Scott graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 1999 with a Masters in Physical Therapy. He specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation of all ages as it relates to spine and joint problems. He is also the only licensed physical therapist in Jackson County who is certified in Active Release Technique (ART), a soft tissue technique that releases the adhesions at the site of neuro-muscular pain due to repetitive strain, mechanical injury, or post-operative injury. He is also proficient in manual therapy of the spine and peripheral joints that cause pain and stiffness.
Scott is well-researched in aquatic therapy and believes in its powerful effects on the human body as it relieves pain, decreases biomechanical flaws, and readies injured tissues for release and healing. He has also studied the athlete's response to combined aquatic and land training and believes in its superiority over exclusive traditional land-based training. He is also studied in biomechanics of the human body in relation to everyday functioning as he incorporates the patient's unique movement patterns into their care.
Scott believes in maximizing patient function through constant communication. This can only be done through intense one-on-one sessions that allow the patient and provider maximum opportunity to work together toward understanding the desired functional outcome.
Emily is the Clinic Director for our Oak Grove location. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007 at the College of St. Catherine in Minneapolis, MN. Her professional interests include sports injuries specifically involving female athletes, manual therapy, and working with a variety of patients and diagnoses. Outside of work she enjoys camping, yard work and gardening, jogging and swimming, and spending time with her family. Her professional aspirations include continuing her education in both manual therapy and sports rehabilitation and working with students in the clinical setting.
Marion graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Physical Therapy. She went on to Wichita State University to graduate with a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2000. Since graduation, Marion has practiced in various orthopedic settings.
Ryan is the Clinic Director for our Independence location. He received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the Southwest Baptist University in December of 2000 and graduated from Missouri Western State University in 1998 with a BS in Biology. Ryan completed his post-professional Doctorate Program (DPT) at the University of Kansas in 2009. He is currently pursuing a Certifciation in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (CSMT) from the International Spine and Pain Institute.
Carma graduated from Rockhurst College with a BA in Psychology (1998), an AS in Physical Therapy (1999) from Colby Community College, and graduated from MTTI with a certificate in 2006. Clinical interests include aquatic therapy, health/wellness, and education of clients and PT/PTA students.
Janda Stone graduated at Rockhurst University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy degree in 2007. She completed her Bachelor in Arts in Sciences majoring in Psychology at Rockhurst in 2004. Currently, she is pursuing a Certification in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (CSMT) from the International Spine and Pain Institute and becoming an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. She has particular interest in the neurological and orthopedic shoulder patient utilizing an integrated functional approach. Personal interests include family time, spirituality, and outdoor activities.