Women’s Physical Therapy – Upper West Side [NYC Tri-state Area]
FemFirstHealth is a Women’s Health Physical Therapy practice. Kristin Sapienza and the FFH team treat patients with a variety of conditions and treatments. Pelvic floor physical therapy, postpartum care and breast cancer rehabilitation are some of the specialties we treat at our Upper West Side location in the New York City Tri-state Area.
Address
240 West 73rd St,
New York, NY 10023
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:30am – 8:00pm
Nearby Parking
Street parking may be available, and there are two parking lots nearby, Icon Parking and Champion Parking.
Public Transport
Our Upper West Side office is located conveniently by the 72nd street 1, 2 & 3 subway lines.
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Providers At Our Upper West Side 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. 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.
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