Pre-Surgery Success Plan: 1:1 Coaching to Prepare Your Body and Optimize Your Recovery

Laying the groundwork for a successful recovery before your surgery even begins with a whole-person, proactive approach.

1:1 personalized 90-minute video coaching session to receive expert guidance, ask your most pressing questions, and create a personalized recovery plan that supports your healing every step of the way.

$350

Living with Pain? Been There.

Pain can feel overwhelming—physically and emotionally. I know that firsthand. Before becoming a physical therapist and functional medicine health coach, I spent 18 years as a Division 1 gymnast, pushing my body to its limit. The result? A long list of injuries and surgeries:

  • Left ankle reconstruction—twice

  • Right knee reconstruction

  • Hip scopes on both sides

  • Bilateral hip replacements (yes, both hips on the same day at age 50)

  • Injuries to my back, neck, shoulders, and elbows

You could say I’ve been through it all.

But here’s the good news: I’ve learned how to thrive again. I live an active, mostly pain-free life—not because of luck, but because I’ve spent years applying what I know about movement, recovery, and healing to my own body.

Now, I help others do the same. Through a personalized, integrated approach, I support people in:

  • Minimizing complications after surgery

  • Speeding up recovery

  • Enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal

If you’re ready to move forward with less pain and more confidence, let’s work together to get you Fit for Recovery.

The Promise:

In just 1 x 90-minute coaching session, we will identify factors that could be impacting/impeding your healing journey or issues related to chronic pain. You’ll come away with a personalized plan that blends essential physical therapy and functional medicine strategies to help facilitate faster healing, decrease pain and gain confidence as you navigate your upcoming surgical journey.

Don’t go into surgery unprepared. Let’s create a targeted plan that gives your body the best chance to recover well—and helps you feel ready for what’s ahead.

The Process

You'll start by filling out a detailed intake form that gives me a full picture of your physical health, emotional well-being, and the specifics of your upcoming surgery. Understanding your full story allows me to tailor the program to your unique needs and provide clear, confident guidance through what can often feel like an overwhelming process.

What’s Actually Included

1 Remote Live Coaching Call

In a single 90-minute coaching session, we’ll take a deep dive into your health history, current challenges, and upcoming procedure to uncover any factors that could impact your healing—whether related to chronic pain, inflammation, mobility, or lifestyle. You’ll walk away with a personalized plan that blends physical therapy and functional medicine strategies to support faster healing, reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you feel confident heading into surgery.

Specific Coaching Call Breakdown

The goal of this call is to help you thrive after surgery by optimizing your physical, nutritional, and mental health before surgery. We’ll create a clear, personalized plan to support a smoother recovery, reduce pain, rebuild strength and mobility, and minimize the risk of post-operative complications—when applicable.

We will talk about and have a plan for:

  • Nutritional recovery: Healing foods, hydration, supplements

  • Sleep: How it affects healing.

  • Customized Pain Management Strategies: Ice, exercises, breathing

  • Movement and Mobility: When indicated - walking, improving fitness, if possible. 

  • Community and Connection: Who can help, not be isolated, ask for help

  • When applicable: Household checklist (Having everything you need at home before surgery: support, meds, ice packs, food prep, etc.)

See What Others Have to Say:

  • I’m grateful to Stacy for her work on my back, hips, and hamstrings that addressed chronic injuries that flared up shortly before a tennis tournament. But it was her advice about nutrition, movement, sleep, and hydration that has had even longer-lasting benefits. Stacy functions like a teacher whose most important message is that strength, flexibility, and overall wellness are within our control. She believes in her clients and is totally supportive, conveying information simply and clearly, and in ways that are easy to implement. My work with Stacy improved my injuries and marked a very gratifying turn toward a healthier lifestyle overall.

    - Matt F.

  • I have benefited greatly from Stacy's knowledge and experience. She has helped me manage my pain not only in our sessions together, but also provides realistic techniques I can do on my own. Most importantly, she is a good listener. She asks the right questions that lead to solutions. I appreciate how attentive Stacy is to my physical therapy needs. She is the best!

    - Benita S.

  • I consulted with Stacy after my left hip replacement in 2020 and again before my right hip replacement. Her holistic approach broadened my perspective, addressing not only strength, movement but nutrition, sleep, hydration, mindfulness, and even dental health.  Stacy's ability to really listen and connect the dots was a breath of fresh air!  Together, we created a plan to prepare for surgery, minimize complications and optimize long-term results. Her guidance and problem-solving approach went way beyond my hip issue.  It was comprehensive and empowering and helped me build a strong foundation for long-term sustainable health.  I highly recommend Stacy's holistic and compassionate approach.

    - Diane L.

Who is this program for?

This functional medicine health coaching program is ideal for individuals who:

  • Are preparing for an upcoming orthopedic surgery and want to be physically, mentally, and nutritionally ready

  • Want to reduce the risk of post-surgical complications and support faster, more complete healing

  • Are experiencing pain, swelling, or limited mobility before surgery and want expert strategies to manage it

  • Prefer a proactive, personalized approach that blends physical therapy with functional medicine

  • Value having a clear, step-by-step plan for recovery—even before the procedure

  • Are committed to setting themselves up for the best possible outcome

Common orthopedic surgeries include joint replacements, ACL repairs, Achilles tendon repairs, rotator cuff repairs, spine surgeries, and more.

Common Questions, Clear Answers

  • This program is a great fit if you’re preparing for surgery and want to feel strong, informed, and confident going in. If you're looking for a more proactive, whole-body approach to reduce complications and support smoother healing, pre-surgery coaching was designed for you.

  • While I am a licensed physical therapist, this coaching program is not a substitute for physical therapy. Instead, we focus on supporting your body’s natural healing potential through personalized lifestyle strategies. We may discuss general movement principles, but we won’t cover specific rehab exercises or PT treatments.

  • The coaching session is a single, 90-minute call designed to dive deep into your health history, recovery goals, and personalized strategies to support your healing.

  • The session is designed to equip you with clear, actionable strategies you can start using right away. If you'd like continued support, follow-up sessions are available upon request to help you stay on track and adjust your plan as needed.

  • Yes! I offer post-surgery coaching to help you recover more fully, manage pain, and rebuild strength with confidence. Reach out at info@drstacykingpt.com to learn how we can support your healing journey, or join my email list for updates and resources.

You ready to do this?

$350

To get started, book your call below!

More questions about functional health coaching?

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