Treatment Approaches at Black Bear Physical Therapy

Aaron and Gaelyn have each completed more than 30 continuing education courses and workshops throughout their careers.

They remain committed to learning, asking better questions, and choosing the approach that best fits each patient’s goals—not forcing every person into the same treatment model.

Training and Areas of Study

  • Functional Movement Systems Screen (FMS)

  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

  • Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)

  • Functional Range Release (FR)

  • Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)

  • Integrative Dry Needling (IDN)

  • Advanced gait biomechanics

  • Manual therapy, including spinal and joint mobilization, soft-tissue mobilization, and fascial release

  • Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation

  • Titleist Performance Institute (TPI)

  • NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT)

  • Neuro Orthopaedic Institute peripheral nerve mobilization (NOI)

  • McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT)

  • StrongFirst kettlebell training