Providers

Karen Mitchell, MSPT

Karen has over two decades of physical therapy experience, primarily in outpatient orthopedics. Her special areas of interest are SI joint dysfunction, low back pain, and vertigo. She has a background in athletics and has a degree in Exercise Science.

She's a good listener, kind, dependable, enjoys seeing patients improve, and is committed to her work. 

Her interests include Tae Kwon Do, playing piano and guitar,  gym workouts, spending time at the coast and taking walks. She and her husband are currently learning to play golf.

Emily Shumate, LMT, MLD-C

Emily earned diplomas from both Coastal Carolina Institute of Massage Therapy and Miller-Motte College in Wilmington, NC. She brings with her over 25 years of experience in orthopedics and physical medicine therapies. Her post degree studies include Manual Lymph Drainage, Craniosacral,  Neuromuscular, Trigger Point, Sports, Geriatric, Prenatal, Dynamic Cupping, Therapeutic, Swedish, Medical, Intuitive Touch and Biofield Energy Therapies. Her mission is to use her multidiscipline background to provide optimal care to her clients.

For nearly three decades, she has had the privilege of helping people heal through a combination of clinical knowledge, skilled touch, and compassionate care. Her approach blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with an intuitive understanding that every person is unique, allowing her to tailor each session to support pain relief, recovery, relaxation, and overall well-being.

Emily believes that healing happens when the body feels safe, supported, and heard. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, seeking lymphatic support, or simply needing time to restore balance, her goal is to meet you where you are and provide care that honors both the science and the art of therapeutic bodywork.

When not doing massage, she enjoys spending time with family, exploring the outdoors, adventurous National Park trips with her Eagle Scouts and embracing life in Maine by learning new winter sports. She’s a passionate traveler, cultural advocate, and humanitarian.

Heidi Niles, PT, DPT

Heidi earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2012 from Husson University in Bangor, Maine and holds certifications for Dry Needling and the intensive Parkinson's program, LSVT BIG. Her special interests include aquatic therapy, geriatrics, athletics, orthopedics and neurological conditions. 

Heidi has been a fitness instructor for the Bangor YMCA for various classes including aquatic and land programs for over 20 years and has held multiple certifications as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA certified group fitness instructor, TRX certified instructor and MOSSA certified instructor.

She enjoys helping others improve their functional abilities and achieve wellness goals.

Heidi is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking, traveling, adventuring and being with her family and fur kids. 

Heather Dearborn, RT

Heather is our administrative assistant from the Bangor area. She works part time as an x-ray tech and mammographer and assists More Than Therapy in our billing department.  

Heather lives with her husband, 2 teenage daughters, and dog, Bella. In her free time she enjoys doing anything outside whether it's enjoying camp, paddle boarding, hiking with her dog, or just reading a book in the sun. In the winter you will find her in a basketball gym or a hockey rink cheering on her girls. 

Willow, ESA (Emotional Support Animal)

Our therapy assistant, a Jack Russell & Cairn Terrier mix is 13 years old and offers motivational support and lots of kisses. She has worked in outpatient physical therapy as an emotional support staff member for over 10 years. 

In her off time she enjoys chasing squirrels, hiking and being with her family.