Women’s Physical Therapy – Midtown Manhattan[NYC Tri-state Area]
FemFirstHealth is a women’s health physical therapy practice, our Midtown office is located conveniently by both Bryant Park and Grand Central Station.
Kristin Sapienza and the FFH team provide a variety of services at our Midtown Manhattan location including pelvic floor physical therapy, postpartum care, lymphedema, and breast cancer rehabilitation.
Address
286 Madison Ave, Suite 1601
New York, NY 10017
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30am – 8:00pm
Nearby Parking
Street parking may be available, and there are also three parking lots nearby: Icon Parking, Park Avenue 39 Parking, 80 Car Park
Public Transport
Metro North: Our Midtown Manhattan office is walking distance from Grand Central station.
Subway: Our Midtown Manhattan office is walking distance from the following stations:
Grand Central/42nd (4, 5, 6, 7, and shuttle to Times Square)
Times Square/42nd Street (1, 2, 3 trains and N, Q, R, W trains)
42nd Street/Bryant Park (B, D, F, M trains)
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Providers At Our Midtown Location
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Dr. Kristin Sapienza
Founder of FemFirstHealth
Kristin Sapienza PT, DPT, takes a personal approach to physical therapy by customizing a treatment plan for each patient. Kristin combines manual therapy techniques with exercise and education to assist patients in recovery while teaching them how to prevent future injury.
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Dr. Jennifer Purwin
Jennifer Purwin PT, DPT, CSCS, is a Physical Therapist who specializes in pelvic health and orthopedics. A long-time practitioner of traditional heated yoga, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, Jennifer has completed yoga teacher training and especially enjoys teaching yin and restorative classes and utilizing meditation techniques to decrease stress.
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Dr. Lima Iype
Dr. Lima graduated with a doctorate of physical therapy from Long Island University in 2010. Dr. Lima has worked with pediatric population of all ages and different diagnoses for over 11 years. After having her own kids and going through the postpartum journey, she decided to practice orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. Dr. Lima believes in empowering women to optimize their movements without pain, weakness and incontinence. She utilizes a whole body approach when treating clients, which includes myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, and yoga.
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Dr. Melissa Jesski
Melissa Jesski PT, DPT has worked in a variety of outpatient orthopedic settings including aquatic physical therapy. Melissa is skilled in postural correction, post-surgical rehabilitation, gait and running mechanics, balance and proprioceptive training, as well as pregnancy and postpartum.
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Caitha Barr
Caitha Barr, OTR/L, CLT, is an occupational therapist with a passion for women's health. She received her Bachelor's degree in Human Development from the University of Georgia, and went on to earn her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Georgia State University. Caitha has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including pediatrics, inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and outpatient care at a cancer hospital.
Services & Treatments
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Lymphedema Therapy
Using manual lymphatic drainage, compression garments/bandages and decongestive exercises, our Certified Lymphedema Therapist can help you reduce your swelling and improve your lymphatic health.
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Strengthen and stretch the muscles on the pelvic floor that support your uterus, rectum, bowel, and bladder.
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Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
A physical therapist will develop a treatment plan specific to your needs and guide you through exercises before and after surgery.
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Prenatal Physical Therapy
Support for common symptoms during pregnancy including back pain, hip pain, and conditions effecting the pelvic floor.
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Postpartum Care
Improve the symptoms associated with the effects of pregnancy on the body as well as some trauma to the tissue you may endure during delivery.
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Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Orthopedic PT treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, which is made up of joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons.
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Vaginismus Treatment
Reduce the pain and sensitivity of this condition by stretching out the muscles through manual therapy or the use of dilators.
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Endometriosis Treatment
Through physical therapy, we’ll create a custom plan to manage your symptoms.
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Pilates Rehabilitation
Pilates rehabilitation involves a variety of different movements to help either lengthen or strengthen your muscles and fascia.
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Pediatric Physical Therapy
Designed to help children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, delays, injuries, or post-surgery needs.
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Yoga for Pelvic Floor
Yoga for the pelvic floor focuses on bringing mobility to muscles in and around your pelvic floor.
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Clogged Milk Duct Treatment
Ultrasound technology to effectively treat blocked milk ducts, ensuring a smooth breastfeeding journey