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Diplômée en kinésithérapie en 2008.
Je pratique le Fascial Counterstrain depuis 2013.
Certifiée en technique Jones.

I’ve been a physical therapist since 2002 after graduating with my Master of Physical Therapy from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. Since then, I have specialized in neurological and orthopedic conditions where I worked with adults as well as pediatrics in the acute rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient settings. My undergraduate degree is in Spanish Literature and Language, and included a year studying abroad in Madrid, Spain, and a physical therapy service trip to El Salvador. My Spanish language skills add to my ability to also treat Spanish speaking clients.

I learned about Fascial Counterstrain through a fellow soccer mom on my son’s team. As I researched more about the technique, I could tell this was the “missing link” I had been seeking to get down to the true cause of my clients’ dysfunctions. I have gone through a severe autoimmune disease, and multiple abdominal and hip surgeries which have resulted in chronic pain and mobility issues. Fascial Counterstrain has been the most effective treatment I have found! It changes the way physical therapists assess, treat and help their patients in their health journey. It addresses long-term issues that many others and I face that are not addressed by traditional physical therapy. I’m honored and committed to truly help my clients by getting to the root cause of their pain and dysfunction with Fascial Counterstrain treatment.

Outside of work, I am a mother of 4 children, along with a fur baby. I find joy in being active, adventurous travels with my family, and relaxing while reading, cooking and painting watercolors.

Matthew Sweeney, Licensed Acupuncturist, Diplomat in Acupuncture, NCCAOM. Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver in 2012. He also holds a Bachelors of Science in Behavioral Psychology. Matt is also certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is a nationwide licensed acupuncturist and practices in the state of Colorado and Michigan.

In 2008, Matt began contemplating studying acupuncture. During this time he was suffering from incredibly high stress from working in a crashing real estate industry and was searching for a way to relieve anxiety via alternative medicine.

This led him to Chinese medicine, finding great relief was through acupuncture. Realizing this helped him greatly, he knew he was intrinsically motivated to help others in a more altruistic fashion with purpose driven by helping others in need.

Matt’s primary practice with the help of myofascial therapy(since 2014) and Fascial Counterstrain (2024) and focus is helping with sports injuries, chronic pain, stomach issues, and women’s issues. However, the opportunity to treat whatever ailments arise with the body is openly welcomed.

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Dr. Ryan Friend helps adults suffering from nagging aches and pains get back to an active, healthy lifestyle without the need for pain medication, injections, or multiple visits to the doctor.

Dr. Ryan specializes in manual physical therapy, corrective movement, stress reduction techniques and helping patients who suffer from chronic issues other medical professionals haven’t been able to identify or treat.

His own journey in healing both his body and mind have inspired him to bring a more holistic approach to his physical therapy practice.

For over 15 years, he’s worked in a variety of orthopedic and other settings refining his skills. Now, he brings those skills to his own clinic and even to your doorstep.

Dr. Friend’s unique treatment approach relies less on traditional tests and measures and more on your response to his therapeutic approach. His personalized approach helps him identify pain syndromes and dysfunctions other doctors can miss. Through one-on-one treatment plans, he addresses the root causes, instead of just symptoms, and helps patients discover freedom from pain in less time than traditional PT.

After completion of his PT training at the University of Vermont in 1998, Anthony initially worked in a small, community hospital. He eventually found his niche in Outpatient private practice and earned a certification in Manual therapy.
To fulfill a career-long dream, Anthony and his entire family moved to Steamboat Springs, CO where he participated in a 16 month AAOMPT accredited fellow-in-training position. The intensive in-clinic mentoring accentuated his expertise to integrate various PT and Osteopathic approaches in the treatment of Orthopedic issues and all other systems for the wholistic care of individuals, including problem-solving strategies for those with chronic pain.
Upon fellowship completion in November 2020 and returning home to the beautiful Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, Anthony and his wife Krista re-opened the HŌHP clinic full-time. He was then invited by a colleague to explore Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) and attended his first of Brian Tuckey, PT’s courses. Anthony then immersed himself in this paradigm as he found it extremely specific and gentle yet profoundly effective in treating all systems of the body. FCS is a truly holistic approach that also integrates superbly with other anatomy-based, holistically-minded disciplines, which resonates with his own commitment to lifelong study of these fascinating anatomical inter-relationships coupled with his passion for helping each person in need.
At HŌHP Anthony personally provides care for individuals of all ages. In addition to problem-solving through a vast array of clinical conditions, he has provided care for fitness enthusiasts of all ages, amateur and professional athletes and coaches including members of the US Ski Team, Dancers, Gymnasts, Runners, Equestrians, Rodeo competitors, Golfers, and those involved in all other sport varieties.

I’m James Chritton, a Bay Area native and experienced bodyworker practicing since 2011. My work blends advanced manual therapies—including Rolfing® Structural Integration, Feldenkrais, and osteopathic-informed techniques from the Barral Institute—with a deep commitment to helping clients move better, feel better, and heal at the root level.

Discovering Fascial Counterstrain was a transformative moment in my practice. Its precision and effectiveness immediately stood out, allowing me to identify and release hidden sources of pain and dysfunction with accuracy and care. The use of cranial scanning and tender points has made my work more refined, responsive, and deeply impactful.

My path into healing wasn’t just professional—it was personal. I found this work out of necessity, searching for answers in my own body and discovering tools I now share with others. That journey has taken me as far as Guatemala, where I studied traditional healing practices that continue to inform my grounded, integrative approach.

Clients describe my work as gentle, effective, and highly attuned.

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Like many practitioners, Jenny’s introduction to fascial counterstrain (FCS) came at a time when she most needed the work herself. FCS has been instrumental in helping Jenny heal from a serious car accident and subsequent surgeries. As a former social worker and seasoned physical therapist assistant with additional training in Eastern bodywork methods, Jenny melds these perspectives and skills to offer a holistically supportive experience to her clients.