Louis graduated in 1996 with his masters degree in Physical Therapy from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. He battled recurrent low back pain himself until discovering the McKenzie method of treatment. It was that discovery, and the results it got him, that shaped his career. Practicing for over 2 decades Louis has worked in a wide variety of settings.
In 2002 he moved to Alaska after being hired as the Clinical Director for the Back Pain Center of Alaska. Since then he has dedicated himself to out-patient orthopedics with a major focus on treating spine pain. If you believe experience matters, take comfort in knowing he has a lot! Louis has done extensive continuing education above and beyond that required by Alaska for his state license.
He has taken classes with the gurus of spine research such as Stuart McGill PhD, and Gray Cook MSPT, OCS, CSCS. Beyond just classes, he's sat for voluntary testing of his knowledge via examination. He has attained a certification in PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), and two levels of certification in MDT (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, aka.
In 2002 he moved to Alaska after being hired as the Clinical Director for the Back Pain Center of Alaska. Since then he has dedicated himself to out-patient orthopedics with a major focus on treating spine pain. If you believe experience matters, take comfort in knowing he has a lot! Louis has done extensive continuing education above and beyond that required by Alaska for his state license.
He has taken classes with the gurus of spine research such as Stuart McGill PhD, and Gray Cook MSPT, OCS, CSCS. Beyond just classes, he's sat for voluntary testing of his knowledge via examination. He has attained a certification in PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), and two levels of certification in MDT (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, aka.
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At Integrative physical therapy in Anchorage, AK, we teach you a simple self applied treatment to restore the quality of your life.
Avoid narcotics, injections, and surgery.
If you want to restore your pain free functional mobility we can show you how.
For the last 15 years our clinic has provided treatments you can self apply so that you can focus on your recovery, not the cost.
If it involves a joint, muscle, pain, or impairment, we can help you help yourself.
McKenzie Approach: For many patients we can provide an immediate and lasting reduction in pain on the first visit (read about it here).
Avoid narcotics, injections, and surgery.
If you want to restore your pain free functional mobility we can show you how.
For the last 15 years our clinic has provided treatments you can self apply so that you can focus on your recovery, not the cost.
If it involves a joint, muscle, pain, or impairment, we can help you help yourself.
McKenzie Approach: For many patients we can provide an immediate and lasting reduction in pain on the first visit (read about it here).
Let our decades of helping people with pain and impairments allow you to avoid becoming one of them.
There are specific things you can do to stay healthier, fit, and have less disability along the way.
You have a truly outstanding opportunity to stay healthy and injury free with some simple actions on your part well into your 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond.
Let us run you through a 7 point testing procedure designed to identify faulty movement patterns, then a 4 point core muscle endurance test.
We will tailor a program specifically for you.
There are specific things you can do to stay healthier, fit, and have less disability along the way.
You have a truly outstanding opportunity to stay healthy and injury free with some simple actions on your part well into your 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond.
Let us run you through a 7 point testing procedure designed to identify faulty movement patterns, then a 4 point core muscle endurance test.
We will tailor a program specifically for you.
Tele-Medicine - physical and occupational therapy for people living remote or just on-the-go.
Modern technology has provided great new opportunities for the treatment of pain.
We are proud to be able to offer physical and occupational therapy to patients via Tele-medicine.
With Tele-medicine visits we provide an evaluation, instruction, and education.
We will develop, modify, or individualize exercises, and do many other things to optimize your recovery.
Tele-medicine is ideal for patients that live or work remotely.
Modern technology has provided great new opportunities for the treatment of pain.
We are proud to be able to offer physical and occupational therapy to patients via Tele-medicine.
With Tele-medicine visits we provide an evaluation, instruction, and education.
We will develop, modify, or individualize exercises, and do many other things to optimize your recovery.
Tele-medicine is ideal for patients that live or work remotely.
The McKenzie Method is not "an exercise" as many incorrectly believe.
The McKenzie method (aka MDT - Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) is a comprehensive assessment and treatment system, that can quickly determine if you are a good candidate for physical therapy or not.
The vast majority of patient's respond great to the McKenzie approach avoiding injections, narcotics, and surgery.
They learn how to treat themselves, and equally, if not more importantly how to keep themselves feeling great.
There are 4 steps to the process.
The McKenzie method (aka MDT - Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy) is a comprehensive assessment and treatment system, that can quickly determine if you are a good candidate for physical therapy or not.
The vast majority of patient's respond great to the McKenzie approach avoiding injections, narcotics, and surgery.
They learn how to treat themselves, and equally, if not more importantly how to keep themselves feeling great.
There are 4 steps to the process.
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Disclosure and reporting of health care services, prices and fee information.
You will be provided an estimate of the anticipated charges for your nonemergency care upon request.
Please do not hesitate to ask for information.
The undiscounted prices listed may be higher or lower than the amount an individual actually pays for the health care services described.
Integrative Physical Therapy is contracted to provide health care services as an in-network preferred provider with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Aetna, Cigna, Multiplan, Tricare, Workmans compensation, Medicaid, and Medicare will accept patient with auto accidents who have a case number.
Disclosure and reporting of health care services, prices and fee information.
You will be provided an estimate of the anticipated charges for your nonemergency care upon request.
Please do not hesitate to ask for information.
The undiscounted prices listed may be higher or lower than the amount an individual actually pays for the health care services described.
Integrative Physical Therapy is contracted to provide health care services as an in-network preferred provider with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Aetna, Cigna, Multiplan, Tricare, Workmans compensation, Medicaid, and Medicare will accept patient with auto accidents who have a case number.
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