Our practice offers a range of therapies. Click on the name of the therapy below to view a short description:
Physical Therapy
Postural Restoration, Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy, Neuro-muscular
Re-education, Counterstrain, Connective Tissue Massage
Personal Training
Lymphflow Massage
Bodywork and Massage Therapy
Orthopaedic and Sports Massage, Neuro-muscular Massage, Cranio-sacral Massage, and Myofascial Massage Techniques
Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy is effective in alleviating pain, reducing inflammation and enhancing flexibility. Dysfunction in joints, soft tissue and nerves results in retricted and compensatory movement patterns and in altered muscle tone. Evaluation seeks to identify the source of dysfunction. Once a structure is identified, manual techniques are utilized to restore normal mobility. Treatment techniques include mobilization of joints, soft tissue, and nerve. As normal tone and movement is restored, exercise programs retrain and maintain functional patterns.
Postural Restoration
views the neuro-musculo-skeletal complex as an interrelated and interdependent
asymmetrical structure. The pelvis, the ribcage and the cranium are key
components. Abnormal, compensatory movement patterns develop due to sedentary
lifestyles, repetitive motion, accidents and injuries. Muscles lose their
normal resting length and become overstretched or shortened. Changes in
postural alignment lead to inefficient motor patterns. Pain and dysfunction
result.
The diaphragm, our primary muscle of respiration, is often compromised,
and functions more as a postural muscle. Postural restoration manual techniques
and exercise regimens are remarkably effective in restoring and maintaing
balance in movement, normal muscle tone and improved breathing capacity.
Learn more about Postural
Restoration.
Counterstrain Counterstrain, also known as Positional Release, uses the position of greatest ease and comfort to release from pain. It is a non-traumatic technique that can be adapted to the individual to maximize comfort. Clients can be taught self-treatment positions to maintain and improve comfort at home.
Connective tissue massage Connective tissue massage, also known as Bindegeweb’s massage, is a technique that mobilizes the subcutaneous fascia in specific patterns, usually starting around the sacrum. Restoring mobility and circulation to the subcutaneous fascia improves the body’s ability to move and decreases pain, as well as having beneficial effects on the whole body through activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Connective tissue massage is useful in the treatment of low back pain, headaches, and restrictions in mobility, such as frozen shoulder syndrome.
Our experienced therapists use these and other techniques to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders including:
- back pain, neck pain, scoliosis, postural dysfunction
- arthritis, osteoporosis
- shoulder pain, tennis elbow, carpel tunnel, tendonitis, bursitis
- hip pain, sciatica, knee pain, ankle sprain
- fibromyalgia, chronic pain, stroke & postoperative rehab, multiple sclerosis
- deconditioning, loss of balance
Susan Henning, PT, Joe Belding, PT, Katie Lang, DPT
Massage Therapy
Massage is effective in relieving muscle tension and reducing stress. It is also a valuable tool in stimulating circulation and helping to restore normal muscle tone, thereby enhancing vitality. Nurturing & therapeutic massage is adapted to meet the needs of the client. Utilizing a variety of techniques, it can vary from gentle touch and to deep and penetrating connective tissue work.
Counseling/Healing
Offering individual sessions, Mary Whittle, M.S., will guide you in healing your heart, nourishing your spirit, finding your calling and opening you to the life you were meant to have. Each session is a profound experience where you heal a part of your heart, your spirit, unlocking the potential there. The process begins by focusing on areas of desired change or healing in your life. Using intuition and the journey method, Mary will guide you to heal that part of your heart or Soul. Oftentimes, this involves journeying back to an event in this life or a past life. Once the part of you is healed, then the blocks are removed. You will experience emotional release and know without doubt that you can act, think and feel differently the moment the session is completed. Your journey starts here…it’s time—you are ready. Initial Consultations are FREE of charge. Mary Whittle