Dr. Sarah Ellis Duvall, PT, DPT, CPT, CNC
Doctor of Physical Therapy • Certified Personal Trainer • Women’s Health Specialist
Dr. Sarah Ellis Duvall is a physical therapist, educator, and founder of Core Exercise Solutions LLC. She helps women build confidence in their bodies through intelligent, efficient training that produces real, lasting results.
As a wife, mom, and adventure sports athlete, Sarah understands the demands of real life—and the frustration of putting time and energy into workouts that don’t actually deliver change. Her work is centered on helping women move away from ineffective training and toward strength, resilience, and freedom from recurring aches and pains, so they have more time and energy for the things they love.
Sarah has been named to the Top Innovative Physical Therapists in North America, and when she’s not hanging off the side of a mountain, she’s writing, teaching, presenting, or refining ways to help women continue pursuing their goals with strong, capable bodies.
Philosophy & Approach
Dr. Duvall brings more than two decades of experience to her work, combining deep clinical knowledge with practical application. Whether she’s helping someone return to training after childbirth, pursue sport without pain, or improve posture and movement efficiency, her focus is always on education, empowerment, and long-term outcomes.
A former Division I collegiate athlete, Sarah developed a passion for training hard and pursuing difficult goals early in life. That same drive informs her teaching style—clear, focused, and intentional—while always respecting the complexity of the human body.
Her guiding principle is simple:
“Adding life to years.”
She believes understanding the root causes of aches, pains, and dysfunction—and learning how to prevent them—allows people to take ownership of their health. Proactive care, rather than reactive treatment, leads to a higher quality of life for years to come.
Beyond the Clinic
Outside of work and motherhood, Sarah is an avid adventure sports enthusiast. Her personal experiences with injury have only reinforced the importance of smart training, prevention, and respecting the body’s signals. (Being a rehab expert helps when you’ve experienced nearly every injury firsthand.)
That perspective shapes everything she teaches—helping women not just recover, but continue living strong, adventurous lives with confidence.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2008 Medical University of South Carolina
Masters of Physical Therapy 2005 Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelors of Science 2002 Clemson University
Certified Personal Trainer 1999 National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach 2011