"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love."
-Rumi
How I Came to This Work
I have always been curious about the body and how it moves, adapts, and recovers. Movement and play have always been a significant part of my life as an athlete, shaping the way I understand what it means to feel strong and capable in my body, and also, what it means when injury or illness takes that away.
My Indian heritage gave me an appreciation for traditional approaches to wellbeing and for the understanding that the body is complex, dynamic, highly intelligent, and can not be meaningfully understood in isolated parts. That perspective has stayed with me alongside my formal training in physical therapy.
Decades into this work, it continues to humble and inspire me. I feel fortunate to be in a field that asks for me to continuously learn, grow, and deepen the way I care for people. I never want the person to disappear behind the diagnosis, and I continue to learn from every person who comes in for care.
Background & Training
I received my physical therapy degree from Columbia University and have spent more than 25 years working with orthopedic, neurological, post-surgical, and movement-related problems.
My training includes advanced study in manual therapy, movement therapy and neuromuscular re-education, craniosacral therapy, dry needling, and blood flow restriction training.
These are tools I use, not separate approaches. I draw from them when they are useful and choose what makes sense for the person in front of me.
Experience has sharpened the way I listen, not only to what you tell me, but to what I can see and feel through movement and touch. I have learned to notice relationships across the body, including how you meet the ground through your feet, where you hold tension, and how you transfer weight. Those details can offer information about a larger pattern.
I have learned that the diagnosis is only part of the picture. The details often tell me what needs attention. Sometimes the painful area is the primary problem. Sometimes it is only part of the story.
I believe rehabilitation needs to be collaborative. I bring experience and clinical judgment, but your active involvement is an important part of the process. What you do between sessions, including resting, practicing, and following through on the plan, matters.
Ultimately, the goal is that what we do together translates into a more active and enjoyable life, whatever that looks like for you. Helping you feel confident and capable enough to get back to doing what you love is the most rewarding part of my work.
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Everything is connected
I take a non-reductionist approach. Nothing in the body functions in isolation. I don’t “do backs” or “do knees” or any other dissociated body part. I believe that talking about a body as if it is just structural – bones, joints, ligaments, etc. is dehumanizing, and devoid of our spiritual element. I serve human beings as they are, rich with history, stories, and beliefs.
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Not into standard protocols
Standard Protocols are for machines, not humans. Each of us is unique, there is no one size fits all. Your healing story is different from everyone else’s.
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Fully committed to your success
Through extensive continuing education and a love for the work I offer, I have created what I needed to see in the health care world – a practice that is rooted in generosity, service, and connection. And I am fully committed to exceeding expectations.
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I have your back
I will often collaborate with others in your care team to make sure we are all on the same page. Having a unified team prevents all sorts of oversights, mistakes, and confusion in care
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I’m not for everyone
I work with people who are committed to their well-being. It’s a 2 way street, so you will need to take 100% responsibility for your part of taking care of YOU. You must show up, be present, and be engaged in the work we do.