HOPE Physical Therapy celebrates 20 years of wellness

Posted on April 25, 2024

*^{Illinois is a direct access state, meaning you do not need a doctor’s referral for physical therapy. (Photo Courtesy of WMBD-TV)}*

By WMBD-TV

BLOOMINGTON – HOPE Physical Therapy is celebrating 20 years with an open house on Friday. Leann Powell initially created Hands-On Pain Elimination exclusively for pelvic floor physical therapy.

Twelve years into her practice she began to offer therapy for additional chronic pain conditions. Manual techniques like cupping, dry needling and myofascial release are utilized instead of opioids. Clients also have access to red light therapy and a decompression table.

The Bloomington-Normal native considers it a blessing to celebrate 20 years in business.

“I wanted to do something that change lives. I was always very physically active. I was a dancer and I did sports,” said Powell. “So, it was just the perfect fit for me being kind of in the sports and fitness world and also medical. So, I wanted something that could change lives and helping people get rid of pain. And pelvic symptoms is definitely life-changing.”

Illinois is a direct access state, meaning you do not need a doctor’s referral for physical therapy. Friday’s open house is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 2810 East Empire Street.

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