Specialist Spotlight
We want to introduce you to all of our wonderful movement specialists at New Leaf Physical Therapy. Â Our specialists are experts at movement education and will be here to guide you through every aspect of recovery, maintenance, prevention, and optimization.
Meet Rachel Goldstein
Rachel Goldstein is a Brooklyn native with an innate interest in movement. She believes in the complete unity of mind and body.
Rachel received a bachelor of arts in dance from Hunter College where she was formally introduced to the study of anatomy and kinesiology. Rachel discovered Pilates while healing a dance injury. She found it to be the best form of physical rehabilitation and functional movement training. Inspired to help others heal, she completed her Pilates certification through the Kane School of Core Integration under the direction of Kelly Kane. Rachel has studied with renowned anatomist Irene Dowd and has attended the FAMI workshop (functional anatomy for movement and injuries), held at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Rachel works with individuals who suffer from low back pain, disc herniations, scoliosis, joint replacements and various other injuries, as well as anyone aiming to maintain and enhance  their health, wellness, and everyday function.
 Committed to life-long learning, Rachel is currently studying to be a licensed massage therapist at the Swedish Institute. She is dedicated to making her clients feel at home and empowered in their bodies.
Rachel’s schedule at New Leaf Physical Therapy
Mondays 8:00am-1:00pm
Pilates Reformer Class 11:00am Mondays
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Rachel will also be leading our free workshop on February 18, 2017
The winter weather, the shorter daylight hours, and maybe our current political state have a lot of people feeling the blues.  Here at New Leaf Physical Therapy we have been sharing our holistic methods to prevent and fight the colds and viruses going around, as well as the overall stress and tension that this season often brings.  With all the different teas, oils, and foods we each prefer, the common thing that we all use  is movement and breath.  Sometimes, the best cure is the easiest and cheapest ones…. we just need to see that it is ok to stop and take a few moments in the day for a little self care.  Research has shown us that moving, even if just a short walk, makes us happier people.