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Crossroads is an independent, therapist-owned outpatient clinic that has treated the whole person since 1997. We combine one-on-one care, hands-on manual therapy from the osteopathic tradition, movement retraining and patient education, within a wellness center built around healing, nourishment, fitness and community.
Now offering Occupational Therapy. Physical and occupational therapists under one roof, working together on hand, arm and neurological cases.
Meet the team →Manual therapy restores movement, exercise makes it last, and education helps you keep it. One-on-one care brings it all together around you.
One-on-one sessions and a plan built around your history, goals and life.
Skilled hands-on treatment of muscles, joints, fascia and the nervous system.
Exercise in our fully equipped gym tied to your real-world tasks, plus a home program.
Clear explanations, self-care strategies and a plan for staying well after discharge.
Every session at Crossroads is one-on-one with a physical therapist who knows you and your plan. We listen first, look for the cause rather than just the symptom, and treat you with skilled hands.
Our therapists have extensive post-graduate training in osteopathic manual therapy, and teach it to clinicians nationally.
Dr. Stephen Moran, DPT, founded Crossroads for people left with little direction or hope after an injury, surgery, or years of pain, and ready to choose a new path toward health and healing.
Dr. Moran’s training in manual physical therapy spans the United States and Canada. He earned his degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University in 1988 and went on to teach there as an adjunct professor for 30 years. In 2009, he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in Arizona, named for the founder of osteopathy.
Along the way, he studied, trained, and taught alongside pioneers of osteopathic manual medicine, including Jean-Pierre Barral, the French osteopath who developed visceral manipulation, and Dr. John Upledger, the osteopathic physician who developed craniosacral therapy.
From that foundation, Dr. Moran developed a systems integration approach to manual therapy. He teaches it to clinicians nationwide through Trinity Seminars, and it shapes how every therapist at Crossroads practices.
At Crossroads, your therapist is often someone who trains other clinicians. Teaching keeps our skills sharp and our methods current, and that experience comes into every treatment session.
Manual therapy restores movement, exercise makes it last, and education helps you keep it. One-on-one care brings it all together around you.
| Pillar | What it means | What you'll experience |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Personal, holistic care | You're treated as a whole person, not a body part or diagnosis | One-on-one sessions with your therapist; a plan built around your history, goals and life |
| 2. Osteopathic-tradition manual therapy | Skilled hands-on treatment of muscles, joints, fascia and nervous system | Myofascial release, cranial therapy, visceral manipulation, muscle energy, strain-counterstrain, joint mobilization |
| 3. Functional movement retraining | Restoring and re-teaching the movements your life requires | Exercise in our fully equipped gym tied to your real-world tasks, plus a home program |
| 4. Education and empowerment | Understanding your body so you can manage it yourself | Clear explanations, self-care strategies and a plan for staying well after discharge |
Pain in one place often starts somewhere else. A sore knee can come from a stiff hip or a weak foot. Neck tension can come from breathing patterns, stress or an old injury. That's why your therapist looks at the whole person: your body as a connected system, and also your work, sleep, stress, activity and goals.
Sessions are one-on-one with your physical therapist. Your plan is individualized from the first visit and adjusted as you progress.
Skilled, hands-on treatment of the muscles, joints, fascia and nervous system, paired with exercise and education, the combination modern guidelines support most strongly.
Osteopathy was founded in the late 1800s by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, namesake of A.T. Still University, where Dr. Moran earned his doctorate. Crossroads is built on its philosophy, and its four principles (NBOME) guide how we treat:
Your body’s systems don’t work in isolation. We treat where the restriction actually lies, which is often not where it hurts.
Treatment removes the obstacles to healing and gives the body what it needs, rather than forcing change from the outside.
Mobile joints and supple fascia make better movement possible, and better movement keeps those structures healthy.
Inspired by these principles, Dr. Moran developed the Crossroads systems integration approach. Every session is built on understanding how your body works as a whole.
Sustained, gentle pressure or stretch to restricted fascia, the connective tissue that wraps muscles and organs
Very light touch to the head, spine and pelvis aimed at calming the nervous system and easing tension
Gentle hands-on work, developed by Jean-Pierre Barral, to improve the mobility of the organs and their supporting connective tissue, which can affect posture, movement and pain
You gently push against your therapist's resistance, then relax, to improve joint motion
A tender area is placed in a position of comfort and held for about 90 seconds to reduce muscle guarding
Graded, rhythmic movements of a joint to restore motion and reduce pain
Hands-on guidance to improve movement control after neurological injury or in children with developmental conditions
Patterns of movement with guided resistance to improve strength, coordination and flexibility
Manual therapy was once thought to work by “putting things back in place.” A 2025 review of 62 studies found its clearest effects are on the nervous system: it raises pain thresholds, eases protective muscle guarding and calms the stress response (Keter et al., 2025). That relief opens a window to move more freely. At Crossroads, we follow hands-on care with movement retraining and education, so the change lasts.
Hands-on treatment can reduce pain and free up motion, but your body only keeps those gains if it learns to use them. That learning happens in our fully equipped gym and continues at home, with one goal: pain-free function in the activities of your life.
Practice the real thing. We train real-life tasks with enough repetition, set the challenge just beyond your current ability, and gradually step back so you learn to self-correct (Maier et al., 2019). People also learn best when they feel confident and focus on the goal of a movement (Wulf & Lewthwaite, 2016), so we’ll say “reach for the shelf” rather than “lift your arm.”
Build load gradually. Muscles, tendons, bones and joints get stronger with gradual, consistent loading. For tendon problems, progressive resistance reduces pain more than exercise that stays the same (BJSM, 2023).
Train the whole body. Because the body works as a unit, we train movement patterns, not just isolated muscles. A shoulder problem may need work at the shoulder blade, rib cage and trunk.
Our goal is to give you the knowledge and confidence to care for your body for life, not to keep you coming back.
Pain is a protective signal from your nervous system. It’s real, but it doesn’t always mean damage. When pain lasts for months, the nervous system can become oversensitive, so pain may continue after tissues heal. Understanding this can change the pain itself. This approach, called pain neuroscience education, is recommended in APTA’s low back pain guideline and works best one-on-one alongside hands-on care and exercise (Lepri et al., 2023; Frontiers, 2023). That’s how we use it, so you leave feeling better and knowing how to stay that way.
People come to physical therapy to get out of pain, recover from injury or surgery, move more safely, and get back to the activities they care about. Seeing a physical therapist early, before more invasive options, often leads to better outcomes at lower cost.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Spine | Low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, tension headaches, postural strain |
| Upper body | Rotator cuff problems, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, wrist and hand injuries |
| Lower body | Hip and knee arthritis, tendinitis, sprains, plantar fasciitis |
| After surgery | Joint replacements, ACL and rotator cuff repairs, spine surgery |
| Sports and activity | Overuse injuries, return to play, performance and prevention |
| Balance and aging | Unsteadiness, falls, weakness, loss of independence |
| Neurological | Stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, nerve injuries |
| Pediatric | Developmental delays, movement concerns, youth sports injuries |
| Persistent pain | Pain lasting months or years that hasn't responded to other care |
APTA's 2021 guideline recommends exercise, joint mobilization and other manual therapy, and active education, and favors active care over passive treatments (JOSPT, 2021).
In more than 150,000 insurance claims, people with back pain who saw a PT first had an 89% lower probability of an opioid prescription, 28% lower probability of advanced imaging, and 15% lower probability of an ER visit (Frogner et al., 2018). They also paid about $500 less out of pocket (NPR).
In a New England Journal of Medicine trial, physical therapy combining manual therapy and exercise led to less pain and better function at one year than steroid injections (Deyle et al., 2020; Bennell & Hunter).
From someone with a week-old sprain to someone who has lived with pain for years.
Serving Columbia, the surrounding region, and neighboring states, with services available nationwide.
Crossroads Fitness shares our building at 106 Route 66 East. Under one roof you'll find:
A moderately paced class focused on proper form in functional movements, with an emphasis on core strength and stability. Ideal for beginners, or anyone with experience who wants to learn the basics.
A small-group class led by a Crossroads physical therapist, combining passive stretching, self-myofascial release, mobilization and core strengthening. All levels are welcome, with modifications as needed.
Martial arts self-defense that applies traditional techniques to real-world situations. Students learn blocks, kicks and strikes through kata, then break them down into practical street applications.
A full-time naturopathic doctor who owns and manages Roots Natural Medical Center. Zachary holds degrees in exercise science and nutrition, biology, and naturopathic medicine, along with CrossFit Level 3, Olympic Lifting, Kids, Endurance and Mobility certifications. A former Division 1 wrestler and international CrossFit competitor, he has trained clients for more than 12 years and specializes in Olympic lifting and powerlifting, with a focus on safe technique and varied, challenging programming.
A certified personal trainer studying exercise science on the physical therapy track at the University of Connecticut. Luca works on general fitness, strength, cardio, balance and stability, coordination, and rehab strength recovery.
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A small, gluten-free café serving quality, nutrient-dense food. The menu is inspired by medical staff and nutritionists to fuel the body well.
"The truth will set you free" (John 8:32). Veritas Counseling helps people uncover the truth of who they are and live in the freedom they were created for, with care for body, mind and soul.
Michelle is the owner of Veritas Counseling and a Catholic therapist who combines her faith with evidence-based practice. She earned her master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairfield University and her bachelor's in Music and Psychology from St. Bonaventure University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut, a National Certified Counselor, EMDR-trained through the Intuitus Group, and a member of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. She welcomes clients of any background or faith tradition.
EMDR is Michelle's primary approach, used mainly for processing trauma. She also draws on Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
| Initial intake (75 min) | $165 |
| Session (55 min) | $140 |
Out-of-network: established clients can submit superbills to their insurance using the free benefits calculator on the Veritas site.
Complete the Medical History Form (or the Pediatric form) and the form for your problem area, then bring them to your first visit.
We accept most plans from these companies. Out-of-network and self-pay options are available; we'll help you submit out-of-network forms and seek reimbursement.
Copays and co-insurance are due at each visit. Call the member services number on your insurance card to confirm your physical therapy benefits.
We accept cash, check, Discover, MasterCard and Visa.