03/19/2026
In the work of visceral manipulation and osteopathic manual therapy, gentle therapeutic and manual touch is understood to help the body's healing process by creating space in areas of tissue tension that help to drive the body's own healing mechanisms.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Dr Beth Anne also understands that gentle and precise manual therapy provides input to the brain that is "novel" (think: "curiously different") and non-threatening. It is important not to cause pain, as the goal is to help change the brain's opinion about the tissue tension patterns it is holding for the sake of protection. Through skilled touch, the practitioner helps the nervous system regulate. This offers the brain a different experience, allowing it to relax its threat and protection mechanisms in the body. So cool!
This is the approach our physical therapists in Lakewood, Colorado take — using novel, non-threatening manual techniques to support your body's natural ability to reset and heal.