I have practiced physical therapy since 1982. It has been a lot of fun and I have a very diverse background. My first job as a physical therapist was in a refugee camp on the Thai-Cambodian border. There I was exposed to the tragedies of war and at the same time the strength of the human spirit to endure such hardship. I was also introduced at that time to the philosophy of acupuncture and traditional home-made medicine.
In 1990, I began an intense study of Cranial Sacral Therapy and other forms of osteopathic manual therapy. Other therapeutic approaches include: Muscle Energy, Myofascial Release, Strain CounterStrain, Zero Balancing, Visceral Manipulation, Neurofascial Release and Process Acupressure. I also began to deepen my understanding of movement patterns and how the body begins to program dysfunctional posturing and movement based on a chronic pain cycle. I use therapy foams rollers and balls as tools to facilitate movement awareness.
In 1995, I began to study with Solihin Thom, DO and was amazed at the effectiveness of his Cranial work [Cranial Fluid Dynamics]. It has been wonderful for me to combine the hands-on Cranial work with assisting the person to understand what holds them in a chronic or acute dysfunctional state. Thus, it facilitates the person to develop their inner resources to recognize the pattern of their illness/pain and to find the support within that allows for change into something new.
I have been an assistant for workshops that Solihin Thom has taught on the topics of Cranial Fluid Dynamics, Acupuncture (Acupressure), Allergies and Kinesiology since 1997. I have also taught introduction workshops to the personal growth series of Being Human: the Life Forces and Kinesiology.
In addition, I have also previously been an assistant teacher with Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation on the topics of Muscle Energy, Strain Counterstrain and Myofascial Release.
My private practice is located in my Holistic Health Center – Anisha in Hawthorne, southeast Portland, Oregon. I accept insurance and medicare clients.

Beata writes:
When we have not realized and utilized our own inner resources that can protect and nourish us, there is often a display of pain, poor posture, fatigue or illness.
I combine kinesiology, cranial fluid dynamics, acupressure, zero balancing and manual therapy with therapeutic exercise to bring joy and ease back into movement and living.
The effects of these therapies include:

• assisting one to recognize and use their own healing capacity
• scar tissue & muscle spasm release
• proper joint alignment
• improve posture, balance and strength
• promote new movement patterns
• enhancing the immune system, decrease allergic states