Dr. Emily Iverson completed her B.S. in Exercise Science and International Studies from Oregon State University in 2001 prior to earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2004. Her own rehabilitation journey introduced her to the science of PRI prior to graduation and she earned the PRC in 2012. Dr. Emily founded Shine Integrative Physical Therapy in 2009 and is proud to own the first certified Postural Restoration Center on the West Coast. Shine provides holistic physical therapy to individuals of all ages and abilities. Dr. Emily has mentored numerous physical therapy students and regional physical therapists in the application of Postural Restoration. In 2014, she developed and taught the PRI Affiliate course “PRI Integration for Yoga.” Dr. Emily is also certified by the Upledger Institute in CranioSacral Therapy and by the Yoga Alliance as a yoga teacher. She studies intensively with the Barral Institute for neural, visceral, and vascular manual therapies. In addition, Dr. Emily trains with the Masgutova Institute to provide Primitive Reflex Integration treatments to her clients. Her approach is supportive, direct, and empowering. She works closely with local physicians, dentists, and neuro-optometrists to ensure the most integrative approach for her clients with orthopedic and neurological issues. Dr. Emily loves nothing more than assisting a client with chronic and complex pain return to their best quality of life!
emily@shinephysicaltherapy.com
In the News
- Considerations for Integrating Postural Restoration® and Yoga: General Overview and Recommendations
- Taking Yoga to the Next Level – Postural Restoration-Inspired Yoga for the Athlete: The Sagittal Plane
- Taking Yoga to the Next Level – Postural Restoration-Inspired Yoga for the Athlete: The Frontal Plane
- Taking Yoga to the Next Level – Postural Restoration-Inspired Yoga for the Athlete: The Transverse Plane
- PRI website interview
