We offer a wide range of physical therapy treatments to help you achieve efficient function.
Functional Manual Therapy® is a specialized form of hands-on physical therapy developed by the Institute of Physical Art. This holistic approach emphasizes restoring efficient function by quickly identifying the primary mechanical, neuromuscular and motor control dysfunctions contributing to pain/symptoms. We provide highly skilled treatment in one-on-one sessions for the best possible outcomes. You deserve the best!
As many as 1 in 4 people suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). While common, pain and incontinence are not a normal part of aging! Common diagnoses include, but are not limited to, urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis, pain related to pregnancy or post-partum. Don't let PFD run your life! Call today for an evaluation.
Pain during breastfeeding is not normal! We counsel new and expectant parents on ways to optimize their breastfeeding experience. Common reasons for a visit include, but are not limited to, pregnancy consultation, enhancing positioning and latch, engorgement, low supply, oversupply, mastitis, clogged ducts, pumping, returning to work, and weaning.
Gentle, hands on techniques to assess and treat the organs (viscera) to create structural and functional balance of these organs within the body especially as it relates to function. Address attachments and restrictions of the fascia and ligaments of the vascular, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Learn more here!
Therapeutic Value of Visceral Manipulation
Assessment and treatment of restrictions throughout the nervous system and their adjacent tissues to improve function of the nerve and all the tissues it innervates. Reasons to seek Neural Manipulation even beyond just nervous system disorders and paresthesia, include- sprains, strains, inflammation, migraines and trauma. For even more Information
Therapeutic Value of Neural Manipulation
We treat acute, chronic, pre-and post-surgical injuries in all age groups, from children to elite athletes. Utilizing our one-on-one, individualized manual therapy sessions, we not only get you back to sport, but can enhance your skills and optimize performance.
Are you at risk for injury? Getting hurt costs money and time, and takes you away from what you love. Come in for an evaluation to learn your risk level and how to maintain the healthy lifestyle you work so hard for.
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Gabriela completed an accelerated program at Simmons College in Boston, MA. She received a BS in Exercise Science with a minor in psychology and earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy with Distinction in 2013. After graduation, Gabriela moved to Richmond, VA, where she completed a two-year residency program through the Institute of Physical Art. In 2015, she sat for the rigorous Functional Manual Therapy ® certification exam, passing with honors. After completing CFMT, Gabriela began taking pelvic floor classes through Herman and Wallace and expanded her treatment to male and female patients with pelvic pain, pain with sexual intercourse, colorectal dysfunction, post-partum, and urinary and fecal incontinence. In 2018, Gabriela passed the rigorous pelvic health certification exam through the American Physical Therapy Association.
In 2017, Gabriela and her husband, Matthew Van Sickle, opened Functional Physical Therapy, LLC, to provide one-on-one, individualized care for those with musculoskeletal, neurological, and pelvic floor disorders. Together, Matthew and Gabriela apply their advanced knowledge and techniques to specialize in treating patients with complex conditions who have not recovered with traditional treatment or physical therapy.
Research Publications
Barth, J., Stezar, G., Acierno, G., Kim, T., & Reilly, M. (2014). Mirror book therapy for the treatment of idiopathic facial palsy. Ear, Nose and Throat Journal.