1:1 Virtual Consultations 
With Our Gait Specialists

Take My First Step

Feel like you’ve tried everything for your lower body pain?

We understand. We hear this same sentiment from clients who come to us from all over the world, feeling disheartened and at a loss every day.

Our team believes every case, every person, every answer is different. Healing your foundation from the ground up requires a tailored approach personalized to your unique feet and needs.

We have the experience to prove it.

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A personalized plan from a Gait Happens Clinician

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Customized Help

Personalized movement plans and footwear recommendations curated by expert foot and gait clinicians.
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Step-by-Step Guidance

Your unique path to strong feet, resilient joints, and efficient movement. We’ll guide you through each step.
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At-Home Exercises

Learn functional methods to reduce lower body pain tailored to your anatomy and movement patterns.
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Strong Foundation

Develop a strong foundation to support you through any endeavor — from chasing the kids to chasing personal records.

Virtual Consultation
Package

$1150 $699

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50-Minute Evaluation with your Gait Happens Clinician (value $300)

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Recorded Evaluation Summary and Custom 30-Day Movement Plan (value $150)

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2 45-Minute Progression Sessions (value $300)

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1 Year of access to the Foot Function Membership (value $300)

*Additional 45-minute Progression Sessions available for $150 each.
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Gait Happens offers this program/consultation for educational purposes only. The information shared by Gait Happens should not be used for diagnosis, nor should it be considered a replacement for consultation with a health care professional. Gait Happens strongly recommends working with a health care professional for further evaluation and appropriate follow up. If you have questions or concerns about your health, please contact your health care provider. Gait Happens is not responsible for inappropriate interpretation and application of the knowledge, principles, and exercises provided in this program. Further, Gait Happens is not responsible for injury caused or related to the use of the material in this program to the user, the user’s clients, or any other affiliated party. Gait Happens disclaims any liabilities or loss in connection with the exercises and advice in this program. While Gait Happens has endeavored to make sure the information contained in this consult/program is accurate, Gait Happens cannot guarantee the accuracy of such information, and it is provided without warranty or guarantee of any kind.

The consultation package is valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. 

 

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  • I feel like I am in a new body. I still have to put the work in and do the exercises regularly to keep my joints happy but it is so worth it. Thanks, Gait Happens and Dr. Lineberger, for keeping me roadworthy! No one wants to be around me when I can’t run:)”


    – Samantha Langlois, Virtual Consultation Client
  • “My clinician didn’t get distracted by the pain — she looked past it and very quickly showed me where the pain was actually stemming from.”
    – Chelsea, Virtual Consultation Client

What to Expect from Your Package

50-Minute evaluation with your Gait Happens Clinician
Your clinician will review photos and videos uploaded to the true coach app, discuss your history, concerns, and goals, and evaluate your individual movement patterns.
Recorded Evaluation Summary and Custom 30-Day movement plan
Your movement plan will include daily exercises curated for you based on your evaluation. These exercises will be assigned in calendar format with video demonstrations using the TrueCoach app.
Two 45-minute Progression Sessions
Meet virtually with your clinician to assess your progress, extend and update your movement plan and continue your progress for optimal results.
1 Year of access to the Foot Function Membership
Further your knowledge of how to care for your lower body with over 125 expert-curated videos and a community of like-minded individuals taking charge of their lower body health.
  • “I am so grateful to be working with Chelsea. I feel like a GH fan girl. LOL!

    It’s been so many years of trying to find providers who understand the need and solution for this gap in care. I’ve had other providers say, “You can’t change your feet. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!” and “Your foot type will always be painful and sore.”

    You’re doing amazing work! THANK YOU!”
    – Melissa, Virtual Consultation Client
  • “She took me from hobbling in pain most of the time to hiking and gardening and doing things I love.”
    – Laurel, Virtual Consultation Client

Meet Your Gait Happens Clinicians

Kala Hildebrand, MPT

Dr. Kala Hildebrand, DPT

Asheville, North Carolina

Kala is a licensed physical therapist and a licensed massage therapist, with over 20 years of combined experience in bodywork and movement-based care.

She enjoys helping people get back into movement — whether they’re just getting started or finding their way back after time away. She believes the best outcomes come from truly listening, understanding each person’s goals, and meeting them where they are. Through education and collaboration, she empowers clients to better understand their bodies and take ownership of their healing. Her goal is to help people feel confident moving in their everyday lives, and to enjoy the process of figuring it out along the way.

She specializes in working with conditions of the foot and lower leg and has a particular interest in working with dancers, informed by her own background of more than 25 years in modern dance. In addition to traditional table massage, Kala has extensive training in Thai massage, a dynamic approach that incorporates movement, mobility, and deep compression. Her personal movement practice centers on strength and conditioning, which continues to shape and inform how she works with clients.

Kala has a private practice in Asheville, North Carolina and also works as a virtual practitioner with Gait Happens. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Winston-Salem State University, a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Western Carolina University, and a bachelor’s degree from Oberlin College.

Additional Qualifications
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2
Gait Guru
Sole Switch Pro
Clinical Meets Functional
Floor to Core
Embodia Academy/Pivot: Assessing & Treating Dancers and Artistic Athletes
Westside Dance PT: Dance Medicine Practicum
Herman & Wallace Pelvic Floor Level 1
Institute of Physical Art: CoreFirst™ Strategies for Back Education & Training, Dynamic Foot & Ankle, & PNF 1
Sunshine School of Massage (Chiang Mai, Thailand): 120+ hrs of Thai Massage Instruction
Functional Movement Systems: SFMA level 1 & 2
David Grey Rehab: Lower Limb Biomechanics, Rehabilitation, and Performance


Watch Kala's Video Introduction

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In Person Clinic: Kala, MPT holds office hours at her private physical therapy practice in Asheville, NC.

Rina Harris, Podiatrist 

London, United Kingdom

 

Rina is a London-based Functional Podiatrist with over 20 years experience. She
has a special interest in foot and ankle injuries, gait mechanics and sports-related
conditions.

Rina’s goal is to help clients restore natural foot and ankle function using long-
term, sustainable solutions that focus on movement, prevention and education.

She believes that strong and stable feet are the foundation of human movement -
that the human body is interconnected so foot function affects every part of our
body and it can therefore greatly influence how we move, exercise and perform.
Rina’s personal foot health journey also shaped her approach and how she helps
her clients overcome pain and dysfunction. After facing her own foot issues that
conventional treatments couldn’t resolve, she reevaluated her approach and gained a
completely different perspective to the one she had when she first entered this
work space. She discovered that our feet are not flawed but resilient and perfectly
tuned for natural body movement and the human body, including feet, continually
adapts in response to the way it is used. However, she found that it’s our modern
environment, conventional footwear, sedentary occupations that are a distinct
threat to our physical movement and foot health. This led to her adapting a more
innovative and functional approach, which she now integrates into her practice,
successfully helping clients optimise recovery, improve foot function and restore
natural movement.
Rina graduated from the University College London with a Bachelor of Science
with Honours Degree in Podiatric Medicine (2003), she also holds a Postgraduate
Diploma in Podiatric Biomechanics from Staffordshire University (2007). She is a
certified running technique coach and yoga trapeze instructor, integrating a
broader understanding of movement into her care.
In addition to offering virtual appointments with Gait Happens, Rina runs a private
clinic in Soho, Central London, where she provides in-person consultations. Her
work is driven by a passion to help her clients move, walk and run pain-free
empowering them to take ownership of their foot health so they can live healthier,
more active lives.
 
Additional Qualifications
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1
Gait Guru
 
 
In Person Clinic:
Dr. Chelsea Lineberger, DPT

Dr. Chelsea Lineberger, DPT

Denver, North Carolina

Dr. Lineberger is a physical therapist, fellowship trained manual therapist, and CrossFit Level 1 trainer.

She believes in bringing a patient-focused, fitness forward approach to physical therapy to help patients get back to the activities they love. She enjoys helping patients understand their bodies better and connect the dots between improving movement and improving overall health. Dr. Lineberger attended Appalachian State University and graduated in 2014 with a degree in Exercise Science, then attended Duke University for her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, finishing in 2017. Shortly after PT school, Dr. Lineberger was accepted into a fellowship in orthopedic and manual physical therapy to refine her skills and continue her pursuit of providing excellent care. In addition to providing virtual appointments with Gait Happens, Dr. Lineberger owns Pursuit Physiotherapy and Performance in Denver, NC, an out-of-network clinic that brings a fitness-forward approach to physical therapy care. Her mission is to empower patients to take control of their musculoskeletal health by teaching them about the body’s resiliency. Outside the clinic you can probably find her hiking with her husband, Drew, and their pup, Harley, or inside the gym at CrossFit DHF.

Additional Qualifications
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2
Gait Guru
Fellowship Trained Manual Therapist
CrossFit Level 2 Coach

Watch Dr. Chelsea's Intro Video

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In Person Clinic: Dr. Lineberger holds office hours at Pursuit Physiotherapy and Performance in Denver, NC.

Dr. Megan Drewes, Physical Therapist

Defiance, Ohio

Dr. Drewes has overcome some of her own gait and running related injuries,
which allowed her to find passion in helping others with gait and lower extremity needs.
She believes in treating each person as an individual and looking at their system as a whole.

Dr. Drewes knows the importance of movement as medicine to keep the body and mind healthy.
Dr. Megan Drewes holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Toledo where she ran collegiate cross country and track.
She then went on to complete her doctoral degree in physical therapy from the University of Toledo.
Dr. Drewes owns Drewes PT in Defiance, Ohio, an out-of-network physical therapy clinic specializing in foot, ankle, and gait biomechanics.
Dr. Drewes is excited to help get you back to moving and doing the things you love!
 
Additional Qualifications
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 Instructor
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2 
Gait Guru
Gait Foundations
Sole Switch Pro
Certified integrative dry needling
Owens recovery science partial blood flow restriction
 
 
 
Dr. Emily Schilling, DC

Dr. Emily Schilling, DC

Lakewood, Colorado

Dr. Emily Schilling began her career in the medical field at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she graduated with a double major in Neurology and Nutritional Science.

From there, she continued on to receive her Doctorate of Chiropractic and Master's in Functional Nutrition from Parker University in Dallas, TX.

Dr. Schilling has always enjoyed being athletic and has participated in a number of sports throughout her life. Some of these include track and field, volleyball, and gymnastics. Currently, she is heavily involved in the triathlon community and has competed in multiple half Ironmans and recently finished her first full Ironman in Wisconsin '22.

Given her participation in high level sports, she understands the need for quality assessments of pain, targeted exercises and care based on the individual. In specific, she places an emphasis on the lower extremity and gait patterns. After sustaining a number of running related injuries, she wanted to know not only why they kept occurring but also how to treat and ultimately prevent them. After years of research and continuation in the sport, she has a wealth of knowledge that she would love to share with you! Her main goal is to show people that they can reach their goals in whatever activity they love. By looking at the body as a whole, her ambition is to create smart, sustainable changes in the system that not only allow people to complete those tough workouts, but also keep the longevity.

Apart from sports, Dr. Schilling also loves nutrition. Growing up as a type 1 diabetic, this was, and still is, her world. She is currently pursuing her license to become a Certified Nutrition Specialist. If you ever feel like chatting about race or training fueling recommendations, her door is always open!

No matter if you're a weekend warrior or a professional level athlete; young or mature; just starting out, or years into a sport, Dr. Schilling is here to help!

Additional Qualifications
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 Instructor
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2
Gait Foundations
Gait Guru
Clinical Meets Functional
Floor to Core
USAT Triathlon Coach
Fascial Distortion Model 
Functional Dry Needling 
Postural Restoration Institute 

Watch Dr. Emily's Intro Video

Schedule a Virtual Appointment

In Person Clinic: Dr. Schilling holds office hours at Total Health Solutions in Lakewood, CO.

Dr. Allison Riley

Dr. Allison Riley, DPT

Salem, Massachusetts

Dr. Allison Riley has a passion for helping people recognize that movement is a powerful way to get and stay healthy, active, and happy.

She has had an interest in lower body injuries and gait since early in her career and excels in identifying the root cause of symptoms, and developing individualized and effective plans to help relieve symptoms and promote long term relief. She thrives as an educator and empowers her clients to understand their symptoms and take an active role in their recovery.

She specializes in lower extremity orthopedic injuries and conditions, as well as in women’s health and pelvic floor diagnoses, specifically lower extremity, foot, and gait dysfunction that may be contributing to pelvic health concerns.

In addition to virtual consultations for Gait Happens, Dr Riley owns and operates her own practice, Stride Physical Therapy & Wellness, where she treats in-person clients with general orthopedic and pelvic health diagnoses, as well as performance and injury prevention services.

Allison received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA and is an APTA Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics. She completed her BA in Exercise Science from Gettysburg College where she played NCAA level softball.

Additional Qualifications
Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Herman Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute Level 1 Certified
Institute of Clinical Excellence Pregnant and Postpartum Athlete Certified 
Sole Switch Pro Course Developer / Instructor
Functional Gait Assessment Level 1 Instructor
Gait Guru Membership Instructor
Functional Gait Assessment Level 2
Clinical Meets Functional
Gait Foundations 

Watch Dr. Allison's Intro Video

Schedule A Virtual Appointment

In person clinic: Dr. Riley holds office hours at Stride Physical Therapy & Wellness in Salem, Massachusetts

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TrueCoach Makes The Process Painless

Learn more about how it works below

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Once you’ve scheduled your appointment, you’ll get an email within a few business days stating that Gait Happens has invited you to TrueCoach. Accept the invitation and complete the brief registration process. Click Here to Download the app for Apple. Click Here to Download the app for Android

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When you log on to your TrueCoach App, you’ll see your exercise calendar. Before your appointment you’ll see a “workout” on your calendar that says pictures and videos. Please go to this workout and upload your pictures and videos as listed prior to your consultation

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The consultation will be conducted via Zoom. Your Zoom link will be in your confirmation email.

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You’ll receive a video report from your clinician via the chat feature inside the TrueCoach App. This will include a summary of findings/status report, possible footwear recommendations, and movement goals. The plan will then be added to your workout calendar. Every day you’ll see which exercises you need to do as well as descriptions and videos. If you have questions you can reach your clinician through the chat feature. We ask that you give us 2-3 business days to get your report and plan in order after your appointment.

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