Hi there!

I am so happy to be a part of the Clear Passage Therapies team! It is very rewarding being able to really enjoy what I do and know that I can affect a positive change in most everyone we treat.  The icing on the cake is being able to work with a professional team that is dedicated to each other and to the success of every patient who walks through our door.

In 1992, I met Larry and Belinda and fell in love with manual therapy. Working with Larry and Belinda has made a huge difference in my life, and doing this work allows me to make a huge difference in people’s lives around me. When people ask me how I got into physical therapy I usually say, ‘it got into me.’ Truly, it found me when I wasn’t even looking; I feel very blessed about that.  After graduating high school I tried generic classes in college, but had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up (did I want to grow up?).  I ended up doing what came easy to me, and was a secretary for 7 years.  I didn’t like it much, but I was good at it.  Since I had no ambition, it took me 12 years to finish a 2-year degree; and then physical therapy found me.  I fell in love immediately and went to school first to become a massage therapist, and then later to become a physical therapist assistant.  It is a decision I will never regret, because you know the feeling you get when you are doing something right?  Well, that’s the feeling I have working here and treating our patients.  This is what I was made for!

I am somewhat of an introvert.  Oh, I can hang with you extroverts, but I like my ‘quiet time’ to re-energize. My favorite things include: hanging with my daughter, Kelly (5); feeling the breeze while swinging in my backyard listening to the birds and squirrels; reading; and being outside for relaxing or for all-out sports (I am very competitive!). I love the beach and I love to fish and I love to sing, although, admittedly, I cannot carry a tune (something Kelly will figure out when she gets older and wonders why I torture her so, since she is the only one I sing to!)  One of the things I really enjoy about working here is meeting people from all over the world!  I look forward to meeting you!

Hello!

As one of the founding members of the Clear Passage Therapies team, I feel very fortunate to work with an exceptional group of therapists as well as our excellent administrative staff.

I became a physical therapist to help others heal from injuries and return to active lifestyles and full function. But after being diagnosed with cancer of the cervix in 1984, I became the patient who needed help healing. Following the diagnosis, I had surgery and extensive internal and external radiation therapy. I survived the cancer, but the treatments designed to heal me left my lower abdomen, pelvis and lower back scarred, and adhered all of my pelvic organs to neighboring tissues and structures causing a “frozen pelvis.”

Over the next few years I began experiencing many symptoms caused by chronic complications that were the result of adhesions and scarring of the radiated tissues and narrowing of blood vessels within the original treatment area. Unfortunately, when a malignant tumor is irradiated, many structures and surrounding normal tissue cells are also damaged. I found out I was infertile, menopausal, and was developing chronic pelvic and tailbone pain, and dysfunction of many of my digestive organs.

My career as a physical therapist came to a halt when I found that conventional medicine offered little relief, I began to search for alternative treatment for my debilitating symptoms. I got tired of hearing “it’s all in your head,” or “you will have to learn to live with it.” Wanting to avoid further medical treatment or surgery, I was treated by many expert osteopathic physicians and manual physical therapists throughout the U.S. and abroad with a variety of hands-on treatments.

I then began taking many post-graduate courses in various manual physical therapy and osteopathic techniques. As the first faint glimmer of hope dawned in my pain relief, my curiosity turned into a passion and then a lifetime journey. The more I learned, the more fascinated I became. Manual soft tissue therapy became my passion as I refined my ability to use my hands to palpate restricted areas and “listen” to the body. My husband, Larry then began to study with the same experts I had been studying with. He continued to treat me, and I was finally feeling good enough to go back to work. We modified and refined techniques we learned from many experts, and began developing our own techniques.

In 1989, Larry and I opened Professional Touch Physical Therapy (PTPT) to treat a large chronic pain population. Then something remarkable happened. We began seeing “infertility reversals” in patients diagnosed infertile. And so our journey with Clear Passage began.

What motivates me professionally and personally is leading a life centered around the principles of excellence, empowerment, integrity and honesty. My goal was to create the type of clinic I wish I had been able to go to while I was searching for relief from my pain. I wanted to create a space of true healing, support, compassion, empowerment, caring, and mutual respect.

I love to travel, and want to see as much of the world as possible in this lifetime. France and Italy are among my favorite countries. I love to go back there as often as possible! Last winter, Larry and I went skiing in Chamonix, France for a week. Last summer, we went on a 3-week photo safari to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, which was the trip of a lifetime. We recently enjoyed a trip to beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico that is located at the very tip of the Baja Peninsula.

I also love to snow ski, go boating on the lake we live on, swim, work out, listen to audio books on my iPod, and play with our two 4-legged “kids.” Larry and I have 2 beautiful Golden Retrievers. Our 2-year-old female is Chablis, from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The theme of her litter was book titles. Our 1-year-old male is Dylan. The theme of his litter was rivers, so his registered name is Watchin’ the River Flow, by Bob Dylan. I also adore gourmet food and fine wines. Life is good!

One of my favorite expressions is “create your vision, and then step into it.” Best wishes to all of you on your journey!

I am a physical therapist who loves her career in the field of men and women’s health. You will learn experience, feel and become more aware of your body than ever before. You body will feel healthier, and glide through space with ease and comfort.  

Why I do the work?  It fits my personality.  I love to hug, touch, share, learn and help people.  I was the oldest of six children and have always been in the position of a care giver.  I have a wonderful daughter, who means the world to me. You can say, “It’s just in my nature!”

I have been involved in the division of women’s health since 1997.  Basically the door opened and I looked in.  I found my dream profession and just can’t seem to get enough.  There is so much to learn that I will never feel stagnant, this is what makes the job exciting. 

What motivates me the most is seeing and feeling the bodies change by resolving restriction and pain and making the body move in directions and ways it hasn’t since childhood.  I love seeing and hearing success stories and changed lives about the new little ones I helped to bring into to this world.  My goal is to emanate beauty in this world of ours.

Sincerely,

Mary Elizabeth Cox, PT

My name is Kandy. I’m one of the first voices you’ll hear when you call Clear Passage Therapies. I am the Patient Coordinator and I am here to assist you in any manner that I can. I hope that you will take this opportunity to navigate around our website, read the blog, post your thoughts in response, or ask a question.

I grew up in a small town in Colorado where I worked in the medical field in many different aspects from billing & coding to Medical assistant to Allergist. I enjoy the simple things in life like having long conversations with my children, spending time with my husband, cooking, camping in the mountains, hiking, reading, playing with my dogs, going to the drag races, and going to car shows.

I joined Clear Passage Therapies in mid- 2007 after relocating to Florida with my husband Bill. Everyone at Clear Passage took me in and made me feel like one of the family right from the start. I am truly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful team/family here at CPT.

How many people can honestly say they love what they do and mean it? I honestly can-it’s amazing to be a part of such a nurturing and healing environment. It really is wonderful to see and hear how lives are being affected and to know that you have made a positive impact in the life of someone else. To me that’s what it’s all about–caring for your fellow man.

Hello Everyone! My name is Jackie and I’m excited to be a part of this blog. I joined Clear Passage Therapies as an intern while I was an undergraduate at the University of Florida. The CPT team mentored me and nurtured me through my college years and I haven’t been able to part with them since. I’ve worked in numerous areas, but my true loves are research and writing. I suggest you check out our resource page (http://www.clearpassage.com/resources/) to read recent studies that are relevant to your health. I had a blast scouring through hundreds of articles to find the ones that can best help you.

Another exciting project I’ve been working on is our upcoming book. Belinda Wurn, Larry Wurn, and Dr. Richard King have been pouring hours of thought, love, and research into a book that discusses how our therapy can help infertility, sexual function, and pain. I’ve been honored to help in the organizational and research aspect. One of my favorite parts has been gathering patient stories for the book. Over 60 men and women have shared their experiences and I cannot wait until you read their stories. These men and women have touched me with their openness, kindness, and sheer determination to reach their goals. Be sure to register for our newsletter at http://www.clearpassage.com/resources/newsletter.php and receive sneak peek views of some of their stories. We would also love to hear what you would like to see in the book at http://www.clearpassage.com/resources/book.php.

Why do I love these projects so much? Because I’ve seen CPT help countless men and women. I love waking up and working for a team that sees patients as individuals and helps them with a natural treatment. I firmly believe that every individual has unique talents, gifts, and passions to help people in different ways. CPT has given me the perfect environment to use my talents and gifts to help people like you.

Thanks for visiting our blog! The CPT team and I are dedicated to providing interesting and relevant information so that a visit to our blog is always worth your time. Take care!

Amy Parker

Greetings! I am honored to be the blog ‘manager’ for the Clear Passage Blog. I have worked for Clear Passage since 2003 in many roles, but spending most of my time in the research and writing departments. As a graduate from UF (go Gators!) with a BA in English, I can’t think of a better way to spend my time (other than playing with my three dogs–all spoiled brats, or camping with my husband in the middle of the Ocala National Forest). Now I have the privilege to moderate our new blog and I’m really excited about this opportunity! Please feel free to share any comments or suggestions you have for improving the blog. This is a learning curve for me and I hope to continue to improve the blog and make your experience here with us a good one. Cheers!