Jonathan was first introduced to Strain/Counterstrain in 2005 and utilized it as his primary treatment approach until 2018 when he took his first Fascial Counterstrain class. He struggled with making the shift from one to the other until having a personal experience in 2019 with FCS. Having first hand knowledge of the impact that FCS can have on someone’s quality of life was the final nudge that he needed to dive headfirst into the FCS training. Since then he has witnessed the powerful impact of FCS in his patients and has enjoyed watching them achieve their goals.
Manisha loves taking care of patients and restoring their functionality, no matter their age or the challenge they face. From acute to chronic dysfunctions, and newborns (Torticollis) to seniors, she shares in the victory of a healed patient and has for her more than 30 years as a physical therapist.
Manisha strongly believes in learning new techniques to help her patients. She is committed to continuing education, including when it comes to manual techniques such as Integrative Manual Therapy, Fascial Counterstrain, Muscle energy, and the McKenzie techniques for spine.
She and her colleagues at Ortho PT of NOVA are among an elite group of physical therapists nationwide receiving mastery level instruction in a groundbreaking area of physical therapy known as Counterstrain. This treatment involves gentle, but very profound manual techniques that treat the root causes of dysfunctions, not just the symptoms. Manisha is training with the Jones Institute and the Counterstrain Academy.
Besides English Manisha is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu.
David holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours Class 1 and was awarded the University Medal for academic excellence from the University of Queensland in 1995. He holds a double masters degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy & Sports Physiotherapy, again winning the Academic Medal from Griffith University. He has a broad range of manual therapy skills with a preference for Fascial Counterstrain, along with a broad range of exercise therapy skills. He treats patients with chronic pain complaints or sports ailments.
Sheila has been practicing physical therapy since 1995 in Virginia and Maryland. She has taken extensive continuing education courses in various manual therapies.
Strain/counterstrain is her number 1 “go to” treatment choice although she also does craniosacral therapy and dry needling.
Toni Menge, PT, DPT, OCS, CHT, CSC-1, earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2008. She is board-certified in orthopedics by the American Physical Therapy Association and has dedicated nearly 20 years to the field of physical therapy.
Throughout her career, she trained in various manual therapy techniques before discovering the transformative power of Counterstrain. After witnessing its profound impact on patient recovery and overall well-being, she refined her approach to focus exclusively on Counterstrain.
Toni is passionate about continually expanding her knowledge and expertise in this technique to provide the highest level of care to her patients.
