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 | Maria Jennifer Monreal, PT MS Jennifer received a Master's degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Cincinnati in 2001. Prior to her Master's Jennifer received a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition. Jennifer has received training in Maitland manual techniques as well as Travell and Simons Trigger point and myofascial release techniques. Jennifer grew up in La Rioja, Spain. While living in Spain, she became an extraordinary athlete, excelling in Tennis (up to national level) as well as Skiing, Snowboarding and Jennifer believes that "to prevent is better than to fix". To this end she takes an active interest in evaluating work areas and body mechanics during exercise to determine what improvements can be made that would help prevent injuries in the future. Jennifer has lived in the U.S for over 12 years, and is bilingual in Spanish and English. She loves to travel and hopes to see most of the world in her lifetime. |
 | Hector L Lozada, PT Hector was born and raised in Puerto Rico where he obtained his Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Puerto Rico. Throughout the years, Hector has obtained valuable experience in working with different types of clients in a wide array of settings such as rehabilitation hospitals, academic programs and sports clinics. Hector believes that to better comprehend the patient's conditions, the therapist must understand and experience the way everyday activities affect our body. With that concept in mind, he has been studying and practicing multiple disciplines including: swimming, cycling, running, hiking, rock climbing, martial arts, skiing, weight training, yoga and most recently dance. "These experiences are of immense value in the sense that they have helped deepen my understanding of how the body moves and how injury occurs. With that understanding, I am able to better design and implement treatment protocols that have been proven to be successful for specific orthopedic and sports injuries". He has also been a Physical therapy patient himself, following repair of his ACL as a result of skiing mishap. Hector received a Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy and is a Certified Stott Pilates Rehabilitation Instructor. |
 | Georgiana Nastu, PT Georgiana was born and raised in Constanta, Romania. During her childhood she was aware of physical therapy as a profession. Being impressed by the variety of treatments and modalities as well as their benefits to patients was what motivated Georgiana to become a Physical Therapist. She arrived in the US in 1990 to pursue her dream. Presently Georgiana is a successful Physical Therapist as well as a wonderful "Soccer" mom and wife. She has an inclination towards sports injuries since her 2 sons play soccer for traveling teams in Hudson Valley and her husband is a former "Dinamo Bucharest" soccer player. Georgiana received her Master's Degree in Physical Therapy from Mercy College- Dobbs Ferry, NY. Prior to her Master's, Georgiana received a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences. Her professional strengths include manual therapy, sports orthopedics, postural dysfunctions as well as neck and back dysfunctions. Georgiana's professional experience includes patient treatment |
 | David Roselló Santana, CPI David was born and raised in the Canary Islands, Spain. He graduated with a Physical Therapy Degree in 2003. In 2004 he moved to Madrid and got his Pilates Certification by the “Federación Española de Gimnasia”. David moved to NYC in 2008, and is currently working with private clients and as a pilates rehab assistant. Through his experience, he has noticed there is a tendency for people to think that you get in shape by participating in sports, however, he believes that you need to be in shape to practice sports, and this is where Pilates plays an important role. Breathing, alignment, control of the movement and strengthening of the postural muscles, are some of the principles of Pilates, which are essential for preventing many injuries while playing sports. "I have come across a lot of patients who suffered from chronic back problems, or other type of injures that would not allow them to practice their favourite activity, or just go through their daily routine with no pain. I have seen how Pilates has helped them reach a normal life with no limitations, and how much they have learned about how the body works". Currently David is preparing to take the exam for the State Boards of Physical Therapy and become also a Physical Therapist in New York State. |
  | Angilique Campbell, CPI With a love and passion for movement and teaching, Angilique brings over 15 years of dance and fitness experience to Core Focus Physical Therapy. Before receiving her B.A. in Communications from Temple University, she obtained certifications in aerobics, personal training, and yoga. Once she discovered the Pilates method, she found it to be the most effective and beneficial form of training for the young, the elderly, and people with physical limitations. After enduring a back injury from dancing, she used the Pilates method as a form of rehabilitation. She earned her Pilates mat and apparatus certifications through Power Pilates and the Physical Mind Institute. Originally from Maryland/Washington DC, Ms. Campbell moved to New York to study dance at the Ailey School. While continuing to study dance and perform she teaches private clients, duets, semi private sessions, and classes for various organizations throughout the city and through her own company, Pilates Angel. She has taught at different places including Washington Sports Clubs, Gold's Gym, Equinox, Alvin Ailey, DLFit studio, and has also volunteered to teach for New York City Parks and Recreation, PS6, and Shape Up NYC. |
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