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Applied Neuroscience Approach
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Tired of endless physical therapy exercises that only seem to help a little or make things worse? You're not alone — and more importantly, you're not broken. It's not a matter of trying harder or doing more reps. The real issue is that your brain is working overtime to protect you.

Movement isn’t just about muscles and joints — it’s about your brain feeling safe enough to let you move. Your brain constantly gathers information from your senses — your eyes (vision), your ears (balance and spatial awareness), your skin (touch and pressure), and even your mouth and nose (breathing and internal awareness). If any of that input is unclear, confusing, or threatening, your brain will step in to protect you the only way it knows how: by limiting your movement, creating tension, or triggering pain.

That’s why traditional approaches that only treat isolated body parts often fall short — they miss the bigger picture. You aren’t just a collection of symptoms. You’re a complex, integrated system.

At our practice, we take a comprehensive view of your body and nervous system. We look beyond your symptoms to explore important systems like your vision, vestibular (balance) system, TMJ (jaw function), breathing patterns, and sensory processing. We listen carefully to your story — because everything you’ve experienced matters.

Then, we create a personalized plan focused on helping your brain feel safe again. When your brain can accurately predict that movement is safe, it stops trying to protect you with pain or restrictions. You’ll move more freely, breathe more easily, and start to trust your body again.
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Healing isn't just about fixing a "problem" — it's about reconnecting with your body in a way that feels natural, empowering, and sustainable.
Information on this blog & website is provided for informational purposes only. The information is a result of gathering published information, some researched, and years of practice experience by the author. This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your healthcare provider. Do not use the information on this web site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read on this web site. Information provided on this web site and the use of any services purchased from the web site by you DOES NOT create a doctor/therapist-patient relationship between you and Melissa Schubert, PT.  For a consultation to address particular diagnoses or medical concerns, please Book an appointment. For other questions, contact me at [email protected]

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  • For Women
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  • Pilates
  • Applied Neuroscience
  • Personal Training
  • FOR MEN