Physical therapy that takes the time to understand the whole picture.
One-on-one, hands-on physical therapy in Appleton, centered around Fascial Counterstrain — a gentle, precise way of identifying which tissues may be contributing to your pain, stiffness, or limited movement. Because the area that hurts isn't always the only area that matters.
Dr. Alex Conway, PT, DPT · Licensed physical therapist
APPLETON, WI · FOX VALLEY
What this practice offers
More time, a closer look, and care that adapts.
More time to understand the whole picture
A more detailed assessment
Care that adapts to you
Fascial Counterstrain
Most physical therapy starts with a protocol. This starts with a closer look.
Fascial Counterstrain is a gentle, hands-on form of physical therapy that helps identify which tissues — muscles, fascia, nerves, blood vessels, lymphatic structures, and visceral connections — may be contributing to pain, stiffness, sensitivity, or limited movement. Instead of focusing only on the area that hurts, it builds a more complete map, then tests what actually changes after treatment.
Learn more about Fascial Counterstrain →Care may include
One primary approach, supported by the right tools when they fit.
Fascial Counterstrain
The foundation of how I assess and treat. It guides where care begins, what I focus on, and how the plan develops as your body responds.
Supporting approaches, used when appropriate
These aren't a fixed menu. Each is chosen based on what the assessment finds and how you respond — so your care stays specific to you, not assembled from a checklist.
Whether your situation is straightforward or complicated, you're in the right place.
- Back & neck pain
- Disc injuries
- Cervical & lumbar radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Shoulder pain & rotator cuff
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Tennis & golfer's elbow
- Hip & knee pain
- Arthritic joints
- Post-surgical recovery
- Ankle sprains & sports injuries
- Headaches & migraines
- TMJ & jaw pain
- Concussion & post-concussion
- Hypermobility / EDS
- Injury prevention & wellness
This is a sample, not a limit. Because Fascial Counterstrain is a whole-body approach, it can be applied to a wide range of musculoskeletal and pain-related problems — including many that aren't on this list. If you're dealing with something and aren't sure whether it's a fit, a quick conversation is the easiest way to find out.
Dealing with one of these? Read more on back pain or headaches & migraines.
If you've done the work and still hurt, that's exactly who this is for.
Some people arrive having already put in the effort — they did the exercises, gave it time, followed the plan — and the pain is still there. That doesn't mean you did anything wrong, and it doesn't mean nothing can help. Often it means the picture is more complicated than it first looked, and it's worth taking the time to look more closely. You don't need a complicated case to be taken seriously here — just a problem worth understanding properly.
Some symptoms need a physician first. If you're dealing with a possible emergency, a new and unexplained change, or anything that may need medical diagnosis or imaging, that's the right starting point — and you're always welcome to reach out if you're unsure where to begin.
Hi, I'm Dr. Alex Conway.
I'm a deeply curious person who genuinely loves helping people — and that curiosity is what shaped this practice. It led me through rehabilitation, osteopathic and hands-on techniques, neural manipulation, craniosacral therapy, dry needling, and pain neuroscience — but it was the people who didn't respond the way I expected who kept pushing me to look deeper. Fascial Counterstrain became a turning point, and it's been central to how I work ever since.
More about Dr. Conway →Alex Conway, PT, DPT, CMTPT — Doctor of Physical Therapy
What people say about working with me.
Cash-based care
Care built around your needs — not a billing code.
Conway Physical Therapy is a cash-based practice, which means your care is shaped by clinical reasoning and what you actually need — not by insurance visit limits or how many patients have to be seen in an hour. It also means every visit is a longer, focused, one-on-one session with me. Read more about why I built the practice this way.
Payment is simple and transparent, and a basic payment receipt is available on request.
What your first visit looks like.
Once you book, you'll get a secure intake form to fill out ahead of time — so by the time you arrive, I've already reviewed your history and we can make the most of our time together.
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We talk first
We start with your story — what's going on, what you've tried, your history, and what you're hoping to get back to.
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The cranial scan & physical exam
I start with a gentle cranial scan — feeling for areas of rigidity that help point toward which tissue system may be involved — then assess your movement, strength, and how your spine moves.
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Fascial Counterstrain assessment
A gentle, precise hands-on assessment to identify which tissues and systems may be contributing.
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Hands-on treatment
Based on what we find, we begin treatment — comfortable, specific, and focused on the tissues most involved.
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Your plan and next steps
We talk through what I found, what it likely means, and a clear, realistic plan from here.
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Come with your questions — there's time for them here.
A few things people usually want to know.
Do you take insurance?
Conway Physical Therapy is a cash-based practice and doesn't bill insurance. This is what makes the longer, one-on-one visits possible. A basic payment receipt is available on request.
How much does it cost?
Founding-patient rates start at $135 per treatment visit — see the full rates and packages on the Services page.
Is this real physical therapy?
Yes. This is physical therapy, provided by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. Fascial Counterstrain is the central approach, used within a full, individualized plan of care.
Does the treatment hurt?
Generally no. Fascial Counterstrain uses gentle positioning and comfortable contact rather than force. Most people find it calm and easy to tolerate.
Not sure where to start? That's okay.
Book an evaluation when you're ready. Not sure if this is the right fit? Let's talk first — a free 30-minute discovery call to walk through your situation.