Amelia
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INTEGRATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR PELVIC HEALTH & PAIN CONDITIONS
Serving Santa Cruz, California
ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY & PAIN CARE
1-on-1, personalized & integrative physical therapy for people with orthopedic injuries and chronic pain
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Pilates & Yoga-based therapeutic movement prescription
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Skilled bodywork including myofascial release & visceral manipulation
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Nervous system-informed pain care
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Guidance in lifestyle medicine to reduce pain and promote healing
IS INTEGRATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY RIGHT FOR ME?
Integrative Physical Therapy is a whole-body and whole-systems approach to healing pain and injuries. Traditional western medicine too often provides an over-simplified understanding of healing that discounts the incredible complexity of our human physiology. Newer research shows that the health of our minds and nervous system, the nourishment we put into our bodies, having a balance of healthy movement & deep rest, and the way we understand and even think about our pain all influence our capacity for healing.
An integrative approach to physical therapy recognizes this and works with you to find ways to support your healing from all directions!
What does integrative physical therapy & pain care include?
Holistic assessment & thorough investigation of your health history to identify all factors that might be impacting your healing
Individualized movement prescription that includes Yoga & Pilates based exercise, along with traditional strength & conditioning
Therapeutic bodywork that focuses on specialized techniques such as myofascial release and visceral manipulation
Lifestyle medicine guidance such as nutrition planning, breathwork, meditation & mindfulness practices, and pain relieving biohacks
Exploring how we can turn technology into a healing partner through biofeedback and monitoring key health markers such as Heart Rate Variability to keep you on the right track and stay motivated along the path to healing!
How It Works
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Schedule a Discovery Call
Let's start with a free initial call to get to know one another, discuss your goals and challenges, and schedule our initial visits.
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Initial Consultation
Your initial assessment will be an intensive, 90 minute evaluation and treatment. This session is purposely extended to allow time to thoroughly assess your whole body, and make sure you have a solid plan in place when you walk out the door!
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Work the plan
& achieve results.
This is where the real magic happens! Coping with injury & pain can be incredibly challenging. It's crucial we work together to find a plan that doesn't overwhelm you, builds your confidence, and ultimately helps you return to an active, healthy lifestyle that you're proud to be living!
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Yes, the process really works!
"I came to Amelia after a decade of lower back + hip tightness that shifted into nearly debilitating nerve pain. You can imagine that so many years of use, abuse, and not listening to my body compounded my issues into something greater than a single origin of pain. Amelia has been incredibly supportive during this journey and is constantly innovating to get to the root of my issue. She has completely changed my perspective on what a great PT embodies."
