Good posture and ease of movement support each other powerfully and seamlessly. I foster both, using advanced manual therapy and movement rehab and retraining, for your optimal biomechanical health. Traditional structural anatomy tends to divide humans up into separate muscles, joints, etc. But we are so much more than the sum of our parts!
Thanks to the advancements in functional anatomy, I support your body to move in three dimensions as a vital, interconnected "soft machine, " capable of a multitude of "ordinary miracles" of movement without pain or undue stress. I assess how the various segments of your body align and relate to one another in the field of gravity, both in a neutral position and when moving through space.
Thanks to the advancements in functional anatomy, I support your body to move in three dimensions as a vital, interconnected "soft machine, " capable of a multitude of "ordinary miracles" of movement without pain or undue stress. I assess how the various segments of your body align and relate to one another in the field of gravity, both in a neutral position and when moving through space.
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The study of the interrelationships between the various body segments during a neutral standing posture. This utilizes the Anatomy Trains Structural Anatomical Maps. Three-Dimensional Movement Analysis and Performance System (3DMAPS) leverages movements that are authentic to everyday life by utilizing all three planes of motion.
I came to Karl because I tore a ligament in my left knee and was looking for options to avoid surgery. Still walking with a cane four weeks after my injury, I left his office without it after one session. His work and is insights are extremely effective and helped me build a deeper awareness of how I move my body to help with current injuries and prevent them in the future.
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Jill Davenport
Jun 24, 2020
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Karl’s skills are truly amazing. I was in extreme pain since August, had to get a stand up desk, etc went to a doctor, a physical therapist, and just got worse!! Two visits with Karl and my pain was significantly reduced!!! Frankly I went from a 10+ to a 0 - 2 depending on whether I was doing the exercises he taught me to do!! I will have a monthly appointment to work out the kinks. I’m grateful for him. It is with great enthusiasm that I highly recommend Karl! My only suggestion is don’t wait four months like I did! Thank you Karl!!
Lauren Irving
Jan 01, 2020
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I was recommended to Karl by a colleague after limping around at work and looking like an 80 year old at the age of 27. I had tried physical therapy, steroid injections, acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, and more...the whole nine yards. I had terrible back pain/sciatica. I was convinced I would need back surgery, however I went to Karl and learned that my problem wasn't just with my back, there were various parts of my body I had issues with, but the best part was they were all able to be fixed. I didn't realize I was walking incorrectly for years of my life, my feet turned out to be
Suzanne Cory
Nov 25, 2019
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As a Physical Therapist I have experienced all types of therapy, osteopathic manipulation ect. Karl creates and environment that is meditative as well as healing. I have had continuous issues with my neck being "out of place" he corrected my neck issue without the scary cracking or abrupt movement; He systematically changed my postural awareness and worked through the soft tissue, fascia restrictions which allowed my neck to be in the correct alignment. I am now Pain Free!! Thank you Karl I am so Grateful for your Knowledge and experience. You are at the Top of your Craft.
Renee Blohm
Nov 24, 2019
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My husband and I are so fortunate to have gotten a referral from my father in law for our twin boys to see Karl. Our boys were chronic toe walkers since they could walk( 4 years ago). Karl got them all straightened out before they had Achilles tendon lengthening surgery. Karl has been the reason why there surgery was so successful and he is continuing to help them live a fulfilled childhood with proper movement! Our kids love Mr. Karl and so do we!
Chris Harris
Nov 13, 2019
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Mindy Silberman
Sep 10, 2019
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Amy Crepeau
Aug 20, 2019
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I had had trouble for over a year with lower back pain that extended down my leg. Medications I tried made me feel awful and, although it helped some, physical therapy didn’t stop the pain. I saw Karl one time and it helped tremendously! He took the time to listen me about the pain and what things I had already tried to resolve it. He explained the origin of the pain and worked on the muscles and tendons that were really the issue. He showed me some stretches to do and I have been virtually pain free ever since. I still can’t believe it. I highly recommend meeting with Karl.
Adam Charles
Jul 20, 2019
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Karl gave me my happiness back. I had been dealing with a herniated disc for six months (3rd time Injuring the same thing in three years), and had been scheduled for back surgery. My insurance fought me on surgery and my doctor canceled four days prior. I found Karl and my first appointment was the day I had been supposed to have surgery.
I walked in a 10/10 in pain and holding my hip to help ease the pain while walking. After two hours with Karl I walked out a 5/10 in pain. And pain reduced for the next few days. I saw Karl for two more sessions 2 weeks apart and with his help, and stretching
I walked in a 10/10 in pain and holding my hip to help ease the pain while walking. After two hours with Karl I walked out a 5/10 in pain. And pain reduced for the next few days. I saw Karl for two more sessions 2 weeks apart and with his help, and stretching
Barbara Blum-Alexander
May 03, 2019
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Oh did my knees hurt! Karl gave me immediate relief. More importantly, he gave me hope, along with practical exercises that I can do at home. I can fix this, without needing knee surgery in 20 years! Karl is extremely knowledgeable! He determined the problems in my posture that are causing my knee pain almost immediately. I'm so grateful to have Karl as a trusted resource in our community!
Robert Graninger
May 22, 2018
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When I first met Karl as a practitioner I was in my mid seventies and suffered from a series of aches and pains. Knee, lower back, posture related problems caused by a lifetime of sports and outdoor activities and “growing old”.
Karl began my treatment by assuring me “help” was available that did not require extensive surgical intervention. “Lets try this...” became a mantra as he introduced me to the principles of “postural fitness”.
Karl has manipulated my posture to correct various dysfunctions in how I stand and move. I am now much more flexible and do not use pain medications
Karl began my treatment by assuring me “help” was available that did not require extensive surgical intervention. “Lets try this...” became a mantra as he introduced me to the principles of “postural fitness”.
Karl has manipulated my posture to correct various dysfunctions in how I stand and move. I am now much more flexible and do not use pain medications
