtag to watch all parts in this series, or check out the full 5-minute video on YouTube.

✅ Comment STRENGTH below to access the Summer of Strength challenge workouts & recovery content for FREE (open to all until 6/21)
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#strength #health #muscle #BuildMuscleWithLB

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Part threee ⬇️

Don't get it twisted...ANY movement is amazing. We really need to lean into that as a society, because that mindset shift is where sustainable health truly starts.

However, it is a physiological reality – in order to build muscle mass (anti-aging, life-saving), we do need to apply enough stimulus to the tissue. This allows you to combat the natural wasting away of muscle that happens with age.

If we do nothing to combat this, we are destined for frailty. That's unfortunately not dramatic, but just a reality.

So, how do you challenge your muscles "enough"? You get to muscular failure, or just shy of that point.

You know you're there when you're breathing heavier, maybe making some noises of effort, slowing down/feeling "stuck". That's where the magic happens.

If that's intimidating, you can see great results staying below that threshold, especially when you're new. As you gain confidence, and it becomes second-nature, you slowly and incrementally build up.

The process does not have to be grueling. Your routine can be pretty succinct, and meet you where YOU are at, honoring your busy schedule and full life.

Need help creating the routine that will actually work for you, and give you lasting results? I've got your back!

❗Comment LINK if you want to book a FREE consult call (or other appointment options). I'll send the booking link straight to your inbox.

📌 Miss part 1 & 2? Click the #BuildMuscleWithLB hashtag to see all parts of this series, or check out the full 5-minute video on YouTube.

✅ Comment STRENGTH below to join the Summer of Strength challenge for FREE (running until 6/21) - learn how to create the effective weekly routine that works best for you, feel confident, and get unlimited consult from a doctor of PT!
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#strength #health #muscle #BuildMuscleWithLB

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Part 2!!! ⬇️

There's a lot you can do before you actually go up in weight, and you should "check these boxes" before doing so.

I see a lot of people compensating with momentum, or losing form for the sake of "progressing" the weight - when, in reality, they weren't yet ready for that heavy weight. They needed to lock into basics first, and get the most possible out of the exercise. This is the safest way to avoid overuse injury and not over-strain your joints in the pursuit of strength.

This, also, tends to be really validating for people who are scared of holding heavier weights! I do encourage weight training for everyone, but your starting point should meet you where YOU are at, physically and mentally.

The key to results is progressive overload of the muscle tissues, but that's just it...it's progressive. Slow, incremental, intentional. That method yield sustainable health - we all deserve it.

📌 Miss part 1? Follow the #BuildMuscleWithLB hashtag to see all parts of this series, or check out the full 5-minute video on YouTube.

✅ Comment STRENGTH below to join the Summer of Strength challenge for FREE - learn how to create the effective weekly routine that works best for you, feel confident, and get unlimited consult from a doctor of PT!

❗Comment LINK if you want some resources (sample workouts, PT/fitness booking options, podcast episodes, etc) sent straight to your inbox.
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⚠️ Content is for educational purposes only and should never replace individualized medical advice.

#strength #fitness #muscle #BuildMuscleWithLB

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Building muscle is vital for our health. Without it, we risk a lifetime of dysfunction, disease, and frailty in old age. There's no way around that.

What's incredibly encouraging though, is that you can adapt muscle tissue, at ANY age. There's never a bad time to start.

But, as important as this is, most people still don't do it. Why? For many reasons, but 1 big one is a lack of education, or confusion about this topic. There is so much overwhelming misinformation out there!!

You have a lot more choice than you'd think during this process. You don't HAVE to lift super heavy. You don't HAVE to do certain exercises, or long gym sessions.

🔑 The key is getting to the point of muscle failure, or within 1-3 reps shy, in < 30 reps of any given exercise.

⏰ Instead of counting reps, some people like a timed approach. Sets lasting 45-60 seconds is a good benchmark.

If you can't get to muscle failure, getting as close as you can within your current tolerance may still yield great results. Then, when you can, keep challenging yourself, incrementally building up.

✅ Comment STRENGTH below to join the Summer of Strength challenge for FREE - learn how to create the effective weekly routine that works best for you, feel confident, and get unlimited consult from a doctor of PT!

❗Comment LINK if you want some resources (sample workouts, PT/fitness booking options, podcast episodes, etc) sent straight to your inbox.
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#strength #challenge #fitness #health #muscle #BuildMuscleWithLB

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Don't let anyone sell ya this lie. Prolonged postures (like forward shoulders) are not inherently bad!!!

It's just the lack of COMBATTING the postures that ends up doing us dirty.

Our tissues need movement to be nourished and to function. Movement (including something as simple as ribcage expansion when we breathe) is the most natural of healers. If we can take the time, even just for small moments, to move through all our ranges of motion...we can make incredible and impactful changes to our health.

Everything adds up. You don't have to swallow the elephant whole, you don't have to spend 8 hours in the gym to "undo" 8 hours at your desk. But you do need to be consistent with something. You do need to make "movement snacks" a habit. After some effort, this can become seamless, a part of your life that's easy to maintain because you do it naturally.

👍 If you need help, I'd be honored to help get you there, doing things that feel good and REALISTIC for you. Reach out any time.

➡️ If you need a routine, comment LINK below to get access to some free mobility routines.

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KICK-OFF DAY!!!

You can still join us any time within the next 8 weeks. 🖤

I designed this to be foundational - even if you’re an experienced lifter - this platform gives you the health education you need to stay healthy.

Injury prevention, sustainably and appropriately dosed exercise, optimal mental benefits!! That’s the name of the game. ✨🧠

These workouts are designed by a doctor of physical therapy, made to be challenging, but also meet you where YOU are at.

Today is prep day! Get a lay of the land, establish your schedule, and get ready to jump in.

Want to join us? Comment STRENGTH below, and get the sign up link sent straight to your inbox. 👊🏼

It’s a true honor, fam.

#strength #fitnesschallenge #fitnesstips #health

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