I'm excited to announce that I have officially joined Activcore and that I will be offering pelvic health services at the Bernardsville, NJ location starting on January 13, 2025.‍ So here's a bit about me...‍ I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) who specializes in pelvic health, women's health, orthopedics and manual therapy. I received my DPT degree from Rutgers University in 2018.

As I wrap up this blog series about treatments for scoliosis, let’s explore one of the most promising therapeutic interventions. It is called Redcord NEURAC (NEURomuscular ACtivation) and it comes from Norway. Utilizing a zero-gravity suspension exercise system, this groundbreaking yet gentle approach specifically targets what many consider to be the foundation of spinal stability: our deep intrinsic core muscles. The relationship between core stability and scoliosis has been a subject of interest in the rehabilitation community.

In my previous blog post, I discussed how Structural Integration (SI) can be a powerful tool for managing pain and tightness associated with scoliosis and postural dysfunction. Today, I will explore another promising non-surgical approach: Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT). OMPT is both an orthopedic assessment and manual therapy approach that employs various hands-on techniques to improve how you look, feel and move.

In my previous blog post, I introduced 3 non-surgical treatment options for scoliosis: Structural Integration (SI), Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT), and Neuromuscular Activation (NEURAC). Today, I am taking a closer look specifically at Structural Integration and how it can be a powerful tool in helping you manage soft tissue pain and tightness associated with scoliosis and postural dysfunction.

Have you been experiencing chronic back pain or neck pain and learned that it may be due to scoliosis or postural dysfunction? Would you like to be able to perform your daily activities, recreation and exercise to improve your health but they often result in increased pain? Scoliosis of the spine is an abnormal curvature that typically develops during adolescence. Left untreated, it can significantly impact your quality of life.

You may have heard that breathing is good for the pelvic floor, or you may have received breathing exercises from a PT before. But why? Here I will dive into how the pelvic floor and breathing are intimately connected and why it’s important in your pelvic floor care.

The human body is an intricate web of connections between seemingly unrelated parts that often reveal fascinating insights into our overall health and well-being. One such intriguing link exists between your pelvic floor and your foot mechanics. Although the feet are not directly connected to the pelvic floor, they are closely connected via bone and ligamentous structures...

Flexibility is often celebrated in the dance world. But for individuals with Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), it can pose some unique challenges. My career as a Pilates Instructor and former ballet dancer has been marked by extraordinary flexibility coupled with a history of injuries. In my quest for a solution, I discovered the Redcord suspension system.

Living with dysautonomia can be an emotional rollercoaster, as the condition's unpredictable nature constantly presents new challenges and obstacles to navigate. From the physical symptoms to the cognitive impairments and mood fluctuations, each day can bring a unique set of struggles. Coping with the uncertainty of how one will feel from moment to moment can lead to feelings of anxiety, frustration, and even depression.

As a McKenzie certified physical therapist, I work with a lot of patients experiencing neck and back pain, often exacerbated by postures held for long periods at the computer. One of the first things we address is postural correction. Sit in a relaxed posture, then pull your head up and back and chest up so you’re in an overcorrected posture, then back off about 10%.