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Locations:
179 W Berks St
Unit 309
Philadelphia, PA 19122
About Kelos Physical Therapy
Specialized physical therapy for headache and migraine disorders in Philadelphia, PA
You’re not imagining it — and you’re not failing treatment
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If you’re living with frequent headaches or migraine attacks, chances are you’ve already tried a lot.
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Medications. Lifestyle changes. Avoiding triggers.
Maybe even physical therapy — without much lasting improvement.
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You may have been told your imaging is “normal,” that stress is the issue, or that you’ll just need to manage this long-term.
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What often gets missed is this:
headache and migraine disorders are strongly influenced by how your body and nervous system tolerate load, movement, and stress.
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When those pieces aren’t addressed correctly, symptoms linger — even with good medical care.
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At Kelos Physical Therapy in Philadelphia, we help people who are stuck in that cycle find a clearer path forward using headache-specific physical therapy and individualized exercise strategies.
We treat the whole person, not just the headache
Headache and migraine disorders are rarely caused by a single issue. They’re often influenced by a combination of factors such as:
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Neck and upper-quarter dysfunction
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Reduced tolerance to physical activity or exercise
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Vestibular or balance system involvement
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Jaw (TMJ) contributions
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Nervous system sensitivity and stress responses
At Kelos Physical Therapy, we look at how these systems interact and create a plan that helps your body tolerate more — gradually and safely.
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This isn’t about “pushing through” symptoms.
It’s about progressive, individualized care that works with your nervous system, not against it.
About the Physical Therapist behind Kelos Physical Therapy
My name is Sam Kelokates, PT, DPT, and I’m the founder of Kelos Physical Therapy.
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I created this practice because I repeatedly saw people with headache and migraine disorders being told to exercise — without being shown how to do it safely, how to progress, or how to avoid symptom flare-ups.
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I specialize in working with individuals who:
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Experience frequent or chronic headaches
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Have migraine attacks triggered by activity, neck pain, or stress
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Feel unsure about exercise due to past flare-ups
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Want non-pharmacological options alongside medical care
My work focuses on:
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Headache- and migraine-specific physical therapy
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Exercise prescription tailored to nervous system sensitivity
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Neck, shoulder, vestibular, and TMJ-related contributors
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Education so you understand why symptoms occur and how to manage them
I collaborate closely with physicians and other healthcare providers when appropriate, and my goal is always the same:
help you feel more capable, confident, and in control of your body again
