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Miss Kristin Sapienza, PT

Physical Therapist | Orthopedic

240 West 73rd Street New York NY, 10023
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Kristin Sapienza,PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist and the founder of FemFirstHealth.

Kristin takes a personal approach to physical therapy, customizing a treatment plan for each patient. She believes by combining manual therapy techniques with exercise and education she can assist patients in recovery while teaching them how to prevent future injury.

She received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science (B.S) from the University of Scranton before earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University. She continued her clinical education by taking a multitude of continuing education. Kristin is an FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) practitioner which allows her to assess and promote proper joint mechanics for a wide variety of patients. She is also certified as a Pilates instructor for Reformer through Balanced Body.

Kristin is devoted to women’s health issues. She is a pelvic floor specialist under Herman and Wallace, in which she is certified to treat women suffering from incontinence and pelvic pain. In addition to pelvic floor rehabilitation, Kristin has undergone Visceral Functional Mobilization training to assist those with pelvic floor and digestive issues. She also works closely with women during pregnancy and postpartum addressing their orthopedic and functional activities during this critical time in their lives. She is a Tupler Technique Certified Professional helping women suffering from Diastasis Recti. Kristin has also received the Pregnant and Postpartum Client Specialty Certification under the Annette Lang Education Systems. Additionally, she has spent significant time working with women battling breast cancer, an experience that shaped her holistic approach to compassionate care.

Her own story struggling through endometriosis and pelvic floor issues have inspired her to provide well-rounded care for all women.

Education and Training

University of Scranton B.S. Exercise Science 2009

Stony Brook Univeristy Doctorate of Physical Therapy 2012

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Miss Kristin Sapienza, PT's Expert Contributions
  • 3 Reasons to See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist after Pregnancy

    Pregnancy causes major changes in the body’s physiology, therefore, some discomfort following birth is very common. However, there are some post-natal symptoms that may require the attention of a specialist in pelvic floor physical therapy.1.) Incontinence with ActivityIt is common for a new mom...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • Pelvic Guru  

Professional Affiliations

  • APTA

Miss Kristin Sapienza, PT's Practice location

Practice At 240 West 73rd Street

240 West 73rd Street -
New York, NY 10023
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New patients: 212-362-4742, 646-678-3034
Fax: 212-787-5275

FemFirstHealth

286 Madison Ave Suite 1601 -
New York, NY 10017
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New patients: 646-678-3034
https://femfirsthealth.com

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