Physical therapy is a cornerstone of whole-body wellness, helping you regain strength, mobility, and independence. At Whole Self Wellness in Norwich, Connecticut, our expert physical therapists specialize in orthopedic rehabilitation, craniosacral therapy, pediatric care, and advanced techniques like dry needling, cupping, and kinesiotaping. Our team provides hands-on services designed to address the root cause of your discomfort.
What sets Whole Self Wellness apart is our commitment to holistic care. Our physical therapists are highly trained in manual therapy and integrative approaches, ensuring you receive one-on-one attention in every session. Our individualized approach to care empowers you to heal, move better, and live fully.
Our Physical Therapy Services
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Orthopedic physical therapy focuses on treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. We use evidence-based techniques to help you recover from fractures, sprains, post-surgical rehabilitation, arthritis, back pain, neck pain, and sports injuries. Through a combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and functional movement training, we help you regain strength and return to the activities you love.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique that releases tension deep in the body by manipulating the bones of the skull, spine, and pelvis. This approach can be highly effective for headaches, migraines, TMJ dysfunction, concussions, vertigo, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions. Our trained therapists use light touch to facilitate the body’s natural healing processes and restore balance to the central nervous system.
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Children have unique developmental and physical needs, and our pediatric physical therapy services are designed to support them every step of the way. We work with infants, children, and adolescents who have developmental delays, neurological conditions, injuries, or post-surgical needs. Our therapists create playful, engaging treatment plans that help children build strength, coordination, and confidence in a supportive environment.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique that uses thin needles to target trigger points—tight knots in muscles that cause pain and restrict movement. This treatment can provide fast relief for chronic pain, muscle tension, headaches, and sports injuries by releasing muscle tightness and improving blood flow to the affected area.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and promotes tissue healing. It’s particularly effective for back pain, neck pain, muscle soreness, and soft tissue injuries. Many patients find cupping helps relieve deep-seated tension and accelerates recovery.
Kinesiotaping
Kinesiotaping uses specialized elastic tape applied to the skin to support muscles and joints without restricting movement. This technique can reduce pain and swelling, improve circulation, and enhance athletic performance. It’s commonly used for sports injuries, post-surgery support, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Why Choose Whole Self Wellness
At Whole Self Wellness, physical therapy is about understanding your unique body, your goals, and the underlying causes of your pain or limitation. Our team of physical therapists brings over 75 years of combined clinical experience and represents some of the most highly trained specialists in Connecticut. Our experienced team includes Dr. Ryanne Gromatzky, PT, DPT, OCS, board-certified in orthopedics with advanced manual therapy training; Melissa Meyer, PT, DPT, who specializes in orthopedic and pediatric care; Stacy James, PTA, an expert in craniosacral therapy and visceral manipulation; and Kirsti Stennett, PT, with over 1,500 hours of integrated manual therapy training in lymphatic dysfunction, pelvic health, and foot and ankle care. Every session is one-on-one, giving you the undivided attention you deserve. It’s just you and your therapist working together toward your goals.
We also take an integrative approach that considers your physical, mental, and lifestyle factors. Because we’re part of a comprehensive wellness practice, we can collaborate seamlessly with your primary care provider, behavioral health specialist, or nutritionist to ensure every aspect of your health is supported.
Start Your Healing Journey Today
If you’re ready to experience holistic physical therapy that treats the whole you, Whole Self Wellness in Norwich, Connecticut, is ready to support your recovery. Call us today at (860) 222-0949 to schedule your consultation.
