Business Details
21 Years
experience
Compassionate Physical Therapy in Springfield
Axis Physical Therapy & Rehab was founded in 2005 by Christina Howard, MPT, and Leigh Ann Turner, LPTA, combining over 40 years of clinical expertise to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation services. Our practice emphasizes a team-oriented approach, integrating clients' families, healthcare providers, and communities into the healing process. We specialize in manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and pain management for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions, including post-surgical recovery and chronic pain. Our therapists hold advanced training in techniques like myofascial release, spinal mobilization, and aquatic therapy using an on-site warm water pool. We prioritize individualized care plans tailored to patients' mobility goals, incorporating self-care education and home exercise programs.Our staff includes board-certified physical therapists and assistants with diverse specialties, from sports rehabilitation to pelvic health. We maintain partnerships with local wellness providers, including Cascade Peak Performance gym, to enhance functional recovery. As a locally owned practice, we focus on community engagement and professional development through teaching roles at Lane Community College. Our mission centers on restoring physical function while minimizing pain through evidence-based, compassionate care. With flexible scheduling and direct access to services, we aim to make rehabilitation accessible and effective for all patients.
Services
Physical Therapy
Manual Therapy
Aquatic Therapy
Pain Management
Rehabilitation Services
Post-Surgical Recovery
Pelvic Health Therapy
Therapeutic Exercise
Neuromuscular Treatment
Chronic Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 1-on-1 therapy sessions with licensed specialists
- Our therapists use evidence-based manual therapy techniques
- We provide aquatic therapy in an on-site warm water pool
- Our team includes faculty members from Lane Community College
- We coordinate care with local wellness and pain management providers
What people say
Skilled practitioners
Personalized care
Effective treatments
Compassionate staff
Comprehensive programs
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy services focus on restoring mobility and reducing pain through personalized treatment plans. Therapists conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify biomechanical issues and develop targeted interventions using manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, and patient education. Each session incorporates evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs, including postural correction, functional movement training, and home exercise programs that promote long-term recovery.
Manual Therapy
Specialized manual therapy techniques address joint restrictions and soft tissue dysfunction through skilled hands-on interventions. Our therapists employ methods like myofascial release, joint mobilization, and strain-counterstrain to improve tissue extensibility, reduce pain, and restore normal movement patterns. These techniques are integrated with movement reeducation to enhance functional outcomes for conditions ranging from sports injuries to chronic musculoskeletal disorders.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy utilizes our on-site warm water pool to facilitate low-impact rehabilitation for patients with weight-bearing limitations. The buoyancy and resistance properties of water enable safer movement execution while improving strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning. This modality benefits individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or seeking enhanced athletic performance through controlled aquatic environments.
Pain Management
Our pain management approach combines manual therapy, therapeutic modalities, and patient education to address persistent pain conditions. Therapists implement individualized treatment plans incorporating pain science education, movement retraining, and self-management strategies. Techniques include electrical stimulation, ultrasound therapy, and therapeutic taping to reduce inflammation while promoting tissue healing and functional improvement for chronic pain sufferers.
Rehabilitation Services
Comprehensive rehabilitation programs address recovery from sports injuries, surgical procedures, and traumatic conditions. Our therapists develop progressive treatment plans that transition patients from acute symptom management to functional restoration. Services include neuromuscular reeducation, balance training, and activity-specific conditioning to safely return patients to work, sports, or daily living activities with reduced risk of reinjury.
People
Christina Howard
Co-Founder/Physical Therapist
Christina Howard, MPT, co-founder of Axis Physical Therapy, brings 25+ years of clinical expertise in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. She integrates manual therapy with movement reeducation while serving as faculty coordinator for Lane Community College's PTA program.
Leigh Ann Turner
Co-Founder/Physical Therapist Assistant
Leigh Ann Turner, LPTA, co-founder with 30+ years of experience, specializes in chronic pain management and community-based rehabilitation. She combines manual therapy with patient education and home program development, maintaining active membership in the Pain Society of Oregon.
Patricia Brattain
Physical Therapist
Patricia Brattain, DPT, specializes in aquatic therapy and multidisciplinary pain management. She integrates manual techniques with patient education, utilizing the on-site warm water pool for therapeutic interventions while maintaining focus on individualized care plans.
Stacy Ward
Physical Therapist Assistant
Stacy Ward, PTA, combines movement-based therapy with manual techniques to improve patient outcomes. As a clinical instructor, she emphasizes evidence-based practices while incorporating her sports background to enhance rehabilitation programs for active individuals.
Brittnee Johnson
Physical Therapist Assistant
Brittnee Johnson, PTA, specializes in chronic pain management and aquatic therapy. She focuses on enhancing self-awareness through posture education and movement analysis while developing functional exercise programs tailored to patients' lifestyle needs.
Questions
What physical therapy services do you offer?
We provide manual therapy, aquatic therapy, pain management, post-surgical rehabilitation, and specialized treatments for musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions using individualized care plans.
Do I need a referral for physical therapy?
Oregon allows direct access to physical therapy services, though some insurance plans may require physician referrals for coverage verification purposes.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We work with various health insurance providers and assist patients with out-of-network claims while offering self-pay options for those without coverage.
Is aquatic therapy available?
Yes, we offer aquatic therapy in our on-site warm water pool as part of customized rehabilitation programs for patients with weight-bearing limitations.
What are your clinic hours?
Our regular hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM with holiday hours available by phone inquiry.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at (541) 683-6187 to schedule your initial evaluation, which includes comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plan development for your specific needs.