Deciding on starting a family is a big step, and for women who may be experiencing trouble getting pregnant, fertility acupuncture and pelvic floor therapy may assist you in the process. That’s where Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture’s new services come in. The well-known physical therapy practice is now focusing on women’s health by adding Fertility Acupuncture and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to their list of services.
Hoboken Girl’s 2019 Wellness Business of the Year, has put its focus on women’s health services. “While we continue to care for all sorts of pain and rehabilitation conditions, we have taken a special interest in women’s health. For that reason, we have added Dr. Christine Palma, an acupuncturist who specializes in fertility issues. We have also added Dr. Suzanne Fuchs, a physical therapist with a specialty in pelvic floor issues. There is a synergistic aspect to the two specialties as they commonly co-treat many of the same issues such as Endometriosis,” Dr. John Rotundo, Founder & Director of Physician Services told Hoboken Girl.
Located at 51 Newark Street in Hoboken {the same building as Starbucks, for reference}, Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture is a family-owned practice utilizing the latest technology, equipment, and treatment therapies to treat patients.
About Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture
Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture is a leading provider for all chiropractic and physical therapy needs. They have a state-of-the-art facility that’s conveniently located in downtown Hoboken, just two blocks from the PATH train. They are a family-owned practice utilizing the latest technology, equipment, and treatment therapies to treat patients.
“We have grown organically and tremendously over the last 20 years and I truly believe it’s because we give people what they crave, and that’s individualized healthcare. You’re treated like a person, not a number who gets assigned a cookie-cutter treatment program to maximize profit. That’s not what we’re about. We don’t track stats in our office, we track the most important thing when it comes to healthcare and that’s patient progress,” says Dr. John Rotundo.
The Services
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy with Suzanne Coffey, PT, DPT
After graduating from New York Medical College, Suzanne began working in an outpatient clinic in Hackensack, NJ focusing on orthopedic, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports-related injuries. It was during this time that Suzanne realized the importance of the pelvic floor when treating patients, and she discovered her passion for women’s health. She received her pelvic floor certification from Herman and Wallace and launched a pelvic floor treatment program at the orthopedic practice.
Suzanne uses her well-rounded background in orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy to treat each patient with an individualized, multi-dimensional treatment program. Her treatments include manual skills, therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and biofeedback to help them reach their therapy goals.
“I highly recommend Dr. Suzanne Fuchs-Coffey from this practice for her Pelvic Floor PT services. I
worked with her prenatally and postnatally. She always makes me very much at ease, is very gentle and
her exercises are simple and effective very quickly. I highly recommend going to talk to her if you consider
working with a PT.” – said a patient.
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is covered by most insurance plans. They are happy to do an insurance verification check to see if you’re covered. Simply go here and provide them with the necessary information and they will contact you within 24 hours.
All pelvic floor sessions are one-on-one. They take place in private, comfortable rooms and last 45-60 minutes.
Suzanne holds certifications in:
- Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor
- Graston Technique
- RockTape
- LSVT Loud and Big
Conditions that can be treated by a pelvic floor therapist include:
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pelvic floor pain
- Vaginismus
- Vulvodynia
- Perineal pain
- Urinary incontinence, frequency, and urgency
- Interstitial cystitis {painful bladder}
- Sexual pain and dysfunction {dyspareunia}
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation
- Diastasis recti
- Mobilization and desensitization to episiotomy + cesarean scar tissue
- Post-operative conditions such as hysterectomy
- Low back pain
- Hip pain
Mention Hoboken Girl to receive a free consultation for pelvic floor physical therapy with Suzanne.
Consultations can be in person, over the phone, or via email at drcoffey.hfcpt@gmail.com
Fertility Acupuncture Therapy with Dr. Christine Palma, DACM
Dr. Christine Palma DACM, L.A.C. is a nationally board-certified, state-licensed acupuncturist, and herbalist. She received her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York. Christine has studied with the top sports medicine acupuncturists in the country such as Whitfield Reeves, Anthony Von der Muhll, and Tom Bisio. She is passionate about women’s health and fertility, which is a major healthcare issue in the fast-paced NYC metro region. She has worked with couples trying to get pregnant naturally as well as patients undergoing Assisted Reproductive Techniques such as IUI and IVF. She has successfully helped women with diminished ovarian reserve, advanced maternal age, PCOS, endometriosis, recurrent miscarriage, and autoimmune conditions.
After battling chronic work-related neck pain during her 16-year corporate engineering career, along with never-ending sports injuries, she began a holistic healing journey that led her to study traditional healing
methods. Grateful + curious, she became a Doctor of Acupuncture while a full-time corporate professional. The curriculum consisted of over 3,000 hours of training in Traditional Chinese Medicine with a heavy emphasis on biosciences in biology, chemistry, pharmacology, ortho-neuro evaluation, anatomy, pathophysiology, gynecology, dermatology, and psychology.
“After ten years of trying, I almost gave up. I didn’t think Dr. Christine was going to be able to help. I’m now the mommy of a healthy 2-year-old, ” said Erica, a patient.
Conditions that Dr. Palma commonly treats with acupuncture:
- Allergies
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Bronchitis
- Chemical Dependencies
- Constipation
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- Digestive Health/Cravings
- Facial Palsy
- Fertility
- Fibromyalgia
- Hypertension
- IBS
- Insomnia
- Liver Disorders
- Menopausal Syndrome
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraines
- Neck/Shoulder/Back Pain
- Cancer Support
- PMS
- Reproductive health
- Skin Conditions
- Sciatica
- Sinusitis
- Sleep disorders
- Stress
- Tendonitis
- Tension Headache
- Weight Management
Mention Hoboken Girl to receive a free consultation for acupuncture with Christine.
Consultations can be in person, over the phone, or via email at info@fireoverwater.com.
Contact
Hudson Family Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, & Acupuncture is located at 51 Newark Street, #203 in Hoboken. Give them a call at (201) 656-5600 or fill out this form to request an important.
Mention Hoboken Girl to receive a free consultation for pelvic floor physical therapy with Suzanne. Consultations can be in person, over the phone, or via email at drcoffey.hfcpt@gmail.com.
