Meet
Dr. Gretchen

Physical therapist and MS-certified specialist

I teach science-backed exercises that simultaneously rebuild and rewire neurological pathways while increasing muscular strength. This dual approach helps you regain mobility, balance, and quality of life without leaving home.

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When I was in my twenties, I lived in Boston, MA and was a newer physical therapist working in an outpatient orthopedic clinic.

Every day I treated patients from all walks of life, mostly coming to me from previous injuries.

One day, I met a new patient who was 24 with Multiple Sclerosis. She had a single goal of being able to stand long enough to go to a bar with her friends and order a drink.

Because of that I really started to think about how physical therapy can help not just with pain, but also with slowing the disease progression and improving function in daily activities.

I dove deeper into research and decided to become an MS Certified Specialist.

I began helping develop MS programs for existing clinics who were trying to expand into the MS Community.

Until finally I started my own program to help people with MS all over the world, since many people with MS were unable to get to the PT clinic regularly due to their symptoms, travel, etc.

And ever since then I’ve helped over 40 thousand people with MS improve their walking, strength, and balance while gaining independence.

And so
The MSing Link
was born!
EXERCISE
Live & recorded MS-specific exercise classes, continual access to a library of MS-specific exercise classes, home exercise programs, exercise log.
EDUCATION
Educational videos to help you understand how to manage fatigue, avoid heat intolerance, improve sensation, and more + how to use this knowledge to improve your daily life. Plus, MS experts teach to our members monthly.
ACCOUNTABILITY
An orientation call, access to a 1:1 MSing Link Mentor, Monthly LIVE Q&A, access to the exclusive MSing Link community Facebook group.

You might have seen me in...

WIVB Channel 4 : News Appearance
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WGRZ channel 2 : News Appearance
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WUHF Fox Rochester : News Appearance
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Real Talk MS Podcast (National MS Society)
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Health Central : Your Playbook for Reducing Spasticity in MS
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Talkhealth Webinar RE : Daily Movement
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Overcoming MS : Using Exercise to Build Neuroplasticity on Living Well MS Podcast
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Open Journal BlogCast : Virtual Physical Therapy & Accessibility
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MultipleSclerosis.net : Interview with Physical Therapist, Gretchen Hawley
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MS Views & News : Exercise Strategies for MS
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Yoga Moves MS : Physical Therapy for MS
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& Questions with a Couple : A Couple Takes on MS
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FUMS Now : Benefits of Physical Therapy for MS
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Now available on Amazon | Audible | iTunes

If you’ve tried physical therapy or other exercise programs in the past and they didn’t help, it’s not because of your MS, or your lack of effort.

Those exercises didn’t focus on improving the strength of your neural pathways in addition to your muscles.

Once you learn the correct way to exercise with MS, you’ll finally start seeing improvements in your mobility, energy, and confidence.

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Fun Facts :
I’m a fraternal twin, I’ve been scuba diving in the Atlantic Ocean, I love to quilt and sew, baking cookies brings me joy, I grew up on a farm with goats, sheep, a bunch of chickens, one pig, dogs, and cats!
What I love :
Matcha lattes, Baking, Snuggling with my dogs, Friends TV show, Traveling to other countries
What I don't love :
Staying up too late, Super early mornings, Scary movies, Coffee, Unfinished tasks
Daily Rituals :
Morning exercise, Bright light therapy, Journaling, Making my to-do list for the day
You can find me :
On Zoom calls with my MSing Link members, Creating MS-specific exercise videos, Podcasting, Going on afternoon walks with my dog, Finn, Reading personal development books

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