Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist

Dr. Helen Goldfrank received her doctorate in physical therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2017. She then went on to complete a board accredited residency program at The Jackson Clinics and became a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics thought the APTA.  Her residency program focused on orthopedic manual therapy and functional relationships of the musculoskeletal system. The program emphasized the importance of looking at the body holistically and highlighted when and how foot dysfunction can affect the pelvis and lumbar spine. She has taken additional coursework on Neurodynamics, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, the Running Athlete & Pelvic Health.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Dr. Helen’s other specialty is pelvic floor dysfunction, and she has over 100 hours of advanced training in this area through the Herman and Wallace Institute, and the Institute of Clinical Excellence. She integrates her background from Pilates and orthopedics in order to uniquely meet the needs of the individuals who come to her for help.

Certified Pilates Instructor

In addition to her physical therapy background, Dr. Helen completed a contemporary Pilates training through Evolution Pilates, where she teaches group and private classes on reformer & other apparatus.  She blends the Pilates principles of using breathe to facilitate the core, balanced movement in all planes, and controlled focused intentional movement with modern rehab and exercise science. She has completed Scolio-Pilates Modules 1 & 2 to deepen her ability to provide individual modifications and cueing to those with Scoliosis.

Strength & Conditioning

Dr. Helen brings 15 years of experience with traditional strength & conditioning to her Physical Therapy & Pilates practices. Her love affair with strength training began the first time she touched a barbell, and she went on to coach Crossfit & complete in Olympic Weightlifting. Her current strength endeavors are focused on unilateral & asymmetric loading to support the runner. She utilizes strength training of all sorts in her practice to help her clients build resilience and ease.