Stroma Physical Therapy

12/05/2024

Hi Everyone!

We are excited to announce that we are looking for Certified Pilates Instructors to rent out our Pilates space at our Chelsea location! This space is great for instructors looking for a well-maintained, professional environment for their classes or private clients.

All equipment is from Balanced Body and listed with the pictures. All equipment is in excellent condition.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out to us for more information.

Our email is info@stromapt.com
Our phone number is 212-255-5531

https://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/off/d/beautiful-pilates-space-at-physical/7816398223.html

10/24/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Decades Dinner last Tuesday! Your support is greatly appreciated.

For those who couldn’t make it, check out the video below to catch the inspiring conversation between Physical Therapist Vinita Chandra Mody and American artist Rachel Feinstein, which was a highlight for those in attendance.

For details on future events, visit https://www.thedecadesdinner.com/.
To explore more of Rachel's artwork, head over to https://gagosian.com/artists/rachel-feinstein/.

In "The Period of Her Period," Vinita Chandra Mody delivers an engaging talk that explores the menstrual cycle, highlighting its significance in a woman's li...

08/23/2024

For our next introduction, our resident massage therapist, Catalina! Catalina Jaramillo was born and raised in New Jersey. She attended Montclair State University, in New Jersey, where she received her B.A in Exercise Science. Thereafter, she received her Massage Therapy License at New York College of Health Professions.

Catalina has been a practicing Massage Therapist for 7 years in New York City. She specializes in sports and medical massages as well as the practice taping, cupping, and scraping. She also has a Massage Therapy certification in prenatal and postnatal care.

She is currently working toward a personal trainer certification.

08/16/2024

Up next for our employee introductions is Alyssa!! Alyssa is a highly attuned and motivated exercise specialist that loves to bring joy and fun to Stroma and all the patients that interact with her. Her background in dance, acting and theater provides a novel approach to her exercise instructions. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and Mat Pilates Certified through the Kane School at Kinected.

Alyssa is from the New York/New Jersey area and has a BA in Theatre Arts from Hartwick College. She started her fitness career with a personal training certification from ACE, as well as teaching group fitness with Zumba and Ballroom Dance.

Within her career as a performance artist, she suffered from various injuries, causing her to land in the environment of physical therapy…and she’s stayed in this environment ever since. Since then, she’s acted as Lead Aide/Tech for PT clinics in the city and will be continuing to further her education in anatomy/physiology/exercise science, taping, and a full studio Pilates certification.

Outside of work, you’d find Alyssa being a foodie, singing and dancing, working out, and spending time with friends and family.

06/27/2024

Next up for therapist introductions is Zahava! Zahava Sokolow received her doctorate in Physical Therapy at Hunter College, she is also is certified Pilates instructor through Niche Pilates while supplementing her Pilates education through Ellie Herman Pilates. Zahava has experience in a variety of settings including outpatient care, male and female pelvic health, and intensive care for neonate, pediatric, and adult patients. She prioritizes patient connection and complimentary use of her Physical Therapist and Pilates skills in every group and private sessions. In her free time you can find Zahava writing and recording music, hanging out in every park New York City has to offer, or teaching group classes at a variety of local studios.

06/13/2024

Next up for our physical therapist introductions is Michele! Michele Christian received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University in 2022. Prior to starting her career in physical therapy, she grew up in northern New Jersey and began dancing from a young age. Throughout her life, she developed a passion for the effect of movement on emotional healing, which later turned into a curiosity for movement’s effect on physical healing. To fulfill her curiosity, Michele attended and graduated from The University of Scranton with her B.S. in Exercise Science, and eventually pursued her studies in physical therapy in Arizona. While in school, she also pursued additional education to provide pelvic floor services into her practice.

Michele’s professional experience includes working in outpatient orthopedic settings in Arizona, where she introduced pelvic floor services to a geriatric population. She is very excited to be able to continue her career with Stroma Physical Therapy to provide valuable one-on-one care with her patients. When Michele is not working, she can be found dancing and choreographing, or enjoying the sun with a run or a hike. Michele is currently accepting new patients at the Upper East Side location!

05/21/2024

Our next therapist to introduce is Karine! Karine Grajales, DPT received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 2011. Karine’s athletic background as a dancer and personal trainer is what fueled her to pursue a career that focuses on the recovery process of athletic injuries. Karine combines her passion for dance and fitness with healing. Her interest in physical therapy began, when as a personal trainer, she encountered limitations with her clients who had suffered injuries. She then returned to school in order to be able to not only help her clients achieve their personal fitness goals, but also to help them rehabilitate and stay active during their healing process. Her motto in life is “movement is medicine.”

Karine has worked in various outpatient settings in her career and has treated numerous conditions Including: pre/post operative rehab, repetitive stress injuries, pelvic floor dysfunction, permanent physical disabilities and gait imbalance issues. More than focusing on isolated injuries Karine’s approach to rehabilitation is helping her patients understand their movement patterns and how it affects their injuries. Karine enjoys educating and connecting with her patients and giving each one individualized care. When not working Karine enjoys outdoor cycling, weightlifting and traveling.

05/13/2024

Next up for re-introductions is Chelsea-based physical therapist, Jordan!! Dr. Jordan Seda graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Columbia University. His first introduction to the power of physical therapy came not as a graduate student, but as a patient. As a three-sport varsity letterman in high school from Lakewood, NJ, Dr. Seda had a history of chronic ankle issues but gained full recovery through the help and compassion of skilled physical therapists. Gaining a deep appreciation for the field of rehabilitation, he went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and Sport Studies from Rutgers University. As a student, he also completed a series of outpatient, orthopedic-based internships across the country, which further honed his skills in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pathologies.

Dr. Seda is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) through the ABPTS, a Certified Clinical Powerlifting Coach (CCPC) and Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms). Dr. Seda also completed coursework in visceral mobilization and chronic pain management among other movement-based treatment approaches. When Dr. Seda is not in the clinic, you can find him relaxing with friends and family, powerlifting or practicing capoeira, traveling the globe or trying a new restaurant.

05/06/2024

Since we’ve new team members join us this year, it’s time for Team Re-Introductions! First up is Vinita! Vinita Chandra Mody, the visionary behind Stroma Physical Therapy and pioneer of Ischemic Conditioning Techniques™ (ICT) by Stroma, brings nearly two decades of expertise in New York City’s Physical Therapy landscape. Integrating Eastern and Western healing philosophies, she guides patients towards holistic well-being. With multiple certifications, including Pilates Polestar Rehabilitation, Active Release Techniques, and the prestigious Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) from Herman and Wallace, Vinita seamlessly merges hands-on experience, scientific acumen, and educational fervor, offering comprehensive services in sports rehabilitation, pediatrics, and pelvic health. Her TEDx talk showcases her groundbreaking full-body technique, ICT.

Passionate about Pelvic Floor Therapy, Vinita created the Pelvic Visual Analog Scale (P-VAS) as a screening tool, empowering fitness professionals to consider the pelvic floor in their training programs. Committed to advancing her field, she serves as a Master Clinician for NYU’s Doctoral program, contributes to the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Rehab Network’s advisory board, and actively participates in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) NY Chapter Leadership Committee. Vinita’s expertise has earned her recognition in Glamour Magazine and as a trusted expert on NBC digital.

Vinita holds a BSc in Kinesiology from McMaster University in Canada and an MSc.PT from Queen’s University, also in Canada. Vinita currently practices at both Stroma Chelsea and Stroma Upper East Side. Call to schedule.

09/14/2023

Hello Stroma Community,
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new location in the Upper East Side!
315 E 62nd St, Suite 501, New York, NY 10065
We are booking appointments as of now! Give us a call or visit our website to get on the schedule.
212.255.5531
www.stromapt.com

09/08/2023

Hello Stroma Community!
Check out the video below to see what Stroma is working on! 👀👀🤫

Hello Stroma Community!We wanted to post this video while we are in the process of completing ICT by Stroma TM! If you are a current Physical Therapist or a ...

09/05/2023

Hello Stroma Community, check out this excerpt from our very own Frances Rosario-Puleo who is the founder of Solid Ground Wellness!
"Life in the Slow Lane: For a better quality of life, we need to slow down, let go, and prioritize calmness so that we can arrive at and maintain good health. At my latest workshop, I challenged everyone to schedule one of two silence events:

- For one week, whenever you are in your car, have silence the entire time. No radio, no podcast, no music.

- For one week have a “Do Nothing” session for 10 minutes. Position yourself comfortably (sitting, lying down, reclining). Do this for 10 minutes, three times, for one week. No music, no sound, no nature sounds, and absolutely no interruptions.

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