Physical Therapy
Life Coaching
Wellness
WELL-BEING IN YOUR WHOLE BEING
Our Beliefs are that you are unique and have a purpose for your life. We believe in helping each individual overcome the effects of pain, dysfunction and disease so that they may live out their life's purpose and have life in abundance.
Our Mission to provide professional, personal, and compassionate care tailored to your body and mind. We aim to restore function, build resilience, and maximize your potential. Integrated Care – Lasting Difference.
Our Values we value each person and their well-being, honoring the whole individual—physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Our Vision to walk alongside you in your daily journey, to guide and support the continual growth of your well-being in your whole being.
Our Story
A former Romanian gymnast and circus acrobat, Oana has personally experienced both the rewards of rigorous training and the challenges of injuries—some temporary, others lasting. Her journey has given her a deep understanding of rehabilitation not only through study and clinical practice, but also through lived experience.
She grew uniquely aware of the body’s incredible potential—as well as its vulnerabilities. Having experienced this firsthand, she understands the deep interconnectedness of body , mind and spirit and how each can either hinder or support healing. This perspective enables her to genuinely empathize with patients, walking alongside them with compassion and encouragement.
Her own journey, combined with more than 29 years of treating and learning from patients, has sharpened her insight into how injury and dysfunction affect not only physical ability, but every aspect of daily life. This awareness inspired her to complement physical therapy with life coaching, offering a more integrated approach to help individuals restore function, build resilience, and live life in abundance.
Our Approach
We integrate physical therapy and life coaching to promote wellness—not only from the outside in, but more powerfully from the inside out.
At FAR, we recognize that pain, dysfunction, and disability affect more than just the body—they also impact emotional, intellectual, social, occupational, and spiritual well-being. To promote optimal recovery, it's essential to address multiple body systems and dimensions of wellness.
We take a comprehensive, integrated approach by combining physical therapy with life coaching. Our physical therapy interventions target the musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory, and respiratory systems to restore function and reduce pain, while life coaching supports all six dimensions of well-being: physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, social, and spiritual.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Oana Balasa
DPT, CES, Life Coach
Oana Balasa received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University and her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Russell Sage College. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and holds a Certified Professional Life Coaching credential from the Christian Coaching Institute. -
L. Keith Owen
PT, MMPT
L. Keith Owen graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 1982 with a bachelor of Physical Therapy. In 1992 he graduated from the Ola Grimsby Institute with emphasis on manual therapy …
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Sofia Garcia
Medical Administrative Assistant
Sofia joined FAR in January 2025 as a volunteer, quickly proving herself indispensable and soon becoming a valued employee. Guided by empathy and a willingness to see situations from different perspectives, Sofia fosters collaboration and provides meaningful support. Her positive and helpful approach benefits both patients and practitioners, allowing practitioners to focus more fully on patient care. Sofia is currently pursuing studies in psychology and enjoys art, movies, and music in her free time.