Coastline Physical Therapy & Performance

Recently, a few sessions with Hollan saved me from months of treatment off island. She immediately targeted the source of the problem, thoroughly explained it and demonstrated the amazingly effective home exercises needed. I most appreciate Hollan’s desire to empower her patients to care for themselves. She is an excellent practitioner and talented educator. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my recent experience!

Hollan was generous and set up a fitness program for the local basketball players. My daughter learned a lot about proper form when exercising. I'll definitely head their way when I have PT needs.

My daughter tore her meniscus this past spring. The Dr didn't completely take surgery off the table but wanted to see her back to check it out. After a few weeks of doing the conditioning with intern Kaylee and Hollan her Dr said her knee is alot stronger and doesn't see any reason for surgery! Highly suggest Coastline!!

Over the years, Hollan has seen me for a few athletic-related injuries involving shoulders, hips and legs. Every time, Hollan's office treatments have been immediately and remarkably effective. When combined with her targeted home exercises I was able to quickly recover. Recently, I came to Hollan with a lower leg issue just a few days prior to a long running race. Hollan made time to see me and treat me and I was able to run over 15 miles with nothing more than expected fatigue. I can't recommend Hollan enough!

I have seen Holland for a rotator cuff tear and most recently, for low back pain. I have seen everyone on staff at some point and each and every one is the ultimate professional. They know their science, technique and are focused on your individual needs. Holland explains the mechanics of my injuries and what each treatment or exercise is doing to improve my condition. My results have been outstanding. I now have full range of motion in my shoulder with no pain and no surgery! We are so lucky to have Coastline Physical Therapy in our area. They truly are top notch.

Hollan is thorough in her evaluation, explanation, and instruction. Equally important, her approach emphasizes the capacity of our bodies to respond to treatment, to become well. She's amazing!

I badly broke my ankle in the summer of 2020. Although successful surgery (which I received at Northern Light in Ellsworth) was the first step towards regaining full mobility, after 3 months of lying flat on my back, I was in desperate physical shape. Not only was my ankle still the size of a tree trunk, stiff and painful, but I’d lost all muscle tone. I was 50 at the time, but felt like 80, and heading into a Maine winter without the physical strength and muscle control to navigate snow and ice, and emotionally too depressed and fearful to try. A friend referred me to Hollan. The first visit to her office, I could barely hoist myself through the front door, but I’m forever fortunate that I did. 2 months later, I was steady on my feet, and confident. I made it through the winter without calamity. And by the spring, I was walking 4-6 miles every day. By now, thankfully, the chaos of the whole ordeal is a distant memory. Since, I’ve had cause to go back for other relatively minor physical issues: painful knees, neck aches, tingling fingertips - the kinds of issues that are elusive, chronic…and that we often assume we’ll need to “learn to live with”. Hollan has always been able to quickly identify the causes, make adjustments, and provide simple exercises that alleviate the pain. There are many adept practitioners who know their business, but there are also the rare healers who combine practical knowledge with intuition and deep compassion to create an environment in which true healing takes place. Hollan is one of these special people. This is the kind of world class care I would feel fortunate to receive in any big city boasting endless medical resources, and I found it here, on our little peninsula. I am thankful, and feel we are blessed to have Hollan looking after us. -Shelly Townsend

I’ve sought treatment at Coastline twice, once for a short-term injury and once for a longer-term issue and received effective treatment & positive results in both cases. Hollan helped pinpoint problem areas, gave great explanations of treatments, as well as exercises to address current pains and to prevent future issues. She is professional & knowledgeable, such a valuable health resource in the community. And, the office is so comfortable with the best ocean view!