We are proud and excited to announce that we have partnered with Tara Dunsmore of Pink Ink Tattoo to bring her services to the Breast Cancer Survivors in our community and surrounding communities!  

Tara is Certified in Areola Complex, 3 Dimensional and Scar Camouflage Tattooing. 

 Tara is now booking appointments to tattoo in our clinic at 1630 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 110!  

You can visit her website at www.pinkinktattoo.com or call Tara at (919)592-5580 to book your appointment today!




                             By Susan Lew

You're invited to meet Beautycounter and discover why we want to get safe products into the hands of everyone. Join us for a conversation that will change the way you look at beauty. Samples of Beautycounter are always located in the PTFW Lobby for patients, friends, family, etc. to check out! Call us if you have any questions.

What Beautycounter has taught us....
*There are about 10,000 chemicals commonly found in personal care products - only 10% of those chemicals have safety data.
*The United States has not passed a federal law to regulate the ingredients used in personal care products since 1938.
*The European Union has spent the past two decades banning or restricting more than 1,300 ingredients - the U.S has only banned 11 to date. 

Susan Lew
(910)352-2611
suelew@gmail.com
beautycounter.com/susanlew

Diaper Bank of NC- Lower Cape Fear

Physical Therapy for Women Lymphedema and Pelvic Rehab Center 
is a hot spot for diaper donations through the Diaper Bank of NC- Lower Cape Fear! 

     

Be sure to swing by our office at 1630 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 110 (door to the left) Wilmington, NC 28403 to drop of your diaper donations.We accept both new and opened packs of diapers for donations. All sizes of diapers, including adult diapers are needed along with baby wipes and diaper creme. Diaper Bank of NC - Lower Cape Fear Information:
The Diaper Bank of NC - Lower Cape Fear works to meet this need by providing diapers to community partners for distribution to families in need in our community. You can help by donating diapers, hosting diaper drive, volunteering to help us wrap diapers for distribution and by spreading the word! Contact us for more information on ways that you, your business or community organization can get involved! Visit Lowercapefear@ncdiaperbank.org for more information.



          Integrative D​ry Needling

We offer Dry Needling treatment at our facility! 

Dry Needling will be performed by one of our very own Physical Therapist's, Jennifer Guardino who is Certified in Dry Needling! 

Integrative Dry Needling is a highly effective form of Physical Therapy for the treatment of a multitude of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. It is not appropriate for all conditions or pathologies and the use of the technique will be at the discretion of your physical therapist. 

Ask your therapist if this is right for you! We hope to hear from you soon!


Integrative Dry Needling involves placing a small needle into the tissue that is tender with the intent to normalize the physiology of the area and regain homeostasis,which will improve the function of the musculoskeletal system resulting in symptom reduction.
Physical Therapy for Women will be participating in this year's Wilma Dash!



Thursday, May 17th, 2018
6:30 PM
Coastline Convention Center
501 Nutt St.
Wilmington NC 28401

The Wilma Dash is Wilmington, North Carolina's only All-Female 5k! This is a great event for first time runners, walkers, and for seasoned runners looking for a personal best. Create a team and compete for team prizes to add to the fun.

Whether running or cheering on the sidelines, join us for a post-run Health Fest filled with food, fitness, music and fun! Grab a frosty beverage, sample tasty bites and visit with an array of health-related booths. 

Participants who register by Friday April 20th, 2018 will be guaranteed a Race Shirt!

Don't forget to stop by Physical Therapy for Women's Booth! We will have free infused water, free giveaways and will be raffling off a prize!

Product of the Month

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Massage Therapy
By Angela Mundy Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist NC #15636



Types of Massages

Swedish Therapeutic Massage

Swedish TherapeuticMassage is a very relaxing and therapeutic style of bodywork. It combines oilor lotion with an array of strokes such as rolling, kneading, and percussion tohelp the body improve its circulation. The benefits of this type of bodyworkinclude relief from aches and pains, decreased stress levels in the body,enhanced mental clarity, improved appearance, and greater flexibility.

30 minutes: $40
60 minutes: $65
90 minutes: $90

Signature Hot Stone Massage

Signature Hot Stone Massage is a style of massage where heated stones are placed at specific sites on your body to deepen relaxation and promote circulation in your muscles. Stones are used with long, deep strokes, allowing deeper work into the muscles.  Muscles that are heated with these stones release tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.

60 minutes: $70
90 minutes: $95

Deep Tissue Massage

Deep Tissue Massage isa form of bodywork that aims to relieve tension in the deeper layers of tissuein the body. Deep Tissue Massage is a highly effective method for releasingchronic stress areas due to misalignment, repetitive motions, and past injuries.Due to the nature of the deep tissue work, open communication during thesession is crucial to make sure you are always comfortable. Keep in mind thatsoreness is common after the treatment, and plenty of water should be ingestedto assist with the flushing and removal of toxins that will have been released.

60 minutes: $70


Eselen™Inspired Massage

Eselen™ Massage wasdeveloped in Big Sur, California and is still practiced and taught at theexclusive Eselen™ Institute.  This specialized techniqueencompasses long, flowing strokes along the entire body, from head to toe,using a special side-draping alternative.  It is generally known forits healing and nurturing touch; it combines long strokes, gentle rocking andstretching, sculpting of deep musculature and the precision of acupressure.Eselen™ as part of Gestalt psychotherapy, goes beyond the physicalresult of bodywork and incorporates energy exchange and psychologicalwell-being.

75 minutes: $75

Prenatal Massage

Prenatal Massage isvery relaxing, therapeutic and nurturing for women in their second and thirdtrimester. It combines unscented oils or lotion with an array of long, soothingand gentle strokes to help relax the stressed muscles and aches and painsassociated with pregnancy. The benefits include decreased stress levels in thebody, enhanced mental clarity, better sleep for much-needed rest, and assistsin the natural delivery when the time arrives.

60 minutes: $65
90 minutes: $90

Reflexology

Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, involves applying pressure to specific areas of the feetusing certain techniques, which relate to various zones in the entire body. It can be beneficial forrelieving stress, headaches, muscle tension and relieving aches and painsthroughout the body, can be very relaxing for sore and tired feet and helpingto improve circulation in swollen ankles and calves. This modality can be addedto another service (except for Prenatal).

30 minutes: $45
30 minutes add-on: $35

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