Holistic Integrative Center
About Emily Lou
Since graduating from Texas Woman’s University with a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 1986, I have been led to a more and more holistic perspective on health. I observed patients would have successful treatments but then returned, sometimes multiple times, with migrating injuries. I kept wondering about a bigger picture and how things might be connected. My journey to a more complete answer has so far included physical therapy, Hellerwork ( a combination of myofascial release, movement reeducation and recognition of a mind-body connection), movement retraining, application to functional tasks including activities of daily living and work related activities. And most recently, I completed a Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice at Canadian School of Osteopathy Manual Practice in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The traditional osteopathic approach taught at this school is similar to osteopathy practiced in other countries. The focus is on hands-on, individualized osteopathic techniques and follows a set of guiding principles that serve as an organizing force to bring the body back towards its optimal function.
Education
Master of Science in Physical Therapy
Texas Woman’s University
Certified Hellerwork Practitioner
Diploma of Osteopathic Manual Practice
Canadian School of Osteopathy – Manual Practice
Practice
Owner, Integrative Physical Therapy
Tacoma, WA
Physical Therapist
Action Onsite, Inc., WA various locations
Physical Therapist, Olympic Sports and Spine Rehabilitation
Puyallup, WA – outpatient clinic
Physical Therapist, Richard Carr Physical Therapy
Milpitas and San Jose, CA
Physical Therapist, Ergomed and Houston Back Injury Center
Houston, TX
Physical Therapist , St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Houston, TX