About Dr. Jessie Tierney
"When I first encountered FSM and experienced it transform the life of someone very close to me, I knew I had to return to school and become a Doctor of Physical Therapy so I could share this incredible modality with more people.
When I began to learn the frequencies and an electrical / information model of health and the human biofield, it made more sense to me than most of what I learned in school.
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In practice, I found that I had an intuitive understanding and drive to discover the root cause that helped me to be extremely effective as a practitioner. Dr. Carol's adage "It never doesn't work" rang true, and I dedicate my practice to figuring out all the ways the the frequencies can help and heal."
— Jessie Tierney, PT, DPT, E-RYT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Frequency Specific Microcurrent Practitioner
Certified Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath TM Practitioner
Experienced-Registered Yoga Instructor
A Leading-Edge, Integrative Approach to Unveil and Support Clients' Innate Wholeness
Dr. Jessie loves helping individuals dealing with chronic or unresolved pain as well as those who are looking to optimize the way they move through life. She believes our bodies are designed for self-healing and offers an integrative approach to unveiling her clients' innate wholeness.
Dr. Jessie draws from 15+ years of yoga teaching experience and over ten years in the physical therapy field, with an intense passion for continuing education. She graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program in 2018, where she conducted research on the effects of yogic breathing on chronic low back pain. She is a Trauma-Sensitive Certified HeartMath Practitioner, an Experienced-Registered Yoga instructor.
A leader in the field of Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM), Dr. Jessie was Certified in Frequency Specific Microcurrent by Dr. Carolyn McMakin and serves as Practicum Instructor for Frequency Specific Seminars. She mentors and consults Advanced FSM Practitioners, and has presented and taught at the FSM Advanced Symposium. She is a co-author on a paper on Cranial Movement Therapy for Post-Concussion Syndrome, FSM & DVT resolution, and Pranayama for Low Back Pain.
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Choose a Holistic Physical Therapy Practitioner Certified in Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)
Dr. Jessie is Frequency Specific Microcurrent Certified at the highest possible level by Dr. McMakin's FSM. Additionally, she has specialized training in Functional NeuroMyoFascial Techniques, Visceral Manipulation and Functional Medicine, which makes her a uniquely holistic and integrative Doctor of Physical Therapy.
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Physical Therapists are trained as generalists and can support patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Frequency Medicine further equips this holistic approach with the ability to directly impact inflammation (via reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines in as little as 60 minutes).
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AN ADVANCED, CUSTOMIZED APPROACH TO FREQUENCY SPECIFIC MICROCURRENT
Dr. Jessie practices FSM uniquely in that she utilizes multiple frequency pairs simultaneously to create a more harmonic effect in the body's systems, which gets people better faster than when practitioners run one or two protocols at a time. Instead of plugging patients into a protocol and leaving the room, you'll spend the entire 90 minutes with Dr. Jessie, participating actively in Frequency Response Testing so that we are sure that you are getting the best possible experience during your time in treatment. Dr. Jessie customizes every protocol to her patients' response and each treatment is co-directed by both the patient and Dr. J.
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE: NERVOUS SYSTEM & BRAIN
Dr. Jessie has an in-depth understanding of the Vagus Nerve, Head injury including Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome & mTBI, and Autonomic & Nervous System Dysregulation: she was introduced to a novel method of cranial bone movement therapy while a Physical Therapy student and has integrated a depth of perspectives, from HeartMath, Porges' Polyvagal Theory, Cranial Osteopathy and visceral manipulation with electrotherapeutic modalities that address the root causes of nervous system dysregulation, neuroendocrine inflammation, and concussion syndromes. She is able to utilize PEMF, FSM, and Manual Therapy during sessions to effectively address these often challenging-to-treat conditions.
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AREAS OF INTEREST: HYPERMOBILITY SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Dr. Jessie is also passionate to support the Ehlers-Danlos (EDS) and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders populations, which uniquely benefit from Frequency Specific Microcurrent to manage joint laxity and the complex sequelae from connective tissue disorders from a root cause perspective.
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CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
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Experienced Registered Yoga Instructor, 2011
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American Physical Therapy Association Member, 2016
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Doctor of Physical Therapy, Wheeling Jesuit University, 2018
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Co-Author: Clinical Outcomes of a Novel Cranial Movement Therapy (CMT) in Post-Traumatic Brain Injury, 2021, ACRM Conference on Brain Injury
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Frequency Specific Microcurrent Advanced Practitioner & Practicum Instructor, 2022
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Presenter: Testing & Treating the Vagus Nerve with FSM & Manual Therapy, 2022 FSM Advanced Conference
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Case Presentation: Treating after Failed Fundoplication Surgery, 2022 FSM Advanced Conference
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Case Presentation: Resolving DVT in 90 minutes with FSM, 2023 FSM Advanced Conference
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Case Presentation: Supporting Multiple Sclerosis with FSM, 2024 FSM Advanced Conference
What Led Dr. Jessie to Frequency Specific Microcurrent?
Before Jessie became a PT, she worked as a yoga teacher and physical therapy aide. She saw first-hand how someone dear to her suffered from post-concussion syndrome that conventional medicine could not properly address. This individual was able to undergo incredible healing and relief through Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM) therapy from Dr. Carol McMakin, the founder and leading authority on FSM.
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When Jessie saw her friend evolve from struggling with pain and cognition, with the recommendation from a neuropsychologist that he should try a community college art class before even trying to get into grad school, to getting straight As in a PhD program with the support of an FSM Home Unit, she was beyond inspired. The experience led her to return to school to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy so she could use the FSM modality in her practice to help others.
Today, Dr. Jessie uses various therapies and modalities, including FSM, PEMF, light therapy and sound therapy, to help her clients reach their highest potential, experience healing and achieve their optimal physical performance.
“It's extremely gratifying to help people who've been told they're un-helpable or who aren’t getting results from traditional Physical Therapy,” said Dr. Jessie. “Many of these people have been dismissed or told it’s all in their head, or ‘you are just going to need to learn to live with it.’ We can help these people, and it can be profound and life-saving.”
When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Jessie can be found exploring the trails on horseback, on foot, or by snowshoe, meditating, and practicing or teaching yoga. Learn more about Dr. Jessie's unique Frequency Medicine approach here. Jessie also supports four-leggeds through Resonant Pet and enjoys collaborating with horses for RoundPen Sessions. Learn more about Dr. Jessie's equestrian background here.