Learn more about
Head and Neck Physical Therapy
& Holistic Care
About the Practice
Head and Neck Physical Therapy and Holistic Care was founded in 2022 in Westford, Vermont, by Jannick Vielleuse, PT, MSPT, CCTT, CST‑T. After more than 10 years in outpatient orthopedics, Jannick noticed that many patients with chronic or complex head and neck problems were not getting the hands‑on, specialized care they needed through the usual healthcare and insurance pathways. She opened this clinic to close that gap.
We provide:
Complete, specialized physical therapy evaluations focused on (but not limited to) head, neck, and related issues
Individualized home exercise programs to support recovery between visits
Treatment sessions that prioritize hands‑on care
Our treatments combine traditional physical therapy with holistic approaches, including Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, the Meziere Method, and Global Postural Reeducation (GPR). By blending these methods with advanced physical therapy skills and experience, we deliver comprehensive, patient‑centered care for those with complex head and neck conditions.
About the Owner
“Treating head and neck issues is my passion and I am always looking for new ways to help my patients feel better.”
After graduating from Mcgill University in 2012, Jannick started working in an outpatient clinic in Montreal, Canada specializing in TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction), chronic pain and postural dysfunctions.
Working at this clinic allowed her to expand her clinical knowledge and repertoire of manual therapy techniques in order to begin to specialize in this complex patient population. Among other techniques, Jannick developed unique skills in “Technique Meziere” which is a technique developed in France, very similar to the better known North American version “Global Postural Reeducation” (GPR) which utilizes specific therapist assisted long duration stretching positions and breathing techniques to improve posture. She then carried this new skillset with her when she moved to Philadelphia in 2015 and began working for a large hospital system in this area.
Working in one of their outpatient clinics as a lead physical therapist, Jannick was the only therapist within this large network who was treating TMD patients. She provided education to staff and local dentists/doctors/oral surgeons who were able to witness first hand the benefits of this specialized physical therapy on their referred patients.
Background
Certifications
Jannick was able to further expand her holistic skill set by taking continuing education courses in Visceral Manipulation which she utilizes regularly in her treatments and officially becoming a
Techniques Certified Craniosacral Therapist (CST-T)
She was also able to solidify her specialization in TMD patients by successfully qualifying to as a
Diplomate of the Physical Therapy Board of Craniocervical Therapeutics (PTBCCT)
and securing her certification of
Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT).
Today she is one of roughly 80 physical therapists holding this certification in the United States. Being a member of this association requires her to remain up to date with continuing education/teaching/doing research on TMD and cervical spine issues and provides her with a resource of other specialized therapists with whom to discuss different approaches to complex cases.
The Move to Vermont
After 5 years in the South Jersey area, Jannick and her husband decided to relocate to Westford, Vermont in 2020 for the lifestyle, access to the outdoors and proximity to Jannick’s family in Montreal. She opened Head and Neck Physical Therapy and Holistic Care in 2022 and has not looked back.
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