Meet Dr. Harleen Bawa, PT, DPT
Dr. Harleen Bawa has been a licensed Physical Therapist in New York since 2007.
She specializes in the treatment of scoliosis, spine rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal injuries. In 2003, Dr. Bawa graduated from MS Ramaiah Medical College in India with a degree in Physical Therapy. She then pursued her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of New England. She has advanced her physical therapy career with post-graduate certificate training in the following: Mulligan Technique, Myofascial Release, Kinesio Taping, and Trigger-point therapy.
Dr. Bawa is certified in Schroth Scoliosis Therapy, a conservative scoliosis treatment that originated in Germany,by the following:
- ISST (International Schroth 3D Scoliosis Therapy). Method (Asklepios Clinic, Germany).
- BSPTS (Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School)
- SEAS therapy (Scientific Exercises Approach to Scoliosis), a conservative method for treatment of scoliosis developed by ISICO (Istituto Scientifico Italiano Colonna Vertebrale, or Italian Spine Scientific Institute).
She is a member of the Society for Scoliosis Orthopedic & Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT) and APTA (American Physical Therapy Association). .
Dr. Bawa believes in not just treating the condition but helping people achieve their goals and restore normal function. She utilizes an integrated manual therapy approach reinforced by therapeutic exercise and functional training. She is passionate about helping those with scoliosis, conservatively to halt progression of the curve and to relieve pain. She takes a holistic approach to each patient's entire well-being and educates them about wellness and healthy lifestyle.
Dr. Bawa has also pursued pelvic floor treatment specialization from Herman and Wallace institute for pelvic rehab. She treats woman during their pregnancy and postnatally addressing issues involved with pelvic girdle, low back pain, tummy muscle separation (diastasis recti abdominis (DRA)) and other pelvic floor dysfunctions including stress urinary incontinence. Dr. Bawa has a keen interest in the return to sport and fitness postnatally and rehabilitating women through pelvic floor injury or dysfunction to full fitness.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Bawa is also a National Pilates certified teacher. Her training at Polestar Institute consisted of Reformer, Trapeze Table and Mat Pilates exercises. She uses the principles and exercises of Pilates and integrates them in her treatment protocol.
Dr. Bawa has completed clinical affiliations in the following settings:
- Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
- Westchester Square Hospital
- North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- a variety of clinical settings in acute rehab, acute care, and outpatient rehabilitation
The following are conferences that Dr. Bawa has attended:
- 2019 Annual Conference and Meeting of the American Society for the Alexander Technique (June 28, 2019, Columbia University Medical Center, NEW YORK CITY)
- 5th Annual Non-Operative Treatment of Childhood Scoliosis (May 23, 2019, Columbia University Medical Center, NEW YORK CITY)
- SOSORT 2019 Conference (April 24-27, 2019, SAN FRANCISCO)
- SOSORT 2018 Conference (April 19-21, 2018, DUBROVNIK, CROATIA)
- SOSORT 2017 Conference May 4-6, 2017, LYON, FRANCE)
Meet Dr. Christina Gallego
Dr. Christina Gallego is a New York State licensed Physical Therapist with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She received her degree from SUNY Downstate in 1998. She is certified as a Scoliosis and Spine Online Learning (SSOL) Schroth therapist to treat patients with spinal deformities. Christina has extensive experience treating the pediatric population specializing in the Neuro Development Treatment (NDT) approach to multi-disciplinary treatment of neuromuscular dysfunction.
After suffering from scoliosis herself, Dr. Gallego became passionate about the Schroth Method after experiencing the benefits of the treatment. As a Pilates enthusiast she aims to incorporate elements of the practice to strengthen the spine and improve posture.
Dr. Gallego is dedicated to helping her patients and their families by empowering them with the knowledge and tools to achieve their goals.
Meet Kecia Chin
Kecia Chin specializes in teaching people the efficient and effective use of the body to prevent and reverse degenerative posture and movement habits that cause chronic, painful conditions. Her formula for success is Movement + Strength + Optimal Balance + Endurance + Fun = Peak Performance!
Kecia’s background includes ballet, modern dance, cross country track, acting and singing. She earned a scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University as a theater major. As part of the curriculum she was required to learn Form vs. Function – how to use the body at peak performance for all the basic movements of daily life (walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting and turning). Her post graduate work includes the American Center for Alexander Technique and has been an instructor since 1999 with 26,000 hours of independent study and professional teaching. She studied Bikram’s Hot Yoga for 4 years and is a certified Ashtananga Yoga instructor. Kecia has never suffered any injuries and attributes that to her vast knowledge of the proper workings of the body.
Meet Darcie Edwardes
Darcie has been a Licensed massage therapist for over 22 years. She specializes in deep tissue, medical, Swedish and pre & post natal massage. She has experience in different settings and has worked in North Shore Hospital, spas, resorts, chiropractor offices and private homes .She also offers Scoliosis massages on children and adults. She works under guidance of Physical therapist and helps Scoliosis patients to release tight structures and pain in their neck and back. She listens and watches for an individual reaction to customize treatment for their needs.
