Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Charlotte, NC
Founded on the principles of personalized care and holistic healing, Hands On Physio is dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based physical therapy. Our approach combines advanced manual techniques, specialized certifications, and a deep understanding of the human body to address root causes rather than symptoms. With expertise in pelvic floor rehabilitation, orthopedic therapy, and prenatal/postpartum care, we empower patients to reclaim their physical autonomy.Our one-on-one 60-minute sessions ensure individualized attention, utilizing tools like dry needling, cupping, and movement therapy. As a military spouse with diverse clinical experience, Ive cultivated a practice that values empathy, education, and long-term wellness solutions tailored to each patients unique needs.
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Manual Therapy
Dry Needling
Prenatal Care
Postpartum Recovery
Cupping Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 60-minute one-on-one sessions with certified physical therapists
- Specialized certifications in pelvic floor therapy and manual therapy techniques
- Holistic approach addressing root causes of pain through movement and education
- Military spouse-owned practice with cross-country clinical experience
- Personalized treatment plans incorporating dry needling and myofascial release
What people say
Life changer
Regained feeling in core
Thorough and knowledgeable
Empowers self-advocacy
Lasting pain relief
Services
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Specialized treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction using internal exams and targeted exercises. Addresses incontinence, prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain through evidence-based protocols. Empowers patients with self-care techniques for long-term wellness.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Comprehensive assessment of movement compensations across the kinetic chain. Treats back, neck, and joint pain through manual therapy and functional movement retraining. Focuses on root cause resolution rather than symptom management.
Manual Therapy
Certified techniques including joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, and myofascial release. Addresses tissue restrictions and movement impairments through skilled hand applications. Promotes natural healing without reliance on medications.
Dry Needling
Targeted treatment for muscle knots using filament needles to release trigger points. Different from acupuncture, this technique improves healing and reduces nerve-related pain through precise muscular interventions.
Prenatal & Postpartum Care
Certified corrective exercise programs for pregnancy-related pain and postpartum recovery. Includes pelvic floor reactivation, diastasis recti rehabilitation, and movement preparation for labor and postnatal activities.
People
Dr. Abbie Laycock
Founder & CEO
Doctor of Physical Therapy with 8 years of experience in orthopedic and pelvic health. Certified in manual therapy, dry needling, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. Specializes in women's health and movement-based pain solutions.
Dr. Ellicia Jacobs
Pelvic Health Specialist
Doctor of Physical Therapy with 10 years specializing in pelvic health. Expertise in treating chronic pelvic pain and postpartum conditions using integrative manual techniques and holistic approaches.
Questions
What pelvic floor conditions do you treat?
We specialize in pelvic pain, diastasis recti, incontinence, prolapse, and pregnancy-related musculoskeletal issues using internal exams and corrective exercises.
How does manual therapy differ from standard physical therapy?
Our certified manual therapists use hands-on techniques like joint mobilization and myofascial release to directly address tissue restrictions and movement compensations.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide remote pelvic health assessments and personalized exercise programming through virtual platforms for prenatal and postpartum clients.
What makes your orthopedic approach unique?
We analyze full-body kinetic chains to identify root causes of pain, treating connections between seemingly unrelated areas like neck and knee issues.
Are your therapists board-certified?
Our team holds advanced certifications in pelvic rehabilitation (Herman & Wallace Institute), manual therapy, and dry needling from accredited programs.
