Physical Therapy

Integrative Physical Therapy

Meet Your Integrative Physical Therapist

Dr. Madelyn Lamar Altman PT, DPT

When Standard Treatments Have Failed - Embark on Your Path to Pain-Free Optimal Movement at The Healing Collective 

Have you been disappointed by the lack of results from standard physical therapy? Embark on your path to pain-free, optimal movement without drugs or surgery with the guidance of Dr. Madelyn, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at The Healing Collective. 

Physical Therapy

Featured Treatments

Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)

Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) is a painless, non-invasive electric therapeutic modality to address a variety of medical conditions with very low levels of electrical current called microcurrents. FSM facilitates significant and even immediate changes in tissue to reduce inflammation, repair tissue, and relieve pain. 

Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF)

Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field therapy is a non-invasive, non-contact, drug-free treatment that promotes optimal cellular function, so your body can heal as it was designed to. PEMF works by developing and maintaining overall cellular health and function, attuning your body’s natural electromagnetic field in a gentle way.

Integrative Pelvic Health

Integrative pelvic health is healing through an embodied lens connecting with the mind, body and spirit, in conjunction with the pelvis, providing the foundation for restoration, strength, and recovery. It combines functional medicine, Pelvic PT, FSM, and targeted exercise to customize treatment to the person’s individual needs or specific pathology.

+❤ HeartMath®

+❤ HeartMath® BioFeedback improves your wellbeing through biofeedback techniques that help you develop physiological coherence. Benefits include a reduction in heart rate and blood pressure, improved heart rate variability (HRV), psychosocial well-being, improvements in post-brain injury symptoms, anxiety reduction, and more.

Vagus Nerve Dysfunction

Poor vagal tone resulting from stress, infection or trauma can cause many different impairments and pathological conditions. Benefits include decreased inflammation, improved digestive and sexual function, regulation of heart rate and blood pressure, and healing for people with anxiety, depression, and more. 

Concussion Treatment

Mechanical and chemical dysfunction from concussions can occur weeks, months, or even years after the initial blow to the head. Common post-concussion syndrome symptoms include brain fog, difficulty concentrating, visual deficits, mood challenges, insomnia, and more. we offer an effective and lasting treatment for concussion and post-concussion syndrome. 

Low Back & Neck Pain

If you’ve “tried everything” for your chronic back pain, we would love to introduce you to Frequency Specific Microcurrent, a novel and non-invasive way to treat pain and inflammation - for good.  If other methods haven’t helped or lasted, an experienced FSM practitioner who understands how to treat the true root cause of your pain can get you the relief you have been looking for.

HSD / EDS

One of the most overlooked conditions is HSD (hypermobility spectrum disorder).  Ligament and connective tissue laxity (hyper-flexibility, being “double jointed”) not only affects your joint stability but also your digestion and nervous system due to the extensibility of the structures holding your organs in place. Commonly occurring with anxiety, MCAS or POTS, these syndromes are frustrating. We screen for these conditions and offer effective solutions . 

Long COVID

Long COVID has emerged as a condition people are facing after acquiring the coronavirus. Symptoms range from fatigue to persistent cough to cognitive changes. Get treatments to support the immune system, revitalize the cells, and reduce the inflammation associated with Long COVID.

Embark on your path to pain-free, optimal movement without drugs or surgery with the guidance of our skilled Physical Therapist, Dr. Madelyn.  Our therapist can help you when other treatments, like standard PT or surgical approaches, haven't succeeded in your recovery.  Her integrative Functional Medicine perspectives support you holistically so you can get back to feeling your absolute best.

Integrative Physical Therapy Can Support

  • Breathwork

    While people may take breathing for granted, correct breathing is a powerful way to facilitate healing. One in seven older adults has some form of lung disease, and breathwork is a great preventative and restorative tool.  It’s very common for people to hold their breath or revert to shallow breathing strategies, especially when undergoing stress. However, incorrect breathing sends stress signals to the brain, alerting the adrenal glands to produce cortisol along with an entire cascade of neuroendocrine effects. Repeated poor breathing puts your body in a fight or flight state, contributing to fatigue, anxiety, weight gain, brain fog, poor digestion, and more. 


    Therapeutic breath work from The Healing Collective can guide you to optimize your breathing depth and rate to bring awareness to your breathing, which provides countless health and wellness benefits. Let us help you discover the innate healing power of your breath.

  • Low Back Pain

    Do you suffer from debilitating low back pain? Popping pain relievers only masks the condition. If you are ready for true healing, The Healing Collective can help you address the true root cause of your low back pain and gain preventative strategies to resolve discomfort and improve your movement and health. We offer a wide range of functional medicine and integrative therapy modalities to uncover and heal the dysfunction causing your pain. 


    Low back pain can be discogenic, facetogenic, neural, dural, muscular, or even visceral (coming from an organ in the abdominal region which can refer pain to the back).  We seek to establish an understanding of the true root cause, and then we fix it!  Our treatments include Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy, skilled movement prescription, adhesion and scar tissue mobilization, neural / dural mobilization, visceral manipulation, myofascial release, and more. 


     At The Healing Collective, our goal is to optimize your body's movement and maximize its mechanical function, so you can move freely pain-free and enjoy life without low back pain.

  • Improve & Resolve Fibromyalgia

    Although fibromyalgia affects approximately one in 50 people, most sufferers do not find the healing they need through a conventional medicine approach. Symptoms of fibromyalgia range from chronic pain and sleep disturbances to brain fog, depression, and cognitive impairment. Rather than attempting to manage symptoms through pharmaceuticals, The Healing Collective identifies and treats the root cause of this often debilitating condition. We utilize novel and evidence-based treatment strategies that help you get out of pain and back to living your life fully. 


    There are a number of causes of fibromyalgia. Let our functional medicine and physical therapy practitioners help you improve and resolve your condition so you can get your life back.

  • Exercise Prescription

    Have you been frustrated by not seeing results from your exercise program? Or perhaps you need a tailored program to address your unique body’s needs. At The Healing Collective, we personalize an exercise prescription to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. 


    Our highly specialized process leverages functional medicine and includes a movement screen to help you identify your movement deficiencies and limitations. Then, we guide you through implementing your exercise prescription to address and overcome these issues. 


    Our individualized exercise prescription is designed to avoid injuries and immune system compromise. Let our integrative physical therapists help you achieve your goals through safe, effective exercise and movement therapy.

  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a cluster of complex connective tissue disorders that result from an inherited genetic condition–collagen gene mutations impacting the production, structure, and processing of the body’s collagen. Symptoms may include hypermobility, fragile, stretchy skin, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal issues, and heart conditions. While EDS does not have a cure, physical therapy and functional medicine from The Healing Collective can treat the syndrome to relieve symptoms and prevent severe complications. 


    Often misunderstood, many people with EDS have had negative experiences in Physical Therapy because a conventional approach is not effective in EDS.  At The Healing collective, we have developed a skilled and evidence-based program for those with EDS. 


    Our personalized, holistic methods treat you as an individual, so you can get a tailored plan of care for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Let us provide the therapies you need to restore stability, reduce pain, and help you live your best life, even with EDS.

  • Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome

    Chronic regional pain syndrome, formerly called reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), is a chronic painful condition typically affecting one limb–hand, arm, leg, or foot. In most cases, the syndrome is a result of injury or trauma. CRPS is categorized by severe, persistent pain that may spread to the entire limb, even if the injury began in one small area. There may also be hypersensitivity, changes in skin appearance, swelling, stiff joints, and decreased mobility in the limb.


    Physical therapy and a multimodal approach from The Healing Collective provides the strategies necessary to decrease and resolve symptoms and ensure you can return to your activities. 

  • Surgical Prehab and Rehab

    Considering the body holistically when healing from surgery can significantly improve the outcomes for post-surgical care. The Healing Collective offers safe, evidence-based physical therapy both before (prehab) and after (rehab) your joint replacement or surgery to get you back to living life as quickly and safely as possible. We offer a variety of treatments and therapies to promote faster, more complete healing to optimize all systems in your body as you recover. 


    From optimizing your nutrition and rebuilding your body to relieving pain and treating scars, we offer an effective, functional medicine approach to promote your body’s strength and balance from the inside out, ensuring you reclaim your mobility and vitality faster after your surgery.

  • TMJD

    TMJ disorders (TMJD) encompass the temporomandibular joint–the intersection of where the jawbone and the skull meet near the ear. When functioning correctly, the jaw can open and close pain-free. However, when suffering from dysfunction, the muscles can lead to dislocated jaws, discs, and inflammation. Symptoms include jaw and muscle pain on the side of the face or neck, jaw locking, and decreased mobility. Identifying and treating the root cause of TMJD provides a way to heal the pain and discomfort. 


     The Healing Collective practitioners use a variety of modalities, including Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, to identify the source of TMJD and revitalize damaged tissues in the TMJ area, restoring the cells to healthy levels and reducing pain. 

  • Headache & Migraine Care

    If you suffer from headaches or migraines, uncovering the root cause of the pain is the first step to achieving true, long-lasting healing and relief. Contributors to the conditions can range from neural or dural adhesions to food sensitivities to fascial restrictions to systemic gut / brain inflammation to hormone imbalances to vagus nerve dysregulation. At The Healing Collective, we begin your headache and migraine care by identifying the source of the pain. Then, we implement effective techniques for symptom frequency and duration reduction. 


    Treatments we employ include Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, myofascial release, and more. Let our Functional Medicine Integrative Physical Therapists help you experience drug-free and pain-free living.

  • Hypermobility Syndrome

    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility syndrome, also known as hypermobility spectrum disorder, is characterized by highly flexible joints and connective tissues that can cause joint pain, soft tissue damage, poor balance, fatigue, skin issues, bowel problems, challenges with tissue healing, excessive bleeding, heart issues, gum issues, and anxiety. With integrative physical therapy from The Healing Collective, you can find healing and relief no matter where you are on the spectrum. We implement tailored treatments including Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), skilled exercise prescription, nutritional support, and other modalities to increase muscle strength, ligamentous stability and joint resilience safely and effectively.



    If hypermobility syndrome keeps you from living a full, active life, The Healing Collective offers a better way. Choose our physical therapy treatments when you want more relief and the true healing that painkillers and conventional medicine can’t provide.

  • Neck Pain

    If you have neck pain that has been unresponsive to other treatments, come see our Integrative Physical Therapists who can swiftly assess and diagnose the true root cause of your neck pain.  Our PTs will assess your posture and explore aggravating and alleviating factors.  The difference between our Physical Therapists and standard PT is that we have access to Specific Frequency Medicine which can directly treat the root cause of your symptoms.   


    Neck pain can come from mild cord compression, ligamentous laxity, TMJ issues, shoulder problems, dural adhesions, cranial suture malalignment, malocclusion of the jaw, disc bulges, old disc injuries that have healed with scar tissue, facet dysfunction, vagus nerve dysregulation or adhesions, inflammation, old injuries, fascial restrictions, and much more that we can treat directly using our skilled hands and Frequency Specific Microcurrent.  Come get the care you deserve from our experts who can help you restore neck function, get you out of pain, and get you back to doing what you love. 

  • Detoxing & Toxicity Testing

    While the body's liver has built-in detox functionality, it may be overwhelmed by excessive toxins coursing through the circulatory system. So how can you know if your body is overtaxed by toxins? Signs include fatigue, allergies, type 2 diabetes, infertility, behavior and mood disorders, and even cancer. 


    Detoxing can help you avoid serious illness and frustrating symptoms that decrease your quality of life. The Healing Collective identifies your body’s toxic burden through toxicity testing, including blood, urine, and antibody tests. Then, we work with you to embark on gentle, safe detox programs using supplements, nutrition, and other effective methods rooted in holistic medicine.

  • Disease Prevention & healh Promotion

    What would your life look like if you could achieve optimum wellness? Unfortunately, too many people today settle for disease and low quality of life. They feel powerless to do anything to prevent what seems inevitable. At The Healing Collective, we believe your body possesses infinite healing capabilities. Our practitioners identify and correct imbalances so you can thrive and prevent disease from manifesting in your body.


    We offer annual exams, screening and labs, and health education to empower you in your health and wellness journey. By identifying the root of health issues before disease progression, we can implement functional and integrative medicine tools to reverse and prevent illness.

  • Chronic Disease Care

    Chronic diseases are rising in America, with six out of ten Americans having a chronic disease and four out of ten having multiple diseases. Unfortunately, the pharmaceutical-centered medical approach tends only to cover up symptoms instead of addressing root causes. Our goal at The Healing Collective is to provide functional medicine solutions to identify and heal underlying conditions, facilitating true, long-lasting relief from symptoms, prevention of disease exacerbation, and even chronic disease reversal. 


    By detecting what is missing and replacing it and determining what is in excess and removing it, our methods support the body's ability to heal itself. Achieving this balance restores your body's optimal health and wellness.

  • Autoimmune Disease

    Although there are more than 80 known autoimmune diseases, they all perform similarly–the immune system attacks the body's organs and tissues instead of foreign threats and disease. Common symptoms of autoimmune conditions include fatigue, skin problems, joint swelling and pain, gastrointestinal issues, fevers, and swollen glands. 


    At The Healing Collective, we treat your autoimmune disease through functional medicine. Identifying the triggering factors and holistically treating these conditions reduces symptoms through better management of your immune system response. Our dedicated practitioners identify and treat toxins, intestinal permeability, stress, genetics, allergies and intolerances, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, and chronic infections–all issues related to autoimmune diseases.

  • Dementia Prevention & Treatment

    Are you or a loved one at risk for Alzheimer’s disease? Or perhaps you are concerned by recent cognitive changes. The key to minimizing and reversing cognitive decline is to address the issues as early as possible. The Healing Collective’s ENCORE (ENabling COgnitive REpair) program is based on 30 years of scientific research and aims to prevent and reverse cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. 


    Dysfunctions related to Alzheimer's can begin ten or more years before the first signs are evident. We guide you through implementing our healthy brain protocol into your daily routine to minimize and even reverse the disease progression.

  • Weight Management

    Does weight management seem like a continual battle? The Healing Collective team can help you finally overcome your unique metabolic challenges and achieve your goals through body composition analysis, testing, dietary treatment, and movement science. You don’t have to struggle or go through it alone! 


    Our holistic medicine treatments include powerful methods like Molecular Hydrogen Therapy, customized nutritional plans, gut-restoration protocols, supplement strategies, and amino-acid therapy. Focusing on functional medicine and integrative health, we utilize detailed questioning and listening, diagnostic studies, and lifestyle intervention to help you reach and maintain your optimal weight for enhanced health and wellness.

  • Diabetes Prevention & Treatment

    A conventional medicine approach to treat diabetes typically focuses on drug therapy and ineffective diet adjustments. As a result, the numbers of people living with diabetes are at epidemic levels. The functional medicine approach from The Healing Collective is science-based and prevents and treats the disease by zeroing in on optimal nutrition and lifestyle changes. 


    Let our experienced practitioners help you regain blood sugar control through diet, supplementation, and exercise to reduce your medication dependence and achieve a healthier, higher quality of life. Whether you are prediabetic, have a history of diabetes in your family, or are struggling to manage diabetes now, we can customize a plan to help.

  • Chronic Pain

    Living with chronic pain impacts every area of your life. Maybe you’ve been told it’s all in your head, or you feel like you have tried every option to reduce your pain without results. At The Healing Collective, we have an in-depth understanding of chronic pain; we believe you and refuse to blame you for this challenge.


    There are many causes of pain that we can effectively test and treat with diet, supplementation, and Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). By identifying and targeting the root cause of your chronic pain, we can resolve the issue so you can find the healing you deserve.

  • Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

    It's a shocking reality, but in the US, cardiovascular disease kills more people than the other top four leading causes of death combined. Even more surprising is that 80% of cardiovascular disease cases are preventable. While conventional medicine relies primarily on pharmaceuticals to treat heart disease, there's a more effective way to ensure you aren’t among one of the casualties. 


    At The Healing Collective, we utilize advanced lipoprotein and cardio-metabolic testing and treatment, which are essential to identifying at-risk clients. In addition, our integrative medicine approach guides you on proper, customized nutrition and exercise and lifestyle changes to eliminate the guesswork and optimize your heart disease prevention and treatment.

  • Psychiatric Care

    Are you looking for a better, holistic way to treat anxiety, depression, and other mood and mental disorders? The present treatment paradigm for these issues focuses on pharmaceuticals like SSRIs and Benzodiazepines. Unfortunately, these are antiquated treatments that do not effectively address the underlying root causes of the psychiatric conditions. 


    Because many disorders, including insomnia, are related to nutritional deficiencies and inflammation, utilizing functional medicine can provide optimal, long-lasting results. At The Healing Collective, we offer treatment and testing, using integrative medicine to address the real reasons behind psychiatric conditions. From comprehensive psychiatric care to Benzodiazepine weaning, we are here to help you achieve healing, peace, and enhanced wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions about

INTEGRATIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY

  • Does insurance cover my Physical Therapy visits?

    No, Dr. Madelyn are Out of Network providers with all insurance companies.  This allows our therapists to fully utilize their skills and expertise in your care outside of the limitations of insurance reimbursement.  This way, visits can be as long as they need to be in order to accomplish an effective treatment, we can utilize Frequency Medicine in the ways that have clinically been shown to be most effective but insurance companies have not yet acknowledged.  Dr. Madelyn  implement an Evidence Based Practice which consists of three pillars:

    1. The Published Research;
    2. Clinical Expertise; and
    3. Patient / Client Preference. 

    Our advanced skills in Frequency Medicine are years beyond the published research and therefore we partner with you to curate the most effective and efficient treatment plan that offers you individualized care.  An insurance-based model of care relies too heavily on the dictates of reimbursement and the singular pillar of Research.  Our Doctors of Physical Therapy incorporate all three pillars into your care in order to get you back to feeling optimal from a whole-person perspective.

  • Does your clinic take Medicare or Medicaid?

    No, we are Out of Network with both Medicare and Medicaid.  Call our office for more information.

  • Do I get the entire 90 minute visit with the Doctor of Physical Therapy?

    Unlike many standard PT clinics, your visit with Dr. Madelyn are 90 minutes long and the entire time is spent one-on-one with your PT (This means there is no leaving you in the gym on a bike or doing reps, there's no handing you off to a PTA; all of the time is spent with our skilled Doctor of PT).  This ensures that you get optimal holistic and integrative care that is always catered to how you show up in the moment.  There is an overall care plan but it is always open to shifting to adapt to your needs.

  • What kind of Physical Therapy treatment can I expect?

    This is Integrative & Holistic Physical Therapy, much different than what you may have experienced at conventional Physical Therapy clinics that operate under an insurance-based model of care.  


    Dr. Madelyn almost always utilizes Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) in your treatment sessions.  These modalities increase ATP production by 500%, decrease healing times, alleviate pain, decrease inflammation, optimize Vagus Nerve function, and much more.  Your treatment will always be individualized to your specific and unique needs.  


    DR MADELYN

    Dr. Madelyn has extensive training and experience as a Pelvic Therapist through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, which positions her at the leading edge of effective, evidence-based pelvic treatment for all genders.  She has training in Visceral Manipulation through the Barral Institute and utilizes gentle, skilled hands-on therapies in treatment sessions. Madelyn also has been trained by Dr. Carolyn McMakin of Frequency Specific Microcurrent, a novel treatment approach for pain and inflammation. She is a Certified Trauma-Sensitive +❤HeartMath™ Practitioner through the +❤HeartMath™ Institute.  She also has training in Trauma-Informed Yoga, which she incorporates into Home Programs for her patients. 

  • How long does it take to notice improvements?

    This depends on many factors, including the severity of your concern, chronicity (how long you have been experiencing this challenge), diet, lifestyle, level of inflammation, underlying conditions, comorbidities, and so on.  Many people notice at least a subtle change within the first treatment session: that is one of our primary Treatment goals and one of the reasons we utilize so many microcurrent units simultaneously in your treatment session.  If you are looking for a more individualized answer to this question, please call 720-572-5236 to book a free 15-minute consultation with  Dr. Madelyn.

  • How much do sessions cost?

    The clinic rate for Physical Therapy sessions is $225 per 90 minute session.  See our pricing page for details.

  • How can I best prepare for my Integrative Physical Therapy sessions?

    Please upload any relevant imaging (x-rays, MRIs, CT scans & reports, lab resulting) to the Charm Portal and be sure to share it with your provider.  Please complete your online forms through the Charm Portal at least 2 days prior to your session in order to give your Physical Therapists ample time to prepare for your visit.  


    All Integrative Physical Therapy sessions incorporate Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). We have a great video on preparing for your FSM sessions here.  Please always come well-hydrated by sipping 32 oz of pure, unadulterated water within the 2 hours prior to your session, and bring a water bottle to your session.  Bring 3 hand towels and 1 large beach towel, as we utilize warm towels to deliver the microcurrent through the body.  See our FSM page for more details on how to prepare.


  • What is Frequency Specific Microcurrent?

    Our Integrative Therapy sessions always incorporate this cutting-edge therapy.  Please check out our FSM page to learn more about this promising modality.

  • What is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy?

    Please refer to our PEMF page to learn more about Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy.

  • What is +❤HeartMath™?

    See our HeartMath page.

  • What is Functional Medicine?

    Please explore our Functional Medicine page.

  • What is Pelvic Therapy?

    Regardless of your gender, you are likely benefit from our Holistic Pelivc Therapy, offered by Dr. Madelyn.  Learn more here. 

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