Biltmore’s Who’s Who

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Biltmore Who’s Who Selects Lisa Chase, of Back to Normal Physical Therapy, Inc. as this quarter’s Honored Member

Biltmore Who’s Who is spotlighting Lisa Chase, the founder of the physical therapy clinic Back to Normal in St. Petersburg, Florida. Chase was educated in Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh and fell in love with providing hands on, one-on-one care. After working for many years as an X-Ray technician, she was drawn to sports medicine. The result was a nine-year stint overseeing the athlete care programs for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).

After so many years on the road, Chase decided to put down roots in 1998 and started a physical therapy clinic at St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida. She is launching the Back to Normal clinic this month with a new approach towards health advocacy coordination. The concept is a team approach that uncovers and provides a full spectrum of a patient’s needs, which may range from physical rehabilitation to medical, nutritional, and recovery care.

I have a wheel that I give to my patients so that I can assess the cause of their injuries in addition to other components of their overall health such as dietary issues, Chase said. Then I can make recommendations for a complete plan of care that will assist their recovery.

With over twenty years experience in spine, sports and orthopedic injuries, Chase is uniquely qualified to provide her expertise to clients from around the country. Furthermore, each therapist at the facility utilizes advance assessment and therapeutic strategies including integrating manual therapy, cutting edge modalities, taping intervention, education and individual corrective exercise prescription.

Chase received her post-graduate certification in advanced orthopedic manual therapy in 1995. An internationally recognized physical therapist, she is also an adjunct professor at Michigan State University for the College of Osteopathic Medicine since 1998. She has conducted numerous interviews and appeared on the TV show Prescription for Health. She also speaks at international conferences and is also a published author in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. She’s written several books on aquatic therapy and rehabilitation.

Source : http://www.biltmorewhoswhoblog.com/2010/07/july-2010-newsletter-issue-number-3.html