Leia Ambra, MS, PT, MTC, CSC 1

I graduated from the University of Michigan Physical Therapy program Magna Cum Laude in 1982, and received a Master's Degree in Kinesiology in 1995. I have studied various manual therapy approaches, obtained a certification with Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, studied Pilates, Feldenkrais, and Aston patterning, studied many years with the famous Dr. Ed Stiles, DO, and studied with Dr. Barral 's Osteopathic visceral, neural, arterial, and joint techniques. I became certified in Dr. Porges' Safe & Sound Protocol, and use his work in balancing the autonomic nervous system. I wrote my thesis on the biomechanics of whiplash injuries, and I have been an assistant instructor for Barral classes for several years. I have published articles on Chinese Medicine application in Physical Therapy, on Dance Movement Therapy for incest survivors, and on treating carpel tunnel/overuse injuries with Osteopathic approaches. I also am a student of the Rosen Method, which helps to bring somatic memories to consciousness through gentle hands-on body work. I have studied Fascial Counterstrain since 2020 and became Certified in August 2025. I love the specificity, accuracy, and results of this work. I see great improvements with adults, children, and babies using this gentle technique. I see patients in North Berkeley, using Fascial Counterstrain, visceral techniques, and postural, strengthening, and autonomic nervous system techniques. Best way to contact me is to text me. Happy travels! Best way to contact me is text my cell phone. Healing wishes to all!