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🎓Doctors of Physical Therapy
💪🏼 1:1, personalized care
✨Physical Therapy
✨Injury Prevention & Performance
✨Pregnancy & Postpartum
📍Point Pleasant, NJ

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Pain gets our attention… but it doesn’t always tell the whole story 🔍

One of the biggest misconceptions about pain is that where you feel it is automatically where the problem started

Sometimes a tight neck is compensating for a stiff upper back
Sometimes knee pain has more to do with the hip or ankle than the knee itself
Sometimes the painful area is simply working the hardest

That’s why every evaluation starts with one question:

**Why is this happening?**

When we understand the *why*, we can create a treatment plan that doesn’t just help you feel better, it helps you move better and stay better 💪🏼

💬 Have you ever had pain that ended up coming from somewhere you didn’t expect? taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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3 months ago

We listen. We pivot. We care. 🫶🏼

You’re never treated like a body part or a protocol here.
We take the time to understand the full picture and we adjust as we go.

Everything is one-on-one.
No hand-offs, no rushing.

We check in between sessions. We answer all your questions. We stay connected to what you’re actually feeling and experiencing.

The goal isn’t just to get you out of pain.
It’s to help you feel better, move better, and get back to doing all the things you love.

This is what you can expect when you walk through our doors ✨ taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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5 months ago

🚨WE’VE GOT SOME EXCITING NEWS! 🚨

You asked… we delivered! We are so excited to now offer you 30 minute recovery sessions 🙌🏻

✨ Perfect for:
👉🏼 Post-workout soreness
👉🏼 Recovery between training sessions
👉🏼 Maintaining flexibility and mobility
👉🏼 Preventing injuries
👉🏼 Stress relief
👉🏼 Relaxation and self-care

These sessions will focus exclusively on bodywork and manual techniques to help you feel looser, lighter and more mobile - all customized to what your body needs that day. No evaluation or exercise programs - just high quality manual recovery work to help you bounce back, recover smarter and feel your best 💪🏼

✨ The best part? You just have to show up, lay there and let us do the work for you! You can feel confident that you’re in great hands, working with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy during every session

✨ Packages and membership options also available for recovery sessions!

✨ Want more in-depth care for long term results? Have an injury that needs rehabbing, or looking for specific exercises and guidance on how to reach your goals? We’ve still got you covered! We also offer one-on-one 60 minute physical therapy and wellness sessions that include a full body movement analysis, corrective exercises, performance training, hands-on manual techniques, individualized home exercise programs and many more!

✨ Consider us your one-stop-shop for all your rehab, wellness and recovery needs! We can’t wait to work with you!

👇🏼Reach out today to book your spot!
✨ Send a DM
✨ Call/text: (848)468 - 5006
✨ Email: allison@nextlevelptnj.com taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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a year ago

We often see that it’s only when pain shows up that we slow down and are forced to pay attention to ourselves.

Taking care of yourself doesn’t have to start there.

A little time to prioritize yourself is never wasted. It helps you show up better for everything else. (Learning this the hard way myself!)

What helps you feel your best? taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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3 days ago

If you’re waiting for the perfect time to get back into movement… this is your reminder that it probably won’t look perfect 😂

Do what you can. Start where you are.

It still counts 💪🏼

Do your workouts look like this too? 🤪 by @nextlevelptnj

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6 days ago

“I’ve tried stretching my back, but the tightness always comes back.”

I hear this all the time.

Stretching your low back can feel good, but if it keeps getting tight, it’s worth looking at what’s happening around it, too.

Your low back doesn’t work in isolation. Your hips and upper back play a role in how much movement and work your low back has to handle.

This is why we always look ABOVE and BELOW the point of pain, and not just the pain point itself.

So instead of always stretching the spot that hurts, ask:

Does my upper back move well?
Do my hips move well?

Sometimes the answer isn’t more stretching. It’s figuring out why your low back keeps having to work so hard.

Does this sound like you? Let me know in the comments 👇🏼 taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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10 days ago

I see far too many people pushing themselves into harder and harder core exercises when they haven’t mastered the basics yet.

They’re holding their breath.
Pushing their belly out.
Arching through their low back.
Using their hip flexors and back muscles to do the work.

But because they can do the harder variation, they assume they must be getting stronger.

Harder doesn’t always mean better.

If you have low back pain, start with something simple. Can you breathe?
Can you keep your core engaged?
Can you control the movement without your back or pelvis taking over?
If not, make it easier.

There’s nothing wrong with modifying. In fact, sometimes less is exactly what you need.

Master the basics first. Then build from there.

If you’re dealing with low back pain and feel like you’ve tried everything, DM me. Let’s figure out what you actually need 😊 taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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13 days ago

I ran today.

My first postpartum run. Tommy is almost 14 months old.

And did it feel good? Truthfully… no.

But somehow, it also felt great.

This summer, I took a little step back from Instagram. I wanted to be more present. To spend less time documenting/posting and more time actually living.

And in that space, I started thinking about how often we put conditions on ourselves.

I’ll start running when I’m stronger.
I’ll work out when I have more time.
I’ll feel better when I’m back to my “old body.”
I’ll be happy when I’m faster.

I’ve done this with running for years.

I was scared of how slow I would be. Scared of the numbers. Scared of how much work it would take to feel “good enough” again.

There was a time when I became so intimidated by my pace after recovering from a surgery that I stopped running altogether. Somewhere along the way, I lost the joy of running because I was too focused on being a “good” runner.

Today, I decided I don’t want to do that anymore.

I got on the treadmill and I moved my body.

I didn’t look at my pace.
I didn’t share it on Strava.
I just ran.

And it was freeing.

This time, I don’t want to chase a number. I want to chase a lifetime of being healthy. Of moving my body. Of taking care of my mental health. Of showing my son that his mom is strong and healthy, and can keep up with him when he comes running after her.

Maybe I’ll get faster. Maybe I won’t. Maybe I’ll run another half one day. Maybe I won’t.

This time, I don’t want my enjoyment of running to depend on how fast I am.

This is a big part of why I love what I do as a PT. I don’t want my patients to spend months waiting until they’re “strong enough” or “ready enough” to get back to the things they love. I want to help them figure out where they are now, start there, and build from it.

Running is running.

A runner is a runner.

And today, I ran. 🏃‍♀️

If you can relate, I’m so glad you’re here. Send me a message and let’s figure out where to start 🩷 taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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20 days ago

✨ Mark your calendar! ✨

We’ll be back in the studio providing free cupping and injury screenings on Saturday 9/26 from 8-12

In need of some TLC and recovery during your training? Have an injury or a nagging ache or pain you want to get looked at?

We’ve got you covered! Sign up sheet is now in studio to secure your spot!

Let us help you feel your best 💪🏼 See you soon! by @nextlevelptnj

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a month ago

You don’t have to be injured to work with a physical therapist👏

Yes, physical therapy can help you recover from an injury or get out of pain… but that’s not all we can do

Maybe you want to:

💪 Feel stronger
🏃‍♀️ Get back into working out
✨ Move with more confidence
🎯 Train for a specific goal
🧠 Stop feeling like you have to figure it all out on your own

That’s where we can help!

Our goal isn’t just to help you get out of pain. It’s to help you feel confident in your body and get back to doing the things you love

You don’t need to be “injured enough” to deserve support!

Want to learn more about how we can help? Send us a message! taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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a month ago

Don’t worry, I’ll still get my notes done 😉 by @nextlevelptnj

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Before making your core exercises harder, take a step back and ask yourself:

✔️ Are you holding your breath?
✔️ Is your belly pushing outward?
✔️ Can you keep your trunk steady as your arms and legs move?
✔️ Does your back arch?
✔️ Do you feel the effort where you should, or are your neck, shoulders, or low back taking over?

As physical therapists, we often see people jump to more advanced exercises before they’ve mastered the basics. The problem is, if your body is compensating during a simple exercise, making it harder usually reinforces those same compensation patterns.

That’s why we often start with exercises that look deceptively simple.

The goal isn’t just to complete the movement, but to perform it with good control, steady breathing, and the right muscles doing the work. Once you have that foundation, progressing your exercises becomes much more effective.

Sometimes, less really is more.

👇 Have you ever done a “simple” exercise that was harder than it looked? What was it?! taken in Next Level PT & Wellness by @nextlevelptnj

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