Regain your capacity to live without pain, stress, and dysfunction.
I’m Seth Oberst
I use an innovative somatic and lifestyle approach to help you heal and recover from pain, stress, and movement disorders.
Holistic Physical Therapy & Somatic Care
Real Solutions for Pain, Stress, and Movement Disorders
Most people who find their way here have spent years looking for partial answers, feeling completely stuck. When your body faces prolonged stress, injury, or trauma, it locks into protective patterns like chronic pain, muscle tension, and shallow breathing. I use an integrated somatic and lifestyle approach, evaluating your entire system as an interconnected ecosystem to resolve the root inputs keeping you in a state of defense.
Whether you are dealing with frustrating TMJ, airway issues, fibromyalgia, or persistent pain, we treat the full picture rather than just chasing the symptom. I offer dedicated, 1-on-1 hourly sessions face-to-face in Columbus, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia, alongside specialized virtual options depending on your situation. If you have a problem that has to do with your body, let’s talk about what is going on.
Physical Therapy Assessment & Treatment
Comprehensive and holistic therapy offered in-person in Columbus, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia and over video (depending on location).
Virtual Consultations
Providing self-regulation and stress management services, coaching on airway management and sleep, among others.
Speaking/Courses
My speaking engagements and courses are designed to give audiences practical tools for improving the mind-body connection. Contact me to discuss your event.
Reading List
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Professional Mentorship
Mentorship services for healthcare providers, coaches, and business owners.
What People Are Saying
“After my second elbow surgery, I was searching for any way possible to get back on to the field as quickly as possible. Without Seth and his knowledge of the body and mind, I would not be where I am today. Thanks to his patience, energy, and commitment, I was able to reconnect my mind and body. He’s helped me in so many ways – both in throwing a baseball and in life.”
Aaron Barrett, Relief MLB Pitcher, Washington Nationals
Washington Post – Aaron Barrett’s comeback is full of miracles. But he wants one more.
“After battling debilitating back pain for over 8 years I was referred to Seth by my physician. All I can say is wow and thank you. His approach to body, movement, and pain is so different to any other treatment option I had experienced. I had tried injections, various medications, multiple surgeries and even an implant device and, while they all helped, nothing seemed to last or provide long term solutions. I’m now back riding my bike and living a much more enjoyable and meaningful life again with my family. Thank you Seth.”
Rick H.
“I worked with Seth while I was in Atlanta and it was the best decision I’ve made! He made such a difference in my overall body function and movement patterns. Seth looks at movement in SUCH a different way than any PT i’ve met (and I’m an OT!). I am planning on going to his course this Fall so that I can integrate some of his activities within my own practice.”
Samantha Goldman
“Seth changed my life! I was having chronic pain for 5 years. I went from being an athlete to having intermittent pain all over. I had been to a ton of different providers and couldn’t get any answers or see any progress. He had such a different aproach and knew exactly how to calm my body’s system to stop the cycle of pain and the anxiety that went along with it. After seeing provider after provider I was so skeptical that one person was going to make a difference, but my husband pushed me to go see him. And I’m so grateful he did!”
Abree Nelson
About Me
I currently practice in Atlanta, GA and work with ALL types of patients with a particular interest in chronic pain, trauma, and complex issues. I pride myself on having a wide-ranging body of knowledge to work with difficult cases. Basically, I work with people who are “stuck”.
Articles
Does Stress Affect Recovery?
We are evolutionarily mismatched. The components of our brain and body that evolved to protect us from physical danger are as active as ever but they’ve been hijacked by our modern world.
How Childhood Adversity Affects Health
Trauma pulls at the very fabric of our reality and disrupts the ability to feel safe in our bodies, homes, and social settings. Regardless if you are currently in danger or not.
What Chronic Pain & the Opioid Epidemic Tell Us About What's Missing in Our Lives
I was going to start this article with some stats that would show you just how bad chronic pain and the opioid epidemic has gotten.
By integrating body and mind you can regain mastery of your own life. Learn how to discover new ways of moving, doing, and being.
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