Meet Carolyn Silan, PT

I have over 30 years of hands-on experience working with patients! I use a vast array of treatment techniques and manual skills to treat my patients as effectively and efficiently as possible.  My skill arsenal is deep and my intuition honed in order to provide immediate results! I enjoy testing your tissue and then retesting to ensure it was effective and if it isn’t, I try a different treatment technique! Every body is unique so every treatment needs to be as well!

My own recent health journey has taught me even more ways to help the human body to heal leading me to develop my own approach, the Silan System!

To start, I have a very different evaluative style than other Physical Therapists.  I have a big picture approach in that I look at the bigger picture of what a body is subjected to over and over again, day after day, the forces that, over time, really add up and take their toll on a body. Whether it’s prolonged positioning/postures, repetitive movements or heavy manual labor, a body needs to “un-do” from the forces their bodies are subjected to during the day. Sometimes it’s best to un-do throughout the day with easy, “feel good” stretches or movements. I evaluate how each particular person is moving in their unique way, and what unique demands their day presents. 

I also take into account how the painful area relates to the areas above and below the painful area in addition to where the pain is currently being felt.  What are the predominant movement patterns at play at the neighboring joints setting the tone for the area of pain?  For example, if your knee is hurting with running, what are your general running mechanics looking like as well as what is happening at your foot, hip, torso?  

What does the tissue feel like not only at the site of pain, but also any trigger point areas that would affect it? 

Does it feel very restricted or pliable and supple as it is supposed to feel? 

Are the joints moving as they should or do they need mobilization techniques in order to move the way they are supposed to?

My thorough evaluation leads me to appropriate treatment plans including appropriate and effective exercise prescription, postural re-education and providing tips and tricks for relieving your pain and restoring your health. I strive to help you thrive and I thrive on helping you thrive! I want to help every patient get off the pain train and get on a journey of optimal health!