New Physical Therapy and Pilates for Women


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fter many years working in New York City with pa-


tients with acute and chronic orthopedic conditions, Christine Vlahos recently has decided to open Women’s Wellness Physi- cal Therapy and Pilates in Tappan dedicated to the health and fitness of women. “I believe in a holistic approach to patient care and physi- cal rehabilitation. I provide manual therapies such as muscle energy, craniosacral therapy and joint mobilization in combination with Pilates exercises for increasing flexibility, strength and endurance. I apply Pilates principles of breath, visualization and mindful movement to all of my treatment sessions, as these principles have been found to have profound effects on the reeducation of the muscles, joints and nervous system and developing more efficient and less painful movement,” Vlahos explains. When she creates treatment programs with her clients, she addresses their com- plete lifestyle, such as diet and exercise habits, work and


Christine Vlahos


family relationships and stress levels, all of which may have an impact on healing. Vlahos offers one-on-one physical therapy services in a


quiet, relaxing environment to facilitate relaxation, improved body awareness and mindful movement. “I want to create a space where each client can develop a heightened awareness of her own body and be more proactive and independent in the healing process. The holistic approach also assists in the learning of new patterns of thought and movement that cre- ate more permanent changes in lifestyle, health and fitness level,” Vlahos adds.


Location: 6 Schreiber Street, Tappan. For more information call 365-0865 or visit WomensWellnessPTandPilates.com. See ad, page 33.


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