FemFirstHealth Women’s Health Physical Therapy NYC
FemFirstHealth is a women’s health practice designed to bring rehabilitation and wellness services to New York City. We are committed to empowering women to achieve their best quality of life by providing compassionate, evidence-based care at every stage of life.
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Our team of physical and occupational therapists are highly specialized in treating the full spectrum of women's health concerns, from paediatric care all the way to menopause. With extensive training and expertise across disciplines like pelvic floor physical therapy, postpartum care, breast cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema therapy, treatment of painful sex, treatment of mastitis and clogged milk ducts, we are here to help you thrive through all phases of life.
We have two offices in Manhattan: Upper West Side & Midtown.
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
Schedule A Free 15 Minute Phone Consultation with one of our therapists!
Women’s Pelvic Health & Cancer Rehab
Highly specialized staff
provides comprehensive
care to patients with a
variety of pelvic floor issues,
lymphedema and
orthopedic conditions.
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Dr. Kristin Sapienza
Founder of FemFirstHealth
Kristin Sapienza PT, DPT, CMLDT is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health and orthopedics. She 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, CMLDT 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
Lima Iype PT, DPT is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health, pediatrics, and orthopedics. Lima believes in empowering women to optimize their movements without pain, weakness and incontinence. Lima is passionate about working and advocating for pelvic health for all ages and gender. She works with the pediatric population with variety of diagnosis including torticollis, developmental delays, hypotonia and constipation.
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Dr. Melissa Jesski
Melissa Jesski PT, DPT is a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health and orthopedics. She 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 care.
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Caitha Barr
Caitha Barr, OTR/L, CLT is an occupational therapist and Certified Lymphedema Therapist who specializes in breast cancer recovery and post-surgical care. As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Caitha takes a personalized approach to treating patients with lymphedema, lipedema, and chronic swelling due to pregnancy, venous conditions, and cosmetic surgery. She also uses her expertise in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and breast health to help new moms prevent and treat mastitis and clogged milk ducts.
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