A holistic, one-on-one physical therapy practice utilizing unique and specialized bodywork alongside exercise, nutrition and mind/body coaching to address pain and dysfunction from the root.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy & Pre/Post-Partum Care
I use specialized treatment techniques to address the pelvic floor, the often forgotten core muscles that form a sling across our hip bones. These techniques help people of all genders dealing with bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction, pre/post-partum concerns, pelvic pain, low back pain, and much more. I am also a certified Doula who can prep you and yoru body for the ideal birth and support you during the birthing experience, if desired.
Specialties
Visceral Mobilization
I have studied under renowned European Osteopathic doctors who developed these specific, gentle but powerful techniques to find and release restrictions around the many organs of the body. Whether its the liver, lungs, kidney, thyroid, or something as small as a bundle of blood vessels, the body knows our organs are the 'priority' and necessary for living, so it will twist and turn the body to make up for a restrictions that are truly around the organs. Along with often experiencing an improvement in organ function, this can be a key to unlocking longstanding body pain areas and asymmetry that haven't responded to other techniques. They can also help sufferers of gut dysfunction and disease, long-COVID, headaches, surgical trauma, and much more.
EDS, Hypermobility & Other Chronic Conditions
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders are complex chronic conditions that often involve increased laxity in the connective tissue, chronic instability, autonomic dysfunction, gut issues, myofascial pain, and many other disabling symptoms. My own journey with EDS has given me a passion for finding and developing specific techniques to help those with EDS/HSD find greater function and fulfillment. I also have experience treating folks with a wide variety of other autoimmune and chronic conditions, such as Ulcerative Colitis and Chrohn's Disease, various types of arthiritis, nuerological conditions, and more. I treat these conditions virtually through Bend not Break Virtual Coaching, hybrid, and in person in Boerne.
Craniosacral Therapy
Upledger Craniosacral Therapy is an advanced osteopathic technique that involves gentle, highly specific techniques to release torsions in the bones of the skull and the membranes surrounding the brain, realign the jaw, spine, sacrum and other body structures, and optimize brain and fluid flow in/out of the brain region. Among many others, these treatments can be very effective for those struggling with migraines headaches, brain fog or anxiety, infants, children and adults with speech or feeding difficulties, autism, or other developmental delays, those with traumatic brain injuries and concussions, and those with chronic back and neck pain. I have taken all the foundational Craniosacral courses as well as advanced courses for pediatrics, brain injuries and concussions and pre/post partum care.
Sports & Orthopedics
Integrative treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain. Often involves biomechanical analysis, targeted exercises, joint mobilization, trigger point dry needling, cupping, kinesiotaping, and advanced myofascial release, amongst others.
Myofascial Release
Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, joint and nerve in our bodies. It carries nutrients and plays an important role in how the body stores and copes with traumatic events. I use a specialized form of massage developed by John Barnes uses long, sustained pressure to release tension stored in the connective tissue. It can also help to release physical or emotional trauma the body has stored over time.
About Dr. Lipe
My name is Kendel Lipe and I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy. I'm an outdoor enthusiast, endurance athlete, engineer, and healer. ​My mission is to provide a unique and specialized approach to physical therapy, seeing every patient one-on-one and empowering them with tools to lead their most fulfilled life.
I look beyond your muscles and joints to the many facets that interact with your symptoms - your nervous system, connective tissue, posture, lifestyle and story.
To do this, I use a combination of advanced manual skills, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, Craniosacral Therapy, neuromuscular reeducation exercises, mindfulness training, trauma reintegration, trigger point dry needling, scar tissue release and much more.
I am committed to spreading awareness globally regarding pelvic floor dysfunction and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and to providing services for those nationally and internationally who can not otherwise access it. 10% of all proceeds go towards these causes.
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To learn more about my story, training, and passions, click below.
B.S. Biomedical Engineering
Texas A&M University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
George Washington University
WHAT PATIENTS SAY
CARRIE
I am a 71 yr old woman who, for the past 11 months, has been unable to function due to a complex combination of neurological and musculoskeletal issues. After several frustrating months of being viewed as isolated body parts by various specialty doctors and physical therapists, Dr Kendel Lipe is a breath of fresh air—a wonderful balm for my body, mind, and soul. After discovering Dr. Kendel, I knew at the first visit that I was in the right place. She clearly has high ethical and professional standards, and it is easy to tell how much she cares about her patients. Her expert training in a wide variety of both conventional and science based alternative techniques gives her the tools to truly provide an individualized approach to wholistic care. She’s a true problem solver and loves to keep digging until we get to the root cause of things. She also has Millie--the best therapy dog in the entire world!
EMILY
Dr. Lipe a delightful, intelligent and grounded doctor and am so thankful I was referred to her.
One of her specialities is in dysautonomia and she uses a variety of techniques to affect the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems including deep myofascial release, cupping, pt tape, vasovagal stimulation, and others. I know all these because she explains the science behind her techniques and if it is something I can do at home, she shows me how to do it. She is very in tune with circulation and energies in the body much based on her own experience with dyautonomia as well as her qualifications in PT and deep myofascial tissue work. She tailors each session to you and gives excersises to strengthen and maintain that energized feeling from the sessions.
MARGUERITE
Dr. Lipe’s gentle and confident demeanor made me feel comfortable enough to not only share really personal information about issues I was having with my pelvic floor, but also feel safe enough to actually accept the help that I needed. She took the time to listen and understand my history. She is professional and effective. Thanks to Dr. Lipe, I finally got the relief I needed and was able to move on and enjoy parts of my life that I had been missing.