Backway´s Physical Therapy, PLLC
Our Classroom
At approximately 700 Square Feet, our classroom is large enough for use in movement reeducation and coordination training with our clients during the day, and for hosting a variety of classes in the evenings and on weekends. The cushioned maple floor is designed for movement training and ballroom dance practice, and the large, airy space is also well-suited to continuing education trainings and meetings.
Classroom Rental
Our classroom is available for hourly or daily rentals for educational, experiential or somatic trainings. If you are interested in learning more about rental options, please call our office at (928) 777-8050 and speak to Holly or Ruth, or click here.
Current Ongoing Classes & Instructors
If you are interested in any of the class listings below, please contact the instructor directly.
Ballroom Dancing taught by Ron Kellen
Ron Kellen is a trained Ballroom Dancer and a Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor with 17 years teaching experience. He teaches American Style Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Ballroom Two Step, Samba and Bolero. He also teaches International Style Quickstep and Viennese Waltz. Ron is available for private lessons for singles or couples. He is also available for small groups (up to 3 couples). For further information check out his webpage at http://home.att.net/~kellens or call him at (928) 775-0512.
Tai Chi Health Exercises, Chi Gung, Asian Bodywork and Energetic Resolution Technique-ERT™ taught by Susan Kansky
Susan Kansky, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM), Certified Instructor (Energy Arts, AOBTA), AOS-ABT, has studied Chi Gung, Nei Gung, Tai Chi Chuan, and Asian healing arts since 1978. Her education in physiology and experience in Chinese Medicine since 1981, enable her to teach Chi Gung quickly and effectively. Susan has been teaching Chi Gung since 1986, and she is a Senior Certified Instructor in Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Gung and Nei Gung (certified by Master B.K. Frantzis).
Susan offers monthly, ongoing classes in ERT™, Tai Chi Health Exercises, Chi Gung and Continuing Education courses. For event schedule, please visit her blog at getwellnow.wordpress.com or her website for information at www.optimumwellness.info or call her at (928) 925-3426.
Special Events – Continuing Education and Instructors:
Arizona Healing Arts: Is a company that was formed by Karen Rader, RN, and Richard Rader, FNP (Family Nurse Practitioner). Their office is located within our facility.
Karen Rader, RN, MSN, CHTP: Ms. Rader’s private practice specializes in allergy relief using NAET, a proven natural treatment to eliminate allergies using acupressure. In addition Karen does Healing Touch, Reiki, Cranial Sacral Therapy, ERT™, and Inner Mastery, a comprehensive holistic approach to self-awareness. Karen teaches a variety of courses, including Meditation. Contact Karen at (928) 710-1908.
Richard Rader, DNP: Dr. Rader is a Nurse Practitioner who is board certified in Family Practice and also has extensive experience in Palliative Care. Contact Richard at (928) 710-6079.
Learn more about Karen and Richard Rader’s services by visiting their website at: (This website is currently under construction. The address will be posted here when it is complete.)
Peter Coppola, PT: Mr. Coppola, PT, offers classes in Visceral Manipulation (VM) through the Barral Institute (www.barralinstitute.com) and Introduction to VM at our facility. If you are interested in Continuing Education in this area, please visit the website listed, or contact Mr. Coppola at our office: (928) 777-8050.
Ruth Backway, PT: Ruth Backway, PT & Backway’s Physical Therapy are Certified BOC Continuing Education providers. Ms. Backway offers a variety of classes, including Myofascial Anatomy; Hand-friendly Myofascial & Bodywork Techniques; Stretching and Flexibility for the Yoga-challenged Body; The Evaluation and Treatment of Temporo-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction; Postural Analysis and Realignment Therapy. If you are interested in hosting or attending a class instructed by Ms. Backway, please contact her at our office: (928) 777-8050.