Hi, I'm Lisa.

Lisa Malsom, MSPT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Founder of Zenvarya Integrative Physical Therapy

First, I want to say how happy I am that you've found your way here.

I've been a physical therapist for nearly 27 years, and I can honestly say that my love for what I do has never gone away. Over the years, I've worked in many different areas of physical therapy, met some incredible people, and learned things that no textbook could ever teach me.

I graduated from Des Moines University with my master's degree in physical therapy and went on to earn my doctorate in 2010. Early in my career, I was fortunate to learn from therapists who believed in the importance of hands-on care. That foundation has stayed with me. I've always believed that you can learn so much about the body through your hands, by feeling how it moves, where it holds tension, and where things just aren't working quite right.

But as the years have gone by, I've come to realize there's often more to the story than what we can see or feel.

And honestly, some of that understanding has come from my own experiences.

As I've gone through this stage of life myself, I've experienced firsthand how much our bodies can change. Things that once felt normal suddenly don't. You may feel more anxious, more tense, less steady, or just not quite like yourself. Sometimes you can't even explain what's wrong. You just know something feels different.

I've learned that our physical health, stress, breathing, and nervous system are connected in ways we don't always stop to consider.

That's really where the idea for Zenvarya began.

I wanted to create a place where women could come in, sit down, and actually be heard. Where we don't have to rush through an appointment or focus on just one painful area without looking at everything else that might be contributing.

A place where I can take the time to do what I love most—work with my hands, help you understand your body, and find ways to help you move and feel better.

I also wanted Zenvarya to feel different the moment you walk through the door. A little quieter. A little more personal. A place where you can set everything else aside for a while and focus on yourself.

And if you're wondering about the name, Zenvarya is a little creation of my own. Zen represents calm, vary represents change, and the ya adds a little feminine touch. To me, it's about finding some calm in whatever season of life you're in and hopefully leaving feeling a little different than when you arrived.

On a personal note, I'm also a mom to two wonderful adult children and grandma to three beautiful grandchildren. They are such an important part of my life.

Starting Zenvarya at this point in my career is both exciting and a little scary, but I truly believe in what I'm creating.

My hope is that when you come to Zenvarya, you feel comfortable, cared for, and reminded that taking care of yourself matters too.

I look forward to meeting you.

Lisa

Wellness for Every Season.