Seth Fibraio, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS, CMTPT, CCTT
- CEO
Seth graduated from Richard Stockton College in May 1997 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He continued his studies at the University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences where he graduated in 2001 with a Master of Physical Therapy Degree. In June 2001, Seth attained his Certified Strength and Conditioning Certification and has utilized this to work on different sports injuries. He attained his Manual Therapy Certification through the University of Saint Augustine in June 2003 and he attained his Clinical Doctoral Degree in 2012 with an emphasis in Orofacial Pain.
Seth is also certified as a Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT) by the Physical Therapy Board of Craniofacial & Cervical TherapeuticsSeth is one of 55 PT's in the country with the CCTT certification, which requires over 2,000 clinical hours in treatment of cervical spine disorders, TMD, and headaches.
Over the past 16 years, Seth has completed numerous continuing education courses, including courses taught on the treatment of TMJ, craniofacial pain, migraine headache disorders, fibromyalgia pain management, manual therapy, spinal disorders, and dry needling. Seth has been a guest lecturer at Western Carolina University and given several public lectures for local establishments including REI, Biltmore Forest Country Club, and the Buncombe County Dental Society. Seth has recently completed a revision of 2 chapters (masseter and anterior cervical spine muscles) in the 3rd edition of the Janet Travell: Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction The Trigger Point Manual and was published in 2018.
Seth enjoys working out, competing in local Crossfit competitions and spending time with his wife Melinda and three children, Leah, Elena and Seth.
Stephanie McElhaney OTD, OTR-L
I received my bachelor's degree in exercise science in 2019 from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. During my time at Ball State, I developed a passion for the rehabilitation process and made it my goal to help others return to living life to their full potential. I then attended the University of Indianapolis and received my doctorate degree in occupational therapy in 2022. I completed my capstone project working with individuals with substance use disorder and worked towards restoring participation in meaningful occupations. Since graduating, I have developed a passion for pelvic health and oncology services. I am currently working towards receiving my Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist certification and will be completing my lymphedema certification in August.
In my free time, I enjoy running, bouldering, and doing anything outdoors. I am an avid reader and love anything non fiction or historical fiction. I am engaged to be married in May 2025 and have two cats that are my life!
Joint manipulation is the passive mobilization of synovial joints in an effort to achieve a therapeutic effect. Effects include temporary relaxation of surrounding muscle and intra-joint pressure. This consequently can increase passive range of motion of the targeted synovial joints. With a high-velocity low-amplitude force, the capsule of a joint (containing synovial fluid) can be deformed causing a change in pressure within the joint space. The effects are temporary though positive and can allow for freer less painful motion during therapeutic exercise.
