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21 Years
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Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Novi, MI
Since 2005, Healing In Motion has dedicated itself to providing comprehensive myofascial release therapy, Pilates-based rehabilitation, and occupational therapy services. Our approach focuses on treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, combining the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Technique with personalized care in private sessions. With over 15 years of experience in Ann Arbor and Novi, our team specializes in addressing chronic pain and movement limitations through hands-on techniques and tailored home programs. Our Pilates rehabilitation services, offered since 2016, utilize specialized equipment to improve movement efficiency and body awareness. We prioritize one-on-one care, ensuring each client receives undivided attention throughout their treatment sessions.Our wellness program offers flexible, insurance-independent options including extended myofascial release sessions and both online and in-person Pilates instruction. As a practice founded on the principles of the John F. Barnes approach, we emphasize patient-therapist communication and long-term healing processes. Our occupational therapy services address diverse diagnoses while maintaining a focus on individualized treatment goals. We believe true recovery requires commitment from both practitioner and client, working collaboratively to achieve lasting results. Our team's expertise, developed through years of specialized training and personal experience with chronic pain, informs every aspect of our practice.
Services
Myofascial Release
Pilates Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Wellness Program
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 15+ years experience in myofascial release therapy
- Comprehensive Pilates training with Polestar Pilates
- Treat the whole person, not just symptoms
- One-on-one care in private treatment rooms
- Flexible wellness program options available
Services
Myofascial Release
Specialized hands-on therapy using sustained pressure to release fascial restrictions. Our practitioners employ the John F. Barnes technique to address chronic pain and movement limitations. This approach promotes deep tissue release without forceful manipulation, focusing on whole-body healing rather than isolated symptoms.
Pilates Rehabilitation
Equipment-based Pilates training for movement restoration and body awareness. Utilizing reformers, cadillacs, and specialized apparatus to improve core stability and functional movement patterns. Sessions integrate proprioceptive feedback to enhance movement efficiency and build balanced strength.
Occupational Therapy
Individualized treatment addressing daily living challenges through functional movement retraining. Focuses on improving ability to perform everyday activities while addressing underlying physical limitations. Combines therapeutic exercises with practical adaptations for home and work environments.
Wellness Program
Flexible, insurance-independent options for self-directed healing journeys. Includes extended myofascial release sessions, private Pilates instruction, and group classes. Designed to accommodate personal schedules with customizable treatment durations and frequencies.
Radial Shockwave Therapy
Advanced therapy using acoustic waves to stimulate healing in musculoskeletal conditions. Targets chronic pain and tissue dysfunction through non-invasive pressure wave application. Complements manual therapy techniques for enhanced tissue repair and pain relief.
People
Lisa Wiley
Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist
Certified occupational therapist with 20+ years experience specializing in myofascial release since 2001. Developed expertise through personal experience overcoming chronic back pain using the John F. Barnes approach. Combines Pilates rehabilitation with manual therapy to create comprehensive treatment plans.
Questions
What is myofascial release therapy?
Myofascial release is a hands-on technique using sustained pressure to release restrictions in connective tissue. We employ the John F. Barnes approach to address chronic pain and movement limitations through gentle, non-forceful manipulation.
How does Pilates rehabilitation benefit patients?
Our Pilates rehabilitation uses specialized equipment to improve core stability, body awareness, and movement efficiency. Sessions focus on correcting movement patterns to enhance functional abilities and prevent reinjury while building balanced strength.
What conditions do your occupational therapists treat?
We address diverse diagnoses affecting daily living activities. Our therapists focus on improving functional abilities rather than specific diagnoses, helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans and practical adaptations.
What does the wellness program include?
Our wellness program offers flexible, insurance-independent options including extended myofascial release sessions, private Pilates instruction, and group classes. Clients choose treatment frequency and duration based on personal needs and schedules.
How are appointments scheduled?
Appointments are currently scheduled by contacting our office directly. We're developing online scheduling options, but current availability is determined based on individual needs and therapist availability in Novi, MI.
Do you accept insurance?
We offer both insurance-covered therapy and wellness program options. Insurance billing depends on individual coverage, while the wellness program provides flexible, self-pay treatment options without insurance restrictions.
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Reviews (3)
Michael Anuzis
Jan 17, 2018
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Highly recommend Lisa for miofascial release. I came to her with a chronic muscular imbalance in my neck and left shoulder from getting electrocuted. I had tried many things from physical therapy and acupuncture to deep tissue massage and cranial sacral therapy. Continued seeing Lisa for 6+ months as every visit always felt like it was contributing towards slow & steady progress (and/or reversing negative trends that sometimes developed). Lisa's in depth knowledge of human anatomy added a lot of value to her treatment as she often found ways to trigger, release, or re-balance obscure muscles and the relationships between them. Having experts like Lisa around is a real gift to healthcare in the Ann Arbor area. Lisa is often humble, but she really knows her stuff. If you're looking for solutions to chronic muscle issues and haven't tried MFR, give Healing in Motion a try!
Pamela Smock
Mar 18, 2017
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Amazing! Even after just a few sessions, there are definite results, results also verified by my pilates trainer. Seriously, if you are considering this - and I HIGHLY recommend that you do - go to Lisa at Healing in Motion. You won't regret it. She's a great person too! (Also, you need to know that you don't have to have a big problem to benefit from this. Mine are all minor but "fixing" them will have an effect as I age; I am certain of that. My gait has become better. That's pretty important in the long term.)
Mary R.
Jun 20, 2016
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I have had back pain, sometimes immobilizing, for five years. In the beginning, I needed narcotics, anti-inflammatories, and bed rest to tolerate symptoms. Now, I undergo myofascial release by Lisa twice a month, exercise daily, and take non-narcotic medications. If you are looking for a good myofascial release therapist, try Lisa Wiley at Healing in Motion PLLC. She is the best therapist I have had.
