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Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Spokane
At Free Motion Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping patients overcome injuries and chronic pain through evidence-based treatments. Our team of certified professionals utilizes manual therapy, customized exercise programs, and advanced massage techniques to address neuro, muscular, and skeletal conditions. With decades of combined experience, our therapists have successfully treated thousands of patients who previously believed their pain was untreatable. We prioritize clinical reasoning to identify root causes of discomfort, even for long-standing issues that resisted other treatments. Our approach combines the latest research with personalized care, ensuring each patient receives continuity of treatment during 60-minute sessions with their physical therapist.Located in North Spokane, we offer accessible facilities and a commitment to helping patients return to their active lifestyles. Our specialists hold advanced certifications in orthopedic manual therapy, spinal manipulation, and pain management. We emphasize patient education to empower individuals to understand and manage their conditions long-term. Our team maintains active involvement in professional development and mentorship, ensuring the highest standards of care. Whether recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or seeking injury prevention strategies, we provide comprehensive solutions tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Services
Manual Therapy
Exercise Programs
Therapeutic Massage
Post-Surgical Rehab
Pain Management
Gait Training
Vestibular Rehab
Dry Needling
Functional Capacity Evaluations
Highlights and features
- We specialize in treating chronic pain that resisted previous treatments
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in orthopedic manual therapy
- Each session includes personalized assessment and treatment adjustments
- We emphasize patient education for long-term condition management
- Our team maintains active involvement in professional development and research
Services
Manual Therapy
Our manual therapy techniques include joint mobilizations, spinal manipulations, and soft tissue work to improve mobility and reduce pain. Our certified therapists use precise movements to address musculoskeletal restrictions. This evidence-based approach helps patients achieve faster recovery and improved functional outcomes.
Exercise Programs
Customized exercise regimens focus on restoring strength, flexibility, and function while preventing re-injury. Our therapists design progressive programs tailored to each patient's specific needs and recovery stage. Exercises are carefully timed to avoid aggravating symptoms while promoting optimal healing.
Therapeutic Massage
Our massage therapy addresses muscle tension, trigger points, and inflammation to accelerate healing. Certified therapists use techniques like myofascial release and trigger point therapy to complement physical therapy treatments. Regular sessions help maintain mobility and reduce chronic pain symptoms.
Post-Surgical Rehab
Specialized rehabilitation programs help patients regain function after surgical procedures. We coordinate care with surgeons to follow specific recovery protocols while addressing individual healing needs. Our approach combines manual therapy, progressive exercises, and pain management techniques.
Dry Needling
Certified therapists use thin needles to target muscle trigger points and alleviate pain. This technique effectively treats chronic muscle tension and improves blood flow to injured areas. Dry needling is often combined with other physical therapy modalities for enhanced results.
People
Michael Stobie
Owner/Physical Therapist
Dr. Stobie specializes in orthopedic manual therapy with certifications in spinal manipulation and dry needling. He completed his fellowship in outpatient orthopedics and has published research on low back pain. He brings over 15 years of clinical experience to patient care.
Shane Rushing
Physical Therapist
Dr. Rushing is a board-certified orthopedic specialist with expertise in treating pain and functional deficits. He combines strength and conditioning principles with physical therapy to help patients return to active lifestyles. His practice emphasizes evidence-based treatment approaches.
Kelsey Barks
Physical Therapist
Dr. Barks specializes in complex musculoskeletal conditions using advanced manual therapy and reflex integration techniques. She holds multiple certifications in orthopedic manual therapy and serves as a clinical instructor for physical therapy students. Her approach emphasizes patient education and long-term symptom management.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat musculoskeletal conditions including chronic pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, headaches, TMJ disorders, and vestibular issues.
What makes your approach different?
Our therapists combine manual therapy, evidence-based exercise programs, and patient education with 60-minute sessions focused on root cause analysis.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicare, Labor and Industries, MVA, Premera, Regence, Aetna, Asuris, BCBS, Cigna, First Choice, and Tricare/Triwest.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
We offer scheduling within 24 hours and will contact you shortly after your request to arrange your appointment.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Please complete the appropriate paperwork from our website and bring your insurance information and any relevant medical records.
What qualifications do your therapists have?
Our team includes board-certified specialists with advanced training in orthopedic manual therapy, spinal manipulation, and pain management techniques.
Reviews (6)
Lindsey Eves
Oct 20, 2021
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Absolutely recommend Free Motion for both Physical & Massage Therapy! Staff is super friendly & accommodating, which is exactly what someone in pain needs to help aid their recovery! 5 stars!
Kyle Wood
Aug 16, 2021
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My time with Free Motion has been entirely positive. After suffering from a back injury that made it difficult and painful to walk, they guided me through a series of treatments that left me without pain.
Afterwards I was brought through a work training program that finished with me being more capable at work than before I had been injured. Throughout my experience every single member of the staff was kind, helpful, and expressing, making the recovery as painless as possible.
Afterwards I was brought through a work training program that finished with me being more capable at work than before I had been injured. Throughout my experience every single member of the staff was kind, helpful, and expressing, making the recovery as painless as possible.
Jay Sayas
May 01, 2021
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Free Motion has an amazing team that really focuses on my needs. Fun and friendly but professional environment. Highly recommend Michael and his team.
Florida Schaal
Mar 23, 2021
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Love the crew! Mike has the thumbs of torture, and he can find knots you dont even know you have. My hubby has been going to therapy there for 9 months now, and he wouldnt go anywhere else. He talks about how wonderful Mike, Shane and the crew are every time he comes home from there.
Sherri Hartill
Mar 16, 2021
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Michael and his team are the best!! I will only go to them. They have helped me a few times with BPPV and also a couple other things. They really care about their patients:) THANK YOU!!!
Ba Hemi
Feb 28, 2021
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This is the best place I know of for physical therapy. I know Micheal he worked on me years ago and has always helped me. im not just saying this because I know him I am saying this because I know hes good.my thanks to all the staff and Amy is the best. The message therapist Heidi is great highly recommended.
