Joe graduated from Quinnipiac University in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. In 1999, he opened Belanger Physical Therapy, LLC. In 1991, Joe's life was changed when he was introduced to Manual Therapy. That year he took his first class, and since has taken over 125 classes. As time progressed, Joe learned and began teaching Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release, Jones' Strain/Counterstrain and Cranial Sacral Technique.
In addition to helping people heal from chronic pain and conditions, Joe has done holistic manual therapy for the past 27+ years. The techniques Joe specializes in are as follows.
In addition to helping people heal from chronic pain and conditions, Joe has done holistic manual therapy for the past 27+ years. The techniques Joe specializes in are as follows.
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Graduate of Quinnipiac University with a bachelor's in Physical Therapy who had no idea the trajectory life had in-store for me. I graduated with so much information bestowed, but not enough to help my patients the way I wished I could. My life was changed when I was introduced to manual therapy. I was amazed that all you needed were your two hands and your heart to help someone.
The first visit will be between one and a half and two hours. The time includes an extended patient interview and physical examination in order to determine the true reason for your complaint, as well as treatment if time permits. If it is determined that you have Mind Body Syndrome, treatment sessions can be done in-person or remotely via zoom, FaceTime or phone.
There's at least an 80% chance that the symptom or condition you have (acute or chronic) stems from Mind Body Syndrome (MBS). What is MBS? It means the symptom(s) you are feeling is originating in the brain and not the area that has the symptom. The area that hurts is actually fine, and the pain you're still experiencing is from a habituated response in your brain.
If you're having acute chest pain, unusual shortness of breath, unexplained severe headache, etc., Dial 911.you may be having a medical emergency. Allow the doctors and nurses to evaluate and treat you. Here are some suggestions of things you can do to change your chronic pain and in many cases, your acute pain.
The study groups are at Belanger Physical Therapy, LLC at the Portland Executive Center, 262 Marlborough Street Rt. 66, Suite 205, Portland, CT. Just after Adams IGA on the right (heading West) and just after Anderson Farm Supply on the left (heading East, but you need to turn around at next light because of median).
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Denise Jakel
Jun 10, 2020
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I had severe sciatica for a year and couldn’t make it through a day with out Motrin. I couldn’t sit in the car and I stopped doing the things I loved like dancing. I had been to other physical therapists, got cortisone shots, did aqua therapy but nothing helped. Joe Belanger introduced me to the work of Dr Schubiner’s Mind Body Syndrome and showed me I could live with out pain. My fears and anxieties were causing this physiological pain response and when I spoke to my fear I found freedom. I have been pain free for two years now. So thankful for Belanger physical therapy.
