Specialties

The practitioners at Paisano Physical Therapy have been ‘around the block’ so when it comes to helping with your problem, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t.

We specialize in providing hands-on therapy. The specialties listed here have proven unique and beneficial to many people who then bring in friends and family members.

CranioSacral Therapy is renowned for easing headaches, TMJ, migraines and other problems. Please read more about this fascinating treatment. We love it!

Facial paralysis treatment is a specialty found nowhere else in the state of Washington. We have received training through the Bell’s palsy Research Foundation in Maryland and have found this unique approach very beneficial for our patients. Group Health Cooperative recognizes our clinic as a specialist and is willing to send their subscribers to us for this treatment. The regular insurance carriers all work with Paisano in treatment of their clients.

Manual Therapy is essential and includes joint mobilization techniques for the shoulder, knee or spinal joints when needed. Deep tissue work gets to the heart of physical ailments allowing for increased flexibility of the tissues involved. Neck and back pain are greatly relieved using manual therapy techniques as part of the treatment plan.

Rubenfeld Synergy Method® is characterized by the simultaneous use of talk therapy, imagery and gentle “listening” touch. These ingredients work together to increase awareness of both body and mind. As the body relaxes deeply, feelings and memories surface more easily, and allow new insights to happen. A healing process is underway.

Medical Qigong is the foundation of Oriental Medicine. It is over 3500 years old and addresses many of the physical, mental and spiritual issues of the one’s body. The work utilizes Chinese Medicine theory in regards to disease of organs and blockage of meridians and through the process of purging, tonifying and regulating the body one is able to bring understanding and release to issues related to physical complaints.

Acupuncture is used to restore balance. It treats all kinds of pain, and effectively treats many common acute and chronic conditions such as: migraines, high blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety and depression, Bell's palsy, fibromyalgia, respiratory and digestive disorders.