

"exceptional knowledge, therapy and kindness"
Kristin literally improved the well being of my life. After re injuring my lower back, Kristin helped me get back on my feet with her exceptional knowledge, therapy and kindness. She created a personally tailored exercise program to improve my strength and mobility. In addition, her acupuncture therapy significantly helped reduce the pain I was experiencing. Thank you Kristin! - EMP Client

"My recovery was faster than I had ever anticipated"
After suffering from frequent shoulder dislocations for years, I never thought that I would be able to get back into playing the sport that I love after surgery. Kristin helped me in the recovery process with physiotherapy that was tailored to not only daily life activities and mobility, but with the goal of getting me back to 100% on the volleyball court. She is incredibly helpful, kind, and innovative in her methods. My recovery was faster than I had ever anticipated and I have learned methods of keeping my body in check that will help to ensure no further injuries. Less than 1 year after surgery, I am now back to playing the sport I love and couldn't be happier with the physiotherapy that I received. Thanks Kristin! :) - EMP Client

"truly a great health care professional
Kristin has been amazing treating me after a major shoulder surgery. She cares about my progress and she has a lot of techniques and modalities that she can use depending on the situation. My wife recently started using her for a very sore knee and Kristin has helped her get back to running long distances. Truly a great health care professional. I can't recommend her high enough. - EMP Client

You were in the middle of something great.
You were finally hitting your stride with a new training routine. Maybe it happened mid-game, mid-run, or just doing something completely ordinary. One moment you were moving, and the next, something wasn't right.
And now you're sidelined, frustrated and watching your fitness, your momentum, and your season tick by while you try to figure out what to do next.
You're not the type to just sit on the couch and wait it out. But you also don't want to push too hard and turn a short-term injury into a long-term problem.
So you're looking for someone who can give you a real plan, that will get you back at (inset activity of choice) efficiently and while feeling good.
You've tried icing, elevating and perhaps a crafty tensor job. You've watched every YouTube video on your injury, and have tried the exercises, but a little voice in your head keeps telling you to make sure you deal with it properly.
You're doing your best, but you're not sure if what you're doing is actually helping, or if you're unknowingly making things worse.
And the questions keep nagging at you:
How serious is this, really?
Am I healing the way I should be? Will I be back in time for the season?
And if I do get back, will it happen again?
Because you've seen it before - a small injury that didn't get the right attention becomes a chronic problem that follows someone for years.
And that's not the story you want.



Kristin Bignell
Founder
Teen whisperer
Volleyball enthusiast
Dog mom

Doris Folkens
Founder
Teen whisperer
Volleyball enthusiast
Dog mom

Chantal Cuomo
Client Care Coordinator
Yogi
Dog Mom
from:
to:
Lying on the couch, icing your ankle and doom-scrolling injury forums
Back on the court, trusting your body on every cut and landing
Modifying every workout around the thing you can't do
Training fully, without constantly bracing for the next flare-up
Wondering if this injury is going to follow you for years
Feeling more resilient and body-aware than you were before it happened

"looks at the whole body not just the problem area. "
Great physiotherapist, she completes an excellent analysis of the issues each treatment and looks at the whole body not just the problem area. Her methods, treatment and exercises are great! - EMP Client



For the active adult who wants to train smart as the years add up, or the young athlete looking to build a resilient body that performs and lasts.

For the person with a nagging pain that won't fully go away no matter what you do. This is for you if you're tired of managing pain, instead of solving it.

For the adolescent athlete who is experiencing discomfort, pain or injury looking for an empowering approach to rehab and sports performance.
The sooner the better. Early assessment means we can confirm what's actually happened, rule out anything that needs imaging or a different referral, and get you started on the right approach right away. Waiting too long, or relying on rest alone, often means the nervous system and surrounding muscles start compensating in ways that slow your recovery or set you up for re-injury. As a general rule: if you're unsure, get it assessed. A short first appointment can save you weeks of guessing.
Some injuries do resolve with rest, but the tricky part is that "feeling better" and "being fully healed" aren't the same thing. Pain can decrease well before the underlying tissue, nerve function, and movement patterns have actually recovered. If you're dealing with swelling, limited range of motion, weakness, instability, pain that's not improving after a few days, or any injury that happened during a sport or repetitive activity, it's worth getting a proper assessment rather than waiting it out. The goal isn't just to get you out of pain, it's to make sure the whole system is working properly so it doesn't become a recurring problem.
We work with a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, including knee pain, back pain, hip pain, shoulder injuries, ankle sprains, concussions, and vertigo. We also treat post-surgical rehabilitation, overuse injuries, stress fractures, and injuries that haven't fully resolved with previous treatment. If you're not sure whether your injury is something we can help with, reach out and we'll let you know!
Yes. Concussion recovery is one of the areas where a neurofunctional approach makes a real difference. We assess how the nervous system is responding after a head injury, which affects everything from balance and vision to cognition and headaches. Treatment is individualized based on your symptoms and where you are in the recovery process, with the goal of getting you back to school, work, and sport safely and efficiently.
Yes, and it's one of the most underutilized applications of physiotherapy. Vertigo is often caused by a problem in the vestibular system, the part of your inner ear and nervous system that controls balance and spatial orientation. Vestibular physiotherapy uses specific assessment and repositioning techniques to address the root cause rather than just managing the symptom. Many people who have been living with dizziness or vertigo for months see significant improvement within just a few sessions.
Your first appointment starts with a thorough interview and whole-body neurofunctional assessment, so we understand not just the injury site but how your nervous system, movement patterns, and overall health are contributing to the picture. You'll also receive treatment at your first appointment, not just an assessment. From there, each session combines hands-on treatment, neurofunctional acupuncture where appropriate, and individualized exercise work, and we reassess continuously throughout so we're making real, measurable changes every time you come in.
Yes, post-surgical rehabilitation is a significant part of what we do. Whether you've had shoulder, knee, hip, or another surgery, getting back to full sport readiness requires more than just healing at the tissue level. We assess how your nervous system has responded to surgery (things like nerve inhibition after being in a sling or immobilized are very common and often overlooked), rebuild strength and movement patterns from the ground up, and work toward sport-specific function so you return confident, not just cleared.
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