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At Touch Heals Physical Therapy, our philosophy is that everyone has pain. However, most of us just “push down” the every day aches & pains of our bodies because we are so used to dealing with them that they have become a part of us. We believe that the first step to healing is finding & acknowledging a patient’s pain. Then it can be dealt with.

Our goal & treatment philosophy is to validate that there is a reason for a patient’s discomfort, to address the complaint with a comprehensive treatment plan including treatment modalities, manual therapy, & therapeutic exercise (thus preventing the pain/complaint from becoming an overwhelming force in a patient’s life), & to educate our patients in changes to lifestyle habits so that they can become partners in their own healthcare plan & well-being.

Things We Treat:
Sports or Workout Related Injuries
Post-Surgical Patients
Chronic Pain
Balance Disorders
Establishment of Workout/Exercise or Training Programs

Meet Our Staff:

Physical Therapist

Tracy Karas, P.T., D.P.T. received her Bachelor’s of Arts from Arizona State University before receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. She specializes in orthopedic injuries of the body in addition to work in the areas of balance retraining and vestibular dysfunction for vertigo/dizziness conditions and fall prevention for seniors (with special interest in senior strength training). Dr. Karas believes strongly in the importance of patient education and patient responsibility in achieving a more successful return to previous level of function and pain relief in physical therapy.

She is a member of the American and Arizona Physical Therapy Associations with special interest in the Orthopedic Section and is listed in the Manchester’s Who’s Who Among Executive and Professional Women in Nursing and Healthcare, 2005. She is also a certified clinical instructor for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students.

Physical Therapy Technician

Shawn Wilson graduated from Carrington College with a Physical Therapy Technician certification.  He has been with Touch Heals Physical Therapy since completing his externship with us.  Shawn comes to us from New Mexico and brings experience as a Certified Nursing Assistance for over 20 years and a certified Massage Therapist for over 15 years.  Shawn has worked with both the Phoenix Mercury and Arizona Rattlers in injury care and prevention through massage therapy.  Shawn enjoys working in the field of Physical Therapy because he is not only able to help others “get better”, but also because he has the opportunity to learn new things on a daily basis, work with fun people, and incorporate therapeutic exercise with massage techniques.

"Practical Solutions to Life’s Pains"