Rowe Physical Therapy

Holistic Physical Therapy for Body, Mind and Spirit

OUR TEAM

THERAPISTS:

Cynthia S. Rowe, PT
Sibylle Bosslet, PT	Kim Zimmerman, OTR/L
Mali Raisz, PT	Rosemary Blau, PT
Marie Curry, OTR/L

Our Physical and Occupational Therapists all share the expertise of Manual Therapy with emphasis on Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation. We have received a lot of our post graduate training for these techniques through The Upledger Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, (an international training center for holistic health care practitioners under the direction of John Upledger, DO). Each of us has also expanded our training in other techniques and approaches to develop our own unique style of holistic manual treatment coupled with client education and exercise programs.

With the same philosophy and core treatment approach, we work closely together as a team. We make use of the wealth of experience we have as a group, as well as individually, with the focused goal of helping our clients along their path of recovery towards optimum health.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF:

Stacy Pappas
Cidalia Aguiar

Cynthia S. Rowe, PT
cindy@RowePT.com

Cynthia Rowe Cardillo Cynthia S. Rowe, PT is a 1977 graduate from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy. She established Rowe Physical Therapy and Associates in 1986 after having a life threatening ruptured cerebral aneurysm in 1985 that had to be surgically repaired. Her recovery was arduous initially until she got the invaluable help from John Upledger, DO. With the guidance of Dr. Upledger and his vast knowledge, experience and expertise in holistic healing, Cindy embarked on a different recovery path that included Craniosacral Therapy and related techniques.

As she began to recover from her trauma and surgery she decided that she wanted to develop an expertise as a holistic Manual Physical Therapist. Her survival left her with a vision to open up her own private practice in order to help others along their journey of body, mind and spirit healing. Her complete recovery allowed her to fulfill this vision, as well as to live a fuller life, including a family with two children, a busy and full time practice to run, and a teaching schedule.

Cindy integrated a wide range of manual techniques into a Total Body Approach including Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage Therapy, Energy Work, Strain and Counterstrain, Joint Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques. With this manual approach to treatment, the office expanded rapidly to accommodate many people who sought out this unique holistic physical therapy setting that Cindy had established.

Cindy has developed her well respected reputation based on her advanced manual skills, caring nature and positive results. She has been teaching around the country since 1988 at hospitals and seminars to post graduate physical therapists and physical therapy students on The Integration of Myofascial Release and Craniosacral Therapy. Cindy is included in The Association of Healthcare Educators as the Developer of the Fascial Mobilization course for The Upledger Institute. She is considered by her colleagues as an expert clinical specialist and teacher.
In her "spare" time, Cindy enjoys exercise, meditation, yoga, biking, skiing, hiking, travel and connecting with nature.

Cynthia S. Rowe, PT selects her Associates based on their training, expert skills and clinical specialty that match her own. She and her Associates strive for no less than excellence in the quality care they provide.

Mali Raisz, PT
mali@RowePT.com

Mali Raisz Mali Raisz, PT is a graduate of Simmons College having received her Bachelor of Science and Certificate in Physical Therapy. She has worked in a variety of outpatient clinics with focus on Integrated Manual Therapy. She has always had an interest in a variety of manual techniques which contributes to an eclectic and whole body approach. Her extensive training has led to an integrated approach including Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Strain and Counterstrain, Joint Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques. She uses the integration of these techniques to treat a wide variety of joint and soft tissue dysfunction and chronic pain syndromes. Mali also has an interest in nutritional biochemistry and its relationship to somatic dysfunction.

Mali enjoys being with her family, traveling the world, cooking and reading. She stays physically active through tennis, soccer and yoga.

Rosemary Blau, PT
rosemary@rowept.com

Rosemary Blau Rosemary Blau, MSPT received her Masters in Physical Therapy at Simmons College. She has worked at many of Boston's teaching hospitals including MGH, Brigham and Women's Hospital and New England Baptist Hospital treating patients on the orthopedic, neurology, and general medical services. She also has worked at a rehabilitation/long term care facility working with post surgical orthopedic patients, as well as long term care residents.

Rosemary has been interested in whole body health for many years and became a Reiki Master/Teacher in 2005. She is much attuned to energy healing and has continued her education through The Upledger Institute with training including Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Release. She has also had much opportunity to train with Cindy Rowe as her mentor and teacher. She incorporates holistic and integrative manual PT with her traditional physical therapy experience to help her clients/patients to reach their maximum potential.

Rosemary enjoys bicycling, sailing, yoga, meditation, reading and spending time with her family and friends.

Marie Curry, OTR/L
marie@RowePT.com

Marie Curry Marie Curry, OTR/L is a practicing Occupational Therapist that specializes in a total body approach from a body, mind and spirit perspective. Marie graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1978 and she is also a Certified Massage Therapist since 2000. She has had extensive training in manual therapy and takes into consideration the holistic healing of each and every one of her clients. Her postgraduate training includes, but is not limited to, Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Somatoemotional Release and Energy Healing.

Marie has had past experience working with the pediatric population in the inner city as well as adults and geriatrics in home care, hospital and private practice. She has also had extensive experience with pulmonary care involving ventilator weaning. Marie's O.T. background and experience also gives her an advantage especially when working with hand related problems such as repetitive stress injury and post surgical hand problems.

Marie enjoys gardening, biking, walking/hiking, kayaking and reading (she participates in 2 book clubs), and she especially loves being a soccer mom to her daughter who plays on her college team.

Kim Zimmerman, OTR/L
kim@RowePT.com

Kim Zimmerman Kim Zimmerman, OTR/L received her Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1979 from Utica College of Syracuse University. She has had years of experience working in the medical model and school model systems including adult rehab at Braintree Rehab and Boston Medical Center as well as the home care setting. She has had much experience with positioning and mobility solutions for physically challenged children and adults. She was a Certified Supplier for rehabilitation technology and ran her own business named Design-Able (servicing adults and children with disabilities) for 12 years.

Kim has had postgraduate training in Craniosacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage Therapy, Myofascial Release and Somatoemotional Release. She feels strongly about treating with a whole body, holistic approach in order to maximize the potential healing of her clients/patients. She has also had intensive and extensive training with Cindy Rowe. It was through this training that Cindy saw Kim’s outstanding manual skills and caring heart along with her expertise as a holistic practitioner that prompted Cindy to invite Kim to join her team of specialized therapists.

Kim enjoys yoga, dancing, outdoor sports and spending time with her family and friends. She participates in environmental activities and has backpacked the 220 mile John Muir Trail in the Sierra Mountains with her husband.

Sibylle Bosslet, PT
sibylle@RowePT.com

Sibylle Bosslet Sibylle Bosslet, PT received her Physical Therapy degree in 1988 in West Germany and has been a licensed PT in the U.S. since 1989. She completed a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the college of Social Sciences in Freiburg, Germany prior to becoming a P.T. Sibylle has always been interested in integrating her background in social work with her work as a P.T. She strives to see the needs of her clients met in their physical, emotional and social context.

Sibylle started early in her career as a manual P.T. developing her skills in holistic approaches for healing. She has had years of experience working as a P.T. in a rehab and acute care hospital as well as private practice. In most recent years she has worked at an urban outpatient clinic where she has been integrating her holistic manual therapy skills into her treatment approach.

Sibylle has had postgraduate training in Craniosacral Therapy for adults and children, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, Lymphatic Drainage, Strain/Counterstrain and Somatoemotional Release. She is also trained as a prenatal and postpartum exercise instructor and has enjoyed working with women's health issues. She has conducted numerous educational groups for women and their babies.

Sibylle enjoys hiking and bicycle touring, yoga, reading, singing in a Chorus, traveling and learning other languages and about other cultures.

Stacy Pappas is our Office Administrator. She has many responsibilities to insure the smooth operation of Rowe Physical Therapy and Associates. She is ready to help both staff and clients with any need or problem that arises and always very graciously.

Cidalia Aguiar Cidalia Aguiar is our Receptionist/Office Assistant. She assists our Office Administrator as needed and our team of PT's with their client schedules. She is readily available to help our clients with any needs they may have and she makes everyone feel comfortable with her engaging smile and warmth.