IMPT: improving health with visceral, neural, and manual physical Therapy.
Veronika Campbell, PT, MPT, CSCS, NSC, CNMP, CVTP
Veronika, the owner of IMPT, is a manual physical therapist with over 27 years of experience. She received her undergraduate degree in exercise science from Eastern Michigan University and her master's in physical therapy from Wayne State University in 1999. After practicing in Michigan for nearly six years, she moved to Arizona in 2005. Veronika earned her certification as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) in 2003, became a nutrition specialist certified in 2010 (NSC), and achieved certification as a neural manipulation practitioner (CNMP) in 2018. In 2022, she became a certified visceral manipulation practitioner (CVTP) and an international Barral Institute Instructor for neural manipulation level one. Veronika has extensive advanced training in the Barral osteopathic approach, focusing on visceral, vascular, neural, and manual articular manipulation. Her patient care experience includes treating individuals with complex chronic medical conditions and enhancing the performance of professional athletes. Veronika's treatment approach emphasizes manual therapy and neural, vascular, and visceral mobilization, integrating various techniques to improve alignment, muscle flexibility, strength, neural mobility, posture, and overall function. She trains patients' bodies for proper movement using proprioceptive neuro-muscular facilitation (PNF) and reinforces this with home exercises based on postural principles to enhance function and health. In addition to her clinical practice, Veronika has served as an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern University and Franklin Pierce University, and she frequently lectures at professional conferences and community events. In her free time, Veronika enjoys hiking, trail running, cycling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and simply being in the great outdoors.
Stephanie Gilbert, PT, MSPT
Stephanie is a manual physical therapist with 31 years of experience treating patients with a variety of injuries and diagnoses. She earned a Masters of Science in physical therapy from Pacific University in 1995 and has served as an adjunct faculty member with Midwestern University’s Physical Therapy Doctoral program since 2011. Stephanie’s career has primarily focused on the treatment of orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Her most recent area of focus is manual therapy, specifically advanced training in the Barral osteopathic approach, which includes visceral manipulation, vascular, neural, and manual articular techniques.
She conducts a comprehensive assessment of the body as a whole to address restrictions that can lead to pain and dysfunction. By utilizing a hands-on treatment approach, she targets limitations in soft tissue, joint mobility, strength, neuromuscular control, and postural deficits, ultimately improving efficiency and function. Stephanie designs personalized exercise programs for her patients to address their specific findings and therapeutic goals.
Her expertise encompasses the treatment of orthopedic dysfunctions, headaches, TMJ, chronic pain, and vestibular dysfunction, including care for joints, soft tissue, visceral structures, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). Having completed extensive courses on functional manual therapy, she is highly trained in vestibular rehabilitation, visceral manipulation, and both vascular and neural manipulation techniques. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys hiking, playing pickleball, and disc golf with her family.
Suzanne Kessner, PT, DPT, PCS
Suzanne is a manual physical therapist with 36 years of experience treating both adult and pediatric populations, ranging from pre-term infants to individuals aged 92 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1990 from Russell Sage College in New York and later earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2015 from St. Scholastica College in Minnesota. After practicing in New York for nearly four years, she relocated to Arizona in 1994.
As a board-certified pediatric specialist (PCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (2017), Suzanne also holds certification as a Kinesio Taping Clinician for both adults and pediatrics (2006). She is trained in Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy, Levels I-VI, and has advanced training in visceral manipulation and neural techniques through the Barral Institute, including specialized training for pediatric patients. Her extensive training encompasses Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure, and Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) techniques designed to facilitate functional muscle movement strategies.
In addition to her clinical practice, Suzanne serves as an adjunct faculty member at Franklin Pierce University-Goodyear, Midwestern University-Glendale, and Northern Arizona University-Biomedical campus in Phoenix, where she teaches about the development and treatment of the human body across the lifespan.
Her patient care experience includes treating individuals born very pre-term through all stages of aging, particularly those with complex medical conditions that disrupt their functional or recreational routines. This includes infants who struggle to latch due to tongue/lip tightness or traumatic birth histories, as well as adults with acute on chronic conditions that have not responded to traditional physical therapy modalities.
Suzanne focuses on improving and restoring function in the body through a multi-system approach that leverages the body's innate sense of health and well-being. By employing non-invasive manual therapy techniques to access connective, visceral, neural, muscular, and fluid tissue, she integrates functional movement patterns that enhance postural alignment and promote normal, pain-free mobility, regardless of age.
Brad Day, PT, DPT, FAFS
Brad is a manual physical therapist with over 11 years of experience, treating a variety of orthopedic conditions throughout the lifespan. In the last 7 years, he has focused on osteopathic techniques of manual therapy, delving deeply into the Barral Method of visceral manipulation, neural, and manual articular manipulation. Brad possesses extensive training and knowledge in the functional movement approach developed by Dr. Gary Gray. He blends treatment strategies from the Upledger, Barral, and Gray Institutes to assess and treat each patient holistically. By incorporating craniosacral therapy, neural, manual articular, and visceral manipulation into his sessions, he addresses the underlying issues that the body may be protecting. By helping the body move better at every layer, both mobility and function can significantly improve. Working collaboratively with his patients, he creates a meaningful and personalized exercise program that aligns with their treatment findings and individual goals. He has advanced training with the American Institute of Balance for treating vestibular disorders, including post-concussion rehabilitation. Other conditions he addresses include Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Unilateral/Bilateral Vestibular Dysfunction, and Cervicogenic Dizziness. With the in-home treatment option that Brad provides, patients can receive therapy for dizziness in the comfort of their own home, enhancing their chances of healing without the stress of traveling. He received his Bachelor's in Kinesiology from Arizona State University (2011) and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Midwestern University (2015). A native of Arizona, Brad enjoys spending time outdoors, as well as participating in CrossFit, watching movies, and embarking on weekend adventures with his wife, Kelsey. Brad may treat IMPT clients through in-home visits if they reside within an approximate 25-mile radius from the AZ-51 Freeway and 101 interchange (for an additional fee on top of the treatment fee). To schedule an in-home visit with Brad or if you have any questions, please call or text him at 602-989-1521.
Jessica Futch PT, DPT
Jessica is a physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in healthcare. She has advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation and is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. She treats both women and men for pelvic health conditions.
She also treats orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions across diverse patient populations and conditions. Jessica employs a manual therapy approach that incorporates the Barral Institute's techniques for visceral manipulation and neural manipulation. Furthermore, she has received specialized training from the American Institute of Balance to treat vestibular dysfunction and post-concussion rehabilitation, addressing conditions such as vestibular disorders, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Unilateral/Bilateral Vestibular Dysfunction, and Cervicogenic Dizziness. Currently, she is pursuing her manual therapy board certification. Jessica's journey in physical therapy began in 2011 as a physical therapist assistant, advancing to complete her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2023 from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She has practiced in Savannah, Georgia, treating patients in both orthopedic and pelvic health settings, with an emphasis on restoring function, movement, and quality of life. Her treatment philosophy embraces a whole-body, individualized approach to care, integrating strategies from orthopedic, pelvic health, visceral manipulation, vestibular, and movement-based rehabilitation. Jessica is passionate about helping patients improve function, reduce pain, and regain confidence through evidence-based, hands-on therapeutic techniques that promote long-term wellness and recovery.
Michele Spurling, LMT
Michele Spurling is our skilled massage therapist who offers weekend sessions. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in various techniques including manual therapy for pain relief, lymph issues, and both therapeutic and relaxing massages. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact her at 602-741-4569.
Our Team of Manual Physical Therapists
Our Advanced Coursework
Barral Institute Coursework
Visceral manipulation techniques, including levels 1 & 2 for the abdomen, pelvis, and thorax, are integral to manual therapy. Advanced methods in visceral manipulation for the thorax and neck, along with manual thermal evaluation and visceroemotional levels 5 & 6, expand the scope of physical therapy. Additionally, courses on neural manipulation address trauma and whiplash at level 1, as well as the upper and lower extremities, and cranial nerves, culminating in advanced neural manipulation at level 5. Vascular manipulation of the upper body and thorax, along with the lower body, abdomen, and pelvis, plays a crucial role in overall treatment. The LT1 course focuses on advanced assessment of the body, while LT2 covers endocrine and brain techniques. Further, fascial crossroads and advanced treatments of the disc and spine are essential aspects of manual therapy. Manual articular manipulation is offered for both the lower and upper extremities, as well as for the spine and pelvis. Brain levels 1-4, polyvagal coursework, and vagus nerve classes are also included, along with lymph treatment and a synovial joint and lymph course. Lastly, advanced urogynecological techniques and advanced labor and delivery methods are vital components of modern physical therapy.
Institute of Physical Art Coursework
Functional Mobilization Levels 1 & 2 | Upper and Lower Body Functional Mobilization within the scope of manual therapy | PNF - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation | Advanced PNF & its Application to the Pediatric Population in physical therapy | Core Stability & Back Education Course | Advanced Training in Coccyx & Cranial Suture Mobilization | Advanced Gait Assessment & Treatment | Resistance Enhanced Joint Manipulation Course incorporating visceral manipulation techniques.
Chickly Brain Institute Coursework
Brain Level 1 | Manual Therapy and Physical Therapy Techniques Course for Eye and Membranes, including Visceral Manipulation.
Other Advanced Coursework and Training
Muscle Energy Techniques for the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine are essential components of manual therapy practices. In the CTI & LPI Mulligan Snags Course, participants can explore strain-counterstrain techniques alongside myofascial release strategies offered by the Neuro Orthopedic Institute (NOI) that focus on the mobilization of the nervous system. Additionally, the Associative Awareness Technique (AAT) offers a craniosacral approach for managing conditions like torticollis, complemented by lectures on oral-facial work and restorative breathing. The Gary Gray Chain Reaction-Explosion and Tri-planar Exercise Training methods enhance physical therapy approaches, while Sahrmann's Hip & Lumbar Spine Movement System Impairment Course addresses movement dysfunctions. Courses on vertigo and vestibular disorders emphasize the importance of the immune system's mind-body connection, alongside the Gut-Brain Connection Seminar. Enhancing postural symmetry is further examined in The Missing Links Series for the spine, upper body, and lower body. The IAOM-US Advanced Evaluation & Management of Lumbar Spine & Hip course, as well as NASM Functional Evaluation, contribute to advanced physical therapy practices. The Perform Better Functional Training Series, Foot Orthotics Course, and Maitland & Kaltenborn Training provide further specialized knowledge. Spinal Level 1 focuses on the functional relationships of the lower extremities and hip stabilization techniques. The Dysfunction Management of Cervical Hypermobility Course fits well within manual therapy frameworks, while extensive mini training seminars cover topics like throwing, barefoot running, diaphragm and thoracic cage mechanics, and return to running using TRX. Active Release Technique, Yoga, Braingym, Feldenkrais, FMS, PRI, and even CPR & First Aid courses enrich the toolkit of physical therapy professionals, including those interested in visceral manipulation.