Christine

Meet Christine!
Pelvic Floor + Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Christine is a licensed physical therapist at Rebalance Physical Therapy & Wellness, specializing in both orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. She treats a wide range of orthopedic and pelvic health conditions in both men and women and is especially skilled at recognizing how the pelvic floor and musculoskeletal system influence one another. Rather than treating these areas in isolation, Christine combines her orthopedic and pelvic floor expertise to look at the body as a whole and identify the factors contributing to a patient’s symptoms.

Christine earned her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton. Her strong background in outpatient orthopedics allows her to treat conditions involving the low back, hips, pelvis, lower extremities, and other musculoskeletal injuries, while her pelvic health training enables her to evaluate and treat pelvic floor dysfunction alongside these orthopedic concerns.

Christine treats both men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction, including those experiencing chronic pelvic pain. She also has a particular passion for working with women during pregnancy and postpartum recovery and treating diastasis recti.

Her interest in pelvic health became even more meaningful after experiencing pregnancy and motherhood herself. As a mother of two, Christine brings both clinical expertise and personal insight to her work with pregnant and postpartum patients. She understands that recovery after pregnancy extends far beyond the immediate postpartum period and enjoys helping women address changes in their core, pelvic floor, abdominal wall, strength, and overall movement so they can return to exercise and everyday activities with greater confidence.

Christine has a special interest in treating diastasis recti, focusing on improving abdominal wall function, core coordination, and movement rather than looking only at the size of the separation. She also works with patients experiencing chronic pelvic pain and other pelvic floor dysfunctions, using a comprehensive approach to identify musculoskeletal, myofascial, and neuromuscular factors that may be contributing to their symptoms.

Christine is certified in dry needling and incorporates it into both orthopedic and pelvic floor treatment plans when appropriate. She combines dry needling with hands-on manual therapy, individualized exercise, movement retraining, and patient education to address muscle tension, myofascial restrictions, neuromuscular dysfunction, and movement impairments.

One of Christine’s strengths is her ability to bridge orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy. A patient’s hip, back, abdominal wall, core, or movement mechanics may contribute to pelvic floor symptoms—and pelvic floor dysfunction can similarly influence orthopedic pain and movement. Christine evaluates these connections rather than simply treating the location where a patient feels symptoms, allowing her to create an individualized and integrated treatment plan.

Christine is known for her warm and supportive approach and her ability to build meaningful relationships with her patients. She believes that feeling heard and understood is an essential part of the healing process and works closely with each patient to help them better understand their body and feel confident and empowered throughout their recovery.

Outside of the clinic, Christine enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and being outdoors—especially at the beach. Originally from Northern New Jersey, she has lived in the Philadelphia area for several years and enjoys being part of the local community.