Services

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

I bring ten years of experience as a physical therapist to treat adult women in Chestnut Ridge, NY. You will receive a professional hands-on assessment, and together, we will collaborate on a plan of care to have your body feeling its best.

I specialize in

• Pelvic Pain - vaginismus, vulvodynia, endometriosis, piriformis syndrome, tailbone pain, pain during pregnancy

• Postpartum Related Conditions - prolapse, diastasis recti, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, pain with intercourse, scar tissue from vaginal tears or c-section

• Difficulty Breathing - By gently releasing tight muscles like the diaphragm and psoas, enhancing the mobility of the lungs, rib cage, and thoracic spine, and providing education on the connection between the pelvic floor and diaphragm.

• Urinary & Bowel Issues - incontinence, urinary urgency/frequency, urinary retention, constipation

• Conception Planning - through mastering your menstrual cycle, optimizing fertility via pelvic organ positioning and releasing lower abdominal adhesions

Don't see your specific concerns listed? Feel free to call or message me directly, and I'll be happy to answer any questions about your situation and how I can help!

"She was able to completely relieve the stiffness and pain, and she gave me helpful follow-up exercises"

Okay, I'm interested. Now what?

Getting started is easy—no prescription required! Just follow these simple steps to begin your journey to healing today.

1. On our first call, I’ll answer your questions, and help you find an appointment time.

2. Come for a 75-minute initial evaluation, and receive a personalized action plan.

3. I will continue to support you on your path to symptom relief and lasting wellness.

Cost of Physical Therapy Services

I am committed to transparency & competitive pricing

Initial Visit

75-minutes

$200

Follow-Up Visits

60-minutes

$150

See FAQ for additional information

Traditional Moroccan Postpartum Services

The elders in Morocco make clear that the new mother is vulnerable after birth and must be treated like a queen: honored, celebrated and revered. There is a Moroccan saying: "the new mother's grave is open for forty days," highlighting the vulnerability of the new mother during this time; physically, emotionally and energetically.

However, these services can provide great benefit to women at all stages postpartum, even if you gave birth many years ago.

Choose from one of the following packages

~ 25-Minute Prenatal Zoom Session

~ Traditional Warm Drink & Dates

~ "Closing of the Bones" Ritual

Estimated time at your home: 2 hours

Estimated time at your home: 4-5 hours

Estimated time at your home: 3 hours

~ Sacred Womb Steam

~ Second Warm Drink

~ Hamam Bath

Includes everything in package 1, plus:

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Cost: $200

Cost: $650

Cost: $450

Closing the Bones in Morocco is known as "Al Shedd" (to close). Sometimes it is referred to as closing the "nfissa" (new mother).

It is a sacred, ancient and traditional ritual and ceremony native to Morocco. The healing ritual is performed with the use of a traditional cloth, worn and used by women until today. The new mother is swaddled, closed, and pulled using this cloth from head to toe. All parts of the body are closed, aiming to aid the bones, muscles and organs to slowly go back to the pre-pregnancy state. A belly bind using the same cloth is completed at the end.

Apart from healing the new mother, the closing also helps to provide closure to the pregnancy and birth phase. It is a physical, emotional and spiritual experience. It is traditionally combined with other nourishing, nurturing and celebrative rituals, rather than a stand-alone affair.

Body work is performed using pure, extra virgin olive oil, and provides loving strokes of the arms and legs aimed at creating a sense of overall calm while promoting blood flow and healing.

What is included in Bone Closing, Belly Binding & Body Work?

What is the Hamam?

The traditional Moroccan hamam bath is a must-have for all new mothers to help heal and bring warmth to the body.

It is a sacred ritual where the new mother is washed from head to toe, like a queen, using natural Moroccan soaps, clays and herbs. The warmth from the water and steam brings unparalleled relaxation. A traditional cloth called a Kessa Glove is used to exfoliate you while you sit back and enjoy the smells and sensations.

*Kessa Glove and scrub is provided, for keeping. Shower stool purchased by client if desired.

What is a Womb Steam?

Womb Steaming, also called Pelvic Steaming, Vaginal Steaming or Yoni Steaming, is a traditional practice used by many cultures around the world for various purposes. In Morocco, one of the primary purposes is to cleanse the womb during the postpartum period, often performed in conjunction with the hamam. Traditional herbs are used to provide additional healing benefit.

There are a few methods for performing the womb steam, which can be discussed during the prenatal meeting.

*Steam stool & herbs provided for keeping