Hello. Are you a current client? Sign in

Back

PHYT FOR FUNCTION

Book an Appointment at PHYT: Cleveland, OH. - Located Inside PHYT CLE Athletics (Formerly CrossFit CLE)

Select by location for first available appointment. Select by clinician to book with a specific therapist.

Welcome to your spot for hands on pain relief.

Treatments
Treatment

PHYT For Function. Manual Therapy and Rehabilitation.

One on One Manual Therapy Sessions with an expert clinician to assess new or specific pain problems, get to the root cause of the problem and identify strategies to help you move and feel better.

Precision Bodywork

Cupping + Stretching Session to improve recovery, improve mobility, and improve the way you feel. Performed by our Body Care Specialists. Our unique combination of massage gun work, cupping, and stretching was developed from over a decade working with active adults and athletes. Your tune up will reset critical areas of tightness and pain that are slowing you down from feeling your best. ... Read More

Cupping + Stretching Session to improve recovery, improve mobility, and improve the way you feel. Performed by our Body Care Specialists. Our unique combination of massage gun work, cupping, and stretching was developed from over a decade working with active adults and athletes. Your tune up will reset critical areas of tightness and pain that are slowing you down from feeling your best.

* Body care/Bodywork sessions are for recovery and wellness purposes only. If you have a new or specific pain problem please see a PHYT For Function Clinician with a new client evaluation. Body Care specialists are NOT Physical/Occupational Therapists and will NOT evaluate, diagnose, or make recommendations regarding a specific pain problem.

Nate Shoemaker

Nate combines hands-on recovery techniques with a deep understanding of movement and performance. He holds a degree in Health and Natural Science from Ohio University and trained in NeuroRelease Technique (NRT), ACE Personal Training, and US Rowing.

Trained in the NRT model, Nate uses a neurologic-based approach to reduce muscle tension, improve mobility, and support recovery. His sessions may include cupping, percussion massage, manual release, and functional movement strategies tailored to your needs.

With a background in coaching athletes of all levels and currently serving as Head Coach of the Case Western Reserve University Rowing Team, Nate brings experience, precision, and results to every session—whether you’re training hard or just looking to move pain-free again.

Nate combines hands-on recovery techniques with a deep understanding of movement and performance.... Read More

Cara Bacher OTR/L

Cara J Bacher, OTR/L, CIDN is an occupational therapist and owner of PHYT For Function and PHYT CLE as well as a national instructor for Integrative Dry Needling.

She completed her Bachelors in Human Performance and Masters of Occupational Therapy at West Virginia University. Earlier in her career, she specialized in geriatrics with a background working in skilled nursing, home health, and assisted/independent living. After years of working in geriatrics, she knew there had to be a better answer to aging within the current healthcare system.

Cara transitioned into outpatient care with Dr. Sanders in 2019. She has special interests in sports performance and sport specific rehab working closely with local CrossFit gyms, Olympic Weightlifting clubs, and endurance teams/clubs ranging from local weekend warriors to national medal holders as well as professional NBA/NFL players. She further collaborates with many local CrossFit gyms, yoga studios, and community fitness clubs such as cycling and running clubs to bring education and awareness in movement and recovery.

Outside of the clinic, Cara enjoys hiking, horseback riding, and racing gravel and fat tire bikes. She currently resides west of Cleveland with her partner and four dogs.

You can find Cara at the PHYT Cleveland and Fairview Park offices.

Cara J Bacher, OTR/L, CIDN is an occupational therapist and owner of PHYT For Function and PHYT C... Read More

Select a treatment from the list on the left
to view available appointment times

Pick a treatment to book
PHYT: Cleveland, OH. - Located Inside PHYT CLE Athletics (Formerly CrossFit CLE)
Located at: 1200 E 49th St, Cleveland
Directions & Map | All Locations

Need Help? 216-502-3246 getphyt@phytforfunction.com