integrative manual therapy

in Columbus, Ohio

hands-on healing that restores balance, mobility & connection

reconnect with your body

Integrative manual therapy combines advanced hands-on techniques with nervous system and movement retraining to help your body heal from the inside out.

Each session is as intuitive as it is science-driven, producing powerful results. Advanced manual therapies address underlying pain patterns, tension, and dysfunction.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking to move and feel better, integrative manual therapy can help you regain ease, strength, and confidence in your body.

what is

integrative manual therapy?

Integrative manual therapy is an evidence-informed approach that blends the science of anatomy, nervous system function, and intuition to restore alignment, balance, and function across your entire body.

These techniques focus on how your muscles, fascia, joints, and nervous system interact to create (or limit) movement.

Each session is tailored to your needs, integrating manual therapy with Pilates-based movement, cupping, or lymphatic drainage for truly holistic care.

Your treatment may include:

  • Myofascial Release: Soft tissue techniques that relieve restriction and restore mobility

  • Joint Mobilization: Subtle movements to improve range of motion and reduce stiffness

  • Visceral Manipulation: Focused work to support organ mobility and internal balance

  • Nervous System Regulation: Strategies to balance stress-related inputs to and outputs from body structures like muscles, joints, and nerve pathways

  • Trigger Point Release: Precise, hands-on pressure techniques that target tight, knotted areas in muscles to relieve pain and restore healthy movement patterns

benefits of

integrative manual therapy

Clients often notice both immediate relief and lasting improvement in how their body feels and moves after receiving a treatment from Erin.

Manual therapy helps your body respond better to corrective exercises and movement retraining, so the results “stick” instead of symptoms returning a few days later.

For example, if squats cause knee pain, targeted bodywork can relieve the tension or imbalance behind it. Once movement feels pain-free, we can strengthen the surrounding muscles to protect the joint and maintain long-term relief.

You’ may experience relief from:

  • Chronic pain and tension patterns

  • Headaches and TMJ discomfort

  • Back and neck stiffness

  • Postural imbalances

  • Scar tissue management

  • SI joint pain

  • Stress-related tightness and discomfort

  • Arthritis-related pain

"Erin is both personable and highly knowledgeable and uses techniques that deliver the most from every session. She has made every one of my appointments comfortable and effective with lasting results. She listened to my concerns surrounding my back pain and assisted me in exercises and stretches that resulted in immense relief, leaving me with tangible tips for home as well. I would recommend Erin to anyone, whether you're looking to heal through physical therapy or just in search of a good Pilates workout!"

kelsey

why choose

the modern physio

You’ll receive one-on-one, intentional care from Erin Collins, MSPT, an expert physical therapist with nearly 20 years of experience. Her background in physical therapy, Pilates, and holistic health allows her to combine science, movement, and intuition for results that last.

Erin’s integrative manual therapy care isn’t about a quick fix—it’s about helping your body reconnect with its natural rhythm, so healing happens at every level.

Meet

Erin Collins, PT, MSPT

your functional wellness expert

I created Modern Physio to give women the kind of care I wished I had, care that sees the whole person, not just the symptoms.

With more than 20 years in the health and wellness field, including 17 as a licensed physical therapist and a decade as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialist, I bring a mix of experience and empathy to every session. My training in Pilates, manual therapy, functional medicine, and nervous system regulation helps me look beyond what hurts to uncover why it’s happening.

Here, you’ll never feel dismissed or rushed. You’ll feel seen, supported, and confident in your body’s ability to heal.


integrative manual therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How does integrative manual therapy work?

Integrative manual therapy works by using hands-on techniques to release tension, improve circulation and lymphatic flow, and restore balance between your muscles, fascia, joints, and nervous system. This approach helps your body move and heal more efficiently by addressing root causes—not just symptoms.

What is an example of integrative therapy?

An example of integrative therapy is combining more traditional techniques common in Western medicine like joint or soft tissue mobilization with more alternative healing methods, often common in Eastern medicinal practices such as craniosacral therapy, chakra work, or adding healing frequency music to the mix. It’s the meeting point of the art and science of healing, where traditional physical therapy blends with more progressive and alternative principles, including functional medicine, to support the whole person.

What is an example of manual therapy?

An example of manual therapy is myofascial release, where the therapist uses gentle, sustained pressure on the fascia to relieve tightness, improve movement, and decrease pain. Other examples include joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, and trigger point release.

Feel the difference in how your body moves

experience how intentional, hands-on care can help your body release tension, restore flow, & return to balance.