About the therapist
CRISTINA SHUPE, PT — PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Hi, I’m Cristi, the owner and founder of Calyx Physical Therapy. I created Calyx to offer a welcoming and unhurried environment where physical therapy can take place in a calm, supportive setting. My goal was to establish a practice based on thoughtful care and individualized treatment—ensuring each patient receives the time and attention necessary to make a lasting impact on their health and well-being.
I chose the profession of physical therapy because I believed it would enable me to make meaningful, positive changes in people’s lives. Nearly 30 years later, I would choose this path again—now with an even deeper appreciation for the transformative power of this work. Hearing, “I feel better,” remains one of my greatest rewards. I love what I do and consider it an honor to support each individual in their healing journey.
My approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a profound respect for the body. I listen attentively, understanding that pain and dysfunction are unique to every person. To me, healing is most effective when it is personalized, thorough, and holistic.
My career has followed several distinct yet complementary paths. I spent nearly a decade in an outpatient PT clinic, developing a strong foundation in orthopedics and sports rehabilitation. During that period, I earned a certification in Pilates for Rehabilitation and founded a clinic focused on combining Pilates-based movement with manual therapy for patients with chronic pain, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. I then dedicated another decade to treating pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction, working alongside Jerome Weiss, MD (urologist). This experience deepened my appreciation for how the body functions as a fully integrated system—as seemingly unrelated symptoms such as headaches, jaw tension, and back, hip, rib, or shoulder pain often trace back to the same underlying pattern.
A major influence on the evolution of my career has been the study of Fascial Counterstrain (FCS). Since taking my first FCS course in 2013 and learning that inflammation and fascial dysfunction likely underlie many disease states and the symptoms we experience, my understanding of disease and wellness has been profoundly redefined. This realization continues to reinforce my appreciation for how interconnected our body systems truly are. To this day, I remain actively involved in advanced training to stay abreast of the evolving research behind Fascial Counterstrain, enabling me to offer care that is both current and deeply personalized.
“My mission is to offer compassionate, evidence-based care that restores your movement, relieves symptoms, and helps you return to the activities you love, promoting lasting healing and well-being.”