Founder of Total Motion Release

Tom Dalonzo-Baker, MPT received his Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tom also has his Masters in Education from Wake Forest University and a Bachelors in Business and Economics from Hawaii Loa College. Tom has also attended over 400 hours of manual therapy continuing education. Tom has been educated in both traditional and non-traditional physicial therapy approaches.  He is able to transition a person from left brain thinking (reasoning-mind) gradually into more right brain thinking (creative-body) so that the person can become more aware of what his or her body needs (self empowered).  He has progressed from being an exercise based therapist, to a manual therapist, and then to a self-directed patient approach therapist.  This has allowed his patients to experience more wins in a shorter period of time and with an education they can use for the rest of their lives.  They become their own mini-therapists.  .. . . . . . . . Read More

Developer of TMR Tots (Pediatric TMR)

Susan Blum, PT, has been practicing physical therapy since 1975.  Currently she provides PT services and consultation in the York, Pennsylvania area.   She has adapted TMR for the pediatric population and has witnessed a dramatic improvement in the functional outcomes of her patients.She sees patients with a wide variety of pediatric issues including cerebral palsy, orthopedic issues, gait asymmetries, torticollis, developmental delays and other neuro-motor disorders.  All have benefited from TMR and exceeded former expectations.  It continues to be a tremendous joy for Susan to witness a child access mobility which was previously considered unavailable. Susan employs traditional pediatric strategies. By utilizing the step by step TMR approach, she is able to create more effective care plans. The results have yielded accelerated progress and empowered families who are better able to manage the care of their loved ones. Thanks to the relief of chronic pain issues obtained with TMR, Susan and her husband Jeff are again able to fully enjoy the outdoor activities that they love including hiking and camping with their dogs.The TMR program has radically changed Susan's life and practice in many ways.  Her goal and passion is to share the “gift” of TMR with colleagues, patients, their families and caregivers so that they too may experience the joys and benefits of this most, wonderful program. 

Developer of TMR Training

Mark Rise - Bio & Pic coming soon

Alaska Instructor
Todd Pollock, PT currently works in an outpatient clinic in Kenai, Alaska. There he treats mostly orthopedic patients followed by those with neurological and vestibular conditions. Past experience includes home healthcare, wound care, acute care, and inpatient rehabilitation as well as the design, patenting and manufacture of several physical therapy products sold nationally. In his current practice, Todd enjoys blending manual and therapeutic exercise techniques into a TMR format. He also has created TMR techniques and systems that result in improved patient outcomes and greater ease and compliance with their home exercise programs. Finally, Todd enjoys spending time with family and friends, especially when exploring the vastness and grandeur of Alaska.

Alabama Instructor

Bill Jones, PT - Bio & Pic Coming Soon

 

Arizona Instructor

Kris Decant, PT works from a multiple systems approach in providing care to a wide range of patient challenges.  For nearly 27 years, patients and students alike have benefited from Kris’s skilled expertise, compassion, and warm, friendly and caring manner. She has been commended by management, peers and patients for her innovation, clinical accomplishments and patient satisfaction. Kris graduated in 1982 cum laude from Boston University ’s Sargent College of Allied Health Professions, which was rated as the number one Physical Therapy school by the American Physical Therapy Association. She has specialized training in both Total Motion Release for pain conditions. Kris is a proud member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the Arizona Physical Therapy Association. She serves on the Arizona Physical Therapy Continuing Education Committee and on the Programming Committee. Kris was educated at Northwestern University, Oxford University (St. Edmund's College) and Boston University, where she received her Physical Therapy degree. She is licensed in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Utah, Pennsylvania and Arizona. She is a member of the APTA and the AzPTA.

Connecticutt Instructor & New England States

Pic coming soon - Danielle Steward-Gelinas, PT, DPT, CAGS received her undergraduate degree from the University of New England, her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Health Profession Education from Simmons College. She has worked in a wide variety of facilities since 1995 including outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics and home care. Danielle has spent time as an adjunct professor at Simmons College as well as the director of an outpatient clinic in Mystic, CT. She is currently employed by the Visiting Nurses Association of Southeastern CT which has provided her a unique perspective on the use of TMR. TMR has offered a new perspective to her treatment programs and has afforded her patients greater independence in function and mobility. Danielle and her husband, Troy are blessed to share their home with their beautiful daughter, Avery and soon to arrive son. They also are the proud owners of two English bulldogs, Susie and Dudley.

Florida Instructor

Scott Strickland, MPT  performs Physical Therapy in DeLand, FL in a private practice setting.  He comes from a varied background in Industrial Medicine, Outpatient Sports Medicine, Geriatric Rehabilitation, and Home Healthcare. Scott has background in treating a wide variety of Orthopedic & Neurological Conditions. His therapy regiment consists of manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, and current Physical Therapy modality treatments founded in the principles of Total Motion Release and other indirect therapeutic techniques . Scott enjoys pushing the envelope of TMR and exploring new and innovative ways to incorporate it's principles into other currently accepted physical therapy protocols and treatments.  He enjoys time with his family and is an avid tennis player & sports fan.

Georgia Instructor

Jennifer Morlock, MPT, is currently practicing physical therapy in Athens, Georgia in an outpatient clinic that specializes in chronic neck and back pain. She has background in treating a wide array of orthopedic conditions as well as vestibular dysfunction. Her therapy treatments currently consist of various manual and therapeutic exercises techniques modified to follow TMR principles . She has also enjoyed personal relief from multiple injuries and pains thru use of TMR. Her joy and strength come from her wonderful husband, son and daughter as well as the blessing to help others find their ways to improved living.

Maryland Instructor

Phil Tavolacci, PT - Bio & Pic coming soon

Michigan Instructor

Dan Garr, MPT, has been a successful physical therapist for 13 years, and has 17 years of clinical experience. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University in Sports Medicine and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Dan has been with HealthQuest Physical Therapy and Wellness Center for eight years and has been a partner/owner in Oxford since 2005. “I have been blessed to work with wonderful people and truly enjoy using my abilities to help patients feel better and regain active lifestyles.” He has used Total Motion Release techniques for 1 ½ years with some remarkable results and enjoys treating the whole body to completely resolve his patients’ issues. “Implementing TMR into my treatment plan has given me a new excitement for my career.” Dan has been married to Lisa for 18 years and has two beautiful, active children, Haley and Ryan. He enjoys watching his kids’ sporting activities, family outings, playing golf and being actively involved in church activities.

Nebraska Instructor
 Rolly Kleeman, PT is a native of West Point, Nebraska. He received his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. He was a teacher and coach in Howells and Elkhorn Nebraska until 1987. Rolly then earned his physical therapy degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1990. Rolly’s treatment focus is in sports medicine, orthopedics, posture and chronic pain. He uses Postural Restoration, Primal Reflex, Active Release, and Total Motion Release techniques in his active practice, along with many other physical therapy techniques. Rolly is an instructor for Total Motion Release teaching other practitioners this procedure. A highlight of Rolly’s career was working with the world-class athletes at the Ironman Triathlon World Championships in Kona Hawaii.  Another highlight was being asked by the Professional Dance Troupe, Hubbard Dance of Chicago to treat their performers at the Lied Center in Lincoln. Rolly is an active member in the American Physical Therapy and Nebraska Physical Therapy Associations, Orthopedic member, Omaha Sports Medicine Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, Elkhorn Masters Swim Team, and many local civic and church organizations including:  Western Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, WDC Rotary, Men’s Club and Knights of Columbus of St. Pat’s in Elkhorn and St. John’s in Valley

New York Instructor

Nate Mosher, PT has a BS degree from SUNY Cortland in Health Science.  He worked in corporate fitness for 5 years prior to completing his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from The Sage Graduate School.  He has worked as a physical therapist specializing in outpatient orthopedics for the past 4 years.  Currently he is a clinical supervisor for a multi-site therapy practice in Albany, NY.  He has also written for several therapy and fitness publications.  He and his wife, Tara, stay busy at home raising two boys.

Ohio Instructor

Marc Colclasure, MPT received his Master in physical therapy from Andrews University. He also has a bachelor in psychology from Bradley University. Marc has worked in outpatient physical therapy for the majority of his career. He was involved in starting both wellness and chronic pain programs in Peoria Illinois. Marc has worked in close conjunction with a varied referral base to help people to manage their pain. Marc has successfully used TMR is his practice for a variety of outpatient orthopedic diagnosis. Marc is now working in an outpatient facility in Dayton Ohio and has had the opportunity to work with an extensive array of competitive athletes who have also benefited tremendously from the TMR approach. Marc is an excellent resource for his wife for inpatient TMR issues and has 4 beautiful children that keep him busy when he is not assisting patients in improving their overall lifestyles.

South Carolina Instructor

 Tom Palya, PT, C.S.C.S is a licensed physical therapist with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Gannon University, Pennsylvania. In addition, Tom successfully passed and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S). Tom practices physical therapy in an outpatient facility in Myrtle Beach, SC. Tom enjoys all the challenging aspects of physical therapy with special interests in musculoskeletal pathologies. He incorporates a sound combination of manual therapy and Total Motion Release concepts/theories to restore function and mobility for optimal performance. In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife, exercising, and playing the guitar.

Tennesse Instructor

Steven M. Burns P.T., JSCS graduated from the University of Tennessee at Memphis in 1997.  Immediately following he headed into the mountains of East Tennessee, he began practicing in an outpatient setting with rotating duties of a Sports Trainer for a local college basketball team.  During this time, he also found shifts in acute and wound care. Steve rigorously studied, practiced, and assisted in teaching the Jones Institute’s Strain Counterstrain method.  He is the only physical therapist in the state of Tennessee to be certified in this technique. After being invited to a TMR seminar, Steve was energized to put the method into practice with his patients.  Observing the success, TMR 1 provided a launching pad to explore and expand his learning in TMR 2. Steve enjoys helping his patients overcome their issues with these techniques.  He is always a favorite in the neighborhood or family reunions (as any P.T. will attest to if you have treatments that work). He looks forward to helping you branch out into a new way of treating your patients. 

Texas Instructor

Bio - coming soon

Texas Instructor

Pam McDowell, PT - Bio & Pic coming soon

Washington State

Derek Gerber, PT is a graduate of the U.S. Army Baylor University Physical Therapy program, and spent 8 years serving in the Army. He has lived and worked in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Maryland before returning to his home state of Washington. Derek currently works in the small farming community of Othello, in the heart of Washington State. He has a background in manual therapy, treating sports and orthopedic injuries, and enjoys thinking outside the box. He participates in his local community’s theater guild and sings in an all male a cappella singing group. Prior to his therapy career and family life he attended Brigham Young University and served a two year religious mission in Seoul, South Korea.

West Virginia

Andy Elton, PT - Bio & Pic coming soon

Wisconsin Instructor

Joel Rolefson, PT is currently practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin specializing in the treatment of chronic pain.   His interest in chronic pain arose from his own struggle with years of unresolved post-surgical back and leg pain. He has attended over 400 hours of continuing education in manual therapy and exercise concepts. Joel has found TMR to fit seamlessly with the concepts of indirect and integrated treatment. He considers TMR to be the previously missing home exercise program for the treatment approach he has been using for over the past 10+ years. He has also used TMR to improve his own physical health beyond what his previous treatments and exercise programs provided.   In his personal time Joel enjoys coaching and family activities with his wife and 2 children.