about me
inner presence is heart-centered patient care
The work I offer is an integration of multiple inter-related disciplines woven together through years of clinical practice and personal dedication (see more below)
- I began my physical therapy work with a 100% caseload treating women for pelvic floor health, and have also treated people for back pain, and many/any other orthopedic conditions
- I have worked independently as a massage therapist since 2009 and my manual techniques blend myofascial release, lymphatic work, deep tissue, active and passive motion assisted release, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, joint and nerve root mobilization
- In 2024 I also became an RCST® Registered Craniosacral Therapist
- I have enjoyed and practiced yoga for over two decades, and have a dedicated daily practice that focuses on subtle body balancing, nervous system nourishment and a deeply spiritual connection to our universal wholeness
some of my more intensive training includes:
Clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, WCS
Western Carolina University, Asheville, NC
Board Certification as Women’s Health Specialist, (2020) Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist, RCST® (2024)
Divine Structure School, Dr. Kate Klemer Charlemont, MA
Licensed Massage Therapist, Maine
Neuromuscular, therapeutic, deep tissue massage, Ayurvedic bodywork techniques, Reiki, and sports-event recovery, oncology, scar tissue and lymphatic massage, including abdominal massage, visceral mobilization
Certified Yoga Instructor, 200+ hours
Subtle® Yoga, Kristine Kaoverii Weber Asheville, NC
EmbodiYoga® Body Mind Centering Yoga Lisa Clark Saxapahaw NC
I learn the most about how to support you by listening
My treatment philosophy as a physical therapist has always relied heavily on allowing time to hear your story. As in nature, patterns arise in our systems and can provide important information if we are paying attention
inner
relates to that voice inside that nags us to pay attention
inner
is what we know to be true about our own wellness
inner
leads the way to genuine, sustainable change
presence
means showing up, for yourself
presence
is being with all of the parts of yourself – as they are
presence
might look like confidence, playfulness, or radiance
what some patients have reflected about our work together