The first session is about getting to know you, any relevant medical history, and your goals. I’ll ask you questions and do a thorough assessment to determine the best approach for you. We'll create a customized plan to address your needs and provide initial hands on treatment to get you started towards feeling better.

In addition to traditional physical therapy techniques to address muscle tension and joint stiffness, we will also integrate alternative manual therapies, including visceral manipulation and craniosacral therapy as needed. These therapies are particularly helpful at calming the nervous system, reducing the body’s protective state, and promoting internal harmony to the system, which sets the stage necessary for healing.

You will come to understand the root causes of your pain, including the physical components as well as those that lie in the nervous system, mind, and emotional body. You’ll learn mindfulness and somatic exercises to bring these components to conscious awareness and decrease their charge.

Utilizing this mind-body approach will help you to address more pieces of the puzzle to what you are going through, for more lasting, empowered, and embodied healing.