Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Beverly Hills
Body Reform is a physical therapy practice dedicated to transforming wellness through a holistic, multidisciplinary approach. Founded in 2005, we specialize in addressing the root causes of chronic pain and mobility issues rather than merely treating symptoms. Our team combines decades of collective experience with innovative techniques like The Bowstring Method, a proprietary manual therapy system designed to improve muscle tone, joint positioning, and nervous system function. We serve individuals with orthopedic conditions, including those with complex connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). Our movement therapy programs, led by certified specialists, integrate strength training, posture correction, and functional fitness to enhance long-term mobility and resilience.We prioritize patient education, ergonomic assessments, and personalized care plans tailored to each client's unique needs. Our therapists maintain ongoing certifications through advanced training programs, including partnerships with the Ehlers-Danlos Society. With locations in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, we offer both in-person and telehealth consultations to accommodate diverse patient needs. Our mission is to raise the standard of care in physical therapy by combining manual expertise with evidence-based movement strategies. Every treatment session reflects our commitment to delivering lasting results through a deep understanding of biomechanics and patient-centered care.
Services
Bowstring Method
Movement Therapy
Hypermobility Treatment
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Chiropractic Adjustments
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience treating hypermobility disorders
- Our proprietary Bowstring Method addresses root causes of chronic pain
- Certified therapists in multiple disciplines provide comprehensive care
- Personalized treatment plans combine manual therapy with functional movement
- Ongoing education from leading connective tissue research organizations
Associations and certifications
- Ehlers-Danlos Society ECHO Program
What people say
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Strengthening results
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Services
Bowstring Method
The Bowstring Method is a proprietary manual therapy system that improves muscle tone and joint positioning through hands-on techniques. This approach addresses chronic pain by correcting aberrant tension patterns in myofascial tissues. Developed over decades of clinical practice, it effectively treats overuse injuries and complex conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome while maintaining therapist ergonomics.
Movement Therapy
Customized movement programs combine strength training, posture correction, and functional fitness to enhance mobility and prevent reinjury. Certified specialists create individualized plans incorporating Pilates, corrective exercise, and gait training. This approach benefits patients with hypermobility disorders by improving joint stability and movement efficiency through evidence-based techniques.
Hypermobility Treatment
Specialized treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder combines manual therapy with movement education. Therapists address both joint instability and compensatory stiffness through targeted myofascial release and stabilization exercises. Ongoing care focuses on improving functional capacity while minimizing tissue breakdown through personalized exercise programs.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage
Gentle manual techniques stimulate lymph fluid movement to reduce swelling and enhance immune function. This non-invasive therapy benefits post-surgical recovery and chronic inflammation conditions. Certified practitioners integrate this technique with other manual therapies to optimize overall treatment outcomes for complex cases.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Precision chiropractic care focuses on joint alignment and nervous system function. Therapists use controlled force techniques to improve spinal mobility and reduce nerve irritation. This service complements manual therapy sessions by addressing structural imbalances that contribute to chronic pain patterns.
People
Shannon Harris
Co-Founder / Physical Therapist
Shannon Harris, MPT, developed The Bowstring Method after 20+ years treating complex orthopedic conditions. His manual therapy system addresses chronic pain through myofascial release techniques that improve muscle tone and joint positioning while maintaining therapist ergonomics.
Mary Perkins Harris
Co-Founder / Movement Therapist
Mary Perkins Harris, CAFS, specializes in hypermobility disorders with certifications in functional movement and Pilates instruction. She develops personalized exercise programs that improve joint stability and movement efficiency for patients with connective tissue conditions.
Nate Edwards
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Nate Edwards, DPT, combines manual therapy expertise with functional exercise prescription. Certified in The Bowstring Method and lymphatic drainage, he treats orthopedic conditions while incorporating mobility education to improve patient self-management capabilities.
Grace Yi
Movement Therapist
Grace Yi utilizes Pilates-based corrective exercises to build strength and stability for clients with complex conditions. Her symptomatic hypermobility experience informs her compassionate approach to movement therapy that emphasizes proper alignment and joint protection techniques.
Alex Czubakowski
Chiropractor
Alex Czubakowski, D.C., integrates chiropractic care with manual therapy to address structural imbalances. His approach combines joint manipulation with preparatory soft tissue work to optimize treatment outcomes for patients with chronic pain conditions.
Questions
What makes The Bowstring Method different from traditional physical therapy?
The Bowstring Method uses unique manual techniques that address myofascial restrictions without compressing muscles against bones, allowing more precise treatment with greater patient comfort and longer-lasting results.
How do you treat hypermobility disorders like EDS?
We combine manual therapy to address tissue restrictions with movement education that improves joint stability, creating personalized programs that reduce pain while maintaining joint safety.
What services do you offer for chronic pain management?
Our comprehensive approach includes manual therapy, movement rehabilitation, ergonomic assessments, and self-management education tailored to address both immediate symptoms and underlying biomechanical causes.
Which areas do you serve?
We treat patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Century City, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, West Hollywood, and surrounding areas with both in-clinic and telehealth options.
Can you help with post-surgical rehabilitation?
Yes, our therapists incorporate lymphatic drainage techniques and progressive movement programs to optimize recovery while minimizing scar tissue formation and restoring functional mobility.
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