Apitherapy - Bee Sting Therapy - Bee Venom Therapy
Physical Therapy & Treatment in North Scottsdale
Treatment Techniques & Equipment
A customized and hands on treatment approach is crucial to your recovery. We offer a diverse range of treatment options with our expert care model. Personalized services are designed to bring you only the most effective and scientifically supported treatment methods.
Beyond your direct area of pain or limitation, it is essential to receive a full head-to-toe evaluation because problems in one area may often coincide with other movement dysfunctions or problems in another area. We focus on your body as a whole with multiple parts and multiple systems. We treat as a whole person, not only focusing on the point of pain but all of the various sources and related causes which often lead to the pain. injury or limitation. This is why Step 1 of our process is your Comprehensive Movement Assessment.
With one-one-one attention from our expert doctor of physical therapy providers, your treatments will be customized to your exact needs. Initial treatments will focus on pain management, strength and range of motion. As your treatments progress your therapist with help you gradually improve use and restore your functional abilities.
Our Bee Sting Expert
LORETE FEKA, DPT, GAq, CLT
Dr. Lorete Feka is a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist with over 14 years of diverse clinical experience spanning inpatient, outpatient, home health, and travel settings. Her commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care has shaped her career and led her to prioritize education, empowerment, and holistic healing in her practice.Dr. Feka believes that helping patients understand their condition—and the "why" behind each treatment—is key to achieving lasting results. Her approach goes beyond standard care: she educates her patients thoroughly, ensuring they are informed, engaged, and motivated throughout their healing journey.
Frustrated with the limitations of the traditional healthcare system, which often prioritizes volume over value, Dr. Feka transitioned to The Movement and Mobility team—a company whose mission aligns with her own: to deliver individualized, results-driven care without systemic constraints.Throughout her career, she has served resources to tech-equipped metropolitan facilities. This broad exposure has given her deep insight into adaptable, practical treatment strategies. She continually expands her skills, holding certifications in aquatic therapy, lymphedema therapy, dry needling, kinesiotaping, among others.
A passionate volunteer, Dr. Feka is actively involved in stroke camps and adaptive water sports programs for individuals with disabilities. These experiences have broadened her focus to include not only clinical recovery but also helping people return to the activities they love—redefining mobility and independence on their terms. She strongly believes that setbacks such as stroke, injury, or chronic conditions shouldn't prevent anyone from living a full and active life, even if the approach needs to change.
With a deep understanding of movement, posture, and biomechanics, Dr. Feka specializes in treating pain syndromes such as chronic back, neck, shoulder, and pregnancy-related pain. She emphasizes body alignment and movement retraining to prevent unnecessary surgeries by addressing the root causes—often poor posture or repetitive strain. Her keen eye for gait analysis has helped many patients avoid invasive procedures, sometimes resolving pain simply through appropriate footwear or inserts. Having lived half her life in Chile, she also brings a multicultural perspective and speaks fluent Spanish. Her interest in holistic and alternative treatments has led her to study apitherapy, which she incorporates to reduce inflammation in conditions like tendinitis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis. She is currently developing a yoga-based technique tailored to stroke survivors, targeting tightness and spasticity.
In her free time, Dr. Feka enjoys traveling and staying active through skiing, scuba diving, and self-defense. She also volunteers with her church in a program supporting single women through pregnancy—a reflection of her lifelong commitment to care and community.
Bee Sting or Bee Venom Therapy
Bee sting therapy also known as bee venom therapy is a treatment method that involves the use of bee stings to a localized area for therapeutic purposes. It is a therapeutic approach that has been utilized throughout the world with documented treatments spanning over 5,000 years ago. The therapy consists of using a live bee to inject the venom into the tissues and has demonstrated various beneficial effects including anti-inflammatory and pain relief properties. Bee sting therapy, however, carries risks including allergic reactions and anaphylaxis so should only be performed under the supervision of a medical professional trained in this therapy technique.
Research has demonstrated that Bee sting therapy can be particularly effective in the treatment of inflammatory conditions and may include the following.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Osteoarthritis
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Gout
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Lyme Disease
Please contact us today to inquire if bee sting therapy is an appropriate treatment method for you.
Treatment Options and Available Services
We are proud to offer a wide range of treatment additions to compliment your recovery process. These services may but utilized to treat a variety of injuries or conditions. Additional services include, by may not be limited to:
Your Comprehensive
Movement Assessment Awaits!
Schedule now while space is available! Aging in inevitable... Being proactive and prepared is a choice. Our comprehensive movement analysis has been custom designed based on over a decade of clinical practice and the latest published research. At the Movement & Mobility Clinic we don't just treat one body region.. We know your body must work as a whole and we treat the body as such. A true "head-to-toe" approach is essential. This assessment is just that... The first step to a better, stronger, pain free, more independent you!
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