Dorsa Physical Therapy

03/12/2025

Dorsa Physical Therapy , LLC is now closed. As soon as I get the time to figure out how download my information I will be deactivating this page.

05/02/2024

Ok folks, I have been in the Knoxville area for a little over a year. I am in the process of creating Dorsa Physical Therapy Knoxville edition. Currently seeing patients with an emphasis on Visceral Manipulation. But if you know my work its all things related to fascia. So stay tuned as things unfold.

If by chance you have experienced my work please leave a comment below.

As always more later. Life after all is just one big ongoing story.

07/26/2022

“Peter has played a pivotal role in my healing journey, and I will always feel thankful for how much he has helped me.

I’ve had back pain for over 10 years and during that time I visited doctors, a chiropractor, and a traditional physical therapist practice. The visits with those practitioners felt SO rushed, and the back pain didn’t get better. Things didn’t start to improve in a meaningful, lasting way until l I started doing sessions with Peter. What sets him apart are 1) his patience and presence, and 2) his experience. He’s been doing physical therapy for a long time, and he’s very educated and knowledgeable. He also takes the time to explain things and answer questions in a way that has made me feel empowered, as I learned to understand my own body mechanics. What’s very important to me is how Peter has made me feel listened to and validated, which meant a whole lot to me after being dismissed and rushed by other practitioners.

Peter is skilled at myofascial release and has an intuitive touch. I’ve learned effective stretches and techniques to do at home in order to facilitate long-term healing. I do consider my sessions with Peter to be life-changing, and I couldn’t recommend his services enough.”



-Cara Y.

07/25/2022

Over three decades of hands on body work I have developed an integrative approach to treating the whole person. This method is based on osteopathic and myofascial techniques that identify and treat compensatory patterns in the body. Most recently I have been treating a number of individuals with an assortment of gastrointestinal issues including GERD, Reflux, IBS, SIBO, anxiety (aka gut brain connection) bloating, diarrhea, constipation. Blending Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation ) think anything from collarbones to p***c bone and down the midline of the body, basically the entire torso - thoracic, abdominal and pelvic cavities, all of the organs contained there within. To be clear a restriction in one of these areas can reflect into any of the extremities. For example a restriction in the liver can influence the right hip. And it really is not rocket science but basic anatomy and biomechanics. Have a question feel free to call me at 513-785-9993.

06/18/2021

Are you familiar with the body tissue known as fascia, which may hold health clues to support more effective patient care?

It's the only tissue that modifies its consistency when under stress (it's your body's shape-shifter, of sorts). It's said that by releasing fascia through bodywork, it could be possible that fascia becomes more pliable, lymphatic fluid flow increases and swelling goes down. Gain a better understanding of fascia and the role it plays in overall health and wellness in this article: http://bit.ly/2H3ClL7

06/08/2021

Gain a better understanding of Visceral Manipulation to add a new dimension to your practice.

Explore the physical and emotional aspects of VM and its potential benefits in this highly informative article, found in the Barral institute article database. http://bit.ly/2mV3RnI

01/23/2021

04/06/2020

Just wanted to take a moment to write a few thoughts as we head into another week of shelter in place. I've noticed on FB a pattern where people are talking about increased sense of anxiety and stress because the activities they turn to have been taken away or greatly decreased. From experience, this is a time when spiritual practices - not religious practices - can be of utmost importance. Ok, yes this is sounding like meditation, it is at a very base level.

Rather then trying to repress the anxiousness the antidote is to actually embrace how we are feeling. In order to do this we need to slow down, preferably in a comfortable sitting position. The basic idea is that we allow the emotion to come up and then simply observe what is happening in our body.

So the practice would go like this:
Breathing in I feel the anxiousness in my body
Breathing out I let go.

You can start at the top of your head reciting this then upper back and chest, down through your arms out the finger tips

Coming back to the chest and upper back, down through your rib cage feeling a sense of warmth and relaxation as you recognize the sensation of anxiousness and then letting it go.

By the time we get to our feet and toes we should feel a sense of calmness or relaxation.

If random thoughts arise, recognize them with a single word like wandering or day dreaming and come back to your breath.

Repeating:
Breathing in I feel the anxiousness in my body (substitute any part of your body where the sensation is the strongest)
Breathing out I let go.

Try this starting with 5 to 10 minutes and gradually increasing as desired. Please leave comments on your experience.

03/30/2020

01/27/2020

Do you ever wonder what you're missing when physically active clients return time and time again with the same alignment problems you addressed in previous visits?

The organs (viscera) may be the answer to that question. According to Jean-Pierre Barral, DO, MRO(F), RPT, 90% of musculoskeletal problems have a visceral component. So how do we treat the organs? Visceral Manipulation, often referred to as the missing link in manual techniques, is the answer. http://bit.ly/2ozCTSR

01/07/2020

12/19/2019

Once again I have moved my office, I'm now located in Oakley Square on the second floor at Thrive Chiropractic. I have known Dr. Pete for some time as a patient and found he had an office space available. I think this will be a good fit for my practice. The address is 3071 Madison Road. Please contact me directly if you have any questions or to schedule an appointment at 513-785-9993 or dorsapeter@gmail.com.

11/23/2019

In this article, Visceral Manipulation (VM), known as the organ massage that can help to heal pain, digestion and other problems, is explained, accompanied by a brief tutorial on how to do a gentler form of VM for a few minutes 2-3 times per week. This isn't a daily practice or a substitute for VM performed by a practitioner, but it can serve as a great support in between your appointments. http://bit.ly/2oBld9W

11/06/2019

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11/01/2019

As practitioners of touch, we play a key supporting role through the use of our hands to help jump-start the body's natural healing process. http://bit.ly/2Wt2JVH

10/15/2019

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