Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy is commonly referred to as PT.
PT is a combination (modality) of CranioSacral, Zero Balancing and Myofascial therapy. These are used in any sequence or individually to fit each persons needs. Physical therapy helps strengthen the body. Damage caused by an injury can be assisted in the healing process with this program. Designed towards prevention education, physical therapy is individualized towards your special needs. Sara Pierce is a certified PT/CST on staff at DTA.

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, light-touch method of evaluating and enhancing the craniosacral system, the environment in which the brain and spinal cord function. A CS Therapist will use their skills to facilitate fascial and soft-tissue release and will evaluate and work with the entire body. An imbalance or dysfunction in the craniosacral system can cause sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. These problems may include chronic pain, eye difficulties, scoliosis, motor-coordination impairments and learning disabilities, as well as other physical and psychological problems.
Faith Perkins and Karen Hedger are the CST's on staff at DTA.

Zero Balancing

Zero Balancing (ZB) is a revolutionary development in body work of the last quarter century. ZB provides a unified approach to mind/body healing. In ZB there is particular importance placed on the "interface", when and where energy and structure meet. A fulcrum, when sustained, will often stimulate a deep reaction within the being. Holding this space open is akin to quiet forms of meditation. These fulcrums are applied in specific sequence to the key points and areas of energetic significance in the body "foundation joints" that have a limited range of motion. Soft tissue pain and dysfunction are often relieved through ZB. Headaches, neck and shoulder pain, low back dysfunction and many other physical symptoms may be dramatically affected by such applications.
(ZB description was taken from an excerpt from an article in Massage Therapy Journal, Winter 1994, vol. 33 #1)

Visceral Manipulation

Visceral Manipulation is a manual therapy consisting of light, gentle, specifically placed touch that encourage increased mobility, tone and inherent tissue motion. These manipulations have the potential to affect normal function of individual organs and the structual integrity of the entire body.

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