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I became a Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) therapist because it changed my life. It eliminated my hay fever allergies and hip dysplasia symptoms without any medication or surgical intervention required. It is the fastest and most gentle technique I have seen yet in the medical field. It gives us as practitioners, the ability to treat causes and not just symptoms anymore. So many of us live with dysfunction daily, and this technique allows us to eliminate that from our lives without financially limiting us.

I opened the first cash based physical therapy clinic, Peak Rehab LLC, in Anchorage in January of 2018 in order to care for my patients one on one without insurance red tape or interference. It has allowed for appropriate use of direct access, longer visit times, and fewer sessions needed to return people to their active and preferred lifestyles. My patients vary, including ultra-athletes, chronic pain clients, and even failed cases from the Mayo-Clinic.

After completing my Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from the University of North Dakota, I continued to expand my education. I have completed hundreds of hours of continuing education. I am a COMT (Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist) and have a 2 level Dry Needling certification through IAMT. I have completed training in Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Imaging and Postural Restoration Techniques. I have chosen to specialize in Fascial Counterstrain and continue to take courses yearly to be up to date with the best information to help my patients.

Fascial Counterstrain is an area of medicine that is constantly updating its techniques with new research. Despite how far away we may live from each other, FCS therapists are always working together to evolve and improve our knowledge in order to change our patients’ lives for the better. We are a community fighting to put our patients back in charge of their care, and we are doing it for the right reason, to truly help others.

I received my Bachelor’s of Science from Mundelein College in Chicago, IL. and then went on to receive my Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. I have been a Physical Therapist for 30 years and began practicing SCS after taking SCS 1 and SCS 2, over 17 years ago. I have since taken all available Fascial Counterstrain classes and Academy Classes, modules 1 and 3. I was part of the 2019, 2020 & 2021 Counterstrain Conventions which has allowed me to fine tune my skill set in an advanced environment. I am the owner of Body Basics Physical Therapy and I am committed to continue the learning process, allowing me to provide my patients the most updated treatment techniques to help them achieve their health care goals.

Ray has always been interested in the field of manual therapy going back to the start of his athletic career. After sustaining an injury that took him to numerous therapists and doctors, Ray found Counterstrain. The treatment that he received made him a believer of the technique so much so that he decided to switch careers from software engineer to manual therapy, specializing in Counterstrain. After completing his LMT training, Ray worked under the supervision of Dr. Edward Goering, DO (son-in-law of Strain Counterstrain originator Dr. Lawrence Jones, DO) for 12 years. Ray began training in FCS in 2014, and has made a full transition from Jones SCS to the newer more comprehensive version known as Fascial Counterstrain. He has completed all of the FCS courses developed by Brian Tuckey. Ray, seeking constant improvement has successfully completed all of the Counterstrain Academy Mastery Program courses.

Kellie Barnes MOMT, MPT, CSC I, is the founder of Core Physical Therapy LLC.

Kellie has been practicing physical therapy since 1993. She recognized that physical therapy was her calling at age 12, while volunteering at a local hospital. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology (1991) and a master’s degree in physical therapy (1993) at the University of Delaware. In 1997 she completed her post-graduate residency training in orthopedic manual therapy through the Ola Grimsby Institute. She received her master’s degree in orthopedic manual therapy in 1999 and passed her clinical and written exams for a doctorate degree in orthopedic manual therapy in 2005. In 2022 Kellie passed the certification for Fascial Counterstrain level I. Kellie was honored to be part of the first group of instructors in training taking this examination which included written, oral, and practical examination.

Kellie’s introduction to Counterstrain began under Dr. Lawrence Jones DO in 1994. However, it was the development of Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) by Brian Tuckey PT, OCS, JSCCI and the education received through the Counterstrain Academy that most influenced her practice. In 2019 Kellie was honored to be invited to be part of the instructor training program for the Counterstrain Academy. Kellie is committed to sharing this work with clients and healthcare practitioners.

Kellie has a wide range of clinical experience including specializing in rehabilitation of the spine, shoulder, and lower extremities. However, she has a strong interest in how various systems of the body may be interacting together to perpetuate complex health conditions.

Viewing the body as a whole, she recognizes the complex relationships between mechanical and systemic sources of tissue injury and inflammation. She has extensive experience treating individuals with complex health conditions including post-concussive syndrome, traumatic brain injury, whiplash, craniocervcial instability, tethered cord, POTS/Dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic Lyme disease, co-infections, mast cell activation syndrome, mycotoxin/mold toxicity, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, and ME/CFS.

Kellie’s training enables her to understand the relationship between hormones, metabolic changes, and the immune system, and how these systems can affect inflammation, drainage, and the health of collagen. Due to her interest in systemic inflammation and fascia she treats many clients with complex health conditions.

Kellie finds joy in helping clients and uses FCS to navigate and treat complex clinical presentations. She believes each client’s health condition is unique. Kellie is grateful for FCS, and its gentle but effective results that allow clients to achieve wellness each day.

Carol A. Montgomery is the founder and owner of Montgomery Somatics, private physical therapy, and somatic education center. In addition to a master’s degree in Physical Therapy, she is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. As an adjunct professor in Physical Therapy for several years, she taught classes such as Gross Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Introduction to Manual Therapy. A natural attraction to the principles of Manual Medicine, Montgomery found herself at home within the curriculums at the College of Osteopathic Medicine, focusing her post-graduate studies at Michigan State University and later at the Jones Institute. Dedicated to initiating paradigm shifts in healthcare, wellness, and movement, she attends the Counterstrain Academy to master the profound life-changing Fascial Counterstain techniques. Montgomery has over 20 years of teaching experience with the public, professional healthcare providers, and physical therapy students and over 30 years of clinical experience in integrative healing.

Her published works include Alternative Movement Program in Geriatric Rehabilitation. Functional Neurology, Rehabilitation and Ergonomics 2018: Vol 7. No. 2, pp. 47-61 and Refining the Self-Image: Feldenkrais and Integral Human Gait Theory. The Feldenkrais Journal 2015: No. 28, pp. 30-43.

Debra is a Physical Therapist with over 40 years of experience whose numerous initials represent advanced training and certifications as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, a Certified McKenzie Practitioner, and as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. Graduate of Ithaca College (BS in PT) and Long Island University (MS in Exercise Physiology), she is a lifelong learner and major fan of Counterstrain since meeting Dr. Jones in the 1980’s. Debra works as an independent practitioner, having formed Stay Put Strategies, LLC in 2012. Her emphasis is on promoting healing from injury and trauma, being able to age gracefully to “stay put” wherever you call home, and to support wellness and health in one’s life. Sessions are available in the client’s home or at clinic locations in Connecticut by appointment only.

Welcome to Vibrant Health & Wellness! Helping people understand and care for their bodies is my top priority. I’d love to contribute to the success of your overall health & wellbeing through Fascial Counterstrain.

I am a Physical Therapist with 25+ years of experience, specializing in Fascial Counterstrain, and practicing in a wellness setting, which emphasizes balance across all of life’s pillars to achieve optimal health and well being. My skill set includes all of the systems currently available including: Visceral, Arterial, Lymphatic-Venous, Musculoskeletal 1, 2, & 3; Nerve 1, 2, and all four traditional Jones courses, as well as completing Mod 1 for mastery of the cranial scan; and in process Mod 2 advanced Lymphatic training.

Fascial Counterstrain identifies the SOURCE(s) of pain, then restores ease and comfort to your body, rather than painful bind and restriction. Objective improvements are often immediate and sustainable. Outcomes are unique to each individual, and a complete comprehensive plan of care is prescribed for optimal results.

Fascial Counterstrain is a highly skilled method that relies on a scan of all of the body’s systems in order to locate and treat the origin(s) of pain. It is based soundly in anatomy, and can be explained by the most recent explosion of scientific research on fascia. Because this technique identifies and treats the source of the problem(s), success rates tend to be very high, with often immediate and clinically observable results being produced from the very first session onward. I look forward to serving you at one of several office locations in southeastern Wisconsin.

Are you suffering from pain or dysfunction that limits you from doing what most love to do? The Fascial Counterstrain systems approach provides the resources needed to encourage even the most challenging of clients. Clinically observable effects of Fascial Counterstrain commonly include: decreased pain, decreased tenderness, decreased swelling, normalization of muscle tone, increased circulation; improved posture, improved proprioception, improved efficiency of muscle recruitment patterns, increased range of motion, improved strength, and improved functional performance.

Comprehensive evaluation and treatment focusing on Fascial Counterstrain with Janell is available in southeastern Wisconsin. Call today to schedule your free demo or phone consultation.

Total Health Nutrition & Wellness Center
Location: N83W15485 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls
Website: www.totalhealthinc.com
Call Total Health Clinic: 262 251-2929
Hours: (M-TH 9am-6pm)

Vibrant Health Integrative Physical Therapy
Scheduling by appointment.
Vibrant Health Integrative Physical Therapy, Allenton, Wisconsin. Call or text Janell at 262 224 0913 to schedule.

If you have questions or need to speak to Janell:
Email: Janell@VibrantHealthPT.com
Call or text Janell: 262-224-0913
Hours: Variable by appointment