​Since graduating from Texas Woman’s University with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1986, I have been led to a more and more holistic perspective on health.  I observed patients would have successful treatments but then returned, sometimes multiple times, with migrating injuries.  I kept wondering about a bigger picture and how things might be connected.  My journey to a more complete answer has so far included physical therapy, Hellerwork ( a combination of myofascial release, movement reeducation and recognition of a mind-body connection), movement retraining, application to functional tasks including activities of daily living and work related activities.  And most recently, I completed a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice at Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  The traditional osteopathic approach taught at this school is similar to osteopathy practiced in other countries. The focus is on hands-on, individualized osteopathic techniques and follows a set of guiding principles that serve as an organizing force to bring the body back towards its optimal function.