Alisa has always been interested in health and wellness with a special focus on the physical aspect of health. This led her to pursue a career as a spin, group fitness instructor and personal trainer for over 14 years. Later she also provided services as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) both of which she currently practices Alisa has been practicing as a PTA for 11 years and a LMT for 9 years. With a background in rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise, she brings a unique perspective to her practice for treating acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. She helps people needing rehab after injury and surgery.
Alisa is a graduate of the University of WA where she earned her degree in interdisciplinary social sciences with a focus on issues that affect women.
Alisa’s unique distinct background allows her to treat people with sports, motor vehicle, on the job injuries, post-surgical joint replacements, arthritic & sciatic pain and overall muscular tension,
Alisa accomplishes this by utilizing a variety of techniques such as:
- Swedish massage.
- PNF stretching techniques.
- Myofascial Decompression.
- Tool assisted therapy (IASTM).
- Active release technique (ART).
- Active pump release technique (APR) and Myofascial release.
She also utilizes multiple modalities for rehab of connective tissue injuries.
Alisa is committed to providing personalized care to each client, tailoring her treatments to address specific needs/concerns and promote healing, increased mobility and relaxation.
Alisa’s goals for client treatment include:
Help clients achieve balance, relieve pain and tension allowing them to return to and maintain an active lifestyle.
Improve muscle tone and range of motion to allow for optimal performance with everyday activities.