About Essence Physical Therapy
Our Goal is for You to Return to a Pain-Free,
Active Lifestyle – to be the best “you” possible!
Essence Physical Therapy provides a holistic approach to physical therapy with one-on-one treatment in a relaxed setting focused on healing and wellness.
As your therapist, Rachel Davies, PT,
will identify and treat the root cause of your pain or dysfunction, utilizing various techniques including, Nervous system regulation, CranioSacral Therapy, and Myofascial Release (John F. Barnes MFR approach).
About Rachel Davies, PT
Rachel’s life passion is to facilitate others on their healing journey, sharing the tools and gifts she has discovered along the way and re-inventing what holistic PT may look like.
She strives to empower others by helping them make connections and learn the deeper causes of pain and dysfunction in the body. This successful approach has allowed her to witness the innate healing of her clients and see them return to the activities they love.
Rachel’s education includes a B.S. in Nutritional Science from Michigan State University and a Masters of Physical Therapy degree from Oakland University.
Her professional experience includes a variety of inpatient and outpatient PT settings including orthopedics, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord rehab, burn injuries/wound care, ICU and cardiac rehab. Eventually her path led to the outpatient setting where she has practiced for the majority of her career. She founded Essence Physical Therapy in 2013.
Rachel is a firm believer in lifelong learning and doing her own inner work for personal and professional growth.
Rachel is an expert level trained John F. Barnes Myofascial Release therapist with over 500 hours of continuing education in this method. She also specializes in orthopedic manual joint mobilization, CranioSacral therapy, holistic counseling, trauma/tension release, and subtle energy/healing touch.
Rachel’s personal journey helps her embody these methods of healing and she is dedicated to sharing them with others and holding space for a safe and authentic healing environment.
Above all, her mission is to help others recognize the power they have to heal themselves in order to live a joyful, active and more fulfilling life.