Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates offers Physical Therapy in a way in which each individual is assessed and treated in a holistic and comprehensive manner, We strive to incorporate the tenants of our philosophy:
- Evidence-based physical therapy
- Manual therapy
- Pilates
- Yoga
- Patient education
Physical Therapy based on Pilates and Yoga founded on the idea that a patient centered, movement-oriented approach to physical therapy is the key to achieve unrivaled possibility for recovery for our patients.
Benefits of Pilates-Yoga Based Physical Therapy
- Balances strength and flexibility.
- Increases core strength and flexibility.
- Increases joint range of motion.
- Improves postural dysfunction.
- Improves neuromuscular coordination.
- Improves balance and coordination.
- Provides mindfulness of body movements.
- Has a low-impact on joints.
Patients Experience the Difference
Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates offers a tailored Physical Therapy that is unlike traditional physical therapy practices, due to the following reasons:
- We ensure that patients are seen by one physical therapist for the course of their treatment.
- We rely on our diagnostic skills, manual therapy skills, and holistic approach to treat the entire body rather than simply treating the injured area.
- We give patients the time and attention they need for mindfulness of muscle activation and sequencing to prevent potentially dysfunctional movements.
- Our rehabilitation exercise programs are individualized to patients specific injuries.
- Our patients become an active participant in their care and recovery through patient education for maintenance and injury prevention.
- The time of treatment is 45 minutes of one-on-one care.
Our Philosophy
At Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates, we offer Physical Therapy Services, where patients are assessed, evaluated, and treated to correct inefficient or altered movement patterns that can cause pain. We strive to pass on knowledge to each individual on how to take an active role in recovery.
During the therapy, patients will learn and identify muscles and movement patterns that are limiting and how to retrain them. It’s important to move with improved awareness, learn to listen to your body, and take care of yourself, as active participation improves benefits and decreases recovery time and may prevent future injury through education.
Our doctorate-level Physical Therapist is able to treat a number of orthopedic conditions including the following:
- Cervical and thoracic pain.
- Acute and chronic low back pain.
- Pelvic and spinal instability.
- Shoulder pain.
- Hip and knee injuries or surgeries.
- Foot and ankle pain.
- Sciatica.
- Soft tissue injuries.
- Orthopedic injuries.
- Dance and sports injuries.
Molly Fisher, DPT, has a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Fisher is the founder of a Pilates-yoga based Physical Therapy Program, and has worked in a variety of settings, from hospitals and rehabilitation, to outpatient-based hand and orthopedic specialties.
Dr. Fisher is a certified pilates instructor by Body Arts and Science International (BASI). This pilates academy is based on a contemporary approach using current evidence based research. In addition to this, Dr. Fisher is a certified Spanda yoga instructor based on a philosophy that comes from traditional Hatha yoga, asana, vinyasa, pranayama and relaxation techniques, which are used in Dr Fisher’s treatment sessions. Moreover, she has over 20 years of experience in teaching spinning, aerobics, step, toning, and aquatics, as well as being a certified personal trainer.
Dr. Fisher has developed the Physical Therapy Program, which is based in pilates and yoga, and which has a holistic and patient-centered approach. This approach is founded on how healing is related to the natural kinetic movement of the body, mindfulness, and current evidence-based research in physician therapy. Her extensive background and experience in pilates, yoga, and physical therapy has been integrated in a unique way to treat the whole person.