Schedule an orthopedic physical with Carolyn Silan, PT to prevent injury. She will look at how you are moving, your strength, your flexibility, and the quality of your tissues in regards to how tight your muscles and connective tissue are.

Physical Therapy and Personal Training with a Physical Therapist (PT) can help you reduce pain, improve mobility and balance, recover from surgery, prevent future injuries, and enhance your overall quality of life. Manual therapy as well as a customized therapeutic exercise regimen are essential to a great outcome.

Therapeutic Connection's Carolyn Silan, PT has two degrees, one in Physical Therapy from California State University, Sacramento and the other in Physical Education from the University of California, Davis. She is licensed as a Physical Therapist by the states of Hawaii and California. She is also a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist and has previously been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Carolyn Silan, PT has participated in extensive and ongoing training, having completed two long term courses, one year-long in Norwegian Manual Therapy and one 3 month long course in Australian Manual Therapy. In addition, Carolyn has done numerous day and up to 4 day courses in various treatment techniques including Advanced Clinical Neurodynamics, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Cranio-sacral Techniques, Trigger Point Relief Training, Myofascial Decompression™ using Cupping, Vertigo, Fall Prevention, Ergonomics (Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist), TMJ, Pelvic Health, Lymphedema, Taping Techniques, Anatomy as well as self study to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and research.

During a typical physical therapy session at Therapeutic Connection, you will work one-on-one with your therapist for hands-on manual therapy and also hands-on therapeutic exercise to ensure the proper muscles are being recruited!

But first we will learn together what is causing your problem with a thorough initial evaluation.

After evaluation, we will explore the most appropriate techniques to address your unique problem set. This may include performing certain corrective exercises, receiving manual therapy, learning how to perform techniques at home, and managing your condition or injury to initially recover and then foster prevention/maintenance.

On your first visit, we perform a functional assessment and get an idea of your current fitness level. Tests for strength, balance and flexibility are performed. An exercise regimen is then developed based on your fitness status and progressed as your fitness markers change.

Re-assessment is performed at every visit as you improve, strengthen what muscles are weak or inhibited, gain length in muscles that are short and overcome challenges to your balance.

Beyond muscles and balance, your myofascia is addressed with a short session of self release techniques. Often previously overlooked in Personal Training regimens, this is an important facet of every thorough workout.

For Motor Vehicle Accident claims: we will bill directly to the responsible auto insurance company.

For Workers’ Compensation claims: we will bill directly to Workers’ Compensation.

For Cash-Pay clients: We can provide you with a completed billing form, a “Superbill.” You will provide this Superbill to your insurance company, who will determine if you are eligible for reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company to ensure they accept superbills ahead of time.

We are in the process of becoming credentialed with insurance companies including Medicare and Kaiser Permanente. For other insurances, please contact us.

Yes, Therapeutic Connection accepts Cash, Check or Venmo. Our cash-pay rate is $150 per 60-minute session. We offer In-home personal training and Aquatic Therapy, please contact us for pricing details.