IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL VISITS AVAILABLE

Hands On Manual Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) and Myofascial Release * (MFR) are fundamental to our thorough and holistic approach. They are gentle and effective manual therapy techniques which are often a key component of helping the following conditions:
- Torticollis
- Reflux, Digestive Issues, Failure to Thrive
- Feeding
- Oral-facial Development
- Plagiocephaly and Brachycephaly
- Tongue Tie
- Autism
- Autonomic Nervous System regulation
- Upper airway issues (mouth breathers)
*Myofascial Release as taught by John Barnes or Walt Fritz
Insurance coverage is usually available. We submit claims and follow up if needed.
CST and MFR are provided by highly specialized, licensed pediatric occupational or physical therapists. Information about each therapist is below.
Maria Stephens, OTR/L, CST – Extensive training in CST and MFR.
Other training: Torticollis, Tummy Time Method (TTM), cranial band theory and use, the AEIOU approach to feeding, sensory processing disorders, Handwriting Without Tears (HWT) and Total Motion Release (TMR).
Education: B.S. in Occupational Therapy, Florida A&M University in Tallahassee
Michelle Yoder, OTR/L – Extensive training in MFR.
Other training: Torticollis; Master at sensory issues; certified to administer and interpret the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT); The SOS Feeding Approach Therapeutic Listening; Interactive Metronome; TAMO; TMR; and cranial band theory and use. Co-created a handwriting program called Fundanoodle and teaches nationally.
Education: B.S. in Occupational Therapy, The Ohio State University
Stacy Conder, PT – Extensive training in MFR.
Other training: torticollis; kinesiotaping; sensory issues; infant development; cranial band theory and use.
Education: B.S. in Physical Therapy, University of Toledo in consortium with the Medical College of Ohio
Courtney Graham, PT, DPT – Extensive training in MFR.
Other training: torticollis; cranial band theory and use; Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), infant massage and state regulation, Anat-Baniel; Postural mechanics and associated motor patterns in pediatric populations (Massery Approach).
Education: B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science, University of Mississippi
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CHARLOTTE LOCATION
341 NORTH CASWELL ROAD
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA 28204
(704) 379-7773
Devoted to infant development and prevention and treatment of torticollis, plagiocephaly and brachycephaly.
WAXHAW LOCATION
*limited appointments available
101 WAXHAW PROFESSIONAL PARK DRIVE
SUITE 101-E
WAXHAW, NC 28173
(within Waxhaw Health and Wellness)