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Helping people in Northeast Ohio move & feel their best, naturally.

No referral or insurance necessary!

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Now available in our online wellness store....

Nourishment from the inside out.

Science-backed ingredients to help optimize your health, delivered to your door on your terms for 25% product discount & free shipping on your 1st order.  (Seasonally rotated items stocked in office as well, while supplies last).

Got Back Pain??

Let's unwind one of the most common classes of back pain, "Flexion-Based" injuries.  These are typically caused by repeated forward bending (slumping or hunching the spine sternum to belly, without bending your hips/knees).   Especially when repeated, or prolonged, this is a recipe for pain...but the good news is that you can heal, and very rarely are X-rays, MRI's, or CT's needed.  They're expensive pictures that often don't affect your method of physical rehabilitation.  Bottom line, keep moving (extension is preferred), and seek out PT to expedite the healing process.  If caught early enough, a few visits should do it.

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Dizzy?  Wobbly?  Foggy?

You may have a vestibular disorder.  We can help!

"Thank you so much for the tips on how to treat the BPPV. Hopefully I won't need to use them but I'm thankful to have them just in case. I am feeling so much better today! I haven't had any dizziness or anything and I still can't believe how good my neck feels now. Its been kinda crazy to realize how much I babied that side because I was so used to having pain there. When I drive I don't have to turn my entire body to look to the right anymore, my neck just works properly now lol. Thank you again for all of your help!"

Ashley (Dover, OH)

HEALTHY TIDBITS...

If you benefit from even 1 little nugget of information here, you're 1 step closer to a healthier you.

It's not shocking that poor sleep habits and lack of exercise are closely linked to chronic disease and disability.  Here are some basic tips to consider if you want to make yourself more resilient as you age.

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Our Story

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Cynthia Lycans, DPT, MTC
Owner

Dr. Lycans graduated from Tuscarawas Valley High School in 2001, received her BS in Allied Medical Professions from The Ohio State University in 2005, and went on to earn her DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2008, making the trip back to the beach in 2009 to earn her Manual Therapy Certification.  She spent 8 years initially as a staff PT, working into a clinic director position with Physiotherapy Associates in Columbus, OH, and came back to her roots in NE Ohio in 2016 to work for Hennis Care Centre, where she is currently still on PRN staff.  She specializes in spine care and vestibular rehab/fall prevention, but also enjoys treating runners and general weekend warrior (overuse) injuries.  She and her husband, Jeremy, have 2 young children, Owen and Ivy, and reside in Dover.

Why cash-based PT??

1. Ethics: We work for you, not for the

 insurance companies.  Because insurance is not involved, it can't dictate your care, you simply get the focused treatments you need.  Less visits are generally needed to achieve your goals vs carving out time to come 3x/wk for 6 wks.

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2. Direct Access:  Ohio allows you to 

come directly to outpatient PT with

no physician referral needed.  Isn't that

awesome?!  Time is of the essence 

when you lose mobility or pain is 

limiting you.  

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3.  1:1 Care: Your appt is yours and

yours only.  Your therapist will tailor your

plan of care to your needs, & you will NOT

be passed off to an aide for "cookie cutter"

exercises you can perform on your own at home.

We know your time is valuable, and want your time

spent with us to focus on problem-solving, by 

actually correcting faulty movements and teaching

you WHY those corrections will help you

move easier/feel better, vs. simply

watching you exercise.  Anyone can find

exercise videos on YouTube nowadays,

but are those programs right for you?  Let us

help you navigate and take the guesswork out

of that, so you don't make things worse.  

Our rehab programs treat 

 the individual, not the diagnosis.

      

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Thank you

 I am so very thankful for the support of family, friends, and the trust that the Tuscarawas County community has placed in me to improve the lives of people in our area (as well as those who've sought me out online).  

Getting Ready to Run

In-Clinic Hours:

Hours are by appt - call/email/message for availability.

Telehealth/Virtual visits by appt

330-556-0009

420 Dutch Valley Drive NE, Sugarcreek OH 44681

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