High Tree Wellness, A Movement and Wellness Collective

Our Approach: Accountability. Consistency. Community.

These are not “quick fix” or “get healthy” classes, nor would I even use the word “fix.” I genuinely believe every BODY is beautiful and has the capacity to move and participate in some way. Working over the last 12 years it has been abundantly clear that there is a gap between the physical therapy and personal training worlds. The amount of times I have had patients end up back on my table because they stopped doing their exercises made me start to wonder, why do people have such a hard time sticking to the exercise routine?

I have come to realize it is three things that keep people moving: Accountability. Consistency. Community. I want to make life accessible to all and promote longevity in function for all. I am passionate about form and function and in my classes try to fuse together functional movement, breath work and presence in a mindful and compassionate connection.

My biggest passion lies in empowering humans with the mindfulness and understanding needed to care for their own bodies in a way that promotes longevity of function and overall well being.

Hi! My name is Kelsey Hoogeboom. I was born and raised in Ashland, MA and have an affinity to the Metrowest community. Believe me when I say I wish I could change the world but that is a lofty and overwhelming goal, so I shifted perspective to thinking maybe I can affect change in my own small corner of it through movement.

Movement and the ability to use your body in whatever capacity it is capable of is freeing. It can provide independence, joy, and meaning.

Movement has been a part of my life since I was very small. I grew up with parents that made physical movement and wellness a priority, not only for health maintenance but also for the joy of having the capacity to participate in the life you want to live. I participated in hockey, lacrosse, dance, skiing, hiking, swimming, and just generally spending most days exploring the woods outside my home and biking in my cul-de-sac. I attended Quinnipiac University to study physical therapy. While in college I participated on the Division 1 Girls’ Hockey Team which afforded me the ability to work with strength and conditioning coaches to learn optimal training strategies that created the foundation of a lot of the classes I teach today. Additionally, I completed a 200 hour yoga teacher certification at West Hartford Yoga. I received my Bachelors of Science degree, followed by my Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Quinnipiac University (2007-2013). My doctoral degree in physical therapy, combined with my 12+ years of experience, empower me with a unique perspective on body mechanics and functional movement. My love and participation in moving my body my whole life gives me an experiential application along with the theoretical and analytical understanding.