Veronika Campbell, PT, MPT, CSCS, NSC, CNMP, CVTP

Veronika, owner of IMPT, is a manual physical therapist with 23 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. She practiced in Michigan for nearly six years before moving to Arizona in 2005.
She received her certification as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) in 2003, nutrition specialist certified in 2010 (NSC), certified neural manipulation practitioner (CNMP) in 2018, certified visceral techniques practitioner (CVTP) in 2022, and became an international Barral Institute Instructor for neural manipulation level one in 2022.
Veronika has extensive advanced training in the Barral osteopathic approach of visceral, vascular, neural, and manual articular manipulation.
Her patient care experience includes treating patients with complex chronic medical conditions as well as helping enhance performance of professional athletes. Veronika's treatment approach is focused on manual therapy and neural, vascular, and visceral mobilization. She uses a holistic approach of integrating techniques to improve alignment, muscle flexibility, strength, neural mobility, posture and function. She helps train patients bodies for proper movement with proprioceptive neuro-muscular facilitation (PNF) and then reinforces it with home exercises on postural principles to help with function and health.
In addition to being a practitioner, Veronika has been an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern University and Franklin Pierce University. Veronika frequently lectures at professional conferences and in the community.
In her free time, Veronika enjoys hiking, trail running, cycling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and simply being in the great outdoors.

Stephanie Gilbert, PT, MSPT

Stephanie is a manual physical therapist with 27 years of experience treating patients with a variety of injuries and diagnoses.
Stephanie earned a Masters of Science in physical therapy from Pacific University in 1995. She has been an adjunct faculty member with Midwestern University’s Physical Therapy Doctoral program since 2011.
Stephanie’s career has focused primarily on the treatment of orthopedic injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Her most recent area of focus is manual therapy and advanced training in the Barral osteopathic approach of visceral, vascular, neural, and manual articular manipulation.
She includes an assessment of the body as a whole to correct restrictions that can lead to pain and dysfunction. She uses a hands-on treatment focus to address limitations of soft tissue, joint mobility, strength, neuromuscular control, and postural deficits to improve efficiency and function. She instructs her patients in a personalized exercise program to address their specific findings while addressing their specific goal in therapy.
Stephanie treats orthopedic dysfunctions, headaches, TMJ, chronic pain, and vestibular dysfunction and includes treatment for joints, soft tissue, visceral structures, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). She has taken extensive courses on functional manual therapy and she is highly trained in vestibular rehabilitation, visceral mobilization, vascular and neural manipulation.

Lesley Bludworth, PT, NDT-C

Lesley is a manual physical therapist with over 27 years experience.
She blends the Barral osteopathic method of visceral, neural, and vascular manipulation in her treatment sessions with other complementary specialties related to trauma, vagus nerve work, sound healing, and craniosacral therapy. Lesley has a variety of advanced clinical training and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings.
Lesley is passionate about working with clients to address dysfunctions in the central and autonomic nervous systems. She uses a variety of osteopathic manual approaches to assist the nervous system and body toward balance.
Lesley has training in Muscle Energy Techniques, Primal Reflex Release Technique (PRRT), Associative Awareness Technique(AAT), Certified in neuro-development treatment (NDT), and Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF).
She has advanced training in sound and listening therapies including The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) by Dr. Stephen Porges and a trained provider of Integrated Listening Systems (iLs).
Lesley also educates clients about how to begin to balance their autonomic nervous system by enhancing vagal nerve tone using diaphragmatic breathing, Heart Rate Variability Coherence training, as well as mindfulness practice which is essential to maintain wellbeing. Lesley is a graduate of Landmark Education’s Curriculum for Living

Suzanne Kessner, PT, DPT, PCS

Suzanne is a manual physical therapist with 32 years of experience treating in the adult and pediatric populations, ages pre-term-92 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 1990 from Russell Sage College in New York and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2015 from St. Scholastica College in Minnesota. She practiced in New York for nearly 4 years before moving to Arizona in 1994.
She is a board-certified pediatric specialist (PCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (2017). She is a certified Kinesio Taping Clinician for adults and pediatrics (2006). She is trained in Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy, Levels I-VI and has advanced training in neural and visceral manipulation through the Barral Institute including advanced pediatric training. She has extensive training in Lymphatic Drainage, Acupressure, and Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) techniques to facilitate functional muscle movement strategies.
In addition to her clinical practice, she is an adjunct faculty member at Franklin Pierce University-Goodyear, Midwestern University-Glendale, and Northern Arizona University-Biomedical campus, Phoenix where she teaches development and treatment of the human body across the life span.
Her patient care experience includes patients born very pre-term through the entire aging process with complex medical conditions that interfere with functional and or recreational routines and participation in relevant and important activities for each individual. This includes infants struggling to latch due to tongue/lip tightness or traumatic birth histories, post implant removal and adults who have acute on chronic conditions that have not responded to traditional physical therapy modalities.
She focuses on improving and restoring function in the body by using a multi-system approach utilizing the body's innate sense of health and well-being. Using the non-invasive, manual techniques to access connective, visceral, neural, muscular, and fluid tissue, she is able to integrate functional movement patterns that improve and restore postural alignment and normal, pain free mobility regardless of their age

Therese' Mullee, PT, DPT, CKPT

Therese' has over 30 years of experience in physical therapy with extensive focus and training in Neurology. In the last 10 years, she has focused on Osteopathic techniques of Manual therapy with a deeper dive into the Barral Method of visceral and neural manipulation.
Therese' received her Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pre-Med Biology in 1991 from SDSU and later furthered her Education at Arizona School of Health Sciences receiving her Doctorate in 2006 from A.T. Still University. A.T. Still is the Father of Osteopathy and believed in treating the whole person, Mind, Body and Spirit.
Therese’ has worked with patients with CVA, Chronic pain, Vestibular, TMJ, Orthopedic post-op complicated hip, knee and shoulder and patients with pelvis and lumbar pain.
Therese' blends her unique treatment techniques of Acupressure, Emotional Release, Neurological Integrated Systems, (Neuro link), Visceral manipulation, Neural manipulation, Neural/Myofascial release and Theta Healing from all of her courses to get the best results for her patients. Therese' loves this work and loves to learn more. She is continuing to study Pelvic work to receive her Certifications in S/I joint Dysfunction

“I first came to IMPT seeking visceral and nerve therapy after a road cycling fall ... I found this specific, focused therapy very effective in my recovery. I’ve continued ongoing appointments with IMPT to support my health while continuing my keen interest in cycling and hiking.”

~Milly Johns

"I originally sought care from IMPT after experiencing severe knee pain and joint stiffness. After a series of treatments, I have been able to resume hiking and other outdoor activities without pain! In addition, Veronika and Stephanie have patiently worked with me to increase flexibility and reduce headaches. I highly recommend Veronika and Stephanie, two exceptionally gifted healers who show genuine compassion for their clients."

~BL

"I had many consults with a variety of body work professionals to figure out why I had such pain/tension. Things would work for awhile, but then I would be back to square one. Veronika was able to ask amazing questions and test my body (mechanically and neurologically) to bring the puzzle pieces together. She is not only the top of her field but compassionate and new knowledge “junkie” in a good way. I highly recommend her.

When my 80-year-old dad fell ill and was struggling to get back from pain/neuralgia, I called Steph and Veronika. What a gift they bring for the whole family taking people right where they are at and helping in so many ways!"

~PM

Our Advanced Coursework

Barral Institute Coursework

Visceral Manipulation of Abdomen Levels 1 & 2 | Visceral Manipulation of Pelvis | Visceral Manipulation of Thorax | Visceral Manipulation Advanced Thorax and Neck | Manual Thermal Evaluation and Visceroemotional level 5 & 6 | Neural Manipulation of Trauma and Whiplash Level 1 | Neural Manipulation of the Upper Extremity | Neural Manipulation of the Lower Extremity | Neural Manipulation of the Cranial Nerves | Advanced Neural manipulation Level 5| Vascular Manipulation of the Upper Body & Thorax | Vascular Manipulation of the Lower Body, Abdomen & Pelvis | LT1 - Advanced Assessment of the Body | LT2 - Endocrine & Brain Techniques | Fascial Crossroads| Advanced Treatments of Disc and Spine | Manual Articular Manipulation of the Lower Extremity | Manual Articular Manipulation of the Upper Extremity | Manual Articular Manipulation of the Spine and Pelvis |

Institute of Physical Art Coursework

Functional Mobilization Levels 1 & 2 | Upper and Lower Body Functional Mobilization | PNF - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation | Advanced PNF & its Application to the Pediatric Population | Core Stability & Back Education Course | Advanced Training in Coccyx & Cranial Suture Mobilization | Advanced Gait Assessment & Treatment | Resistance Enhanced Joint Manipulation Course

Chickly Brain Institute Coursework

Brain Level 1 | Eye and Membranes Techniques Course

Other Advanced Coursework and Training

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