Community based non-traditional specialty clinic utilizing rare and highly specialized techniques to
We are a unique clinic that specializes in the most difficult, resistant and painful syndromes and sees those patients who have not responded to:
• Traditional therapy treatments
• Spinal manipulation
• Medication
We use manual therapy treatments that never involve manipulation, along with exercises to correct the neuro-muscular imbalances that persist in difficult pain syndromes. These techniques do not hide symptoms, they correct the underlying cause.
Although difficult cases are what I am well known for, I treat all kinds of routine problems that any licensed therapist would treat. This practice draws patients from all over the State of Ohio, the United States, as well as Canada and Europe.
Keywords: Alternative Healthcare - alternative therapy - Back Pain - Chronic Pain - Emotional Freedom Technique - Health Care - Healthcare - Healthcare Solutions - Massage - Massage Therapy - Muscle Energy Techniques - Orthopedic Manual Therapy - Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation - Rehabilitation Services
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
July 1999
What is your primary product or service?
Persistent pain or dysfunction that does not improve with traditional intervention is our primary focus, although we consult on and treat a variety of musculo-skeletal disorders.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
People always ask how I gravitated to an "alternative/non-traditional" approach to patient care. As with all the paths less traveled that we take in our lives, this one took over 34 years of uninterrupted clinical experience, but was very enlightening.
I started out as an administrator/Physical Therapist way back in 1978 when I moved from the Buffalo N.Y. area to Northeast Ohio. After ten years of traditional Physical Therapy practice consisting of hot pacs, ultrasound and electric stim etc., I became very burned-out and frankly disappointed with my patient outcomes. If the patient got better I really couldn’t say why.
By this time I was in my mid-thirties and developed a gradually increasing back pain which no matter who I went to (and believe me I went to a lot of different practitioners), I continued to have worsening back pain. Osteopaths, chiropractic, Physical Therapy, injections, medications, Massage therapy…..nothing helped.
Around this same time I was taking continuing education courses as is required by Ohio law and I ended up taking a Muscle Energy course. It was at this 4-day course, that my lab partner, who was as "green" at this approach as I, eliminated 85% of the back pain that I had for at least three years. I had to learn more about this approach! Visit http://www.tomocklerpt.com/company-info/about-tom-ockler-p-t/ for more information
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
AHCS is a Patient Centered Practice
We do not want you coming back over and over without results
Your problem’s true cause is targeted and attacked using very experienced hands
You will always be treated by me using kinder, gentler, effective techniques
You will receive an hour of treatment, not doubled with other patients
Our approach is "hands on" – we don't waste your time and money with useless coverup treatments
We promote long term solutions to your pain
We guide you through the insurance company maze
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One
Provide detailed directions to your location
http://www.tomocklerpt.com/company-info/location/
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, Credit Cards, Pay Pal
Which areas do you service?
This practice draws patients from all over the State of Ohio, the United States, as well as Canada and Europe.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Thomas K. Ockler, PT
What are your hours of operation?
9 AM - 5 PM,Mon. - Fri.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
The pain is gone.