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I began my Counterstrain/Fascial Counterstrain (CS/FCS) coursework in 2008 and it immediately revolutionized my Physical Therapy practice. Most patients experience significant relief in pain or improved function in one to four Counterstrain/FCS sessions. I have also had tremendous results with patients post COVID with return of taste and smell, and improved breathing in 1-3 sessions. Of course results will vary from person to person. I always honor my patient’s rights to wear a mask if they choose or if they choose to get experimental injections. I will never require either. Feel free to call or email me with any questions.

Mary Ann has been a manual therapist for 20 years. Her passion for counterstrain started in 2013 and has included taking the Jones strain counterstrain coursework as well as Fascial Counterstrain classes. Augmenting her studies with the Fascial Counterstrain Academy mastery courses CSA Module 1 and the CSA Convention 2019 Module 2 she continues to expand her hands on work of the body’s fascial system.
She has a private practice in Bandon, Oregon as well as at the Bandon Dunes Resort. Her practice incorporates fascial counterstrain, massage, breath work (buteyko) and movement practices to support and improve performance.

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Derek is a physical therapist licensed in Virginia. His well-rounded professional training, life experiences, and compassionate nature enable him to provide a therapeutic environment that facilitates your return to an active, healthy, and vital lifestyle. Derek’s philosophy is to continually strive for the best patient outcomes.

Training & Specialties:
Masters of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, 2000
Completed all current Fascial Counterstrain courses with the Jones Institute, as well as, Mastery Module 1 with the Counterstrain Academy
Expert level MFR therapist and assistant instructor in John F. Barnes form of Myofascial Release (MFR™)
10-month post-graduate course on the Australian/Maitland model, and influences from NAIOMT, University of Virginia
Direct Access Certification
Coursework at the Institute of Physical Art
Derek has developed a unique approach combining his professional knowledge, his intuition, and his passion for helping people to achieve their fullest potential.

Alison completed her Physical Therapy training in New Zealand in 1988 and continued with post- graduate studies in manual therapy though 1992.
“I was introduced to the Counterstrain technique in 2006.
After meeting Brian Tuckey in 2010 and introduction to Fascial Counterstrain, my clinical practice evolved in a way I could not have previously imagined. I continue to be amazed and humbled by the powerful results of this approach to manual medicine.”

Alison is committed to pursuing excellence and providing exceptional care.

A massage therapist since 1979, Dhyana has been specializing in Strain Counterstrain since 2004. She has taken all available Counterstrain courses from the Jones Institute and received Jones Strain Counterstrain Certification in 2009.
Additionally, she has been a participant in Tim Hodges modules since the beginning of his teaching practice. She has completed mastery programs in Visceral, Lymphatic/Venous, Arterial, Nervous Systems, and more.
Dhyana lives on Bainbridge Island, WA and practices out of a remodeled circa 1900’s studio on her property.

I have been excited about Counterstrain since I first met Lawrence Jones, D.O. at a course in Portland in 1991.
He fixed a problem for me that I had suffered with for 18 months prior to meeting him, and I had seen all the “best” Physical Therapists, Osteopaths, Acupuncturists, Naprapaths, and Orthopedic physicians in Chicago, with no relief.
I have been hooked ever since. Brian Tuckey, PT, OCS, JSCCI has taken Counterstrain to a whole new level with the development of Fascial Counterstrain.
Fascial Counterstrain is, by far, the most significant evaluation and treatment discovery for painful conditions that the physical therapy profession has ever known. In the future, it will revolutionize not only the practice of physical therapy, but the entire health care industry as well. Counterstrain is already the most effective non-invasive approach for relieving chronic intractable pain, period. When Counterstrain is more widely used, it will play a key role in preventing many of the chronic conditions that currently plague aging individuals, such as stooped posture and premature joint degeneration. Perhaps the greatest benefit, however, is the potential that Counterstrain has for improving brain health through improved arterial flow and lymphatic/venous drainage. The applications for Counterstrain seem endless. The future is here, and it is both bright and exciting!
Kevin M. Cronin, PT, ATC, JSCC

My interest in Physical Therapy developed from my own personal experience. I injured my lower back at the age of 18 while doing a squat lift during college track and field practice. After 2 years of misdiagnosis followed by traditional physical therapy that made no change, an MRI showed that I had a ruptured L5-S1 disc with a loose disc fragment. My surgery was “successful” but I continued to have the same severe back and left leg pain. Injections, chiropractic treatment, and further traditional physical therapy all made no change.

During this time, since I could no longer compete as an athlete, I coached track & field at a local high school and college. My love for working one on one with athletes and my frustration with my continued problems led me to go back to school to become a Physical Therapist. Approximately a year after graduation I attended a Strain and Counterstrain course and was the beneficiary of treatment by the instructor as a demonstration (over 10 years after the initial injury). After 15 minutes of treatment my pain and mobility improved dramatically. I sought further treatment after that which resolved my leg pain and reduced my back pain by 95%.

This led me on my journey to be a “Counterstrainer” which I have found to be extremely rewarding since I am able to help people avoid the chronic pain life I was living.

In addition, over that time I have utilized an innovative exercise concept known as “Total Motion Release.” This has been a tremendous addition to my treatment approach since I find it consistently correlates with what I find with the Counterstrain assessment and can allow the patient to assist in self-treatment

My philosophy of treatment is to correct as much dysfunction as possible and provide exercise training to help prevent or self-treat future dysfunction.

I look forward to working with you!

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