Dr. Jill Russo and Dr. Aneta Bodyziak

Dr. Jill Russo and Dr. Aneta Bodyziak Offering Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. Providing an eastern and western medical approach.

10/28/2025

How does acupuncture support the emotions especially something as deep as grief?

In Chinese medicine, emotions aren’t separate from the body. They are energy, they are qi in motion. When we experience grief, fear, worry, or overwhelm, that energy can become stuck or depleted, disrupting the natural flow of qi through the organs and channels.

Acupuncture helps restore that flow, giving both the body and spirit room to breathe again.

Treating the lung can help someone finally exhale after a loss.
Supporting the heart can ease anxiety and reopen space for joy.
Nourishing the kidneys can calm deep fear and bring a sense of groundedness back to the body.

Every point is a reminder that healing isn’t just physical. It’s emotional, energetic, and deeply human.

📍AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture
Inside Gold's Gym in Totowa, NJ
201-655-8845

10/24/2025

Normal soreness feels like a dull, tired ache, that “I just worked out” feeling. It usually shows up a day after exercise and fades within a couple of days as your muscles recover.

Pain from an injury feels sharper or more localized. It might cause swelling, bruising, or get worse when you move or put weight on it. If the pain lingers or increases with activity, that’s your sign to rest and get it checked out.

Your body knows the difference between challenge and damage, listen to it.

📍AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture
Inside Gold's Gym in Totowa, NJ
201-655-8845

10/23/2025

What’s the connection between gut health and mood? 🧠✨

Both Western and Eastern medicine agree — the gut and mind are deeply intertwined, physically, energetically, and emotionally.

In Chinese medicine, this connection has been described for over 2,000 years through the spleen, stomach, and heart axis. Modern research now calls it the gut-brain connection or vagus nerve pathway.

Through acupuncture, we support both:

🪷 Shift the body from fight or flight into rest and digest
🪷 Balance spleen and stomach meridians for better digestion and energy
🪷 Calm the heart and liver to ease anxiety and emotional tension
🪷 Move qi and blood to release that internal “stuck” feeling that affects mood and digestion

When your gut is at ease, your mind follows.

📍AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture
Inside Gold's Gym in Totowa, NJ
201-655-8845

10/22/2025

Why is posture so important? 🧍‍♀️

Posture affects everything - how you move, how you breathe, and even how you feel.

In physical therapy, we identify what’s behind poor posture, whether it’s tight muscles, weakness, or imbalances and retrain your body to move in better alignment.

The result?

Less pain, better movement, and improved performance in everything you do. 💪

📍AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture
Inside Gold's Gym in Totowa, NJ
201-655-8845

10/17/2025

Afraid of needles? 👀 You’re not alone and the good news is, you don’t need them to get the benefits of acupuncture.

At Jill Russo Acupuncture, I use QiPulse and QiCalm lasers by Miridia Technology to target acupuncture points effectively and completely pain-free.

It’s perfect for children, babies… or big babies 😉 who want all the healing without the needles.

📍AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture
Inside Gold's Gym in Totowa, NJ
201-655-8845

10/16/2025

What’s the biggest mistake people make when recovering from an injury?

Most people either do too much too soon or not enough at all.

Recovery isn’t about resting forever or pushing through pain, it’s about moving smart and giving your body the right challenge at the right time.

📍AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture
Inside Gold's Gym in Totowa, NJ
201-655-8845

10/14/2025

Hey everyone, it’s Doctor Aneta, your friendly neighborhood physical therapist.

October is Physical Therapy Month, and if you’ve been putting up with pain or stiffness, this is your sign to finally do something about it.

Come see us inside Gold’s Gym in Totowa … no membership required, just walk in.
Whether it’s back pain, old injuries, or something new that’s holding you back, we’ll help you move better and feel like yourself again.

Let’s get you stronger, looser, and pain free. Your body will thank you.

📍AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture
Inside Gold's Gym in Totowa, NJ
201-655-8845

10/10/2025

Here’s the thing — most people stretch too long, and that’s why they still hurt. 🤕
Static stretches before activity can actually make your muscles weaker and increase your risk of injury.

What your body really needs is active mobility work — controlled movements that warm up the muscles and prepare your joints for action.
Think hip circles, controlled lunges, and dynamic shoulder openers. These not only reduce stiffness but improve performance and help prevent strain.

If stretching hasn’t fixed your aches, it’s time to try mobility instead.
✨ AIM Physical Therapy and Jill Russo Acupuncture

10/09/2025

If you’ve ever had sharp pain shooting down your leg, you know how brutal sciatica can be 😣

The good news? It’s not a life sentence. Sciatica often comes from tight muscles, irritated nerves, or poor movement patterns — and with the right care, you can calm the nerve, strengthen support, and finally move without pain.

Don’t suffer through it. Let’s get you back to living pain-free 💪

📍 AIM Physical Therapy & Jill Russo Acupuncture
18 Furler St, Suite 3, Totowa NJ
📞 201 655 8845

10/08/2025

🌸 Most people think allergy season means endless sneezing and living on medication… but what if your body could actually calm that reaction on its own?

Allergies happen when the immune system overreacts — and acupuncture helps regulate that response. The result?
✅ Less congestion
✅ Less sneezing
✅ Better energy

Beyond allergy relief, acupuncture supports your immune system all year long, helping you stay healthy, recover faster, and feel your best naturally. 🌿

10/03/2025

🌙 Can a few tiny needles really help you sleep through the night?

Science says yes — and here’s why.

Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of your body that helps you rest and recover. It balances brain chemistry, lowers cortisol (your stress hormone), and increases melatonin at night to calm the mind and spirit.

The result? Deeper, more restorative sleep. ✨

📍 Jill Russo Acupuncture andAIM Physical Therapy
18 Furler St Suite 3, Totowa NJ
📞 (917) 267 9226

10/03/2025

⚡ If you’ve been in pain for more than three months, stop scrolling.

Chronic pain isn’t always just about an injury — it’s about how your brain and body are communicating. When those signals get stuck, pain lingers.

The good news? Physical therapy can re-train those signals, restore movement, and help you feel like yourself again. 💪

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