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My new sign! You like?
I’ll reintroduce myself here, standing outside one of my offices, this one in Palisades, New York- just 20 miles outside of NYC, on the border of Bergen county in NJ and just over the bridge from Westchester. I also see patients in NYC at 245 Fifth Ave.

I am a clinician, educator and movement specialist for ~30 years and I get my biggest thrill helping people feel confident in their bodies, “head to toe and ALL between!”

My years as a dancer turned PT, becoming an orthopedic, vestibular (vertigo & dizziness) and pelvic rehab specialist, leading the robust pelvic PT program at NYP- Weill Cornell Medical Center, along with almost 5 years on the burn trauma unit during the time surrounding 9/11, have filled my bucket enough to understand what we all need to help us thrive as a whole human- physically and emotionally- a guide with compassion, kindness, knowledge, experience and skill.

Sprain? Strain? Dance injury? Vertigo? Balance stuff? Bladder, Bowel or S3xual issues? Pregnant? Postpartum? In perimenopause or beyond? Wanna just know more about your body to be your BEST? Happy to help!

Offices in Palisades & NYC.
Home visits and virtual sessions offered. 1-hour 1:1 sessions. A 100% individualized approach.

I look forward to hearing from you!
👊Alyssa (pronounced uh-liss-uh)😉
Website in bio.
#palisadesny #rocklandcounty #physicaltherapy #dancer #pelvichealth #vertigo #dizziness #vestibulartherapy #scarmanagement #prenatal #postpartum #perimenopause #menopause #nyc #knowyourbody by @head2toept

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a year ago

Pelvic floor disorders can come in multiple shapes and sizes and colors. For each one, a pelvic floor specialist can help. Our bladder, bowel & sexual function is a MAJOR part of how we live each and every day! When one or more of these things don’t work in a way that makes us feel confident in our body, it may contribute to stress, anxiety, school or work disruption and relationship conflicts too. If you checked off any one of these boxes, see a pelvic floor therapist and get the care you deserve! #head2toept #alyssapadialpt #pelvichealth #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #gpham #youdeservethis #feelinggood by @head2toept

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4 years ago

Introducing myself here for those that may know me only as a mama and wife, dancer, sister or daughter. Here you will see some of my work as a physical therapist- “Head to toe and all between!” Specializing in orthopedics, vestibular dysfunctions including vertigo, dizziness and balance disorders, pregnancy and postpartum wellness, pelvic pain, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunctions, hip, knee, ankle and foot issues, and dance specific rehab. You name it..... Link to website in bio. Vertigo is one thing that can hit at the most inopportune moments. So fixable! I’ll show you! Here I am doing a repositioning maneuver for a right anterior canalithiasis causing positional vertigo. Your place or mine. Prefer a video visit? So much can be done virtually! #pt #positionalvertigo #housecall #takechargeofyourbody #headtotoeandallbetween; imagecredit: Blausen; photo with permission. by @head2toept

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6 years ago

Last night’s Beyond the Dance Call with Interim Collective was such an AMAZING experience ✨

We had the incredible opportunity to learn from @head2toept Alyssa Padial, who led an informative lecture and hands-on demonstration all about physical therapy for dancers. From injury prevention to better understanding our bodies, it was a reminder of how important it is to care for ourselves both on and off the dance floor and especially while we are in the interim 💫

So grateful for the knowledge shared and the space to grow together as a community 🤍

Thank you, Alyssa, for all the insight and care you’ve given to the Interim community—we appreciate you so much! by @head2toept

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4 months ago

Work-Life Balance!
Dotting my i’s and crossing my t’s while I school the GYN who knew NOTHING about proper menopause hormone therapy counseling!
Gaslighting and snickering at my knowledge of the issue, questioning the role of P without a uterus, my intention of staying with my hormones as long as I can! Yes, you can be sure, I will not return to this MD! Listen, people, if you do not know how to advise on the issue your patient/client/friend is asking about, just say so! Being able to say “I am not updated on this but am happy to look into it or refer you” is much better than handing out misinformation and judgement! 👊
#menopause #knowyourbody #pelvicPT #advocacy by @head2toept

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4 months ago

We are so excited to bring you the next installment of our successful Beyond the Dance Call series! This time, we will be hosting a talk with Alyssa Rutchik Padial, PT, MS, OCS, PRPC!

Wednesday March 25th 6-8 PM at a Midtown Audition Studio.
Fill out the form in our bio to sign up!

A mother, dancer, certified Pilates instructor, and well-respected physical therapist, Alyssa Padial, PT, MS, OCS, PRPC has almost 30 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation & wellness. She achieved her master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University after receiving her BA in dance and anthropology from Skidmore College., Her approach aims to bridge the worlds of performance, everyday life, and rehabilitation. Alyssa specializes in working with all bodies, integrating orthopedic and pelvic health physical therapy with a deep understanding of the technical and artistic demands of dance. by @head2toept

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4 months ago

I will not be silent. Enough hate! Enough harm! Enough corruption! Speak out! Stand up! We must hold each other close and stay accountable! Integrity counts! I am honored to do the work I do, to do my best to help others- to listen, to guide, to learn together.
WE, THE PEOPLE, HAVE HAD ENOUGH!
#2026 #enough #kindness #integrity #openeyes by @head2toept

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6 months ago

New services in my PT practice!
I’m now offering:
👣 Custom Foot Orthotic Evaluation & Fitting
🤍 Pelvic Orthotic (Pessary) Fitting & Management
Your feet and pelvic floor are deeply connected through alignment, pressure, and movement patterns. Forces from the ground travel up the body — affecting the ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, and spine.
Foot orthotics can improve alignment, reduce pain, and optimize how your body absorbs force.
A pessary acts as a pelvic orthotic, supporting pelvic organs and helping manage symptoms like pressure, heaviness, and bladder or bowel issues — often as a non-surgical option.
After 25+ years working with foot orthotics at NYP/Weill Cornell and now certified in pessary management, I’m excited to bring both services together for truly whole-body care.
Head to toe & All Between. All connected. Nothing is irrelevant.
Reach out if you’d like to learn more. #knowyourbody #allconnected #head2toept #footandankle #pelvicfloor #physicaltherapy #balance #pelvicorganprolapse #supportwhereyouneedit by @head2toept

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6 months ago

Live and learn! Good thing Misty is ok! 🤣”I’m trained!” Thanks @oradellah for being brave enough to pull! #pelvicfloor #prolapse #pelvicphysicaltherapy #doggy by @head2toept

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6 months ago

2026, let’s begin. #2026 #newbeginnings #grateful #head2toept #growth by @head2toept

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7 months ago

Starting my day with this great gift of “The Feeling Muscle” from @drjennrapkin. I am so looking forward to exploring this book deeply. “We are not always responsible for the things that happen to us, but we are responsible for the feelings that exist within us- because no one else can feel them for us.” Jenn and I knew each other for many years as dancers, both finding comfort and joy in our ability to express ourselves non-verbally, through movement. We’ve both since moved into careers that help others explore how our bodies hold our experiences and how we can facilitate healing through understanding different ways to unpeel the thick layers and reduce pain, emotionally and physically. Thank you @drjennrapkin for sharing your beautiful work with me. I’m through the preface and eagerly anticipating that your book will be incredibly positive for me on my journey of living while feeling, unafraid! I encourage everyone to go get a copy! 🙏 by @head2toept

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8 months ago

Links to the podcast: https://thewealthofwellness.com/podcast-interviews/

@head2toept A mother, dancer, certified Pilates instructor and well-respected physical therapist, Alyssa Padial has almost 30 years of clinical experience in rehabilitation & wellness. She achieved her master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Columbia University after receiving her BA in dance and anthropology from Skidmore College.

Board certified in orthopedics and pelvic rehabilitation with expertise in vestibular dysfunctions, Alyssa is passionate about taking a whole body, whole person, “head to toe and ALL between” approach with her patients. Alyssa served as the primary contributor to the development of the robust Pelvic Health PT program at NY-Presbyterian/Cornell Medical Center and currently owns a private practice addressing all “head to toe” issues throughout the lifespan, including pains, strains, prenatal, postpartum, bowel, bladder, sexual and pelvic pain dysfunctions, as well as diagnoses related to balance and dizziness. Alyssa strives to educate and empower her patients to find balance from within - body and mind. Alyssa sees patients in NYC, Rockland & Westchester counties, offering in-person and virtual 1:1 care.
#thewealthofwellness #thisincrediblemomlife #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesscoach #healthcoach

#happymomhappykids #healthymomhealthykids #momlife

#mywellnessjourney #nomorepms
#pelvicfloor by @head2toept

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