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Turn over a new leaf with our fall classes

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Life should be lived in motion. We’re here to help you move more, move better, and keep you doing the things you love to do.
Turn over a new leaf this fall with our lineup of classes:
NLPT Class Schedule
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
8:30
Pilates
Reformer
8:30
Pilates Reformer
11:00 Pilates Reformer
12:00 Balance Boost
12:00 Pilates Reformer
12:30 Pilates Reformer
12:30 Pilates Reformer
5:30
Pilates Reformer
6:30
Neck and Shoulder
Stability
7:00
Pilates Reformer
Sign up online today!
We love feedback….. need class at a different time, or help choosing which classes are best for you? Email or call, we are here to assist.

Roll, Release, Relax

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Roll, Release, Relax

Register Today for Roll, Release, Relax
3 part series on myofascial release with Rachel Goldstein
Workshop Details:
June 10, 17, 24
11:00-12:15
at
New Leaf Physical Therapy
Day 1: Shoulder Organization

Learn about the anatomy of the shoulder and the relationship to the core and neck. Myofascial Release using balls and rollers. Functional exercises to aid strengthening and recovery.

Day 2: Hip Organization

Learn the anatomy of the hip and how this relates to your core and plays a roll in low back pain. Myofascial Release, spinal articulations, and functional exercises.

Day 3: Footwork

Learn anatomy of the foot and the relationship to full body alignment. Myofascial Release and mat work incorporating the entire body. Feel lighter on your feet when you walk out the door.

Join for all three or individually.
$60 for all 3 days or $25/day

Fascia is a specialized system of the body that has an appearance similar to a spider’s web or a sweater and is a continuous structure that exists from head to toe without interruption.  Trauma, inflammatory responses, and/or surgical procedures create Myofascial restrictions that can produce tensile pressures on pain sensitive structures that do not show up in many tests (x-rays, MRI’s).  A high percentage of people suffering with pain and/or lack of motion may be having fascial problems, but are not diagnosed.

HBFIT visits NLPT

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Read the latest news about New Leaf Physical Therapy up on HBFit Blog today.

http://hbfit.com/a-new-look-at-physical-therapy-with-dr-stephanie-leaf/

Share Your Story

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Share your stories with NLPT
On a daily basis we are inspired by you, our New Leaf community.  Lets’ share our stories and bring that motivation to one another.  Tell us about how you have overcome obstacles, made lifestyle changes, or tried something new and challenging.  If you don’t want to share your story you can like us on facebook and instagram or give us a review on your favorite site.
Continue reading below for  Stephanie’s story.
Last year I went on a wellness journey.  I was feeling out of sorts constantly, with massive headaches, hormonal imbalances, and chronic sinus infections that doctors wanted to operate on even though they could not say the operation would be successful.  I had hit a wall.  I was exercising regularly, but i was caught up in bad eating habits.  I was in bad routines letting my busy schedule as a physical therapist, mom, wife, and business owner take over and not carving out time to take care of myself.  I was over caffeinated and filling my body with processed foods after not eating all day long.  Something had to give or i was going to break.
I began working with a functional medicine doctor and health coaches.  The first step was to detox my body.  I spent 90 days on a clean food core diet, added in prescribed supplements, and began to see changes.   The initial changes to diet were hard, very hard, and I had to make concentrated efforts to stick with the program.  Friends and family were supportive and knew this was a good thing for me, as they witnessed my transformations, and saw that I began to be more present again in all aspects of my life.  Little by little I was able to re-introduce foods back to my diet and then i was able to discover the exact things that were setting off my headaches and sinus infections.  Obviously those items I try to avoid, but my diet is more balanced and clean now.
I was motivated by the early changes that were happening.  I kept up my regular routine of movement and exercise, and now have a daily meditation practice. The physical changes in my body were easy to see on the outside, but even more profound was the mental alignment and clarity happening inside.
The positive lifestyle changes helped me in the expansion of New Leaf Physical Therapy.  I love being a physical therapist and helping patients rehab and learn about their bodies.  Now I am able to help you further in your wellness journeys at New Leaf with our amazing new studio, movement specialists, and daily classes.
That is my story which i am happy to share if it can help anyone else begin their own journey and make some positive changes.
xoxo
Stephanie

Better Birth Weight for Babies of Exercisers

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I treat many women pre, during and post pregnancy and always encourage cardiovascular and stabilization exercises.  Strengthening your pelvic floor and spinal stabilizers helps reudce pain, ease childbirth, and overall mental and physical health. The following article discusses how it also benefits your baby and sets him/her up for a healthier life too.  It is never to early to start thinking about our childrens’ well being too.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/05/execise-during-pregnancy-lowers-babys-weight/