Head, Neck, Jaw and Voice - Advance Physical Therapy

Debra K. Albrecht, specialist in head and neck pain, grew her interest in this area from her own lifelong passion for dance and performing arts.

With over 30 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist, Debra is skilled in evaluation and treatment of spinal dysfunction, head and neck pain, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), headaches, orofacial pain, and voice disorders. She utilizes manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilization, visceral and myofascial release to compliment work on postural retraining and functional strengthening.

Early in her career, Debra had the tremendous opportunity to study extensively with the renowned Dr. Mariano Rocabado, DPT, CCTT, a specialist in treatment of the head and neck pain and related TMD. She continued to expand her expertise with course work through The Institute of Physical Art. It was during this period that she began to recognize the importance of visceral myofascial treatment for improving respiratory function, posture, lumbopelvic alignment, and temporomandibular joint function.

Her focus on the biomechanical relationship of head, neck and TMJ, especially in application to voice and airway dysfunctions were enhanced as a Speech/Voice Therapy and Otolaryngology team member for patients following vocal cord surgery. She especially enjoys treating singing performing artists.

Testimonial

Got Rid of Foot Pain over Teletherapy!

— Deborah W. Bolas, Chapel Hill, NC

I began meeting with Molly through teletherapy in April. Teletherapy really works for me, especially since Molly is creative and patient while trying to diagnose and correct my problems. Molly has gone out of her way to deliver truly personalized care. Not only does she always explain the why behind the exercises she prescribes, but she also encourages learning from my end, carefully answering all of my questions to make sure that I am confident with the process. What started as work to help end foot pain that prevented me from undertaking daily exercise has morphed into a more thorough understanding on my part of how my entire skeletal and muscular system work together.

I find Molly’s concern with holistic health and wellness, where physical health directly affects emotional well-being, incredibly refreshing and unique among therapists. I have worked with several physical therapists over the years and Molly stands alone as the most attentive, responsive, and capable PT to date. My interaction with Molly has convinced me that telehealth can produce results. I still have work to do, but I haven’t had foot pain in almost three months!