Welcome to Steele Physical Therapy
Blending Evidence-Based Pain Science Research with Manual Hands-On Techniques for People of All Ages
Book a Consult Session In Santa Monica or Culver City
Welcome to Steele Physical Therapy
Blending Evidence-Based Pain Science Research with Manual Hands-On Techniques for People of All Ages
Book a Consult Session In Santa Monica or Culver City
WHAT IS integrative physical therapy?
Integrated physical therapy treats the whole person, combining scientific techniques and a deep understanding of the art of healing to support lasting wellness. This approach is especially beneficial for those with chronic, complex, or widespread pain conditions that have been challenging to treat.
Each 50-minute session is designed to foster functional restoration through personalized manual therapy, gentle movement, and education. By blending traditional and innovative techniques, I work to support your body’s natural healing processes and help you reach a state of long-term well-being.
I believe deeply in the mind-body connection and am committed to building a trusting partnership with each client. Together, we develop a treatment plan that aligns with your unique needs, whether your goals involve returning to sports, keeping up with family, or simply moving through daily life pain-free. My mission is to empower you to live without pain with a personalized approach that supports all aspects of your health.
the Process
the Process
Mechanical
Clearing of structural restrictions inhibiting movement- this may include soft tissue mobilization, joint manipulation, myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral, and or visceral mobilization.
Neuromuscular/ motor control
Activation of appropriate Muscles- Movement in the body is often controlled by subconsciously trained muscle responses. These muscles may create stability or mobility depending on location and function.
Assessment of proper timing and movement efficiency- Motor control involves the neuromuscular activation of muscles in the proper sequence. It is not enough to be able to activate muscles, they must be activated in sequence for the most efficient movement.
Cognition/emotion
No movement, injury, or pain happens in a vacuum. It is our cognitive and emotional systems that help to give context and allow us to learn from and remember our past. These mechanisms are constantly informing our present both consciously and subconsciously.
Sometimes the cognitive systems designed to protect us become maladaptive. These systems are often subconscious and can be addressed in physical therapy using cognitive manual therapy, pain neuroscience education, sentient intelligence healing, vagus nerve stimulation, and sympathetic nervous system resetting.
Testimonials
Testimonials
praise for megan's work
"She is the BEST PT I've ever worked with. She is gentle and kind but also brilliant and knowledgeable. I came to Megan with knee pain and left in amazing shape. She customizes a program so that it is right for you and then continues to adjust based on how you're doing and what's happening in your life. She is very smart and can explain the science behind everything she asks you to do. Simple incredible and fun to work with. I was sad to end my therapy but she had me all fixed up! Megan is the real deal. Trust me."
Lemon K; Los Angeles, CA
Megan Steele is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. She is enthusiastic about ‘tackling’ every situation. Megan has helped me recover from hip surgery, frozen shoulder, torn knee, indigestion, general stiffness, etc. Megan has improved my flexibility, strength, and overall general well-being. At the end of every session, I felt 100% better. I looked forward to our visits and we spent over 4.5 years together off and on.
Megan is wonderful!
JBL; Beverly Hills, CA
"Megan Steele is an excellent physical therapist. She understands that every part of the body is connected, and that guides her approach to treatment. An example is that I came in with pain on the outside of my right thigh and the inside of my right ankle. To me these seemed like two separate problems, but she showed me a diagram indicating a nerve band that wraps around from one of my vertebrae to the outside of my leg, across my knee, to the inside of my ankle! She also pulls from schools of thought involving energy healing, and has been spot on when asking me about things that seem unrelated to my leg, such as my digestive health. I'm not yet at 100%, but I can see results, and Megan is helping me get better!"
Jennie S; Los Angeles, CA
