Simple to Be is a holistic physical therapy practice based in Phoenix, Arizona that was founded in 2016 by Dr. Suzanne Kessner and treats people of all ages, from pre-birth through end-of-life. 

 

We help the body release abnormal tension that causes pain and dysfunction through individualized manual physical therapies in a way that best supports the whole person — body, mind, and soul. The art of simply "BE-ing" in the moment throughout the healing process is rarely appreciated, but we believe it is critical for living healthily and help you to practice it within your own healing journey.

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Dr. Kessner has practiced physical therapy since 1990. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College, a clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Scholastica, and is a board-certified pediatric specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Dr. Kessner is also a certified Kinesio Taping specialist for adults and children and is trained in Biodynamic Cranial-Sacral Therapy Levels I-VI, as well as traditional Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Neural and Visceral Manipulation levels I-IV, and advanced series through the Barral Institute. She has extensive training in Lymphatic Drainage, I-III, Acupressure, and Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) techniques to facilitate functional muscle movement strategies. She has more than 5 years of teaching experience at the university/collegiate level focusing on topics of motor control, embryology, development & aging, and treatment strategies to address a variety of disease processes and health issues. Her passion for teaching also encompasses community-based projects bringing together new moms and their babies to support, educate, and empower them on topics of development, play, movement, and a variety of health issues pertinent to being a mom no matter what stage or age.  Her own health & wellness journey and life experiences have helped her to learn the power of simply "BEing" present in the moment and embracing the process of healing and recovery. Suzanne lives with her husband in Phoenix, Arizona and has a son and daughter-in-law in Tucson, Arizona.