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Dr. Liz Simons

PT, DPT

 




Dr. Liz Simons received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University and a B.A. in Psychology from Williams College and is a board certified Women’s Health Specialist. For over a decade, Liz has specialized in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in men, women, and children, and has extensive training in pelvic floor issues related to urinary and bowel urgency, frequency and incontinence, chronic constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, and coccyx pain, as well as pre and postnatal pain, dysfunction, and recovery.  Liz is also skilled in treatment of spinal, hip and sacroiliac pain and dysfunction, especially as it relates to pelvic pain. 

Liz is a manual based physical therapist, and employs a functional and integrative approach to treatment of the whole body with an emphasis on identifying involved soft tissue structures and diagnosing movement dysfunction as well as helping to guide the patient on their path to promote overall wellness of the mind and body. Liz has studied visceral manipulation through the Barral Institute, and is able to address internal fascial, ligamentous, and organ adhesions to help improve and balance the functioning of the body. In addition to the hands on manual treatment Liz’s patients receive, the patient is an active participant in their journey to recovery through education on the source(s) of their dysfunction and movement awareness training under Liz’s guidance, to promote overall wellness and prevent recurrence of injury and pain. Liz is a Teaching Assistant for the Herman and Wallace Institute’s Pelvic Floor Series, a certified mat pilates instructor through Power Pilates in NYC and is a certified Pre and Postnatal Coach through the Coaching and Training Women Academy.