About Us

Tony Robbins, Portland Timbers, Portland Thorns, athletes of all ages, infants, children with special needs, children, adults throughout the lifespan are just a few of the groups that have found Counterstrain to be highly effective. Go to the national website for details https://counterstrain.com/
Dr Kim Braun PT, DPT, JSCC, CACI, CSC1 is one of the few highly trained Counterstrain therapists in the world and she is part of the instructor team for the Jones Institute, Tuckey Ed, and Counterstrain Academy training program that assists other practitioners to learn this amazing technique to bring healing to the world.

How We Got Started

The postman came knocking at the door in 2006, begging for treatment because he was getting no relief from the medical services he had tried. That was the "sign" that the doors had to be opened for those suffering clients that had "tried everything" and were no better. Moving forward since 2006 into private practice has been a great honor and adventure to partner with clients to attain abundant health.

The products and services we offer

Products & Services
Counterstrain by St Raphael Holistic Center
Fascial Counterstrain is a gentle release of  Interstiteal Inflammatory Stasis  of the fascia to alleviate pain, dysfunction, chronic pain,and  phy...
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"Cathy has helped countless athletes and employees reach their peak when she was the head of Nike..." Read more "Cathy has helped countless athletes and employees reach their peak when she was the head of Nike fitness & rehab. She is a great Counterstrainer and Athletic Trainer at the LifeQual Center and I highly recommend her!"
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Recent Activity

Kim from St Raphael Holistic Center Answered this on June 10, 2020
Increased outreach across the country with telehealth and working on my first webinar! (more) Increased outreach across the country with telehealth and working on my first webinar!

Kim from St Raphael Holistic Center Answered this on March 20, 2020
Clinic is closed until April 1.   (more) Clinic is closed until April 1.  

Kim from St Raphael Holistic Center Answered this on February 27, 2020
I find and drain the swamp of trapped inflammation that keeps the chronic pain cycle switched on in any fascial tissue.   Fascia is like a giant Spiderwomen or man suit under your skin that is everywhere and covers everything, which has millions of pain receptors and even tiny bits of smooth... (more) I find and drain the swamp of trapped inflammation that keeps the chronic pain cycle switched on in any fascial tissue.   Fascia is like a giant Spiderwomen or man suit under your skin that is everywhere and covers everything, which has millions of pain receptors and even tiny bits of smooth muscle! Super gentle technique but amazingly powerful!

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