OUR PHILOSOPHY
Strength and Wisdom, Polished Over Time
Welcome to Perle, where transformation begins. Just as a pearl forms through layers of time, care, and resilience, we believe in nurturing your body’s natural ability to heal, strengthen, and shine. Our specialized physical therapy and Pilates programs are designed to restore balance, improve mobility, and help you achieve long-term wellness. Experience the wisdom of mindful movement, and discover the beauty of becoming your best self, layer by layer.
OUR TEAM
Beth Edmiston
Instructor
Owner of Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates, Beth Edmiston has been a physical therapist since 1999. She graduated from the University of Florida and has been practicing PT ever since. She moved to the gulf coast with her husband and children in 2008. Beth loves a patient challenge. Her rebranding name to Perle comes from the symbolism of a pearl. A pearl is a sign of hope and it is Beth’s desire to provide hope to each of her patients who have chronic or a new pain, failed other PT treatments and want to move and feel better. She likes to see patients for any orthopedic conditions and help them achieve their highest potential. She utilizes rehab Pilates techniques, dry needling, manual therapy and specific activity and exercise instruction. Her comprehensive approach has been successful getting people feeling their best.
Kate English
Instructor
Kate English earned her BS in Physical Therapy from UMC in 1997 and is a certified Pilates instructor through Power Pilates, having completed a 600-hour certification program. In 2022, she completed a comprehensive training in Pilates movements and all related equipment. Kate works with both patients and clients in outpatient physical therapy settings and Pilates studios, integrating her skills in Pilates, physical therapy, and dry needling. Classically trained, she teaches private one-on-one Pilates sessions, group Pilates mat and mat/tower/reformer classes, Pilates sports group classes, and group rehab reformer classes. Inspired by her grandmother’s stroke, Kate is passionate about helping others restore function, move pain-free, achieve personal goals, and enhance their overall well-being. In her free time, she enjoys family time, walking, Pilates workouts, and exploring holistic health and nutrition. Grounded in her faith, her favorite bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
Heidi St. Amant
Instructor
Heidi St. Amant earned her BS in Biology from Millsaps College in 1998, followed by a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from UMC in 2001. As a former collegiate soccer player and lifelong tennis enthusiast, Heidi leverages her strong athletic background to effectively work with athletes and a wide range of patient populations, including geriatrics, who hold a special place in her heart. Certified through Power Pilates program, she teaches Pilates mat and reformer classes at Perle. She is able to incorporate the Pilates apparatuses into her client and patient programs and the benefit to the client/patient is favorable. Additionally, Heidi is certified in dry needling, further enhancing her physical therapy expertise. A longtime resident of Ocean Springs, she enjoys CrossFit, tennis, watching her kids play sports, and spending quality time with family and friends. Living each day to the fullest inspires Heidi to cherish moments with her family and bring that same energy and dedication to her clients.