Staff
Janet Carscadden PT, OCS, Cert MDT
Owner, Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga Studio, Physical Therapist and Yoga Instructor
Janet Carscadden graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University
of Western Ontario, Canada in 1995. She has been a certified yoga instructor since 2006. Janet provides treatment with evidence based physical therapy and eastern based yoga therapy methods. Early on in her career, she developed
an interest in treatment of the spine and pelvis. Janet is board certified as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics from the American Physical Therapy Association and board certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine
from the McKenzie Institute USA. From 1998 – 2006 Janet treated patients at the Spine Institute of New England. During this time
she developed treatment protocols for orthopedic spine post-surgical patients. She works as a clinical researcher by providing treatment as part of a University of Vermont
clinical trial directed by Dr. Sharon Henry comparing two treatments for low back pain. Click here for more information about participating in this study.
Janet specializes
in treatment of pelvic instability resulting in back and hip pain. She has advanced training in treating back pain during pregnancy, post-partum pelvic pain, diastasis recti and incontinence. Since 2005 Janet has been using biofeedback
to assist clients with whiplash learn to reduce their pain through re-education
of their neck and back muscles. As a yoga teacher, Janet will incorporate yoga postures into her treatment sessions and develop yoga therapy programs for her clients.
Please call our office at 802-864-9642 to schedule an appointment. We direct bill most major insurance companies including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, MVP, Great West, Catamount, FAHC Apex, Worker's Compensation, Motor Vehicle, and medicare. If your plan is not listed here, you may still becovered if you have an out of network benefit on your insurance plan. Give us a call to find out if you are covered.
Alison Aiken, PT
Physical Therapist & Yoga Instructor
Alison Aiken graduated from the University of Vermont in 1998 with a degree in Physical Therapy. She worked at Alice Hyde Medical Center in upstate New York before returning to Vermont in 2001. There she began a career at Fletcher Allen Health Care where her practice focused on treating patients with muscle and joint injuries, chronic pain, neuromuscular disorders and post-surgical rehabilitation. For several years she specialized in running injuries, knee and foot pain and shoulder injuries. Since joining evolution she has recieved training in pelvic instability, mechanical treatment of low back pain and restoring abdominal function after pregnancy due to diastasis recti and muscle imbalances.
After obtaining her yoga teaching certification in 2005 from The Yoga Institute, she began to integrate yoga therapy techniques into her physical therapy practice to help her patients attain body awareness, pain free movement and proper breathing patterns. Since then, she has taught courses in mat and chair yoga and has led a successful program for people seeking to manage their back pain through yoga.
Alison is a distance runner and rock climber who understands the importance of fitness, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, and she has given lectures on the importance of exercise for patients with cardiac disease and Diabetes. As an endurance athlete, she understands the passion and desire that people have to return to sport – and to their regular daily routines - after an injury. It is important to her that physical therapy treatment and yoga therapy are tailored to meet the individual’s needs, style and comfort level.
Please call our office at 802-864-9642 to schedule an appointment. We direct bill most major insurance companies including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, MVP, Great West, Catamount, FAHC Apex, Worker's Compensation, Motor Vehicle, VHAP, medicaid and medicare. If your plan is not listed here, you may still be covered if you have an out of network benefit on your insurance plan. Give us a call to find out if we can direct bill your insurance.
Jen Labie
Insurance Billing Specialist
Jen Labie takes care of evolution's front desk and billing services. She received her B.A. in Studio Art from the University of Vermont. She studied pottery, batik and majolica painting in Florence, Italy and continues to be inspired by Mediterranean designs in her own work. Currently she has a studio in Ferrisburgh and teaches both batik and pottery. Her yoga practice has always complimented her artistic endeavors. Naturally, she was drawn to this unique setting of yoga studios combined with a medical office. Jen joined the Evolution staff in April 2008 and works in the Physical Therapy Department. Have a question about your bill?
Alissa Helland
Office Manager
