Hello, I’m Caroline Choppa, owner of TRUE NORTH PHYSICAL THERAPY and WELLNESS! I opened my clinic because I strongly believe that therapeutic touch and personalized sessions are necessary for many individuals to truly heal. My journey in becoming a Physical Therapist stems from a love of science, nature, medicine, and service to others. After living through my own health crisis, it was manual therapy from skilled providers that gave me my life back. The experience profoundly changed my outlook and how I approach patient care. I now work differently from many physical therapists. I do not work by a template, and recognize each client requires specific care. I have profound respect for the body and its inherent wisdom and desire to heal. My passion is in combining Craniosacral therapy and manual techniques with movement re-education and exercise. Over the past 16 years I have specialized in providing Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation to promote healing. I have also studied the Postural Restoration Institute approach, and utilize this method extensively for movement reeducation. Working independently allows the time necessary to listen, question, and develop a working relationship with my clients. It is my hope to provide therapy that will facilitate your healing process allowing the return of Health.

A little information about my background:

• Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point NY in 1984
• Served as an officer in the United States Army
• Volunteered at a Rehabilitation Hospital near Fort Bragg, NC, where the focus was on neurological patients with strokes, spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
• Completed prerequisites at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
• Graduated in 1994 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) from University of Indianapolis, Krannert School for Physical Therapy, and was awarded the Herk-Cooper Memorial Scholarship (voted on by peers and professors).
• Have worked for the past 26 years in the United States and overseas in Germany and Moldova.
• Working experience includes Acute care, Neurologic rehabilitation, Geriatric and Pediatric care, Outpatient Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Women’s Health and Wellness.
• Specialized in Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Lymphatic Drainage.
• Qualified Teaching Assistant for Craniosacral Therapy.
• Special Interest in Women’s Health Issues

My treatment sessions incorporate the following techniques:

• Craniosacral Therapy
• Visceral Manipulation
• Lymphatic Dranage Therapy
• Myofascial Release
• Postural Restoration retraining

I have helped clients of all ages and with a wide range of health problems including; chronic pain, illness, fatigue, concussion, trauma, headache, neck and back pain, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, women’s health issues, fractures/sprains and post-surgical problems. It would be my privilege to work together with you, helping you navigate the road back to health and wellness, rediscovering your own TRUE NORTH