Lealah works in Bethesda, MD, and utilizes fascial counterstrain as the primary means through which she serves a diverse population of patients. Originally trained as an orthopedic and vestibular specialist, she thanks fascial counterstrain for building on that background so that she can identify and comprehensively treat dysfunctional systems throughout the body. Lealah strives to understand the patient as a whole, treating everyone with compassion and individualized care.
Lee completed his Master of Physiotherapy at Flinders University. After experiencing Fascial Counterstrain on himself in 2018 he commenced his journey to learn the technique. Since then, Lee has travelled to the US and France to continue his education. Lee is passionate about Counterstrain and uses it as his primary treatment modality.
Brianna Cardenas, DMSc, PA-C, ATC, is a highly skilled and compassionate healthcare provider who is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being. With her diverse background in medicine, athletic training, and fascial counterstrain, Brianna is a trusted and experienced professional who is committed to providing exceptional care to her patients.
Brianna has her Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training and has been doing manual therapy since 2011. Driven by her commitment to excellence, Brianna furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies, where she excelled in her studies and became a Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). She later earned a Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree, and completed her doctoral paper on ketamine for pain, PTSD, and depression. Her advanced training in pain management and skills in fascial counterstrain allow her to provide innovative and effective treatments for her patients.
Brianna’s compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, combined with her background in pain management, hormone replacement therapy, and family medicine, makes her a sought-after healthcare provider for patients seeking relief from chronic conditions.
Brianna specializes in hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and related conditions like POTS, MCAS, and CSF leaks. Brianna also has experience as a patient with chronic illness, which contributes to her kind trauma-informed approach to patient care.
Billy is an Australian based podiatrist, lymphoedema therapist and manual therapist. Passing Counterstrain certification exam in 2024. Billy uses Fascial Counterstrain exclusively.
After being dissatisfied with mainstream models of treatment. Billy searched for ‘alternatives’ in a quest to find better answers to everyday clinical issues. He researched and experienced many modalities until he stumbled across Fascial Counterstrain. After witnessing Brian Tuckey demonstrating the technique, Billy knew that this was too good to not be true.
The ability to passively manipulate and drain inflammation from any anatomical structure is certainly the most important medical breakthrough.
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Miri Disney-Faller, M.S.P.T. has been practicing in an outpatient setting since 2005 and previously worked as an Athletic Trainer. She has been using Fascial Counterstrain techniques daily for the last 5 years after previously using Strain/Counterstrain learned through the Jones Institute. She loves that it is a gentle technique that produces immediate results for a wide variety of conditions. As an experienced headache, spine and vertigo therapist, she has found that Fascial Counterstrain helps to get to the root of the issue with long lasting results.
I am a Licensed Massage Therapist in Kimberly, ID. I own a wellness center where we offer Fascial Counterstrain, Red light Halotherapy, and sauna care.
I found Counterstrain several years ago and it changed my life. I have a passion for trauma and chronic pain based care. As a law enforcement wife, I am especially passionate about working with first responders and their families.
I love that Counterstrain is gentle and effective, making it something beneficial and easy for anyone of any age!
Jim Sullivan OTR/L earned his Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy for from UNC Chapel Hill in 1995. He enjoys treating adults and children with various neurological, systemic, and orthopedic challenges. Jim has 29 years of extensive manual therapy training specializing in non-aggressive tissue release techniques including Strain Counterstrain (SCS), Fascial Counterstrain (FC), Myofascial Release (MFR), and Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT). Over the years he has taught courses on many topics including Neural Tissue Tension, Manual Therapy for the Pre and Post Surgical Joint, Women’s and Men’s Health, IMT for the Spine, Upper and Lower Extremity Compression Syndromes, Lymph Congestion Therapy, Cranial and Facial Pain and Palsy Rehabilitation, and more.
Collective Wellness was founded in 2022 in order to provide wellness services that support and foster the health of our clients. Specializing in chronic issues, I offer treatments to help you feel better, move better, and live more fully.