Fascial counterstrain (FCS) is a hands-on approach I take to help relieve tension throughout the body. This is different from massage or Rolfing in that it does not require deep tissue manipulation to achieve results. The focus of FCS is to aid the body in returning to a functional state of mobility. I have found this technique to be an essential component to my treatments, especially when exercise and stretching have not gained relief from an injury. To learn more about FCS, see my FAQ page or click here to be directed to the FCS website. 

Often times we go through life with a persistent or intermittent pain, but it's not bad enough to do anything about it. At some point though it becomes a much bigger problem due to years of wear and tear. With a proactive care approach, we can not only improve our quality of life, but we can also prevent further issues from occurring. After completing this kind of therapy with my patients, they have often stated that not only has their condition improved but that they were also able to see positive results in other ways they were not expecting. An example of this is a golfer who saw me for chronic low back pain, and after a few sessions he saw his game improve to a level he had not been at for over 10 years.

Proactive physical therapy includes looking at the whole body and how each part effects the other. The goal is to find balance throughout the body and to allow increased ease of movement with greater strength and stamina. 

Pre-operative and Post-operative Care

Whether you are preparing for a surgery, recovering from an immediate surgery, or are struggling with a surgery you had years ago, I can help. 

My pre-operative care focuses on: 

• Relevant exercises to prepare your body for surgery

• Mobility training so that you can move about your home and get in/out of your car easily after surgery

• Fascial Counterstrain to prepare all systems of the body for surgery

• Personalized advice for day of surgery tips and tricks based on my hospital experience and education

My post-operative care focuses on:

• Scar tissue mobility

• Relevant exercises for regaining range of motion, strength, and endurance

• Fascial Counterstrain to support the body through recovery and healing

• Lymphatic drainage massage

Surgeries I rehabilitate:

All of them! I see total joints, spinal surgeries, rotator cuff repairs, and organ replacements/repairs just to name a few.

Please note: I am skilled in immediate post-op recovery. I can safely treat as soon as you are discharged from most surgeries. Contact me for more details.

Mastectomies/lumpectomies can leave behind scar tissue that causes restrictions throughout the shoulders, neck, upper back, and chest. Oftentimes, the lymphatic system of our body is affected by breast cancer treatment, leading to lymphedema/fluid build-up. Chemo and radiation treatments can also leave us feeling awful. I address all of this through the use of gentle, mindful treatments including Fascial Counterstrain, passive stretching, lymphatic drainage massage, and scar tissue mobilization. I will also teach you how to perform your own treatments at home so that you may continue to address your needs between sessions.

This encompasses injuries in all areas of the body. I treat orthopedic injuries to return to activity/sports, provide guidance on improving strength/endurance, and assist with surgery prevention. I also work with pediatric athletics and dance!