Testimonials

Not your average PT -- best I've been to in my 15+ year fitness journey. I see Maria mainly for lower back and pelvic issues, although, I currently see her for preventative purposes as well! She established a baseline of pain and movement, and took me through a roadmap of where I could expect to be.

Maria is incredibly knowledgeable, explains treatment plans thoroughly, listened carefully to my responses & input & put it all to good use. I would highly recommend Dr. Villarini to anyone dealing with chronic pain or discomfort, or simply to build a strength base and perform body mechanics analysis to add to your current strength and conditioning program. Best of Luck!

-L. Cruz

When I contacted Maria, I had had a broken foot months earlier and discomfort on my life side from my hip down my IT band, Knee with weakness in my ankle and foot. I met with Maria for several sessions. Each session provided questioning, strength building, conversation and a protocol for me to follow. She gave me stretches and strengthening exercises that I could do in my own home or gym at my own time. Each session added on the last and through this process, I gained my strength back in these specific areas of my body.

The sessions gave me confidence that I could do this routine and get my strength back. We think of strength in our bodies with an overall fit appearance and ability. The strength I needed was specific and also subtle. I have these tools that I still do at home and that I can start doing again if I feel any weakness again. These sessions with Maria are informative, strengthening and empowering.

- A. Deluca

"I had found Maria after my gynecologist recommended that I see a pelvic floor physical therapist for some symptoms I was experiencing that my doctor wasn’t able to fully diagnose. As an athlete, I’ve been taught to listen to my body and I knew something wasn’t feeling right, so I chose to pursue Pelvic Floor PT.  I have to admit that I felt nervous and awkward because I wasn’t sure what to expect from this type of physical therapy. 

Maria made me feel comfortable during each visit by addressing my concerns and answering all of my questions, along with educating me about the pelvic floor and why I was feeling my symptoms. I would highly recommend Maria as she was able to help me return to my sport without feeling any discomfort. She was always incredibly patient during our sessions and since she was able to come to my house for appointments, I always felt that I was given the best care and attention during my treatments with her."

-Liz, 24

“Mrs. Villarini is the best Physical Therapist I have met since I had my struggles with back pain and post surgery recovery.

She is very professional, passionate, and an expert in her field.

I strongly recommend her.”

-P. Vargas

"Perhaps since I come from a family of physicians, my lifelong habit has been to seek help from internists, gastroenterologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists, orthopedists and surgeons.  But I must say that Maria Villarini has helped me much more than any of the specialists I consulted for my persistent intestinal problems.  I recommend her unreservedly.

Maria taught me to better understand my body and learn how to manage my own health and comfort.   Her expertise is solid.  She knows well the workings of inner muscles I’d known nothing about, as well as the chemistry of the digestive system.  She is able to make subtle, acute observations and offer the remedies that follow from them.   

Maria is a wonderful teacher.  She explains carefully and clearly.  She never fails to be encouraging, supportive, patient, and kind.  Her sense of humor leavens hard work on both our parts."  

-E. Saenger