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I was in chronic pain
due to abdominal surgery. After just a few visits the pain went
away. I was able to stop wearing the abdominal brace and I was able
to lay on my stomach. I
am able to participate in yoga and stretch and I'm now working on
strengthening exercises that Annette gave me. I
can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. -
Sally Champa -
I was dealing with constant pain in neck and shoulder
for over a year. Two months of physical therapy has given me substantial
relief. I've learned exercises I can do to manage flare-ups. And
I remember to breathe. - Toni Carter - Bend
The care I have received at Healing Bridge
has exceeded any expectations I had three months ago when I began
the process of Physical Therapy. Each step along the way has revealed
to me the power my own body possesses to learn and recover. The
extraordinary experience the staff has utilized to guide me on my
way is a treasure I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
I am grateful beyond words to have found a place
like Healing Bridge. I have dubbed my sessions there Brain
Massage because its not just my body that is healing
but my soul as well. - Joanna Johns -
I want to say how much I appreciate the whole of
you as well as your individual parts. your ability to address the
many levels of recover is helpful beyond words. The quality of your
awareness is apparent in your way of knowing just what I needed
in order to heal.
When I was laying in the Emergency Room, awaiting
the verdict on my broken leg, I was looking for something to help
me sustain a positive attitude. The first thing that came to mind
was: "at least I will be able to go to Healing Bridge for therapy."
I have been to you before and I knew how good it
would feel. Now healing a broken leg you have reminded me that my
body is still a whole being. you have helped me learn to walk again
with grace and ease. You have addressed the physical and emotional
as well as the spiritual needs of my healing. I appreciate your
help.
I also realize I can come to your facility even
when I feel healthy. We often need a bit of alignment to keep us
healthy. I look forward to being a healthy client next time. Thank
you.
Love, Eileen Lock Return to Top of Page
Healing Bridge Physical Therapy and Feldenkrais
have allowed me to focus on wellness, instead of illness. I realized
how old patterns of movement and holding my body were actually making
my neck and pain worse. It is comprehensive, interactive, dynamic
and holistic. I was very impressed. - Lisa Marr, MD -
My journey with Allison, the Feldenkrais,
and Healing Bridge began after several years of enduring muscle
spasms in my back to due to hyperflexion or hypermobility. My physician
at the time referred me to a physical therapy facility that utilized
a traditional approach to my problem. This traditional approach
emphasized isolated exercises for the muscles in my back in order
to increase back strength. After months of treatment, not only did
my pain not improve, the muscle spasms actually increased in both
frequency and intensity.
A friend, who is a physical therapy assistant,
suggested that I consult with Allison to investigate the Feldenkrais
approach to care and wellness. I remember after that first session,
wondering if this gentle approach would prove to be helpful. I am
very pleased to report that my health has improved dramatically
in regard to both the level of pain and the frequency of occurrences.
What I have learned during this journey is about
bringing an awareness and intention to my complete wellness. Ive
increased my knowledge of body awareness and body movement as well
learning the importance of an integrated intentional approach towards
my health and well being. I now understand that there is a cognitive
component to my health that I hadnt been as aware of in the
past.
Allison gave me the tools to monitor and maintain
my state of health along with increasing the desire to expand my
knowledge base. Now, Ive made a personal commitment to myself
to utilize the tools and knowledge Ive gained to bring an
active, integrated and intentional approach to my lifelong well
being.
- Carol Cooley-Reid -
Dear Friends at Healing Bridge-
When I came to you for help with my neck and shoulder
problems, my goal was to come away with sets of exercises and stretches
I could do to address the problems at home.
But you offered me so much morea warm reception
and friendly faces from the minute I stepped through the door, a
program tailored for my particular needs (physical therapist, massage
therapist, exercise advisor and Feldenkrais sessions and classes),
and ongoing support and encouragement. I looked forward to each
of my sessions, and now that I am on my own, I feel well equipped
both with exercises and with a new attitude toward and awareness
of how I move and how I can work to keep my body happy. Thanks to
my therapist for identifying what was best for me (and arranging
a financial plan that was a big help to me) and to each of you,
angels all. Yours gratefully,
Judy Montgomery
I can't thank you enough for all that you have
done for me. The therapy was a huge success and you have taught
me some life changes that I will continue to enforce-You are all
just great!
Back in September I injured my back. This would
make me two time "L5 loser", and the thought of going
from an active lifestyle to a period of surgery and prolonged recovery
was not something I relished.
When the neurosurgeon suggested physical therapy
as a first course of action, I had no idea what to expect. On the
recommendation of one of the office staff, I contacted your office.
Frankly, I didn't know what I had gotten into. After all, here was
a classic type A left-brain guy suddenly in an office with stars
and sparkles, Zen waterfalls, and ethereal background music. But
hey, if it would allow me to dodge back surgery, I was willing to
try anything. It took a couple of visits for me to let go
and trust the process and people.
The upshot is that I have nothing but positive
things to say about the holistic approach of your office and the
wonderful people that I worked with. I'm especially grateful to
Nancy for her skills and patience. I very much appreciated the focus
on education, self-help tools, and the look forward toward the activities
that the individual will be involved in upon release. My therapist
worked with me to review my entire gym and cycling regimen, suggesting
alternative exercises that would be just as effective, yet more
supportive of the lower back.
So just over three months later, I'm back in the
gym, back on the bike (and still on the "ball"). When
folks inquire as to my injury and recovery, I don't hesitate to
talk up Healing Bridge. You have some great people and a great approach.
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Healing Bridge staff collaborated with me in my
recovery from a two-year old running injury. To my surprise, this
process was also a learning process. They helped me to become more
aware of how my day-to-day movements and habits weren't allowing
my injury to heal. I learned to pay attention to how my body was
responding to treatment and relate this back to them. The development
of custom-tailored pain abatement technique provided much needed
physical and emotional relief from chronic pain. The staff is trained
in a wide array of leading-edge physical therapy methodologies.
This allowed us to explore a variety of treatment options. All of
this took place in their beautiful facility that came to feel like
a peaceful sanctuary in which to heal.
Your name certainly lives up to your hospitality
and caring warmth. You gave me and made me feel wanted, needed and
accepted in a new world and recovering from a long and painful injury.
The work was so beneficial and inspiring but the warmth and enhancement
made that so meaningful. Thank you for one of the best days I've
had.
Peggy has had regular therapy however, since she
started therapy here at Healing Bridge we have noticed a marked
improvement in her physical and mental condition. Peggy had a stroke
in December of '01 and had right side paralysis. With physical therapy
ever since, this has been our best experience and she has shown
the most improvement since coming here.
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Dear Healing Bridge Staff, Thank you for a wonderful
dinner at Pine Tavern. It was a nice surprise to learn I had won
the drawing. I never win anything! My husband, Tony, was my chosen
companion. We sat at a nice table for two overlooking the patio,
had a great bottle of wine and a yummy meal. This wonderful evening
was much appreciated.
Healing Bridge has been a wonderful experience
for me. My therapist recommended exercises that quickly started
to positively affect my pain. His empathy and assessment of my pain
helped me to gain confidence from the outset that I had made the
right choice.
Nancy took me the next step and helped me to convert
my yoga to a ball and to add in other ball exercises that continued
to build my confidence, while iontophoresis started to get at the
core pain in my hip. Her deep tissue massage yielded wonderful results
and she was so careful each step along the way to check in with
me and make sure my privacy and feeling s were protected.
Allison's work with Feldenkrais really has pulled
all the concepts and ideas together so that now I think and move
differently. She expresses caring and interest in every aspect of
care I had needed. She suggested some pool work that also helped
to pull the concepts together. I have attended a number of Awareness
Through Movement workshops that reinforce the work that is done
in appointments. These classes are available on a drop-in basis.
The front office staff is equally caring and I
have appreciated their efficiency and professional demeanor. They
all seem to support each other really well.
After I had my carpel tunnels repaired and realized my left hip
was in pain I was still getting out of bed every night at least
once, if not two or three times a night. As I have eliminated various
sources of pain my sleep problem has improved. I would estimate
at this point a 25% improvement in sleep due to being free of hip
pain. I also recently obtained my sleep splint (mouthpiece) and
although I am still waking up 3-4 times a night I am not getting
out of bed and am falling back to sleep faster than before.
The pain I experience daily as a result of the
reconstruction and arthritis in my right foot is best managed with
attention to and choice activities. Thank you again for listening
and helping me in this phase of my recovery.
I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed
taking Melanie Rosen's yoga class and how much I appreciate it that
you let her use your building. I had physical therapy at your office
in the summer/autumn of 2000. The physical therapy I received was
wonderful. However, after completing my physical therapy, I still
wanted to do more for myself and continue to heal. I thought that
a yoga class would be ideal, but local yoga classes that I attended
are not geared towards people with back problems (too much bending).
I was relieved to see that a class for people with sensitive backs
was offered. In short, I felt that Melanie's class empowered me
to continue with my healing process in a healthy, non-intrusive
way. Thank you!
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