Heather Hartwig Stokes

About

Heather graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. She had a career with NASA in the Flight Projects Office prior to pursuing her career as a physical therapist. She attended the University of Miami School of Medicine and received her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy with honors in 1999. Heather's continuing education focuses on manual therapy, with her most recent focus on Visceral Manipulation and Neural Manipulation through The Barral Institute. She is a teaching assistant for VM1, VM2, VM3, and VM4. She has also pursued knowledge and gained skills through the Institute of Physical Art, Maitland Seminars, and Active Release Techniques ART. She has worked in a variety of settings, but has primarily practiced in outpatient orthopedics. At this time, Heather is self employed as a private practice therapist.

My Skills

Heather is an advanced manual therapy practitioner. Her clients receive a thorough evaluation and assessment, treatment with manual therapy techniques to address tension and soft tissue dysfunction, neuromuscular re-education, and progressive and functional therapeutic exercises both in the clinic and for a home program. Heather believes in looking at the body from head to toe and treating the whole person and system. She uses her knowledge of biomechanics and anatomy in conjunction with her hands to focus on the main area(s) of dysfunction in order to give the patient the best possible outcome. Heather sees clients of all ages and diagnoses.

Professional Associations / Memberships

CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Member of NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association)