Physical Therapy Services for Head and Neck Pain
Even if you have already tried physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage and medication, and been told to just "manage it", this could still work for you.
Initial Evaluation & Treatment
90 mins | $275
A different level of physical therapy than you’ve ever had. Each evaluation includes:
Paperwork review & symptom check-in
Range of motion tests (neck, jaw, etc.)
Whole-body education: understand why it hurts (not just what)
Discussion of contributing factors like gut health, hormone shifts, and perimenopause
Hands-on care: soft tissue work, joint manipulation, and dry needling (if appropriate) for lasting pain management support
Custom exercise plan: the final leg of the “three-legged stool” to support long-term rehabilitation of injury.
Initial Evaluation & Treatment
90 mins | $275
You'll leave with a clear assessment, a personalized plan, and your first treatment already done. Here is what happens in your first 90 minutes:
Range of motion tests and measurement
Discussion of contributing factors such as gut health, hormone shifts and perimenopause
Whole-body education: understand why it hurts and what's causing it
Hands-on care: soft tissue work, joint manipulation, and dry needling (if desired)*
Personalized exercise plan to support long-term rehabilitation
*Dry needling is always optional and will only be performed with your consent.
Treatment with Dr. Blanchard, PT, DPT
Three types of session, each designed for a different stage of your recovery.
Service 1:
Manual Therapy
Hands-on treatment to improve your motion, decrease pain, and release areas that don't move as well.
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Gentle pressure applied to soft tissue (think kneading, like making bread) to release areas of tightness and restriction
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Joint mobilization to restore natural range of motion in the neck, jaw and surrounding structures
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Fascial stretching to release connective tissue that has become tight or restricted over time
Service 2:
Joint Manipulation
A precise, controlled movement that releases pressure in a joint and triggers your body's natural pain relief.
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A quick, targeted movement producing the familiar "pop" sound (similar to cracking your knuckles). That sound is simply gas releasing from the joint, not bones cracking
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Manipulation prompts the body to release natural pain relievers, which is why it often brings immediate relief
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All techniques are performed by a specialist trained and certified in cervical and craniofacial manipulation
Service 3:
Dry Needling
Ultra-fine needles placed into muscle tissue to release tension, reduce pain, and support nervous system recovery.
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Why needles instead of hands? Because needles reach areas that hands cannot, causing tight muscles to release immediately
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Targets trigger points (hypersensitive muscle knots that cause pain, stiffness, and restrict movement) and stimulates them to release and return to their normal, relaxed state
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Prompts the nervous system to release natural pain-relieving endorphins, reducing the source of pain
Want to learn more? Visit the dedicated Dry Needling page.
This Isn’t Just Another PT Clinic In Gainesville
Chronic pain in the head, neck, or jaw affects the way we breathe, sleep, speak, eat, and live. That’s why it deserves whole-body thinking and whole-person care.
– At IHNSS, most patients improve by 90% in only six sessions - compared with 12-18 visits at traditional PT clinics. –
You’ll always work directly with me, Dr. Blanchard, no handoffs, no assistants, no rushing. Just focused, expert care, rooted in science, and full of heart, to help you reclaim your life.
At IHNSS, most patients improve by 90% in only six sessions - compared with 12-18 visits at traditional PT clinics. –
You’ll always work directly with me, Dr. Blanchard, no handoffs, no assistants, no rushing. Just focused, expert care, rooted in science, and full of heart, to help you reclaim your life.
What Happens When You Come to IHNSS
Many of our patients have already tried PT. This is different.
1. Get in Touch
Call or book your first appointment online. If you’d like to ask questions first, Dr. Blanchard, PT, DPT also offers a free 15-minute discovery call.
2. Share Your History Before You Arrive
You'll complete intake paperwork ahead of your first visit so Dr. Blanchard, PT, DPT already has a full picture of your symptoms, history, and goals before you walk through the door.
3. Your First 90-Minute Session
A comprehensive evaluation and your first treatment, all in one visit. A comprehensive session with a specialist who treats the whole picture, not just an isolated symptom.
4. Begin Your Personalized Care Plan
60-minute follow-up sessions designed to target the root cause and build lasting progress. Every session tailored specifically to you, not a cookie-cutter protocol.
5. Monthly Maintenance Sessions
Once your symptoms have mostly resolved, we transition to monthly sessions to keep you at your best.
Transparency: appointments book up around 3 months in advance, so it is worth getting in touch early.
Our Process
A clear, compassionate path to feeling like yourself again.
1. Schedule a Free Discovery
Call or Book Online. Whichever feels right for you.
2. Pre-Evaluation Paperwork & Onboarding
We’ll get a full picture of your symptoms, history, and goals before you even walk through the door.
3. 90 min evaluation
Includes in-depth assessment, hands-on treatment, and education to help you understand what’s really going on - and why.
4. Begin Your Personalized Care Plan
Weekly 60-minute sessions designed to target the root cause and support long-term progress.
5. Tune-Up or Maintenance Visits
Once you're feeling better, we’ll transition to monthly or as-needed sessions to keep you feeling your best.
Additional Care Options at IHNSS
Inverted Dawn Counseling
“Maybe all you need to pull you back from the ledge is to know someone would miss you if you fell.” — Leah Raeder
Contact Cally: (781) 974- 8550
Hours: Mon-Thur 8a-6p