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Professionalism, caring, gentleness, and old-school etiquette are part of the experience at the "Hands on Healing" office. Fascial Counterstrain solved my problem! I spent 2020 (not only dealing with the pandemic as everyone did)with a constant pain in my back and hip. I could not walk correctly and had trouble rising from a sitting position. I attended Rehab and received regular massages with improvement, but I was not getting total relief. The difference is Gary Collins and Fascial Counterstrain. My body responded to Fascial Counterstrain immediately. I am free of the pain, and my posture is better than it has been in years! There are unexpected additional benefits: I underwent open-heart surgery in 2015. After the third or fourth Fascial Counterstrain treatment, I took a walk and suddenly felt my chest relax (it felt like someone removed a vest of armor.) I could breathe deeper/fuller. Evidently, I tightened the muscles in my arms and chest after surgery and kept them tight, unconsciously protecting myself. As I continue this treatment, healing the abuses that I heaped upon my body, my anxiety is less, and I am losing weight. Thank you, Gary Collins for being a special part of our world! Blessing of good health to all!
Beverly Joy Deputy
Jun, 2021
Hello, my name is Otto Thompson from Abilene Texas and after injuring my right shoulder in February 2019 from dumbbell bench pressing, I sought treatment from Gary Collins, who is a licensed physical therapist as well as a certified massage therapist. I did not know what to expect after the first 1 to 2 sessions because everything seemed very subtle with very little movement or manipulation. Soon after receiving 3 to 4 more treatments, my shoulder improved tremendously. By the time I reached my 5th to 6th treatment, I was sold on Gary’s specialized pain-relieving techniques. Of course, I had to do my part. I limited my activity with my right shoulder and focused on slowly re-introducing my body into weight training. As of today, I am back at about 95% of shoulder strength with 100% on days that I give myself adequate rest from weight training. That is outstanding for a person who could not lift his arm over his head without pain for 2 to 3 months. I can dumb-bell press 75lbs per hand up to 15 reps at once without pain. I am 47 years old and my weight is 160lbs. Gary is my go-to-therapist for shoulder and back relief and I highly recommend him for all joint/muscle pain relieving needs. Think of Gary and give him a try before you think of joint injections or surgeries. Definitely!!!!
Otto Thompson
April 23rd, 2020
Just a few treatments from Gary provided remarkable relief from sciatica. I recommend him enthusiastically!
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Phil Lemasters
Feb, 2020
Gary is highly skilled with many years of experience as a Physical Therapist. As a colleague and a patient of his, I have personally experienced a huge benefit from his advanced training in Counterstrain Techniques. My improved general sense of well-being and pain relief have enabled me to get back to activities I have not been able to do for years.
Mici Graham
Feb, 2020
I had dull pain on the left side of my neck, right at the base of my skull; I began waking up with headaches in that area. I do not tolerate chiropractic treatments well, and called a massage therapist friend for a recommendation. She suggested I try cranial sacral therapy with Gary Collins. I had excellent results with three treatments (more were planned but cut short due to distancing). The pain is alleviated and I’m waking up headache free. Thank you.
L Turner
April 17th, 2020
Gary is such a terrific person and is obviously very good at what he does. I showed visual improvement in just two sessions! He is gently pushing and encouraging me to get better. I am very grateful to have found him. I wish he would come over every day. Physical therapy is supposed to be tough,. but I feel better after each session.
Cynthia Winters in Abilene, TX
Dec 06, 2017
I have been a client of Gary’s for more than one year. He is very personable. I suffer from low back pain and fibromyalgia. He has used CST and Strain/Counterstrain on my body to successfully free me from pain. I was hit by a car in a parking lot in Lubbock while moving to Abilene. I would recommend Gary to anyone with pain.
Dona Scarborough in Abilene, TX
Aug 10, 2017
Gary Collins has really helped me. His efforts enabled me to start getting stronger quicker. He has been pleasant while still pushing me to my goals. I was happy to find a great cranial sachral therapist in Abilene, since this has helped me more than any other physical therapy or massage.
Trisha R Norsworthy in Abilene, TX
Jul 07, 2017
Gary has helped me tremendously as I recover from my past medical issues. Although not fully recovered, I still see Gary on a regular basis and he has helped speed up the recovery process. I trust Gary completely and highly recommend him and his treatment process.
dd White, Abilene, Texas
Jun 05, 2017

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Location and Hours:

  • Hands On Healing
  • 1290 S Willis St #213
  • Abilene Tx 79605
  • Mon-Thurs 8:30 to 5:30
  • Fri 8:30 to 12:00
  • Sat 9:00 to 1:00
  • Or by appointment
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