Question 1

What does a session look like?

Accepted Answer

Please always wear loose, comfortable clothing to all sessions.  Sessions are provided with the client fully clothed.

Each session is tailored to your needs and may combine gentle manual therapy and microcurrent therapy, or focus on one approach, depending on your preferences and goals.

Question 2

Who can benefit from this type of therapy?

Accepted Answer

Pain is often the  driver for seeking help. Whether from injury, invasive procedures, stress or chronic tension, my approach supports the body to return to balance.

This work can help with:

Joint pain and stiffness (arthritis, TMJ discomfort, or carpal tunnel)
Muscle tension, strains, or repetitive stress injuries
Neck and back pain (including disc issues or postural imbalance)
Foot pain (plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma)
Faster recovery/regeneration after surgery or injury
Nervous system dysregulation (feeling "stuck in stress" or unable to relax)
General inflammation, detoxification, and fatigue
a desire to feel more aligned, grounded, and deeply relaxed in their bodies.

Question 3

How many sessions would I need?

Accepted Answer

True healing can take time—and frequency. How much also depends on each unique individual.
Results may be experienced in just 1-3 sessions. 
Periodic or maintenance sessions may be desired for ongoing, chronic issues. 
The benefits of microcurrent and manual therapy are cumulative, and repetition is key to lasting results.

Question 4

How should I prepare for my session?

Accepted Answer

To gain the most benefit from every session:
Keep your body well hydrated. Drink plenty of water, particularly before your session.  Drinking electrolytes just prior to session can further assist micro-current signals to travel most easily through your body. 
Some easy ideas for electrolytes uptake: Celtic sea salt 1/2 teaspoon with 16oz of water, coconut water (6oz), or celery juice. 
Please wear loose-fitted clothing for ease of electrode placement and to receive bodywork.
For best results, refrain from immersing in hot water for 24hrs-48hrs following session.  Avoiding the bath, hot and long showers, sauna and hot tub allows the applied microcurrent to integrate deeper within your body. Further clarification: microcurrent therapy gently encourages your body’s natural healing responses, including subtle changes in blood flow and tissue balance. When you immediately expose your body to high heat—like in a hot tub, sauna, or very hot shower—you can dramatically increase circulation and body temperature all at once. This sudden, strong change can override or interrupt the more delicate processes set in motion by the microcurrent therapy, potentially reducing its effectiveness and causing discomfort. 
Minimize handling electronic devices such as phones, pads and watches during and after session - exposure to radiation may limit the benefits of microcurrent therapy.
If your schedule permits, allow for restful down-time or a nap after your session. Microcurrent therapy can evoke deep relaxation for many following their session.

Question 5

Do you also offer standard Physical Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Although I am both trained in physical therapy and hold a doctorate, I no longer offer PT in the traditional sense.

Julia de Castro DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Julia De Castro Holistic Physical Therapist FAQs

What does a session look like?

Who can benefit from this type of therapy?

How many sessions would I need?

How should I prepare for my session?

Do you also offer standard Physical Therapy?

Doctor of Physical Therapy · Lic. 60840

CranioSacral · Ortho-Bionomy® · Equiscope