Tessa Furano Hale received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Utah in 2008. As a student, she was drawn to Pinnacle Performance in Salt Lake City, Utah for its holistic approach to physical therapy. She began working full-time as a therapist at Pinnacle after graduating and completing certification as a Pilates practitioner through Polestar Education. She has pursued continuing education in manual therapy through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT). Tessa is also a CoreAlign Master Instructor educating new instructors on the CoreAlign method (a piece of equipment that trains reciprocal function for walking, running, hiking, and biking). Tessa has combined her expertise in anatomy and Doctorate in Physical Therapy with Pilates, CoreAlign and other apparatus’ to create a holistic approach to rehabilitation, wellness, and athletic fitness. She feels very fortunate to work in an environment that encourages both staff and clients to reach their maximum potential and an environment that promotes self-care at all stages of life.