Manual Therapy
Andy has received individual training in Manual Therapy from Walt Fritz (Foundations in Manual Therapy™). Manual Therapy is a patient-centered, hands-on approach that emphasizes clinical reasoning, tissue responsiveness, and ongoing patient feedback rather than the application of predetermined techniques. Treatment is guided by comfort, symptom response, and functional goals, with careful attention to how musculoskeletal factors may influence voice and communication.
Manual therapy may be used to address excessive muscle tension, restricted movement, or discomfort in the neck, jaw, and related structures when these factors contribute to voice or swallowing concerns. It is integrated with voice therapy and other behavioral interventions and is applied selectively as part of a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan.