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 Hebrews 13:8 – “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” Ephesians 2:8 – “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Psalm 100:4 – “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Connect with Ali Chapas Instagram: @awattchapFinish Performance Health: Finish Performance Health, Athens GAPiedmont Sports Medicine & Orthopedics: Piedmont Orthopedics Connect with Caroline! Instagram: @carolineharrisward Email: caroline@transfitathens.com Website: www.transfitathens.com App: TransFit Personal Training App Train with me and the TransFit Team!We offer personal training, group training, yoga, HIIT, Bible study, corporate events, nutrition consulting, and Zoom training as well. Please email me at transfitathens@gmail.com for more information. to learn more. Let’s live transformed together, friend—this is your season to grow in faith, strengthen your family, and honor your body as God’s temple!