About | Challenge Physical Therapy

Joane Chamberiain, PT, MOMT (Master’s Orthopedic Manual Therapy) is the founder of Challenge Physical Therapy, Inc. in Thousand Oaks, California, the creator of “The Missing Link to Neck and Back Pain Relief” program (available as downloadable video), and lecturer / educator at hospitals, foundations and physical therapy clinics.

Joane came to the valuable discovery of how pelvic dysfunctions are a major factor in causing spinal pain through her own personal experience with back pain. She discovered how pelvic issues can be the underlying cause of neck, mid back and low back pain as well as many other potentially debilitating physical conditions. Her training in orthopedics and manual therapy, combined with her knowledge of treating the pelvis and spine, makes her an expert at eliminating pain and dysfunction throughout her patient’s bodies. She applies her expertise in orthopedics and manual techniques to treat all of the joints and pain throughout the body. Joane’s unique approach empowers patients to reduce their pain and rid their limitations, allowing them to resume the activities they love.

In 1981 Joane earned her Bachelor’s Degree in physical therapy from Mount St. Mary’s College in Los Angeles, California, and trained with pelvic specialist, Dr. Alec Thompson through 1988. She completed her Master’s Degree in Orthopedic Manual Therapy at the Ola Grimsby Institute, also in Los Angeles, in 1995.

After working as a physical therapist for over 20 years in the areas of orthopedic out-patient clinics, rehab, skilled nursing, home health, and acute care hospitals, Joane opened Challenge Physical Therapy in Thousand Oaks, California in 2000. Bringing the highest quality, most effective, cutting-edge treatments and empowering her patients with the ability to create a pain-free life are the hallmarks of her practice.

Joane empowers patients through her instructional videos “The Missing Link to Neck and Back Pain Relief.

Success Stories

The exercises in this video series work for all ages and whether you are active or inactive. I have prescribed these exercises for my patients, and, in fact, they are so effective, both my wife and I use them personally to decrease our back pain.

Vibhay Prasad, M.D, Director of Rehabilitation, Los Robles Hospital, Thousand Oaks, CA

To this day I have been able to avoid back surgery, I am symptom free and able to tolerate all my working and playing activities. I will never stop doing the physical exercises prescribed by Joane!

David Bloom (Age 46)

Now, when I play a game of soccer, I don’t have to dread the pain shooting into my lower back anymore and I can stand upright after I get out of bed or after prolonged sitting without hunching over like an old woman (I’m only 37). Thanks for putting these simple, easy to follow exercises out there – they’ve changed my life!

Gudrun, Hiking Guide,Australia

My first visit with Joane was an absolute revelation and I begin to feel relief immediately. I am now living pain free and looking forward to returning to a more active lifestyle.

B. M. Hanes

One of the most amazing things for me, for the first time in 15 years I was able to kneel and receive Holy Communion at church. Hallelujah! The Priest and my friends at church said, “It’s a miracle, you’re kneeling” and I said, “No, it’s physical therapy and doing the exercises in Joane’s videos!”

Irene Malloy, Age 86

Her exercises helped realign my pelvis and straighten out my spine which went a long way to reduce my shoulder pain. Joane understands body mechanics and how one thing effects another.

Helen