One-on-One Care
Every patient receives individualized attention — no aides, no assistants. Your therapist is with you every step of the way.
28+ Years of Experience
Brian McKeever has been in private practice for over 28 years and is recognized as a leader in musculoskeletal physical therapy.
Root-Cause Treatment
We dig beyond external symptoms to identify and treat the underlying muscle imbalances driving your pain.
National Educators
Our therapists travel the country teaching advanced clinical methods to other physical therapists nationwide.
Lumina Wellness Physical Therapy is a local family-owned, patient-centered practice.
Brian and Melissa McKeever own Lumina Wellness Physical Therapy and, along with their daughter Stella, enjoy living, working, and playing in the wonderful city of Wilmington. Brian has been in private practice for over 28 years and has been recognized as one of the leaders in his field. Melissa is a labor and delivery nurse and has worked at New Hanover Medical Center for the past 15 years.
If you are living with an acute or chronic condition, you are not alone. Our one-on-one patient-centered approach at Lumina Wellness Physical Therapy is here to help!
A "forgotten principle" that sets us apart
What Makes Us Different
There is a very important concept — a "forgotten principle" — that differentiates Lumina Wellness Physical Therapy from other approaches. And frankly, it's one of the main reasons we're so successful at treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
Most of the pain we treat is related to the incremental changes in our muscles, fascia, tendons, and joints that occur over time due to the cumulative effects of poor body mechanics, postural aberrations, and even old injuries.
Over time these incremental changes become large imbalances creating compression of joints, tension in muscles and tendons, and — most importantly — dysfunctional muscle firing patterns. Sometimes referred to as muscle imbalances, these dysfunctional patterns are a leading cause of joint pain, muscle pain, and the pain experienced with back dysfunctions.
This kind of pain is unnecessary, poorly understood, and not well addressed by most conventional approaches. And it's our specialty.
Our Results
Our results are generally a dramatic reduction in both the experience of pain and the likelihood that it will return — because we dig beyond the external symptoms to root out pain at its source. Then, most importantly, we give our patients the simple tools, knowledge, and resources to maintain optimum musculoskeletal health for years to come.
Our highly trained Wilmington, NC physical therapists not only provide these specialized methods and modalities for any pain, injury, or discomfort you may be experiencing — we also travel the country teaching advanced clinical instruction to other physical therapists to help them improve their outcomes by learning our unique methods.
We also specialize in performance enhancement. So even if you do not have any pain or chronic condition, we can help you get to the next level.
Read patient success storiesHow Can Physical Therapy Help Relieve My Pain?
If this is your first time seeking the help of a physical therapist, you might be nervous about your first appointment — but there is no need to be concerned! Physical therapy is a treatment option that is both safe and effective.
At your initial appointment, one of our Wilmington, NC physical therapists will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the source of your pain or discomfort. Following that, you will be given a treatment plan that is unique to you. Your therapist will take into account your symptoms, medical history, and any health restrictions you may have.
Our goal at Lumina Wellness Physical Therapy is to assist you in reaching your full physical potential. There are no two patients who are alike. Treatment plans are tailored to each patient and are intended to help you achieve your goals.
Ready to Get Started?
At Lumina Wellness Physical Therapy, we are here to help you through every step of your recovery process. Our success is dependent upon your success, and we strive to create a warm, welcoming environment in which you can heal comfortably and confidently!
If you live in Wilmington, NC or any of the surrounding areas and need pain relief from a chronic condition or injury, look no further. As one of the most popular Wilmington, NC physical therapy practices, we are here to assist you with whatever you may need.