Owner of Essex Physical Therapy
Clinical Director
MS in Physical Therapy, Springfield College, Springfield, MA, 1992
Member of American Physical Therapy Association
Certified Postural Restoration 2007
Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist through the American Institute of Balance (AIB)
Craniosacral Therapy I & II, Somatoemotional Release, Visceral Release with the Upledger Institute
Estelle has studied Craniosacral Techniques with the Upledger Institute and has developed a strong background in sports medicine and overuse injuries with an emphasis in manual Physical Therapy. Her practice specializes in the non-surgical treatment of back, neck, hip, knee, and headache pain, as well as post surgical shoulder rehabilitation.
Her 18 years of clinical practice in Physical Therapy led her to the designation of Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) in 2007 as a result of advanced training, extraordinary interest and devotion to the science of postural adaptations, asymmetrical patterns, and the influence of muscles on the body as defined by the Postural Restoration Institute ™. Her passion for Postural Restoration science and patient interventions has led to a reputation for successful clinical outcomes and the opportunity to provide in-services to physicians, physical therapists, coaches and athletes on the implementation of Postural Restoration in their practice. Estelle is trained in Golf Rehabilitation, Ergonomic Evaluations for the workplace, PRI Orthotics and specialized Exercise Prescription in Postural Restoration and Vestibular Rehabilitation.
Estelle works with student athletes in the Essex School District and has particular interest working with soccer, hockey, golf, and baseball players, as well as ballet dancers. Estelle is very active in her community organizing the Essex Women's Soccer Program, a founding member of a women's running group, and participating in the Chittenden County American Cancer Society Walk for Life. Estelle lives in Essex with her husband and three sons.
Estelle enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking with her dog, playing women's and co-ed soccer, skiing, snowshoeing, golfing, gardening, scrapbooking and traveling.