Dr Liz is a Holistic Physical Therapist Providing:
In-Home Physical Therapy Oakland and East Bay/ Mobile PT Oakland and East Bay
Pediatric PT Oakland and East Bay/ Pelvic Floor PT Oakland and East Bay
Education and public speaking: Chronic Pain, Women’s Health, Caregiver
Chronic pain is a chance to deepen relationship to self through the exploration of the mind-body connection. It is one of the most perplexing and promising frontiers of physical therapy. Having worked on her own chronic neck pain for over a decade, Liz has studied pain extensively as both a patient and a practitioner. She has created comprehensive, self-paced, ONLINE COURSES (click here)that include evidence-based, PT, mindfulness, 360 degree self-care and out-of-the-box solutions to empower patients to take control of their chronic pain.
Craniosacral therapy (CST) uses very light touch to influence movement of cerebrospinal fluid. It is the intersection of manual and energetic therapy. Conditions that benefit from this gentle approach include TMJ, migraines, pelvic floor pain, chronic pain, anxiety, sleep disturbance, trauma-related conditions, central and peripheral neurological issues, repetitive strain, and recent surgery.
Dr. Liz brings mobile physical therapy to homes for pediatric patients in the East Bay. Interventions for mobile and immobile children include functional mobility training, manual therapies, caregiver training, and positioning programs. Parents and caregiver education is always a component of treatment. Check out some testimonials from local Bay Area patients!
Pelvic floor physical therapy can include behavioral recommendations, lifestyle adjustments, increased body awareness, exercises, and manual therapy. During manual therapy, Liz constantly communicates with her patients following trauma informed principles. Treatment can help pain, weakness, and dysfunction of the pelvic floor including urinary incontinence, painful intercourse, recovery from childbirth and more. The first visit = 70 minutes, and subsequent visits are 55 minutes. Patients may come with a chaperone or intimate partner who would like to learn manual techniques.
End-to-End Clearing is an original healing protocol I downloaded on my 4th plant dieta with ayahuasca and Noya Rao (tree of light.) More like a ceremony than a session, this ~3 hour clearing requires preparation and combines internal manual therapy (oral and pelvic floor) with shamanic technology for a complete clearing of the central channel. Sliding scale available. In home, mobile PT available in Oakland. Email me for details!
Chronic pain is a chance to deepen relationship to self through the exploration of the mind-body connection. It is one of the most perplexing and promising frontiers of physical therapy. Having worked on her own chronic neck pain for over a decade, Liz has studied pain extensively as both a patient and a practitioner. She has created comprehensive, self-paced, ONLINE COURSES (click here)that include evidence-based, PT, mindfulness, 360 degree self-care and out-of-the-box solutions to empower patients to take control of their chronic pain.
Oakland patients get extra benefits from mobile physical therapy. In-home sessions provide more comfort and insights about how to weave interventions into daily life. Pediatric patients typically work in shared spaces with other family members, while pelvic floor patients will want to find a quiet space where they can deeply drop in.
Dr. Liz provides a wide range of Physical Therapy in Oakland and Bay Area.
Date: Rescheduled, stay tuned!
Location: Oakland, CA
Price: Sliding Scale, Click HERE to sign up
Pelvic Reset with Dr. Liz and Nai Kaya!
Our innovative program combines the best of psychedelic wisdom and physical therapy and (massage and exercises) to reset both the energetic and physical yoni. We create a safe and welcoming space for all individuals and use trauma-informed communication. The weekend will include 1 ceremony, 2 master classes, vulva inspired arts and crafts, healthy meals and poolside play. Bring a friend!
Here is a brief and very distilled timeline of her healing journey/work.
1997 – Dedicated (obsessed!) Yoga Student – Hatha (Sivananda), Kundalini, Asthtanga, Iyengar
2002 – Graduated from Carnegie Mellon with Degrees in Psychology and Drama. Moved to Brazil to teach drama and dance to middle school students in an American School.
2004-2006 – Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification
2009-2010 – Moved to LA. Pilates Mat Certification, Balanced Body University
2010- 2015 Founded and managed yoga and Pilates studio in LA, was the first teacher to offer cannabis enhanced yoga i.e. 420 Yoga.Featured in the New York Times, Vice, And Yoga Journal
2015 – Began Plant Medicine (Ayahuasca) journeys
2018 – Earned Doctorate in Physical Therapy, in-services on Feldenkrais, completed thesis on Mirror Therapy vs. Pharamacotherapy for Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain
2018 – Began Craniosacral Therapy Training. Began mobile physical therapy business in Oakland, CA focusing on pediatrics, and women’s health
2019 – Align Chronic Pain Conference
2020 – First master plant diet
2021 – Completed Schroth Method level 1 Training (Scoliosis), Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher Cert via Child Light Therapy
2022 – ongoing Chronic Pain and Trauma with Peter Levine, Pelvic Floor 1 with Wallace and Herman, 2nd plant diet
2023 – Pelvic Floor 2 with Wallace and Herman, Yoga for Scoliosis, 3rd plant diet, 4th plant diet
2024 – Somato Emotional Release (CranioSacral 3) training. 5th plant diet
Dr. Liz most often sees patients in their homes, but occasionally sees patients in hers. She is located in central Oakland. Texting is the best way to get in touch. If emailing, please put PT INQUIRY in the subject line.
(310)717-1379 elizmc@gmail.com
