Our Story

It's all Connected...

...the health of your body, the stress you feel, the pressures of life and the aches and pains that come with it. The human body is an intricately interconnected, delicately balanced and incredibly adaptable system. The limits of this system are constantly challenged, and sometimes the balance tips into pain. The good news is that balance can be restored, and wellness is your choice.

Connected Physical Therapy and Wellness wants to help you explore the possibility of living a pain-free life, and we believe that a balanced, healthy, resilient body is within everyone's grasp.

For Life

The physical and emotional strains of everyday life cannot be underestimated. Hours at a desk or with a toddler on your hip can cause neck and back strain, muscle tightness, headaches, and fatigue. Treatments center around easing the effects of stress and investigating where the body is holding onto patterns. Through one-on-one care tailored to your needs, you can find new freedom from old pains.

 For Athletes

Though the scope of Connected PT has expanded beyond just athletes, we’ve got the experience to help you achieve your performance goals. Starting players for the Cleveland Browns and Team USA triathletes have utilized Connected PT's services to prepare for game day and recover afterwards. Our work together focuses on balancing mechanics and shortening recovery time.

Tracy Otruba graduated from Duquesne University in 1998 with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, followed by a Master's Degree in Physical Therapy in 1999. After practicing in outpatient pediatrics and early intervention in the D.C. area for several years, she moved to south Louisiana and began working in outpatient orthopedics, treating adults and children with musculoskeletal issues. A move to Detroit found Tracy working closely with an orthopedic surgeon, treating people across the age spectrum for pre- and post-operative care, as well as non-surgical management of orthopedic issues.  Her time in Cleveland has added wellness for athletes and treatment of sports-related issues to her knowledge base, resulting in the creation of Connected Physical Therapy and Wellness.    

To care for the physical body, Tracy has completed extensive continuing education in manual therapy techniques for the spine through the University of St. Augustine, myofascial work through Anatomy Trains, shoulder treatment through Partridge Seminars, and foot mechanics through a variety of sources. She has completed the highest level of training available in Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT) from Superspine, Inc, and she is certified in Level 1 Fascial Movement Taping through RockTape. She is a certified Weightlifting and Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting and a Certified Level 2 Advanced IASTM Practitioner (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) through HawkGrips . Her work with the Stretch to Win Institute has resulted in certifications as a Level 3 Medical Certified Fascial Stretch Specialist and LifeStretch Instructor, and she has worked as a Teaching Assistant for Fascial Stretch Therapy courses.

To care for the energetic body, Tracy is a certified Level 3 Reiki Master and is currently studying Human Design and Astrology. Fascinated by the alchemy of the energetic body and the physical body into the human experience of self, she enjoys witnessing the magic of each individual person and their journey.

Her favorite challenge is meeting a client where they’re at, combining a variety of techniques to meet the needs of the entire person, and helping them achieve empowered wellness.