Horizons Therapy Inc.

01/26/2026

Be careful out there with shoveling this heavy snow/sleet. Some tips to keep you safe.
* Breathe-Holding your breath while lifting can cause severe back pain and disc issues.
* Switch sides- We all have a dominant side. We prefer to hold the shovel one way. We prefer to throw the snow to one side. Switch it up. Doing something rotational always to the same side will also put your back in danger.
* Lift properly- Keep your back straight. Avoid letting it round. Instead bend at your hips and knees. Pivot to avoid twisting.
* Take breaks- It doesn't have to all be done at once. Come inside, drink some water and resume again after a break.
* Get your children to do it for you. Good luck with this one.

01/03/2026

Happy New Year to our Counterstrain community!

As we step into 2026, we’re reflecting on what it means to build what lasts—a practice that’s strong, steady, and sustainable.

You can read more in today’s newsletter + grab a free phone wallpaper for the year ahead.

What are you carrying into this next chapter of your professional work?

01/03/2026

Horizons Therapy’s Donation for the last quarter of 2025 was made to Jones Garden in Staunton. https://www.facebook.com/jonesgardeninc. Jones Garden helps provide fresh, healthy foods to 80 families each week.

Previous non-profit organization donations inlcude Puppies Behind Bars, Project Horizons, St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Scares That Care, Bridge Back Program, National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farms, and Ride With Pride.

12/24/2025

Wishing you warmth, peace, and happiness this season.

12/10/2025

Brian Tuckey taught the first Fascial Counterstrain "brain" class this past weekend. Incredible new techniques with far-reaching effects throughout the entire body. Christine is enjoying the new knowledge.

12/03/2025

Horizons Therapy Donations

Each quarter Horizons Therapy has all employees put a non-profit organization’s name into a basket and donates to the one that is drawn. Horizons Therapy has made donations to the following organizations:

Puppies Behind Bars trains incarcerated individuals to raise service dogs for veterans & first responders, facility dogs for police, and explosive-detection canines.
Project Horizons provides confidential services to survivors of intimate partner violence in the Rockbridge County area.
St. Jude’s Children Hospital provides cancer and other life-threatening services to children along with cutting edge research.
Scares That Care is a group of fiction scary story writers that donate 100% of their proceeds to families with serious illnesses.
Bridge Back Program is an organization that gives free Fascial Counterstrain to first responders and military personal with PTSD.
National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farms is devoted to helping Veterans navigate the challenges of trauma and transition to achieve their full potential and contribute to every facet of American society.
Ride With Pride offers a unique connection between horses and humans to help overcome obstacles and provide paths to empowerment and healing. It is a nurturing space for individuals facing intellectual, physical, or emotional challenges.

11/24/2025

Here is a recent article the developer of Fascial Counterstrain, Brian Tuckey, has published in the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. It is a great article about how and why Fascial Counterstrain is such a powerful technique.

11/11/2025

Horizons Therapy is thankful for all Veterans that have served to protect our country.

11/05/2025

The Fascial Counterstrain technique consists of a manual scanning technique to identify specifically what area is stuck in a protective reflex. The technique to release this trapped inflammation and relax the reflex uses indirect glides and positioning. This non-invasive approach results in relief from pain, tightness, postural asymmetries, and other symptoms in the body.

11/04/2025

Horizons Therapy welcomes Yeda Vaccari!!

Yeda and his family fell in love with the Charlottesville area and the mountains of Virginia and are relocating to the area in early November. His wife and two children are coming from Colorado Springs.

Yeda has taken all the Fascial Counterstrain courses and is certified in the technique. We are excited to have him join our team. He will begin taking clients at Horizons Therapy November 19, 2025.

10/29/2025

At Horizon's Therapy, we recognize that the body functions as an interconnected system. A restriction or dysfunction in one area can have far-reaching effects on other parts of the body. Our therapists are trained to assess these connections through the fascial system, allowing us to provide comprehensive treatment tailored to your unique needs.
Meet the therapists at Horizons Therapy: Christine, Gabe, Elsa, and Andrew

10/22/2025

What is Fascial Counterstrain? Watch this incredible video that explains fascia and how Fascial Counterstrain helps with chronic pain.

Fascia is more than just connective tissue—it's a dynamic, body-wide system that impacts your movement, posture, and overall health. In this video, we’ll exp...