asheville holistic physical therapy

Fantastic experience: I call Ruth my "magic PT lady." She has fixed me several times. When I was pregnant my back went out and after our appointment I was able to walk and bend over again. Later in my pregnancy I had incredible should pain that I couldn't explain. She was able to ease it before I left the appointment. I also saw her after a car wreck left me feeling super wonky. She is very intuitive and can connect the "problem dots" on the body very quickly. I recommend her to all of my friends that have a "mystery pain" because I know she'll be able to figure it out and fix it!

Fantastic experience: Ruth is very intuitive and find the root cause of every individual imbalance. I feel better each time I work with her. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Ruth Elliot is the most effective PT I have ever been to. She is a master of the human body system's anatomy and the physics. She blends together a multitude of techniques and modalities to deliver pain relief, increased range of motion, and ultimately a higher quality of life. From head to foot, she is my go-to professional for all sprains, aches, and tightness. She has my total and complete trust. I am I infinitely thankful for her and her work.

Fantastic experience: I have been a physical therapist for 40 years and highly recommend Ruth Pike Elliot PT. She is a gifted manual therapist and continually enhancing her skills with continuing education and teaching. She combines her manual skills with her intuitive abilities with each client session to help achieve the clients personal goals. Her unique blend of talents and her true caring nature is an asset to the healing community in Asheville!

Fantastic experience: Ruth is an incredibly intuitive and hollistic healer whose work changed my life. I’d been convinced my chronic pain after injury would be with me forever after YEARS of physical therapy, chiropractic, and massage failed to help. In just a few sessions with Ruth I saw incredible and lasting results. She’s a fantastic listener and let’s your body and energy guide the work each session. Can’t recommend her enough!!!

Fantastic experience: Ruth is an incredibly intuitive and hollistic healer whose work changed my life. I’d been convinced my chronic pain after injury would be with me forever after YEARS of physical therapy, chiropractic, and massage failed to help. In just a few sessions with Ruth I saw incredible and lasting results. She’s a fantastic listener and let’s your body and energy guide the work each session. Can’t recommend her enough!!!

Fantastic experience: Where intuition, heart, and anatomical knowledge beautifully meet. I've seen Ruth three times now, and each session has been profound. I've had a history of tension, anxiety, gut problems, and an unbalanced sacrum for YEARS and Ruth has been the most effective bodyworker I've seen yet to help me integrate true results.

Fantastic experience: Ruth has an amazing gift of connection and healing the physical, emotional, and spiritual body. I felt an immediate sense of comfort talking to her from the first holistic pelvic care session as well as the guidance I received from our akashic integration session. Her guidance is easily comprehended and relatable. I am grateful for the knowledge and support she has shared with me and would highly recommend her.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend. I love that they are very much education based and setting people up with the resources they need to heal their bodies!

Fantastic experience: The most amazing healing experience I have had! After an emergency appendectomy and 10 months postpartum, I had severe pelvic pain that was unexplained by doctors. After two sessions with Kerry, it was completely gone. Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and comforting, I would recommend Asheville Holistic Physical Therapy to all women!

Fantastic experience: I am so grateful that I received a recommendation for Kerry’s compassionate care at Asheville Holistic PT. My consultation was life changing and I recommend any woman who suffers with pelvic floor discomfort to see Kerry immediately. The standard of care here is outstanding!

Fantastic experience: Kerry was attentive and took great care to hear my health journey. Intuitive, knowledgable, encouraging and professional. I highly recommend Asheville Holistic Physical Therapy.

Fantastic experience: I first discovered pelvic floor therapy after the birth of my first son. I sought help due to the third degree tear I experienced during labor. Throughout my pregnancy I also experienced hip and low back pain, as well significant rib pain. I had been told by my OBGYN that it was just all part of being pregnant and “pregnancy is hard.” During my most recent pregnancy I decided that I’d like to seek pelvic floor therapy primarily for preventative reasons- to raise awareness of my pelvic floor, to learn to relax my pelvic floor, and to strengthen hips, back, etc. to mitigate or stave off the pain I felt last time. I got connected with Kerry and can’t even put into words (but I’ll try anyway ) how thankful I am for the tools she provided. First and foremost, she helped to instill hope that I could have a less painful pregnancy and that a more empowered experience was possible. We agreed that just “getting through” was not the goal. One of the things I like best about Kerry is how thoroughly she assessed each problem area, both through questions and through movement. I always felt like she was really listening to my responses to her questions and treating them as valid data points to help solve the problem. She was also very good about setting up the session, checking in with what I’d like to accomplish that day. She assigned relevant homework and was considerate about how much might be reasonable given my time constraints and just my general life context. Additionally, Kerry is an incredibly kind and positive presence. This was very apparent during my initial pelvic floor exam with Kerry, as she followed my cues, checked in with my comfort level, and went slowly. Last, Kerry taught me so much about my body. My awareness has significantly improved, as well as my ability to manage issues before they become significant. I experienced at least 50% less pain this pregnancy. I was able to continue hiking and doing yoga for the entirety of my pregnancy. I felt much more empowered around reducing my pain when I had it. I also had minimal tearing during my delivery. In part, this was due to being able to actively relax my pelvic floor during a contraction. This was definitely a skill I learned from Kerry! I wish pelvic floor therapy/physical therapy was an automatic referral during and after pregnancy.

Fantastic experience: I am so glad that I decided to give physical therapy a try. It is encouraging to finally get to the root of my aches and injuries. Kerry is an excellent therapist and cares about you as a whole person. Taking stress and personal experiences into account. I am surprised at the speed in which I am progressing. I highly recommend this practice!

Fantastic experience: Asheville Holistic PT and Kerry have been amazing in helping me through my pregnancy and preparing for birth. I started seeing Kerry at around 20 weeks pregnant and found her support so valuable in addressing the various aches and pains of pregnancy and in learning about and working with my pelvic floor. With her support I learned how important those muscles are to the stability and strength of so many other parts of my body and, for the first time, learned how to work with them consciously and constructively. I came back to the exercises I’d learned with Kerry during labor and found them to be really helpful. I highly recommend any pregnant or postpartum person to work with Kerry. It was a game changer!

Fantastic experience: This place is magical. Kerry does an amazing job and I highly recommend to every single woman to have that experience. Treating and learning about pelvic floor, bones, tissues and all around it’s a highlight in my pregnancy.

Fantastic experience: I have gotten a great deal and a great variety of body work over the years, and pelvic floor physical therapy is transformative and deeply healing in a very unique way. Kerry Tobin is remarkable in her capacity to hold space for that tranformative healing in a safe and gentle, but powerful way. I recommend that anyone with pelvic, belly, or back pain of any sort add Kerry to their healthcare team!

Fantastic experience: Kerry works wonders every time I see her! She cured my post partum back pain after my first was born and prepped me for the birth of my second baby. I feel so much more confident going into labor after seeing her. Every woman needs this kind of care!

Fantastic experience: I went to Asheville Holistic PT for some low back pain! What I love most is how they set me up to do exercises at home without having to come back over and over! They are respectful and knowledgeable! Kerry Tobin is awesome!!

Fantastic experience: My session with Tessa was amazing. Immediate relief from long term pain. Will definitely return for another visit.

Fantastic experience: Kerry is very knowledgeable, empathetic, and held a safe space during my pelvic pt session. She ensured I was comfortable and helped me feel empowered throughout the process. I appreciated her willingness to answer my questions and the caring ways she checked in throughout the session to see where I was at as well as giving helpful information on anatomy. Kerry makes the experience feel like a collaboration. I am already seeing improvement and feel excited to continue with her!

Fantastic experience: I showed up at Asheville Holistic Physical Therapy very pregnant and in a lot of pain - I could barely walk. Within two weeks I was in such a better place and Kerry helped me understand my pelvic floor to better prepare for giving birth. All women should see her before pushing a baby out! It was so informative, gentle, and encouraging. A few months after the baby was born I was experiencing significant pelvic pain and she helped me release tension in my pelvis as well as giving me homework to get myself up and running again. I'm incredibly grateful and would never go through a pregnancy again without PT.

Fantastic experience: I had been in a lot of pain with an undiagnosed abdominal muscle injury. Kerry was able to make a huge difference after just one session! Asheville Holoistic PT has a super comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. I’d also highly recommend to anyone with any pregnancy issues, as I am 8 months pregnant currently. Kerry is very knowledgeable about some of the common issues that can effect women during this time.

Fantastic experience: Libby is a very thorough physical therapist with a background in yoga and as a yoga teacher, I truly appreciated this. She gave me all the tools I needed to help my shoulder heal.

Fantastic experience: The Akashic Integration session with Ruth Elliot was an amazing experience…!!! I highly recommend this session for anyone wanting to delve within one of the deepest resources for healing…

Fantastic experience: I am a psychotherapist, acupuncturist and former bodywork who is very picky about who I work with. Tessa is talented and Intuitive and very present. I highly recommend her work.

Fantastic experience: Kerry was attentive and thorough. I had gone to another physical therapist, who only prescribed exercises for me, and I received absolutely no benefit from it. Kerry had the knowledge and expertise to figure where the problem was coming from and use manual techniques to relieve some of the pain in the first session. I felt she cared about my issue, and was personable yet professional. I am definitely going to continue working with her.

Fantastic experience: I attended the "Save your Vagina" class with Ruth and thought it was awesome. It was a great mix of education/self-awareness learning and tools/exercises to address your identified pelvic floor issues. I have also started going to Ruth for pelvic discomfort in my third-trimester of pregnancy and after only a couple of sessions have noticed a difference in my pain and discomfort as well as am learning better self-awareness which I think will be very helpful for a satisfying labor/delivery. Definitely recommend AHT.

Fantastic experience: Kerry is wonderful! She listens carefully, assigns the perfect exercises, and gets your body on track! I'm so thankful for her compassion and sweet spirit! Plus, she finds the problem areas, works on them during the session, and you leave feeling so much better! Thanks for everything you do for your clients!

Fantastic experience: Kerry Tobin is a gifted practitioner. She has helped me make measurable improvement (decreased pain with increased range of motion) in just a few weeks!!! I am very grateful for her expertise and professional presence which is marked by kindness and empathy. She is connecting the dots of my challenges which is accelerating the pace of my healing. She truly is the embodiment of holistic diagnosis and treatment. The practice is located on the upper floor of a cozy house on Charlotte Strret. AHS is clean and warm. Kerry has worked hard to accommodate my erratic schedule and I appreciate her effort to find appointment times I can attend. Make an appointment with Kerry Tobin at AHS; you will not be disappointed.

Fantastic experience: If you suffer from chronic pain, I can't recommend Libby enough. I've been dealing with chronic back and neck pain for over 5 years. Libby worked patiently with me over the past three months to guide me on a path to becoming pain-free. She works with you not on treating the symptoms, but finding the causes of your underlying pain. She helps you build the awareness to help yourself, so you learn how to respond to things that happen in your body on your own. I've tried many different pain remedies over the years, but nothing that will be as long-lasting as working with Libby.

Fantastic experience: Ruth is an incredible practitioner. Her wisdom, intelligence, intuitive nature and gentle pace is quite the combination for healing the body from the inside. I trust her and feel transformed in deeply profound ways after having had 3 sessions so far. I appreciate her "homework" and the way that she integrates her knowledge with my knowledge for optimal results. The energetic work we've done is extremely powerful I feel it working long after the sessions are over. Thank you Ruth - you are a gem!

Fantastic experience: I began my journey with Ruth by sending an email describing my less than normal issues with light postpartum bladder leakage. I mentioned I had broken my ankle at the end of my pregnancy, and received a quick reply that said she believed my leg and postpartum bladder issues were related. I was immediately intrigued and booked the first appointment I could get into. While I waited for a first appointment, I attended Save the vagina and found it to be a wealth of information presented in an engaging manner. I have been working with Ruth almost a year. We are slowly uncovering the layers of the onion of my chronic and acute issues. She looks at the body as an interconnected system, and is very thorough at every appointment. She uses a broad range of complementary therapies to help address each issue we encounter. From cupping to osteopathic techniques and many other therapies, she patiently and expertly addresses each issue as we encounter it. She is amazing at understanding the body and asking questions to determine what she needs to do. I have had back issues lately, and I know that when I leave her office I will leave feeling much better and well equipped with exercises, stretches and strategies to use at home so I can continue doing life with an active toddler. I would and do highly recommend Ruth for any of your PT needs. She is amazing!

Fantastic experience: Jessica is very knowledgeable and caring...an excellent PT!

Fantastic experience: I came to AHPT after months of chronic postpartum pain and after having tried so many other doctors and practitioners. Within 2 appointments I experienced a tremendous amount of relief and began to be able to take walks and carry my baby again! I saw both Ruth and Jessica and was struck by the attention and focused time they gave me. Jessica is incredibly intuitive and during my time with her I always leave feeling more in touch with my body. AHPT has brought me so much healing and taught me so much about myself. I would recommend everyone I know to see any of their practitioners!

Fantastic experience: Libby is excellent -- she listens carefully, explains clearly, and answer questions well. Her diagnosis was thorough, professional and exemplified such knowledge of the muscles.

Fantastic experience: Ruth Elliot is awesome!!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience! Ask for Libby !!

Fantastic experience: I just had the most amazing healing session with Ruth Elliot of Asheville Holistic PT. First off, she is an exceptional physical therapist. She knows the human body better than anyone I've ever been to. She is not your ordinarily PT. She is an avid learner and combines a number of healing modalities she has been training in in order to support what the body needs to recover. Working with her I've gone from hurting knees and frozen shoulders to full range of motion and hiking again. Now back to my session yesterday. I decided to do an Akashic Records session with her and I was blown away. The Akashic Records are the energetic "storehouse" for the soul's history; accessing them can be very helpful in understanding what's going on in the present moment and how you might move forward. Without going into details, the session gave me a great deal of insight into where I am and what's next. Truth comes through in metaphor for me and the metaphor of clipped wings and grief was replaced with fullness of wingspan, light, and core strength. Ruth grounded the new imagery physically in my back. The information I received also gave me guidance in how and where I can learn to use my "new wings" -- the guidance totally resonated with what I know I need to be doing. Seeing Ruth to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing will be money and time well spent! I can't recommend her highly enough. And she walks her talk. She is an amazing woman. So much gratitude.

Fantastic experience: Terra was knowledgeable, sweet, thorough and it has been a very long time that I was able to feel ANY release at all, and I was able to experience that with her. I look forward to continuing with her.

Fantastic experience: Libby is incredibly knowledgable and skilled. I walked into her office yesterday with a lot of hip pain. This morning, I woke up completely pain free!!

Fantastic experience: After one session with Libby I felt that there might actually be a light at the end of the tunnel. My postpartum back pain that only kept getting worse actually started getting better after one session. I am confident that with Libby and a little bit of hard work, I will be my old self again. Thank you Libby and Asheville Holistic Physical Therapy!

Fantastic experience: I am very grateful for the work Jessica Leslie has done for me and the progress that I’ve made since I’ve been seeing her! She is an absolutely delightful person to know and work with! I started seeing Jessi to help with a constant and intense shoulder pain I was suffering. She did incredible work on my shoulder in our sessions and gave me little work outs and tips to help me in my day to day life. I’ve been continuing to see her after my shoulder issues were attended to because she always goes above and beyond to care for me and my specific circumstances. My sessions with her have always been very therapeutic (both physically and mentally!) and she continues to give me tips and work outs to help me with my personal lifestyle and routines.

Fantastic experience: I am so thankful to be receiving this wonderful rich information. It is changing the way I look at my life and my story. I am really enjoying Ruth and how she speaks to us and for us. She is great and every woman needs to know about her! I am a big fan. :)

Fantastic experience: I have been a physical therapy patient of Jessica Leslie off and on for about a year. I highly recommend her! She is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. She’s an excellent communicator. On top of it all, she is kind, gentle, and compassionate. She listens. She does expect you to do your “homework”!

Fantastic experience: My sessions with Ruth always leave me feeling supported and cared for. I so appreciate the body of knowledge she brings into the work as well as her gift for holding space and reading energy. I am so grateful for the services Ruth and AHPT are providing.

Fantastic experience: Every PT session brings about more healing and awareness. I am so glad I found Ruth and Asheville Holistic PT! And every woman needs to take the "Save Your Vagina" class. Highly recommend : )

Fantastic experience: Tessa's massage was amazing, her touch is deeply intuitive. I can't wait to go back.

Fantastic experience: I recently took Ruth's "Saving Your Vagina" Workshop, and it was amazing! I've been wanting to do this for some time and am so glad I finally got to do it. Ruth is unbelievably knowledgeable about pelvic floor health and really knows her stuff! After just spending an hour with Ruth, I could see how passionate she is about women's health. I learned so much that I can now relay to my own clients and class participants. I will definitely take this workshop again!

Fantastic experience: Very welcoming and really take care of you.

Fantastic experience: I went to AHPT after a pain started and then worsened in my left hip. I had already seen doctors whom after looking at me for 10 minutes and asking limited questions wanted to resort to a cortisone shot - with no real diagnosis. I worked with Ruth Elliot for a few weeks on a weekly basis, doing home exercise each day, and the pain went away completely. We also discovered underlying issues from a decades old bike accident and years of manual labor. I highly recommend seeing Ruth or Libby for new or chronic pain, especially before resorting to shots or surgery.