Episode Summary

In this episode of The Living Transformed Podcast, Caroline welcomes her dear friend Ali Chapas, a wife, mom of three, and physical therapist who helps athletes and active women recover, rebuild, and thrive.

As a former UGA basketball player, Ali shares how faith has guided her through injury, motherhood, and her professional journey in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. Together, Caroline and Ali talk about living with balance, strength, and gratitude, learning to move with purpose while anchoring every season in faith.

Ali opens up about her own journey of perseverance, from tearing her ACL in high school to walking on to the UGA basketball team, and how those lessons in discipline and endurance now shape her approach to motherhood and her work as a therapist. She also offers practical insight on how women can care for their bodies, prevent injury, and build daily rhythms that strengthen both faith and fitness.

Whether you’re a mom in the thick of it, an athlete pushing through recovery, or someone learning to slow down and give yourself grace, this episode will inspire you to move through life with joy, balance, and purpose.

About Ali Chapas

Ali Chapas is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation. A former collegiate basketball player at the University of Georgia, Ali now works with athletes and active women at Piedmont Sports Medicine and Orthopedics and Finish Performance Health in Athens, GA. She’s married to her husband Sean and is mom to three young children—Hayden, Cami, and Foster. Ali is passionate about helping others live strong, healthy, and faith-filled lives in every season.

What to Expect in This Episode

How faith shapes Ali’s calling as a physical therapist

Lessons from her journey as a collegiate athlete and mom of three

Finding balance between career, motherhood, and spiritual growth

How to build daily rhythms that strengthen faith and family

Practical tips for preventing injury and improving posture

The truth about low back pain, shoulder issues, and core strength

Why strength training is essential for long-term health

How to give yourself grace and find gratitude in every season

Encouragement to see movement as worship and your body as a gift

The importance of community, consistency, and small daily habits

Scripture Anchors

Connect with Ali Chapas

Instagram: @awattchap

Finish Performance Health: Finish Performance Health, Athens GA

Piedmont Sports Medicine & Orthopedics: Piedmont Orthopedics

We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at [email protected] for more information. to learn more.