Neil graduated from the University of Toronto in 1994 with an Honours Bachelor of Science, completed a postgraduate Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 1998, and a research Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Science in 2000. He also holds advanced qualifications in strength and conditioning, exercise physiology and coaching. Neil has broad experience in orthopedic and neurological physiotherapy, patients with complex and chronic conditions, and pain neuroscience. He was introduced to Counterstrain while working at the Australian Institute of Sport, took his first course in Jones Counterstrain in 2013, and transitioned fully to Fascial Counterstrain in 2016. He is passionate and excited about the power of Counterstrain and the constant development and evolution of the technique.
In addition to 23 years of experience as a physiotherapist, Neil has held coaching, sport science and strength and conditioning roles at international levels of sport, and was the Australian Coach for MTB at the 2008 Olympic Games. Neil maintains a passion for cycling, as well as skiing and hiking with his family in the picturesque ski town of Kimberley, British Columbia.
Lynn Harris, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Certified Neuromuscular Therapist, has over 30 years of experience, with advanced training in craniosacral therapy, and Lymphatic Drainage. She has been studying Fascial Strain/Counterstrain since 2015 which she now specializes in. Through using Fascial Strain/Counterstrain, Lynn has achieved success in treating complaints such as neck and low back problems, whiplash, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, TMJ, and headaches.
Amy “Sib” Hildebrandt, PTA, completed her physical therapy assistant education, with honors, in 2004. Since then she has worked in a variety of therapy settings from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to outpatient orthopedics and pediatrics. Her own journey with chronic pain and extended illness has given her a deep and unique empathy for those who suffer. Entrenched in the world of Counterstrain, Sib attends over 10 Counterstrain class each year. On an average day, you’ll find her in Bridgewater working in her yard surrounded by her three children and pilot husband.
I have been a PT for 27+ years and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 1997 with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. I have been a counterstrain therapist since 2011, which has changed the trajectory of my PT practice and have never looked back. Fascial Counterstrain is now almost 100% of my practice. The power and depth of this gentle manual technique helps me to treat a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions. I am very passionate about this technique and have had all of the classes offered at this point. I continue to study and retake classes to improve my knowledge and skills set to further help improve the quality of life for my patients.
Passionnée de thérapie manuelle, j’ai toujours cherché à m’améliorer. Ce besoin d’obtenir le meilleur avec mes mains seule m’a naturellement amene vers les etudes de kinésithérapie. J’ai ainsi obtenu mon diplôme en 2004. Avide de connaissances, j’ai prolongé mon cursus en suivant les cours l’osteopathie structurelle. Je suis sortie diplomee en 2013. Des lors je savais que ce second diplome ne pouvait être qu’un tremplin et pas une finalité. J’ai continué à m’interroger sur les pratiques manuelles, à lire, mais aussi à me former. Mes recherches m’ont amenées à rencontrer le counterstrain et Brian Tuckey lors de sa première visite en France. J’ai trouvé dans sa méthode une fascinante façon de traiter mes patients en douceur et durablement. Et depuis je pratique le counterstrain au quotidien.
I spent a few years as a research chemist before realizing I’d rather work with people than test tubes. Now 28 years into my career, I credit starting my study of Counterstrain in 2013 as the moment that transformed not only my effectiveness as a Physical Therapist, but my entire career. The help I can give people using Counterstrain is what gets me out of bed in the morning and charges me throughout the day.
B.S. in Athletic Training
A.A.S Physical Therapist Assistant
Proudly serving my community in the lower Shenandoah Valley region to improve health and wellness for all.
