What Sets Our Manual Therapy Apart?
Manual therapy at Radius targets the fascia—the connective tissue web that surrounds your muscles, ligaments, and joints. Because fascia doesn't get much blood flow, injuries to it often don't heal on their own. That's why the hands-on work we do is so important—and so effective. It helps:
- Break up adhesions
- Restore tissue glide and joint mobility
- Improve circulation to stubborn soft tissue areas
- Recalibrate dysfunctional movement patterns
Unlike standardized "brand name" certifications, our providers have studied multiple modalities and refined their methods over time, tailoring care to what works best for your body. This includes insights from:
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Myofascial Release
- Structural Integration
- Graston Technique
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
Beyond Massage: How Radius Uses Targeted Manual Therapy to Free Up Your Movement and Reduce Pain
In Nevada County, we live actively—and sometimes, that active lifestyle comes with aches, tightness, or injuries that just don't resolve with rest. At Radius Physical + Sports Rehab, we take a hands-on approach to healing through highly targeted manual therapy and joint manipulation, restoring movement, reducing pain, and helping our community return to doing what they love.
This isn't a quick massage or general adjustment. It's precise, informed care, guided by real diagnostics and years of experience.
Meet the Providers Who Deliver It
Dr. Eric Dickerson, DC, FRCms Founder | Chiropractor | Sports Injury Care
Dr. Dickerson integrates joint manipulation, manual therapy techniques, and functional rehabilitation into a comprehensive approach to musculoskeletal care. He emphasizes individualized care rooted in modern movement science, blending multiple treatment modalities to restore function.
Book with Dr. Dickerson to address an acute injury, chronic pain, or a performance limitation.
Dr. Tristan Ginkel, DC, FRCms Chiropractor | Active Rehabilitation
Dr. Ginkel is certified in Functional Range Conditioning, Myofascial Decompression, and Active Release Technique (ART), allowing him to treat muscle tightness, joint restrictions, chronic pain, and mobility limitations with hands-on, evidence-based therapies.
Book with Dr. Ginkel whether you're an athlete looking to enhance performance, a golfer aiming to improve your swing, or someone seeking relief from everyday aches and pains.
Dr. Chris Whalen, DC, FRCms Chiropractor | Rehab Manager
Dr. Whalen pairs a background in strength and conditioning with his chiropractic training, bringing a rehab-minded perspective to care. A former personal trainer with a degree in Kinesiology, he was a teaching assistant for rehabilitation coursework at Palmer College of Chiropractic West.
Book with Dr. Whalen to recover from an injury, or to improve your strength and athleticism.
Dr. Austin Van Poole, DC Chiropractor | Active Rehabilitation | Sports Injury Care
Dr. Van Poole brings deep knowledge of biomechanics, soft tissue therapy, and joint manipulation, blending his sports background and clinical experience into compassionate, attentive care. Whether you're recovering from chronic pain, a sports injury, or joint restrictions, Dr. Van Poole takes the time to understand what's going on—and provides targeted care designed to get you back to full function.
Book with Dr. Van Poole to address back or neck pain, shoulder impingements, restricted joints, or soft tissue dysfunction that's been holding you back.
