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Active Release Technique Therapists in Michigan

Functional Movement & Wellness.
For therapies that work.

We get you.

The constant pain and stiffness.

The frustration from not performing at your highest level.

The disappointment from ineffective, costly treatments.

That’s why we’re here: to actually solve your underlying problems and optimize how you feel, move, and perform.

Our proven approaches treat the cause of movement issues or soft-tissue problems to provide real, long-lasting results that free you from pain and let you live the life you want.

We understand the impact of pain and movement limitations

Having to watch my parents suffer from major health issues was bad enough.

Seeing the poor quality treatment they received made it far worse.

To their health practitioners, they were just another number — receiving generic assessments, mediocre treatment, and almost no results.

That’s why Functional Movement & Wellness goes to such lengths: we’re dedicated to helping people find real solutions to the pain and movement issues they face.

We truly understand people’s problems and issues, whether that’s due to carpel tunnel, planter fasciitis, sports injuries, chronic back pain, or anything else.

Just as important, we utilize the most effective solutions that truly address and correct the problem.

The result is an effective treatment approach based on your body’s unique needs, letting you enjoy pain-free movement and improved range of motion.

Selective Functional Movement Assessment:
Letting your body show us how to treat it

To provide you with real relief from pain and stiffness, our certified practitioners employ an effective diagnostic tool known as Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA).

By closely analyzing your own body’s movement patterns, SFMA lets us identify any abnormalities, restrictions, or other issues — including those you may not even be aware of.

Once these issues are fully identified and understood, our certified practitioners will develop a comprehensive treatment approach that addresses the true causes of your pain, discomfort, and lack of function to help you perform and feel your best.

Active Release Techniques:
Producing results after others don’t

Whether you’re suffering from joint soreness, limited movement range, or muscle stiffness, we’ll uncover what’s causing the issue and then eliminate it by using Active Release Techniques (ART). ART reveals which specific spots in your body are the cause of your problems.

In addition, this approach correctly identifies what the issue is, whether there’s adhesions, scar tissue, or tight muscles.

Once we’ve located the source of your pain and stiffness, our certified practitioners systematically employ precise movements and pressure techniques to eliminate what’s causing the problem.

This improves the health and function of the soft tissue while increasing comfort, flexibility, and range of motion.

Time and again, ART has produced real, lasting relief from pain and stiffness for our clients.

Functional Range Systems:
Using precise technique to allow your body to heal

If you’re dealing with chronic pain or are trying to recover from an injury, our Functional Range Systems (FRS) can help alleviate pain and restore a fuller range of motion.

Using precise techniques tailored to what your body has experienced and the issues it’s facing, our certified practitioners will incorporate principles that promote neurological control as well as musculoskeletal and connective tissue health.

This results in stronger joints, smoother movement, greater range, and pain that’s reduced or even eliminated.

Eric Hildebrand

“Nate was able to open up my mobility restrictions and give me results I could see instantly”

“Within minutes of my first session, I knew coming to Nate was a smart investment for my career. Nate was able to open up my mobility restrictions and give me results I could see instantly.
After working with Nate, l gained 5 mph on my flat ground drill work. I will be coming to Nate when I am in the area for the remainder of my career.”

Joey Broughton

“Nate truly cares about his clients and will do anything he can to help them achieve their goals”

“Nate has helped me transform the way I pitch. He has worked on my mobility in my hips and my range of motion in my pecs which has greatly increased my pitching velocity. Nate truly cares about his clients and will do anything he can to help them achieve their goals.”

Christian Eves

“Nate was able to handle all of my issues very effectively”

“Nate is an absolute expert. I had several issues that needed to be addressed, and one of them was more severe than the others. However, Nate was able to handle all of them very effectively. In a relatively short period of time, I left his office feeling much better than when I arrived. He is a dedicated professional and an all-around great guy.”

Bill Tocco, NSA Vert Skateboarding Champion and Bodybuilder

“Within just 10 minutes of our session, Nate resolved my problem”

“In 2017, while preparing for a contest, l had the pleasure of working with Nate. I was suffering from a pinched nerve under my right shoulder blade, which made it difficult for me to breathe or exercise. Within just 10 minutes of our session, Nate resolved my problem and helped me move with a better range of motion.”

Karen Salisbury

“After just one session and following his exercises, I saw significant improvement”

“I was referred to Nate by my chiropractor for muscle pain and weakness. After just one session and following his exercises, I saw significant improvement. I highly recommend Nate to anyone with muscle weakness or range of motion issues.”

Mena Alber

“After just two sessions with him, my groin pain was completely gone”

“Nathan Gearhart is a skilled and empathetic practitioner who helped me get rid of groin pain that I had been enduring for a year. He provided me with manual and cupping therapy and after just two sessions with him, my groin pain was completely gone. I highly recommend Nathan Gearhart at Functional Movement and Wellness.”

Ashley Demetrakeas, NPC Bikini Competitor

“Nate helped me get rid of the pain and feel young again”

“I used to be an active person, but when COVID-19 hit, I became inactive and started experiencing lower back pain. I started seeing Nate, who helped me get rid of the pain and feel young again. I highly recommend him to everyone.”

Mike K.

“Nate solved my hip issue”

“I had several aches and pains for almost three years, including left hip and shoulder problems. Nate solved my hip issue by recommending Correct Toes for plantar fasciitis and corrected my shoulder issue with specific movements and stretches. I’m grateful my wife found him on social media.”

Gina Lapiana

“Total relief of my pain”

“After having three kids in four years, I suffered from pain in my hips and shoulders that no physical therapist could help with. Then I found Nate, who knew exactly what to do and provided me with personalized attention that resulted in total relief of my pain.”

Zach Filak

“I experienced immediate relief from my chronic hip and groin pain”

“I’m a center player for the Sarnia Sting in the OHL. After just one visit with Nate, a nurse and powerlifter who practices ART at the highest level, I experienced immediate relief from my chronic hip and groin pain.”

Nikki Teasdale

“After 6 sessions with Nate, my pain level went from 4/5 to 0/5, and my symptoms resolved”

“Despite trying various traditional rehab methods and modifying my workout routine, I saw minimal improvement. After 6 sessions with Nate, my pain level went from 4/5 to 0/5, and my symptoms resolved. Now, I can do squats, lunges, step-ups, and even walk/sit without pain!”

Alex Azzote

“I’ve regained five years of mobility”

“Nate’s sessions have been life-changing. I’ve regained five years of mobility, eliminating tightness in my hips and shoulders. His techniques and advice improved my mental and physical well-being. Highly recommended for long-term muscle tightness or pain.”

Kyle Tremberth

“Nate saved me from carpal tunnel surgery”

“Nate saved me from carpal tunnel surgery. He’s knowledgeable and takes the time to explain his approach. I’ve seen major improvements in every area we’ve worked on. The sessions and homework exercises have greatly reduced my joint pain. Highly recommended.”

Marquel Howell

“My lower back issues have completely disappeared”

“After six weeks of treatment with Nate, my lower back issues have completely disappeared, and my glute problems have significantly improved. I highly recommend Functional Movement and Wellness!”

Unique approaches that produce better results

We’re used to people coming to us after trying everything else. We’re also used to helping them finally experience relief, while feeling, moving, and performing better.

In other words, our clients often wish they would have tried us at the beginning.

This is partially due to our mission of providing personalized care that produces real results for our clients.

Led by Nathan Gearhart, a dedicated Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience in the strength and mobility industry, Functional Movement & Wellness is fully committed to your overall health and wellness.

The people we help:

Motion and pain issues can affect anyone: young to old, blue collar to white, business executive to athlete.

Functional Movement & Wellness is proud to have achieved real results for those looking to be free from pain while vastly improving their range of motion.

Proactive treatment:

Athletes

Pro athletes such as ultra-marathon runners and Ironman participants need 100% of their physical resources. It has been an honor to help them unlock what’s truly possible with our therapies and treatments.

Other athletes who have greatly appreciated our help by increasing range and motion include football and hockey players, jujitsu fighters, golfers, and a wide range of others.

Additionally, high school athletes who want to set themselves apart from their competition have benefited greatly from receiving our care.

Health-conscious individuals

Many of our clients choose us because they recognize the importance of promoting and preserving their health to maximize their wellness and their enjoyment of life.

Treating health issues:

Health or skeletal issues

It has been our privilege to have helped those with carpal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, cerebral palsy, thoracic outlet syndrome, headaches, TMJ, and many others. This includes many who previously tried to battle their health or skeletal issues for years and didn’t find an effective treatment.

Sports injuries

Athletes no longer have to endure ongoing pain, limited motion, or stiffness. Functional Health & Wellness has successfully helped heal those who have suffered injuries from golf, hockey, football, and any other sport that takes a toll on your body.

White collar work

Executives and white-collar workers often spend most of their day stationary while sitting at a desk or table. Over time, this takes an immense toll on the lower back, hips, and soft tissue. Our approaches successfully negate these causes of pain and stiffness to help these professionals feel better.

Treatments that complement other treatments

We’re dedicated to making you feel and perform your best, not making you a life-long customer.

That’s why our treatments both maximize results and effectiveness while also complementing the effectiveness of many other treatments.

Our treatments complement:

  • Yoga
  • Chiropractic work
  • Stretch therapy
  • Sports massage

Start feeling and performing better today

If you’re ready to feel and perform your best, then contact Functional Movement & Wellness today.

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