Graduated from PT school in Warsaw – Poland in 1991. In US since 1992. Since then completed over 100 continuing education courses in Manual Therapy. Founded CtS Physical Therapy in 2002 and 3D Functional Wellness in 2023. Certified Gluten-Free Practitioner. Graduate of Functional Medicine Fast Track program for healthcare practitioners.
Lindsey has been a Physical Therapist for 20 years now. She has experience with many different techniques and tools but counterstrain is far superior to anything she has learned over the years. True healing is possible for nearly anyone when you tap into the body’s own ability to heal itself. If you are curious as to the healing powers give counterstrain a try!
I have been in private outpatient orthopedic practice since 1998. I approach every patient as a unique individual and seek to find the best treatments that will help resolve their problem. Fascial counterstrain has been a game-changer for me as it has opened an area of dysfunction that was previously not addressed as part of my treatment interventions. As my tool box of fascial counterstrain systems as expanded, I find that the results are more dramatic with my patients. Patients who have had traditional PT interventions are amazed at the results when fascial counterstrain is employed and they always remark how gentle yet effective this treatment approach has been. I look forward to more courses and greater improvement in my own skill set.
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With over 20+ years of physical therapy experience, Rafael is committed to the most up-to-date evidence-based practice along with a focus on best care standards acquired throughout his years working in several clinical settings.
Rafael obtained a Bachelor of Science of Physiotherapy from the University of Santa Cecilia in 2004. In 2005 he enrolled in post-university studies in sports physiotherapy at Federal University of Sao Paulo and was invited to be an assistant professor at Paulista University in 2007, and became Associated Professor by 2009, teaching classes in physiotherapy assessment and semiology, orthopedics/trauma and anatomy. Anatomy is one of his passions, leading him to pursue a Master of Science in Cell and Structural Biology with emphasis in anatomy in 2013. His area of research was muscle biology and healing properties associated with the inflammatory process.
Rafael was granted the title of Orthopedics and Trauma Physiotherapist Specialist by the Brazilian Physiotherapy Association consistent with his main area of work, Currently, he is also an Affiliated Clinical Educator of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine (FRM- University of Alberta).
Since 2022, I have been studying and using Fascial Counterstrain techniques as a big part of my practice, which has allowed me to help clients in Calgary and Airdrie.
PNW born and raised. My physical therapy practice and approach draws from 20+ years experience in ministry and medical settings, both locally and abroad. I value holistically treating the whole body / whole person, and love hearing people’s stories, especially as it relates to their families, life experiences, and passions / goals and also appreciate how it also helps to inform on the different types of stressors / traumas that they may carry. In addition to fascial counterstrain, I do other neuro informed manual techniques as well to help people in chronic pain/stress/anxiety. When I’m not in clinic, you’ll likely find me adventuring in the mountains and water or creating something in the kitchen.
Maddy Garfunkel is a licensed massage therapist working in her own practice, Body Wise Wellness, on Bainbridge Island. Maddy completed the 650 hr professional licensing program at Port Townsend School of Massage, and has since been studying modalities of healing arts with a large interest in infants and pediatrics. Her approach bodywork is thoughtful, individualized, and treatment-based to ease pain, stress, and dysfunction throughout the body. Including Fascial Counterstrain, Maddy uses an intuitive combination of modalities to meet each client with where their body is today, as well as the history it holds. Maddy is committed to advancing her studies and experience in Counterstrain, and cannot wait to take her next course!
Dr. Chris Edwards, DO, has been specializing in treating all kinds of body pains and disorders, including pain during pregnancy, infant disorders, head, neck, and back pain, and craniosacral issues for the last 10 years. He is board-certified in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (C-NMM/OMM) and has over a decade of training in medicine and OMT. He has a passion for helping patients in all stages of life, particularly during pregnancy, post-partum, and infancy.
In addition to private practice, he also is active in teaching the next generation of physicians at Rocky Vista University in Ivins, UT.
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