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Michelle Cooper, MPT, BScEd, CAFCI(acup) I am a teacher at heart practicing physical therapy with a focus on research and innovation while using both compassion and understanding. I believe that Knowledge is Power. As a physical therapist, I utilize my teaching background to make a lasting impact through educating patients so they fully understand what they are facing and what they can do about it. My practice is research base using innovative techniques that include the nervous system, mindfulness, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Yoga. I also realize the power of emotions in persistent pain and collaborate with mental health providers when my patients would benefit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1609370474282-BR95EHRGYLNCSOWQ6L27/E9171D0F-179D-4103-A8E7-2734E87B93A1_1_201_a.jpeg Learn More - More About Michelle. Physical Therapist Graduate of University of Nebraska Medical Center - 1998 - MPT 28 years of experience in Orthopedics, Manual Therapy, Pelvic Health, BioPsychoSocial Approach Practiced in Corpus Christi, Texas & Calgary, Alberta, Canada & Omaha, Nebraska Teacher Graduate of University of Nebraska at Lincoln - 1992 - Secondary Science Education Chemistry and Physics High School Teacher before becoming a PT Mentor to Pelvic Health PT's Explorer Snorkeling in US Virgin Islands and Caribbean Traveling to any warm place with an ocean and a beach Learning about the Nervous System, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1610994022506-SGN8TALE0GGGNSZYG7XD/tempImageinBouN.gif Learn More https://www.michellecooperpt.com/our-services daily 0.75 2024-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257873663-UIEP0NPR7WLXHEWM0EJF/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn armchair icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257949474-24WVPWDYQ2XUALLQ3P2D/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn aim target icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257884218-5M8IJDOP8N07F4IMOC4Z/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn empty pill bottle icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede5d5c4e1eb54d74680dd4/1592257964989-8DUQISWFIW61SQVEJ0WJ/image-asset.png Services hand-drawn simplified needles in back acupuncture icon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1610063892481-IKAPS8T9IEU331U9LTA4/tempImage9pgsPm.gif Services - “I really missed my in person Tai Chi classes since the pandemic hit. I enjoy the live interaction, learning new moves, and personal “up close” instruction that Michelle provides in her online classes. I feel I am taking care of myself in a fun way.” — Bev https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1609816086398-XU5V1LT392S3S75LA3CG/tempImageTej0gH.gif Services - “Everything I learned about pain, the brain, and the nervous system has completely shifted my perspective on life. Michelle taught me how to listen and value what my body tells me. She taught me what self care really is and why it matters.” — Kelly, The Power of You Client https://www.michellecooperpt.com/team daily 0.75 2025-06-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1609357939216-JMFGPH1MF9ZW9O1MA2QD/B8309875-A6D6-4721-B412-32CD8590B07D.jpeg Team - PHYSICAL THERAPY, TAI CHI & QI GONG Michelle Cooper, MPT, BScEd, CAFCI(acupuncture) I am a teacher at heart practicing physical therapy with a focus on research and innovation while using both compassion and understanding. I believe that Knowledge is Power. As a physical therapist, I utilize my teaching background to make a lasting impact through educating patients so they fully understand what they are facing and what they can do about it. My practice is research based using innovative techniques that include the nervous system, mindfulness, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Yoga. Collaborating with mental health providers who assist my patients with depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma has been rewarding. My focus on the nervous system and body ties in well with releasing emotions that are stored in the body. Email https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1609360633317-32610Y37VI3OY88JPIEV/2DDB5B80-2AF8-4DC2-88B0-020FA168084E_1_201_a.jpeg Team - THERAPY DOG Hobbes Hobbes is an 15 year old rescue Dachshund. He has all the personality of a Dachshund - loyal and energetic. Walks, lounging in the sunshine, and fetching any type of squeaky toy are his favorite things to do! You might see or hear him in the background once in a while. Otis is Hobbes’ best friend so they are never far apart. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1609360731985-BJ595ZDNUWK7F1SIY3GN/11CD7630-19D5-497B-9E41-3230E99886F6_1_201_a.jpeg Team - THERAPY DOG Otis Otis is a 13 year old rescue Labrador mix. He loves to be close by your side at all times. Going for walks and relaxing in the shade are his favorite things to do. He also loves boat rides! If you don’t hear Otis once in a while or see him pass by on screen, he is usually lying right by my side sleeping. Hobbes is Otis’ sidekick! https://www.michellecooperpt.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-01-07 https://www.michellecooperpt.com/get-started daily 0.75 2021-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fdaa43930ff812616412e3e/1609877112849-9IBSVTDJQQA2K788TJ1N/tempImagerMkFgY.gif Get Started - A “healer” is not someone you go to FOR healing. 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