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Sandra Hilton, MS PT, CMT, CPT

Sandra graduated from Pacific University, Oregon in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. As an Army spouse, she has pursued her professional skills in Washington State, Georgia, Hawaii, Oregon, Louisiana, Germany, Kansas and Michigan. This depth of experience has added to the integrated therapy approach Sandra uses with her patients. She has extensive training in manual therapy techniques from a variety of national and international instructors. She was initially trained in Neurological Rehabilitation and brings this strong understanding of the neuromuscular pathways to orthopedics to create a comprehensive treatment philosophy, which addresses the body as a whole and uses the most relevant techniques for each patient.

Sandra established Healing In Motion, pllc in August of 2005 to fill a need in the community for highly skilled individual attention with all treatment being conducted by the therapist. Sessions are always private, never double booked, and can be one hour or longer in length, as determined by the patient and therapist. Sandra specializes in chronic pain, neurological dysfunction, TMJ, spinal and extremity dysfunction and Women's Health intervention including sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain and internal pelvic techniques. She is committed to continuing education for herself, and utilizing the best practice techniques available for the benefit of her patients. All patients and Wellness clients have 'homework' in the form of exercises specific to their needs, and self-care techniques to promote independence.

Sandra has taught community education courses for Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Cardiac Health, Pelvic Floor Conditioning, Pregnancy and Exercise, Balance and Fall Prevention, and Infant Massage. She is a course reviewer for Desert Southwest Fitness and is certified through the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer and as a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant. She also is a Certified Massage Therapist and uses these certifications to provide highly skilled intervention under her Wellness Program to promote quality of life for all ages.

Sandra Hilton, Coursework and Specialization:

  • Myofascial Release courses through John Barnes, PT
    • Myofascial Release I
    • Myofascial Release II
    • Myofascial Release III
    • Myofascial Unwinding
    • Advanced Unwinding
    • Fascial Pelvis
    • Cervical / Thoracic
    • Rebounding
    • Skill Enhancement Seminar (a one week internship at one of the two Myofascial Release treatment centers)
    • Therapy for the Therapist (one week of intensive treatment)
    • Myofascial Release – Women’s Health Seminar
  • Muscle Energy
  • Mobilization with Movement
  • Cervical/Thoracic Integration
  • Pelvic Floor 1 (Hollis Herman)
  • Pelvic Floor 2B (Hollis Herman)
  • Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise Design (course reviewer)
  • Exercise for Cumulative Trauma Disorder (course reviewer)
  • Physical Therapy for the Cervical Spine and TMJ
  • Pilates In Action
  • Compression Neuropathies in the Upper Extremity
  • Lymphatic Drainage




Independent Contractors

Robert Kropf, PT

Robert has been a Physical Therapist for 25 years and has expanded his training with Craniosacral Therapy and Alexander Technique for postural re-education. He was the director of a Holistic Orthopedic and Sports Medicine facility in New York City. He has recently moved back to the Ann Arbor area and joined Healing In Motion to continue to work in an atmosphere with space and time devoted to client needs.

Robert is able to provide excellent care for patient education and lifestyle coaching especially for stress management, movement reeducation and self-care for chronic pain patients. He specializes in the following problems:

  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Headaches
  • Pain related to postural conditions
  • Movement imbalance
  • Chronic pain and related dysfunctions


Tom Schneller, MS, LLCC
Manual Lymphatic Drainage/Lymphedema/CDP Certified

Tom’s initial training is through EMT. He is trained in Manual Lymphatic Drainage through Bruno Chickly, MD, DO. He is an instructor with the Upledger Institute for Manual Lymphatic Drainage and has completed the lymphedema/CDP Certification through the Upledger Institute for Manual Therapy. His training is:

  • Lymph Drainage Therapy
  • Structural Energy Balance
  • Cranio Sacral Therapy
  • Visceral Mobilization
  • Heart Centered Therapy


Carol Swaney, OT
Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Carol Swaney OTR is a member of the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP). She graduated from Eastern Michigan in 1984 as an Occupational Therapist. Carol worked at University of Michigan until 2005 when she retired to pursue work as a Lymphedema and Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist. During her 23 years of practice she specialized in Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), kinesio taping (including lymphedema taping), and orthopedic therapy. Carol is a Certified NDT therapist. She has been practicing lymph drainage therapy since 1999. Courses from Bruno Chikly, MD, DO:

  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage I
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage II
  • Manual Lymphatic Drainage III