SPECIALTIES

MTC Manual Therapy Certification: Trained and certified through the University of St. Augustine

Course work includes:

• Introduction to Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation
• Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation
• Extremity Integration
• Myofascial Manipulation
• Advanced Evaluation and Manipulation of Pelvic, Lumbar & Thoracic Spine
• Advanced Evaluation & Manipulation of Craniofacial, Cervical & and Upper Thoracic Spine
• Functional Analysis & Management of Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex

Typical clients served:

• Sciatica
• Sacral Iliac dysfunction
• Thoracic outlet syndrome
• Degenerative Disc Disease Lumbar/Thoracic/Cervical
• Muscular Strains
• Fibromayalgia/polymyositis
• Chronic Pain/Headaches

CEAS Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist through the Back School of Atlanta

• Analysis and Intervention of Musculoskeletal Disorders & Ergonomics
• Perform OSHA-compliant ergonomics analysis for industrial and office jobs in this basic occupational ergonomics workshop
• Identify potential hazards, develop cost-effective solutions for prevention

Typical clients served:

• Construction/Factory Companies
• Manufacturing Plants
• Department/Grocery Stores

ATC Athletic Trainer Certified

Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers, health care professionals who have met the qualifications set be the state and the board of certification (BOC). Athletic Trainers collaborate with physicians to optimize activity and participation of patients and clients.  Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities.

Typical clients served:

• Recreational, amateur, and professional athletes
• Individuals who have suffered musculoskeletal injuries
• Those seeking strength, conditioning, fitness, and performance enhancement
• Others delegated by the physician

PTPC Pelvic Therapy Practitioner Certification: Trained through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

• Individualized evaluation and treatment for urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic floor muscle weakness/supportive dysfunction, post-surgical conditions and/or the musculoskeletal components of uro and gynecological pain syndromes.
• Outcome measures and quality of life questionnaires are provided for both incontinence and pain syndromes.
• Clinical treatment interventions include: external and/or internal vaginal/rectal examination, therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, sEMG biofeedback, Pt education/behavioral instructions, electrotherapeutic modalities.

Typical clients served:

• Pelvic pain conditions
• Incontinence of bowel and/ or bladder
• Urinary urgency and frequency
• Constipation
• Pelvic floor muscle hypertonicity (spasm)
• Pelvic floor muscle weakness
• Supportive dysfunctions
• Post Prostatectomy

CFC Canio-Mandibular Head, Neck and Facial Pain Certification: Trained and certified through the University of St. Augustine

• Course Work Includes:
• Spinal Evaluation and Manipulation
• Advanced Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine Manipulation
• Basic/Intermediate/Advanced Cranio-Facial Techniques

Typical clients served:

• Treatment of temporomandibular disorders
• Masticatory muscle disorders
• Treatment of post major maxillo-facial surgical procedures