Physical Therapy

yogaHolistic or Integrative Physical Therapy

(PT) supports the full spectrum of healing that occurs with pain, injury, or physical limitations.  Many traditional PT clinics focus on body-part specific treatment or standardized exercise programs.  What you will find in our sessions together is a thorough approach to rehabilitation with on average of 45 – 60 minute follow-up appointments and an initial evaluation of up to 90 minutes.  I use a combined approach of manual therapy, individualized therapeutic exercise, and patient education to restore balance to the body and assist your natural healing potential.

Manual Therapy Techniques

    • osteopathic and muscle energy techniques
    • deep tissue and Thai massage
    • joint mobilization
    • visceral manipulation
    • lymphatic drainage
    • trigger point therapy
    • myofascial release
    • augmented soft tissue mobilization
    • taping techniques and a variety of additional treatment methods.

Patient-specific therapeutic exercise

The exercise component of the visit is based on muscle specific lengthening, strengthening, and re-education with gradual progression and home program development.  The active role my patients take in their own healing process comes from learning a variety of self-care techniques and a concise, but thorough, exercise program that can be maintained to prevent future re-injury and promote wellness.

Exercise is inspired by core stabilization principles, yoga poses, neuromuscular re-education, Sahrmann and McKenzie techniques, activity specific training, and freedom of movement.

Posture and functional movement re-training

Assisting patients to find postural balance and efficient movement patterns to alleviate the strain and compensation patterns of day to day life.  Ergonomic and body mechanics assessment are performed in relation to work, sport or specific hobbies.

Physical Therapy can benefit a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunctions:

    • pre/post surgical patients
    • acute and chronic pain conditions
    • spine pain
    • headaches
    • athletes in training or those wanting to return to recreational sports
    • tendonitis
    • vestibular impairments/ dizziness
    • TMJ disorders
    • whiplash from motor vehicle accidents
    • fibromyalgia
    • women’s health issues
    • repetitive use and work related injuries
    • injury prevention
    • poor balance and weakness
    • stress management
    • people who desire to understand their bodies more fully.
If you would like to schedule a Physical Therapy initial evaluation
please call: (503) 445.7767