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About

Joanne Fagerstrom, PT, CFP

Physical Therapist & Bone Health Specialist

Joanne Fagerstrom has been a licensed, practicing physical therapist since 1978 and a bone health specialist since 2009. She is the owner of Mindful Physical Therapy, LLC in Erdenheim, Pennsylvania.

  • Licensed Physical Therapist since 1978
  • Feldenkrais certified, 2005
  • BoneFit™ trained, 2025
  • Cornell nutrition certificate, 2019

Joanne places a strong emphasis on wellness and prevention in her teaching. Her certification in the Feldenkrais Method, completed in 2005, adds a unique dimension to her practice of physical therapy — a deep attention to how a body actually moves, not just how strong it is.

In 2009 Joanne was diagnosed with osteoporosis herself. That diagnosis is the reason the Strong Bones program exists. Rather than accept bone loss as inevitable, she built a comprehensive, evidence-based program designed to help prevent and even reverse it, and began teaching Strong Bones classes that same year. In 2020, when COVID-19 closed the studio, the classes moved online — where they still run live twice a week.

Through evidence-based exercise instruction and body awareness education, she aims to help each person achieve their greatest potential for function, health, and wellness.

At work

How she teaches

Joanne teaches with an anatomical skeleton beside her, explaining the cues, the quality of each movement, and the reason behind it.

  • Joanne using an anatomical skeleton to explain where posture loads the spine
    Explaining where a movement loads the spine.
  • Joanne crouching to support a student's leg during a floor exercise
    Guiding the class through floor work.
  • Joanne standing at the front of the studio talking the class through an exercise
    Talking the class through the cues, the quality of each movement, and the reason behind it.

Timeline

Milestones

  1. 1978

    Became a licensed physical therapist.

  2. 2005

    Completed certification in the Feldenkrais Method.

  3. 2009

    Diagnosed with osteoporosis, developed the comprehensive bone health program that became Strong Bones, and began teaching Strong Bones classes.

  4. 2015

    Produced the original Strong Bones exercise video.

  5. 2019

    Released the 2nd edition of the exercise video and completed a six-month online nutrition certificate program through Cornell University.

  6. 2020

    Moved Strong Bones classes online because of COVID-19, so anyone can join live from home.

  7. 2023

    Created a fully-accredited comprehensive course helping physical therapists and patients manage bone health.

  8. 2025

    Completed the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation's BoneFit™ professional training, and found the exercises she has long taught align closely with BoneFit™ recommendations.

Affiliations

Memberships

In the press

Media & publications

Joanne is frequently asked to share her expertise in local and regional publications, and has appeared on ABC Channel 6 WPVI-TV.

From students

A long-time student

“Joanne's knowledge as a physical therapist means a complete workout with no injuries, and real attention to what each person needs. After twice-weekly classes my body is noticeably stronger.”

Joanne F.Strong Bones student

Come find out why she teaches it this way

Joanne teaches the program she built for herself. Every movement has a reason, and she will tell you what it is.

Tuesdays & Thursdays · 10:00 – 11:00 AM Eastern Time

  • Cancel anytime
  • Every class recorded
  • Taught by a Physical Therapist
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