Jessica currently works at Primal Phsyical Therapy in Bryn Mawr. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from Northeastern University. While in Boston, she interned at some of the top-ranked U.S. physical therapy institutions including Spaulding Rehabilitation Center, where she was able to observe both clinicians and researchers at the Harvard Running Clinic as well as cutting edge researchers for spinal cord injuries.
Jessica believes that the mind and body must work together for optimal healing and performance. She implements this by integrating Foundation Training into her Phsyical Therapy practice. Foundation Training is a series of movement patterns, comparable to yoga or pilates, that stimulate the diaphragm to work with spinal and postural stabilizer muscles. This decreases pain and improves performance by opening the spinal column, which stimulates mind-muscle connection, improved posture, and better flow of nerves through the body. Using Foundation Training with physical therapy re-educates the body to “lock in” interventions and patterns that are introduced into the session as the patient returns to activities of daily living or sports performance.
Jessica works to help her patients maximize their physical potential through a variety of goals whether that be for a professional sporting event, a local 5k or getting through a work day pain-free. Jessica has a South American background and loves to work with Spanish-speaking patients. In her free time you can find Jessica playing reggaeton, looking for the nearest beach, discovering new exercises, and enjoying family and friends!
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