Inspira
Physical Therapy
Leaders in Chronic Pain, EDS, and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Experience care that meets you where you are. Our practitioners have a deep understanding of the overlapping nature of chronic diseases.
Whether its hEDS, POTS, Post-exertional malaise (PEM), Craniocervical instability, Endometriosis, vaginismus, or pelvic venous congestion syndrome; we are ready to assist with your rehabilitative needs.
We are a Neurodivergent friendly practice.
All sessions are one-on-one and allow for individualized modifications.
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We’re growing our physical therapy team in Brooklyn. If you’re a PT who wants mentorship, specialty caseloads, and a studio that invests in your professional growth, we want to hear from you.
Find Stability & Strength To Live a Fuller Life
With Our Expert Physical Therapy Care
We will build a framework for your physical therapy plan of care in our comprehensive initial evaluation. We’ll always start off with establishing your multidisciplinary care team. Chronic diseases like hEDS, Endometriosis, and Chronic Pain require a team of providers to efficiently manage your symptoms. We’ll help you build your team!
Our focus is on your unique physical goals. Everyone’s journey with chronic conditions varies and we want to be clear on what you hope to achieve and we’ll build our plan of care around this.
We will establish an initial foundational home exercise program in your first evaluation session. The initial evaluation involves majority discussion. If time allows we will also begin manual therapy techniques. In follow-up sessions we will have more time for hands-on care and exercise instruction.
Different central nervous system based manual therapy techniques (hands-on techniques) such as craniosacral therapy, vagus nerve manual therapy, and visceral manipulation will be utilized during our sessions.
Varied myofascial techniques such as active release technique, strain counter strain, and Graston technique will be utilized.
We also offer a state of the art Winback TECAR modality. This radiofrequency based modality is extremely helpful for patients with chronic pain, abdominal bloating, muscle weakness and more. It is comfortable to receive even for those who are highly sensitive.
For movement re-education and therapeutic exercise we build home exercise programs for you to reinforce movement discovery that happens in our in person sessions. Mindfulness based movements and Pilates exercises are utilized for our in person sessions.
Our Physical Therapists
With many years of experience helping clients achieve their wellness goals, our physical therapy specialists have established a reputation for delivering measurable improvements in strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.
Dr. Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT, GTS, NCPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Ezgi Irmakkesen, DPT
Physical Therapist
Dr. Joy Hyunjeong Jang, PT, PhD, WCS, CLT
Physical Therapist
Kristen Freeland, DPT
Physical Therapist
Noha Elsadek, DPT
Physical Therapist
Our Physical Therapy Framework is Multimodal
Our approach to Physical Therapy is crafted specific to the needs of people with chronic conditions.
We blend advanced orthopedic physical therapy with central nervous system and fascia based manual therapy then couple that with movement re-education utilizing Pilates equipment. We also are a center of excellence for Winback TECAR and utilize this modality with all patients to relieve pain and restore function. Creating a multimodality experience for all of our patients.
- Chronic Pain Physical Therapy
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Physical Therapy for hEDS and POTS
- Winback TECAR
- Central Nervous System Manual Therapy (Craniosacral, Vagus Nerve, and Visceral Manipulation)
- Pilates Private Lessons & Group Classes
What to Expect During Your Physical Therapy Visit
Step into a calm, tranquil and private space designed for healing. We keep sound and ambient noise to a minimum and have adjustable lighting settings.
Through a combination of patient education, hands-on treatment, functional movement re-education, and Pilates based exercises, we have successfully rehabilitated many people with chronic pain, hEDS, and pelvic health conditions.
Who Can Benefit from Pelvic Health Physical Therapy at Our Practice
Whether you’re experiencing pelvic pain, are pregnant, postpartum, having some urinary leakage or bowel dysfunction; pelvic health physical therapy is for individuals across the lifespan and for all genders!
Pelvic prep is an important component of prenatal pelvic floor physical therapy where we prepare expecting mothers who wish to have a vaginal delivery. The physical demands of delivering a baby vaginally require a lot of push prep as well as pelvic floor muscle preparation.
Postpartum women need care to recover from their baby’s delivery whether it was vaginal or c-section. Support is necessary in the 4th trimester and beyond to help with recovery and aide in your return to function.
Both men and women can experience bowel dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and/or pelvic pain. Pelvic floor physical therapy can assist with this by retraining muscle function for urinary, bowel, and sexual function.
Why Choose Inspira Physical Therapy
We are global leaders in physical therapy for chronic pain, EDS, and pelvic health conditions. Our unique treatment framework is incomparable to other physical therapy practices. When you come to Inspira you will meet a team of Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors devoted to the care of people with chronic conditions. All team members are curious and eager individuals always wanting to provide evidence based care to patients with overlapping chronic health conditions.
Whether you’re searching for treatment for chronic pelvic pain, hypermobile EDS & hypermobility spectrum disorders, or chronic pain in other body regions; our team is ready to help guide you through your tailored rehabilitative journey!
Compassionate & Safe Treatment Space
We are trauma informed therapists and are aware how PTSD or CPTSD can impact your experience in the world. Please know your boundaries will always be respected.
Global Leaders & Expert Practitioners
Our physical therapists have received extensive and ongoing training in the ever evolving landscape of chronic overlapping health conditions. We are a collaborative team and meet regularly internally and connect with other multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Individualized Care Specific To Your Needs
Each session will be influenced by how you feel that day. We know each day may look different so we give space for that adaptability. All sessions are 1:1 and allow for individualized modifications and progressions as tolerated.
Frequently Asked Questions About Physical Therapy at Inspira
There are varied length appointment types depending on your plan of care and treatment focus. The initial framework session for your evaluation is 55 minutes in length. If you are completing our EDS program there are 2 hour EDS appointment types (110 minutes). Our most common appointment type is booked by the hour and lasts 50 minutes. We have a transitional integrated appointment that is used to bridge towards more Pilates exercise and is 55 minutes in length with half of the time being with a PT and the other half with Pilates teacher working as a PT aide.
Yes. Inspira offers both in-person and virtual physical therapy sessions. You can receive the same specialized care and guidance from our Doctors of Physical Therapy through telehealth appointments. We do require initial framework appointments for evaluations to be in person.
Your initial evaluation includes a comprehensive evaluation of functional limitations and areas of pain. Our specialized Physical Therapists will design a personalized treatment plan based on your goals and provide a home exercise program to enhance your rehabilitation.
We are leaders in chronic condition care including chronic pain, pelvic health for women & men, Endometriosis, EDS & Hypermobility, Long COVID, and all other overlapping conditions (POTS, CCI, bowel dysfunction etc.) We integrate clinical Pilates in our Physical Therapy session.
Most patients do not need a referral to start physical therapy in New York. You can book directly with Inspira, and our team will verify your insurance benefits and guide you through the process.
We work as a longitudinal care team allowing for care ideal for people with chronic disease where we focus on your entire body and all overlapping conditions. Additionally, we offer both Physical Therapy & Pilates services in one place. One place, one team, focused on one goal of caring for overlapping health conditions and whole person rehabilitation.
The number of physical therapy sessions varies based on your condition. If you are a postpartum Mom with minimal overlapping health conditions we expect a minimum of 8 sessions before you transition to self management. If you have any chronic conditions with other overlapping symptoms it will require more visits typically over the course of 16 weeks. We work collaboratively with our patients to develop a course of care that works for all your needs.
We work outside of insurance and all payment is due upfront following our cancellation policy. We can provide superbill or courtesy superbill submission if you have out of network benefits. We can also assist with verification of out of network benefits. Feel free to email our team at hello@inspirapt.com directly.
Schedule Physical Therapy Today!
Schedule your consultation today by calling our office or booking online through brooklynphysicaltherapy.com. Our pelvic floor therapists are ready to help you understand your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan that fits your lifestyle and goals. Whether you need prenatal physical therapy in Brooklyn, postpartum care, or treatment for chronic pelvic conditions, our team has the expertise to support your journey to better health.
Don’t let pelvic floor dysfunction limit your activities or quality of life. Contact Brooklyn Physical Therapy today—your path to pelvic wellness starts here.