In Balance Physical Therapy
"Making a Difference One Patient At A Time"
305 251 2912

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Welcome to In Balance Physical Therapy. We offer an integrated approach to the human body designed to specifically evaluate and treat dysfunction.  We use manual therapy to correct structural and soft tissue irritation. This hands-on approach normalizes tissue function and decrease mechanical strain on the body during activity.  Extensive education is included as exercises are given that cater to your body’s needs to maintain overall improvements and prevent recurrence.

In Balance Physical therapy was founded by Cathy Parbst-Accurso, PT, CKTP in 2005 with a vision of what giving great care to patients should be: one on one hands on care.  Our therapists work individually with each patient to restore their body’s natural ability to heal. This is done with a highly skilled manual approach, education and exercise to empower our patients to take better care of their bodies.

She shares that vision of great care with her husband Dr. Joe Accurso. They teach health and wellness classes community that enable people to live the lives they always wanted to with health and happiness. In Balance physical therapy is about treating the individual and their specific needs. These needs target the source of the problem, not just the symptoms. Our mission is to empower our patients to take better care of their bodies, so they don’t need us. This is done through individualized one on one care directed towards the premise that structure = function. Whether you have knee pain or back pain, our therapists will perform a complete evaluation and treat the whole body to restore function, not just treat the symptom. This goal restores the patient to total health and well being, placing them  “In Balance”

OUR STAFF:

Cathy Parbst-Accurso PT, CKTP has been practicing Physical therapy for over 15 years. She has  a BS in Sports medicine and Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut.  She is an ex professional duathlete and National Champion, placing 12^th in the world and first American. She has extensive knowledge of the human body and in restoring functional movement patterns with all athletic skill levels. Cathy is one of the few advanced certified practitioners in Kinesio-Taping in Florida. She is active in her community with sponsoring many of the triathlon and running clubs, and high schools , offering free injury prevention and performance enhancement clinics in South Florida.

 Jeremy D. Cross, MSPT  has been practicing Physical Therapy12 years. He began studying with the Ursa Foundation, an elite manual therapy Foundation on the West Coast, in 1998. The Ursa Foundation is renowned around the world to practitioners that study the diagnosis and treatment of all human ailments through natural, hands-on care coupled with decades of knowledgeable education as prescribed through Ursa teachers. Jeremy has been a book reviewer and publisher with Advance Magazine for Physical Therapists. He treats all musculoskeletal disorders and also affects the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary, reproductive, cardiorespiratory, and autonomic systems which is not typically treated naturally in today's environment. Jeremy has experience working with professional Broadway dancers in New York City along with elite athletes on the West Coast.

Treatable dysfunction includes:

·        Low back pain

·        Neck pain

·        Shoulder pain

·        Foot / ankle pain

·        Knee pain (with or without history of trauma)

·        Headaches

·        TMJ / jaw pain

·        Sciatic nerve pain

·        Athletic injuries

·        IT Band dysfunction

·        Rib pain- including breathing difficulties and mid-back pa

·        Wrist / hand / thumb dysfunction

·        Carpal tunnel syndrome

·        Foot and calf cramps

·        Stress-related tension including postural fatigue

·        Extremity numbness / tingling

·        Hip pain and pelvic floor irritation

·        Coccygeal pain

·        Pain due to a history of a motor vehicle accident

·        Ergonomic design education

·        Pain during pregnancy

Testimonials

January 17, 2009

I have been aware that I have arthritis in my right hip since 2005.  I am active and disciplined about exercise and complementary practices, which I have engaged in to, keep surgery at bay.  In April 2008, the MRI of my hip indicated that the deterioration was so far along that I could have surgery if I so chose.  I was in pain with just usual walking when I found Cathy in the fall of 2008.  Cathy's work on my body and prescribed exercises diminished the pain so that all that was left was a slight discomfort. Cathy's knowledge of the body and how it works astounds me.  I am grateful beyond words to have found her.  

“The staff at In Balance Physical Therapy was instrumental in helping me return to elite runner status. Cathy and her staff treated me with the utmost care and expertise, following a professional model that is both preventive and injury-specific. Despite having a busy life and work schedule, I was able to receive the health team’s full and undivided attention thanks in great part to their flexible scheduling. Having been a supremely competitive athlete herself, Cathy understands the need for runners to resume their daily training activities as quickly as possible. In prescribing a series of exercises to strengthen both my core and leg muscles, we hoped to correct any imbalances that had caused my left knee to flare up with a debilitating case of runner’s knee. Sure enough, within 3-4 weeks I was completely healed and blessed with a new pair of orthotics, custom-designed on site. I would recommend In Balance Physical Therapy to any ailing runner who seeks a holistic, family-oriented, and effective cure to their injury woes.”

-          Jonathan Mederos

When I came to Physical Therapy I had pains in my shoulder and back .

With Jeremy’s hands on approach I find it helped me find where the pain is actually coming from and with the home stretching  he advises,  it really helps to relieve the pain . I am very pleased with the team at In Balance Physical Therapy.

-Regina Duart

Amazing results in just one session . I was able to resume my training for my half Ironman “ I immediately felt better” I was never much into stretching, but Jeremy showed me that in just a few exercises I can improve my performance . Highly recommended!

-Hans Abate

In Balance Physical Therapy
"Making a Difference One Patient At A Time"
305 251 2912

 Email at InBalancePT@live.com

Abundant Life Wellness Center
Palmetto Bay Professional Plaza
9040 SW 152 St.
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
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