Archives: Practitioners

Mark graduated from the International College of Holistic Studies (ICOHS) as a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and also has a degree in Aviation: Professional Pilot from Oklahoma State University. Mark received Counterstrain treatments from Dr. Kyle Kusunose and Dr. Holly Christy (Poulsbo, WA) while serving in the U.S. Navy and was blown away by the outstanding results that Counterstrain had among other treatments he had tried. After spending six years in the Navy, he felt the calling to change career paths and become a Counterstrain Specialist so he could help others find pain relief the same way that he had. Mark likes to run trails, work out, and spend time with his wife, Reanna, and two dogs.

Dr. Shelley Cahn is a NY State licensed physical therapist with over 16 years of training in various healing modalities. She draws on this large knowledge base and integrates it with the innovative technique of Fascial Counterstrain (FCS), as well as conventional physical therapy to quickly and effectively resolve pain, and increase strength, range of motion, and blood flow.

Dr. Cahn first encountered FCS during a clinical rotation at a widely sought after clinic in upstate NY and was blown away by its ability to heal even the most complicated and chronic conditions that were not able to be resolved elsewhere.

Dr. Shelley Cahn received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2017 and is one of a handful of FCS practitioners in the New York Metropolitan area trained in the technique.

Dr. Cahn resides in both Upstate New York and Manhattan with her husband and three children.

Jonathan first discovered osteopathy following a significant back and knee injury incurred while snowboarding. During his recovery he was drawn to the ethos and methodology that underpins osteopathic practice. The basis for Jonathan’s approach to treatment is a genuine drive to work with people to achieve their health goals, combined with a keen interest in anatomy and biomechanics and implementing the most up to date and effective treatment techniques available, namely – FCS. By exploring his patient’s motivations for seeking therapy, Jonathan aims to provide a realistic and relevant management plan to facilitate meaningful change.

Jonathan counts himself lucky to have traveled extensively across the world, and thoroughly enjoys trying new food and experiencing different cultures. Despite his previous injuries, Jonathan still has a deep affinity for mountains and snow.

“Most people just don’t know how good they can feel!”
As an advanced manual physical therapist with more than 30 years experience, my interest in Fascial counterstrain evolved from my first encounter with Counterstrain in 2004. FCS today provides a holistic approach for each patient who comes for help to my SF clinic, HealthWell Physical Therapy Group. After completing my Masters Degree in Physical Therapy at Columbia University in New York, I’ve pursued studies in osteopathic techniques, as well as visceral and neurological manual therapy with French osteopath Dr. Jean Pierre Barral. I have also completed 4 years of Feldenkrais training providing a unique somatic handle to guide movement re-education. Working both in San Francisco and Healdsburg California, I am currently pursuing certification in Brian Tuckey’s educational curriculum, Fascial Counterstrain (FCS), to broaden my ability to optimize treatment through reducing systemic inflammation, and restore hope for those limited by troubling health challenges.

Ty is a certified Myotherapist & Remedial Therapist as well as an experienced strength coach specialising in treating pain and chronic conditions, wide range of injuries and various types of bodily dysfunctions from musculoskeletal, neurological/nervous system related to digestive system complaints.

Ty has undergone extensive training and learned from some of the best clinicians in the Counterstrain & manual medicine world in person such as Brian Tuckey (FCS originator), Tim Hodges (Counterstrain Academy Director), Dr. Syed (D.O), Dr. Adam (D.O), Dr. Huan (D.O) and Greg Zadow (PT).

Dr. Isaiah Requintina, PT, DPT received his physical therapy training from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. After his time there, he received rigorous training in traditional manual therapy techniques addressing mechanical and chronic pain issues. It was during this time that he encountered Fascial Counterstrain and was treated using it. He was impressed, not only with its ability to address pain of different sources and types, but more importantly, its ability to address dysfunction in structures both in and outside of the musculoskeletal world contributing to the pain as well as other symptoms such as stress and anxiety. Recognizing the power of Fascial Counterstrain in that first encounter, he has since dedicated his time to learning and using it to help his patients achieve optimum health and wellness. Isaiah works with Renew Concierge Physical Therapy providing mobile bodywork and manual physical therapy treatment in the Pensacola, FL.

Mary grew up in Colorado, went to the University of Colorado’s physical therapy program and now works in Longmont, Colorado. She has been practicing physical therapy for 35 years and still gets excited about learning new techniques and by continually improving her manual therapy skills. Mary feels that fascial counterstrain has provided a long missing piece of the puzzle toward complete body recovery that traditional physical therapy techniques could not provide. When she’s not in the clinic she enjoys camping with her dog and husband, traveling, scuba diving and reading.