Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Boulder, CO
At BlissWorks Physcial Therapy, we are dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their active lifestyles through personalized, hands-on care. With over two decades of experience in physical therapy, our founder Michele Bliss combines manual techniques like Myofascial Release and Graston with Trigger Point Dry Needling to address musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain. Recognizing the profound connection between physical activity and nutrition, we also offer tailored nutritional guidance through Metabolic Typing to optimize overall wellness. Our approach is rooted in the belief that true recovery requires addressing both the body's mechanical needs and its biochemical requirements. As a former collegiate athlete who overcame a serious knee injury, Michele understands firsthand the challenges of rehabilitation and the importance of restoring functional mobility.Our practice emphasizes one-on-one treatment sessions that integrate evidence-based physical therapy with holistic lifestyle coaching. We serve Boulder residents and athletes seeking to return to their desired quality of life through conservative, non-invasive care. Our expertise extends to treating sports-related injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic pain conditions while incorporating nutritional strategies that respect individual biochemical uniqueness. By maintaining a small patient load, we ensure focused attention and customized treatment plans for every client. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in continuous professional development through advanced coursework at institutions like The CHEK Institute, ensuring our techniques remain at the forefront of integrative physical therapy.
Services
Physical Therapy
Myofascial Release
Nutritional Guidance
Graston Technique
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized physical therapy tailored to individual needs
- Our treatment combines manual therapy with nutritional optimization
- Founder has 20+ years experience treating sports and musculoskeletal injuries
- Small patient load ensures focused, individualized care
- Continuing education through The CHEK Institute maintains clinical excellence
Services
Physical Therapy
Our manual physical therapy focuses on restoring mobility and reducing pain through hands-on techniques. We treat sports injuries, post-surgical conditions, and chronic pain using individualized treatment plans. Our approach combines traditional therapy methods with modern rehabilitation science to help patients return to their active lifestyles.
Myofascial Release
This specialized manual therapy addresses fascial restrictions causing chronic pain and limited mobility. Our practitioners use sustained pressure techniques to release connective tissue adhesions. Patients benefit from improved range of motion and reduced pain levels through this targeted soft tissue manipulation.
Nutritional Guidance
Personalized nutrition plans are developed using metabolic typing principles to optimize individual health outcomes. We analyze how different food choices affect your unique biochemistry to create sustainable dietary strategies. This service supports overall wellness and complements physical therapy treatments for comprehensive care.
Graston Technique
This evidence-based technique uses specialized instruments to detect and treat soft tissue fibrosis and chronic inflammation. Our certified practitioners apply controlled microtrauma to affected areas to stimulate healing. Patients experience improved function and reduced pain through this innovative soft tissue mobilization method.
Trigger Point Dry Needling
This technique targets hyperirritable muscle knots causing pain and dysfunction. Thin filament needles are used to release trigger points and restore normal muscle function. Patients receive targeted treatment for myofascial pain syndromes and movement impairments through this advanced therapeutic approach.
People
Michele Bliss
Owner/Physical Therapist
Michele is a licensed physical therapist and Holistic Lifestyle Coach with 20+ years experience. Former collegiate athlete turned competitive cyclist, she specializes in sports rehabilitation and integrative therapy. Her approach combines manual therapy with nutritional optimization for comprehensive patient care.
Questions
What physical therapy techniques do you specialize in?
We specialize in manual therapy, myofascial release, Graston technique, and trigger point dry needling for musculoskeletal conditions.
Do you offer nutritional counseling with physical therapy?
Yes, we provide metabolic typing-based nutritional guidance to complement your physical rehabilitation and optimize recovery.
Are new patients currently accepted?
We are not accepting new patients at this time due to limited availability. Please contact us for waitlist information.
What types of conditions do you treat?
We treat sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation needs, chronic pain conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders using integrative approaches.
Where is your Boulder location?
Our clinic is located at 2346 Broadway Ave, Boulder, CO 80304 with rear parking accessible from alleyways.
