Brandee Johnson, PTA, LMT

Brandee’s interest in physical therapy stems from her years as a gymnast and as an aerialist on the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team. When injuries curtailed her dreams of being an Olympic athlete, she moved on to study massage therapy and in 1995 became a licensed massage therapist (LMT). She new from her years as an LMT that helping others navigate the world of injuries and pain was her calling; it was her path. As life unfolded, Brandee entered school and earned a degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). She was introduced to Fascial Counterstrain when treating a young enlisted man stationed at JBER Military Base in Anchorage, Alaska. He was suffering from a concussion and related issues. Brandee’s supervisor stepped in and worked on the Dura as part of the Counterstrain system of relief. When the gentleman stood up and declared his headache was gone and was no longer having light sensitivity, Brandee knew she had to learn Facial Counterstrain. She continues with advanced training today and in her words. "These techniques continue to amaze me every day. It changes lives by looking at the multiple systems of the body, and leads a practitioner to the root cause of dysfunction. When I see the relief in my patients as their pain decreases and mobility returns, I feel such a sense of accomplishment." Patients who experience Counterstrain benefit from this gentle, effective, and healing technique. “It has forever changed my life and I will continue to be a dedicated practitioner”.