Lance Labno
PT, DPT, LMT
Nearly 30 years in practice. One-on-one sessions only. I work with a small number of people at a time because real progress takes attention, consistency, and someone who watches how you move — not just where it hurts.
Background
I started in rehab in 1997 at the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, earned my Licensed Massage Therapist credential, and went on to complete my Doctor of Physical Therapy at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in 2006. That combination — years of hands-on soft-tissue work layered with clinical training — shapes everything I do.
I founded Movement Solutions in 2009 because I wanted to practice the way your nervous system actually needs: one clinician, one client, full attention for the entire session. No aides. No split focus. No seeing a physical therapist for 15 minutes and then getting handed off — you get me for your full session.
What I actually do
I observe patterns — how you sit, stand, walk, breathe, and carry tension. Often the "pain" is only the loudest part of a bigger picture: posture, load, stress, recovery habits, and how your nervous system is responding.
I pair manual therapy — myofascial release (Anatomy Trains), muscle energy techniques, neurodynamics, neuromuscular therapy — with targeted activation and strength work so that changes actually hold. The goal is always durable progress, not short-term relief.
Credentials & training
Education
- DPT — Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2006
- Chicago School of Massage Therapy, 1997
- Licensed Massage Therapist
Specializations
- Orthopedic & sports physical therapy
- Chronic pain management
- Post-surgical rehab
- Geriatric strength & balance
Manual therapy
- Myofascial release (Anatomy Trains)
- Muscle energy techniques
- Neurodynamics (Shacklock)
- Neuromuscular therapy
- Strain-counterstrain
Clinical framework
- Kinetic Control (Comerford)
- Nervous system state awareness
- Graded exposure & resilience biology
- Dynamic movement analysis
Professional
- APTA member
- Practicing since 1997
- Solo practice since 2009
Podcast
- The Resilience Flow Network
- Shows: Clearing the Clouds, Mindful Mover, Resilience Rituals, 6-Minute Reset
Why people stay
Every session is one-on-one — no aides, no split attention.
I pair hands-on work with strength and activation so changes hold.
I watch patterns — not just the painful spot.
Small caseload means I actually know your history and your goals.
Progress is measured, not guessed.