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Dr. Jenny April blends her knowledge of classical physical therapy with the holistic traditions of GYROTONIC® exercise and Yoga, to create a fresh perspective on physical rehabilitation. Through this lens, she is able to identify chronic dysfunctional movement habits, and facilitate healthy breathing and neuromuscular patterns in her clients. 

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After facing several sports and dance related injuries herself, Dr. Jenny April discovered, fell in love, and began teaching the GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® methods in New York City in 2008. She is certified on all specialized Gyrotonic equipment, which she combines with her experience as a Vinyasa & Aerial Yoga instructor. Dr. Jenny April uses her diverse movement background in figure skating, acrobatics, dance, running, and soccer to tailor sport/dance-specific home exercise programs designed to take athletes and dancers to the next level of kinesthetic proficiency. 

Dr. Jenny April graduated from Stony Brook University’s Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program in 2015, specializing in a Motor Learning approach to Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Her physical therapy treatments are informed by her knowledge of Feldenkrais, the Alexander Technique, the Fascial Meridians, Kinesio Taping and Cranial Sacral Therapy. Dr. Jenny April uses these principles of alignment & breath awareness to prevent re-injury, as well as create maximal postural stability, joy, and ease with her clients.