CoreBalance Therapy LLC started as Frontier Therapy Services in 1999 by Amy Flory, PT.
Previously, Amy had been working for a large rehabilitation corporation. She became frustrated and discouraged by the limitations put on her practice by executives who knew nothing about good physical therapy practice and her patients.
She went on her own, not knowing if it was possible to provide truly individualized and meaningful treatment within the confines of the current healthcare system.
The clinic name was changed in 2005 to better reflect our treatment philosophy. We believe in finding a balance in our own lives between professional, emotional, physical and familial needs. We believe, and research supports, that muscle and joint IM-balance is the root of many types of pain. We aim to guide the patient into a place of balance in their body and in their responses to stresses placed on the body. We do this through a highly individualized treatment plan including exercise, manual techniques and instruction in self-management of symptoms.
Meet Our Providers:
Amy Flory, PT, MPT, is a physical therapist and owner of CoreBalance Therapy. She has lived in the Flagstaff area since 1992; she received her master’s degree in physical therapy in 1996 from NAU. Amy is experienced in physical therapy for people with chronic pain, incontinence and dizziness, and for women during and following
pregnancy. She serves as the membership chairperson for the Women’s Health Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Outside of work, Amy enjoys painting and being outdoors with her husband and two children.
Colleen Gest, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist who has been at CoreBalance since March 2009. She received her doctorate degree in physical therapy in 2009 from Northern Arizona University. Colleen has had specialized training in treatment of the pelvic floor and also focuses on treatment of dizziness and chronic pain conditions. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its special section on Women's Health, and is in the process of earning her Certification of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy. Colleen also enjoys exercising, knitting and crocheting, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Andrew W. Gardner, PhD, is a behavior analyst who specializes in providing applied behavior analysis services (ABA) to children and families. Andrew is initially from Tucson, Arizona and earned his masters degree in School Psychology from Utah State University with an internship (focused in applied behavior analysis and autism spectrum disorders) at the Fred S. Keller School in Yonkers, NY. He earned his PhD in School Psychology from the University of Iowa specializing in the functional analysis/assessment of problem behavior. After a pre-doctoral internship and a post-doctoral fellowship in Pediatrics at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, he was hired as an assistant professor in the department of psychology at Northern Arizona University. Andrew specializes in outpatient evaluation and intervention (behavioral and educational) of problem behavior displayed by children with and without disabilities. He has published in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and International Pediatrics. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys hiking and traveling with his wife and three boys.
Cathy Tomasi, MADM, RD, CDE, NSCA-CPT, is the owner and consulting Registered Dietitian for Peak Nutrition, Pllc, and also sees clients at CoreBalance Therapy LLC. Her professional experience includes over twelve years of nutritional counseling and Medical Nutritional Therapy in community and clinical settings. A native-born Minnesotan, Cathy received a Bachelor of Science degree (1993), in Human Nutrition and Dietetic from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. She completed her Masters degree (2008) in Administration from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Cathy has specialized certifications in Diabetes Education (2003) from the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and Personal Training (2007) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She holds certificates of training in Adult Weight Management (2002) from the American Dietetic Association, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (2006) from After the Diet Network. Cathy is a professional member of the Northern Arizona Dietetic Association, the American Dietetic Association, and subgroups: Diabetes Care and Education, Oncology Nutrition, Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition, Vegetarian Nutrition, Nutrition in Complementary Care, and Food & Culinary Professionals, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Angela Gaston, LMT, has been a massage therapist since 2002. After graduating from the University of Iowa in 2000 she moved to Flagstaff to pursue massage therapy. She immediately fell in love with bodywork and its many benefits. She practices deep tissue work while incorporating trigger point techniques, myofascial release and some reflexology. As a result of her experience in massage, coupled with her eagerness to learn more about the human body, she decided to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. She is currently a student at NAU to prepare for entrance into the P.T. doctoral program. Angie enjoys cooking, hiking, running, biking, and especially yoga. However, her ultimate favorite is to spend time with her son Nathan.
Jessica Nance, LMT is a massage therapist especially interested in working with specific injuries and imbalances in the body. Jessica is in the process also of completing her MBA at NAU.
Andrea Ferguson, LMT became a licensed massage therapist in 2009.
Meet Our Staff:
Jean Marie Loverich is an avid hiker, runner, and backpacker. She is a flagstaff native and holds a bachelor of science in psychology. Currently she is pursuing a masters in science teaching at Northern Arizona University. At CoreBalance Therapy, she is in charge of insurance billing and provides administrative assistance.
