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Dean Evenson & Li Xiangting

Our Services

Neurofascial Modulation

Experience the transformative power of manual therapy combined with qi gong and breathwork for enhanced movement, flexibility, and mobility.

Muscular Competency

Strengthen your body and mind through specialized Pilates/Yoga-based exercises designed to improve muscular function and awareness.

Training + Education

Gain a deeper understanding of your body and its systems, empowering you to take charge of your health and well-being.

  • "At my first appointment, Jessan's gentle touch provided me complete mobility in a damaged thigh for the first time in years even though he only minimally touched me. I was astounded."

    J.B. — Asheville, NC

  • "As Jessan applies massage and PT techniques on me, he draws on his own personal experience with Qigong to physically and intuitively address points of tension and constraint in my body, including trigger points in my fascia. I find that the release of this tension also helps heal my own psychological and spiritual impediments to my well-being."

    K.K. — Asheville, NC

  • "Jessan Hager is not only an exceptional PT in his formal training, but he also has a true gift of healing. I first saw him 7 years ago when I literally could not walk due to acute lumbar failure. He gently got me walking upright again within 4 weeks and hiking within about a year! If you have pain, chances are he can help you — I highly recommend!"

    L.M. — Asheville, NC

  • "Jessan combines his complete knowledge of physical structure for correcting misalignments and releasing fascia with intuition in a unique manner which can only be referred to as 'A Gift.' "

    G.P. — Fletcher, NC

  • "Jessan truly takes the time to listen, understand the full picture, and consider the whole person—not just the injury or symptom. He's caring, attentive, and approaches each session in an individualized way that makes me feel heard and supported."

    S.B. — Fairview, NC

  • "Jessan is the reason that I am able to continue working 40 hours/week as well as have a full, rich life. I've worked with Jessan for more than 12 years. His compassion, skill, knowledge, body wisdom, and openness are crucial to my health and well-being every day."

    E.K. — Leicester, NC

  • "My sessions with Jessan have been very significant and important to me. He has helped me a great deal and for that reason, I have referred four different friends to him. He is not only skillful; he is wise and very attuned to my feelings and needs."

    E.L. — Asheville, NC

  • "Now, just over a year later, I genuinely feel like a different person. Everything from how I carry myself, to the way I deal with stress and process emotions, has changed. The word that keeps coming up when I think about this experience is confidence."

    S.T. — Weaverville, NC

  • "Working with Jessan has been positive in every way: from relieving physical pain to helping my body and spirit heal from past trauma. It has truly been transformative."

    I.A. — Woodfin, NC

Why Groundwater?

Our practice stands out through our unique approach, guided by a philosophy centered on resilience, empowerment, and creative problem-solving through a foundation of hands-on assessment and supportive treatment.

About Jessan

Jessan brings over a decade of experience as a manual-based physical therapist, specializing in head, neck, and jaw (TMJ/TMD) issues. A graduate of Western Carolina University, he thrives on partnering with patients to tackle complex cases using a holistic, hands-on approach complemented by novel, intentional movement.

With a background as diverse as his expertise, Jessan’s journey includes crafting websites, managing garage door repairs, and café operations. His travels across continents and oceans have deepened his perspective on connection and resilience.

At home, Jessan enjoys life with his wife, two young children, and their dogs. In his free time, he loves gardening, cooking, live music, camping, and fishing, finding joy in the outdoors and life’s simple pleasures.

A Philosophy of Healing

Jessan believes in the body’s inherent capacity for radical internal restructuring.

His work engages with the myofascial system—using intention, communication, and feedback to guide neurofascial modulation. Whether through precise manual techniques, therapeutic movement, or simply holding space for the pause between breaths, Jessan encourages a mindful, present approach to healing.

Groundwater Health & Wellness is an extension of Jessan’s dedication to helping patients reconnect with their bodies, improve movement patterns, and achieve lasting wellness.

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