An Alchemy of movement-centric medicine

Beyond Physical therapy

is an alchemy of MOVEMENT-CENTRIC healing methods. 

Incorporating aspects of: yoga, pilates (mat and equipment-based), breathwork, bioenergetics, bio-balancing, AND meditation, with influence from traditional physical therapy. 

A treatment approach that looks at the whole being: body, mind, and soul.

Shannon Escarra

Beyond Physical Therapy

Breath Deep. Move Slow

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When I met Shan, I didn’t know where to turn. I had tried physical therapy after shoulder surgery and all it did was burn up time and money. By the time I saw her, I had such neck and arm pain that it was difficult to walk without holding my arm. She almost immediately diagnosed my problem as bio-mechanical…

In a rather short time, I was getting relief and in six months, the neck-and-shoulder pain was gone completely!

 But what I really like about Shannon is that she seemed to tailor the therapy to ME rather than just take a cookie-cutter approach about what is good for most people.

-Bob Lilley 

Testimonials

Her spirituality and vibrant personality puts you through movements with yoga/pilates and; physical therapy exercises that mobilize areas of prior injury.

The pain lessens and the body strengthens. Grateful to have worked with her. 

- anonymous

As a family physician, I am confident to refer my patients to her. I have recruited her to work with our Dominican Wellness Center - which I am hoping will also take off as she has been a great influence already on our community.

 -Jennifer Kelly, MD