Physiyoga
Prevent injury, relieve pain and optimize athletic performance with our innovative, therapeutic training program combining the modern science of movement with the holistic approach of yoga.
Movement for the body you live in.
“It’s my passion to distill my thousands of hours of cross-disciplinary training into relevant, experiential education and total reset for your body, mind and spirit. Rather than trying to mask symptoms and missing the bigger picture, I zoom out and view you as a whole person to facilitate long-lasting and profound systemic change.”
- Chelsey Kapuscinski, Certified Physiyoga Instructor, Certified Rolfer®, Thai Bodyworker,
Somatic Experiencing® student
What is Physiyoga?
Physiyoga is a therapeutic training program which applies the principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and strengthening with the practice of yoga in pursuit of optimal functioning of a healthy body.* It’s useful for anyone looking to prevent or treat injuries, optimize athletic performance, reduce pain, tension and stress, and support mental balance. We start out with a thorough assessment of your goals, conditions and health history to create a customized treatment plan that combines private one-on-one Physiyoga sessions with a home exercise program. Our treatment plan will include a broad range of tools like functional movement assessment, breathwork and rolling; myofascial release and strengthening exercises, and experiential education about pain science, movement mechanics and alignment. Because the work is holistic, we can also include dialogue about lifestyle factors that may be influencing the body’s condition that we are trying to improve, such as stress, work, exercise, social connections, spirituality, somatics, diet and sleep.
*Physiyoga is not physical therapy and is not a substitute for the diagnosis and treatment available in a traditional physical therapy setting.
What sets Physiyoga apart?
I believe that virtually none of us got the physical education we need in order to fully enjoy a life of freedom, ease, mobility and longevity. Many of us have adopted sub-optimal movement and breathing patterns due to the dramas and traumas of life, from injuries and surgeries to psychoemotional patterns that affect how we move and feel in our bodies. The antidote to this is receiving tailored, holistic support and guidance. That’s why it’s my passion to distill my thousands of hours of cross-disciplinary training into relevant, experiential education and total reset for your body, mind and spirit. Rather than overly focusing on localized symptoms and missing the bigger picture, I zoom out and view you as a whole person to facilitate long-lasting and profound change.
In service of your goals, I’ll look at how all parts of the body are interacting via fascia and kinetic chains, as well as how your nervous system is functioning to allow for change. We’ll collaborate to co-create more resilient, efficient, strong and mobile movement patterns so that you can live your life more fully and enjoyably. This process of changing long-standing or complex patterns takes time, effort and consistency. The good news is that it is often fun, fascinating, feels good, and best of all, it works!
How Does Physiyoga Work?
7 Phase restoration process that holistically resets the body from head to fingers and toes, using the principles and practices of the Physiyoga Method.
Phase 1 Breath & Core
Phase 2 Kinetic Chains: Feet and Lower Limb
Phase 3 Hip Strength & Mobility
Phase 4 Kinetic Chains: Hands and Upper Limb
Phase 5 Shoulder Strength & Mobility
Phase 6 Spinal Health
Phase 7 Integration
Consider these 7 Phases as a general map that will guide us throughout a holistic course of treatment. No two courses of treatment look exactly alike; We’ll tailor the sessions to your individual needs, interests and goals while remaining rooted in the proven methods of Physiyoga. It’s good to plan for at least 7 sessions, 1 per phase, though it may be the case that we’ll want to spend more time and dive more deeply into particular area(s) of focus. My goal is to have you leave each session feeling better than you did when you walked in, and to integrate the changes with a customized self-care program based on which exercises landed best for you, and how much time you have for practice.
Who is Physiyoga for?
Physiyoga is ideal for people who prefer holistic, effective approaches over short-term symptom masking, and for those who are curious and love to learn by taking on an active role in their healing process. It is useful for anyone looking to:
Optimize athletic performance
Prevent injuries
Resolve old injuries/compensations
Increase mobility and flexibility, or support hypermobility
Increase strength
Relieve pain and excessive tension
Improve posture and alignment
Pre and post-surgery care
Build self-care routines
Relieve stress
Improve breathing
Improve mental clarity
Promote longevity
What specific issues does Physiyoga help with?
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Reoccurring ankle sprains
Plantar fasciitis
Flat feet
Bunions
Knee aches and pains
Balance
Mobility, flexibility & strength
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Range of motion
Strength & power
Pelvic floor function
Bursitis
Arthritis
Snapping hip
Gait
Alignment (pelvic tilt, shift and/or hip hike)
Pain
Chronic tightness
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Carpal tunnel
Arthritis in hands/wrist
Pain with weight bearing in hands
Grip strength
Shoulder impingement
Shoulder alignment & symmetry
Range of motion
Difficulty lifting or reaching
Tennis elbow
Tendonitis
Posture
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Shoulder impingement
Shoulder alignment & symmetry
Posture
Strength
Range of motion & mobility
Difficulty lifting or reaching
Post-surgery (after initial healing is complete)
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Scoliosis
Alignment (balancing kyphosis - lordosis)
Low back pain
Neck pain
Poor Posture
Mobility issues
Bulging Disc
Herniated Disc
Core function
Breath holding or shallowness
Muscle strength & weakness
Forward head posture
TMJ
Our Physiyoga Instructor
CHELSEY KAPUSCINSKI
Founder Brooklyn Mindbody Collective
Certified Rolfer®, Adv. Yoga Instructor, Thai Bodyworker, Student of Somatic Experiencing®
Chelsey loves teaching people how to move optimally in support of longevity and doing more of what they love, pain-free. She balances a compassionate and warm approach with her technical knowledge to work toward her clients’ goals in a safe, supportive environment.
“The instructors at the Brooklyn Mindbody Collective are excellent. They’re very knowledgeable across many disciplines and have a compassionate approach. The energy in their studios will instantly make you feel comfortable and you’ll know you’re in good hands.”
— David G., entrepreneur
Pricing
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$200 | New Client - 30 min movement assessment w/ goal setting + 60 min Physiyoga session on Zoom or in-person (The 30 min assessment and 60 min session are scheduled separately).
$170 | 60min - Physiyoga follow-up, Zoom or in-person
PACKAGES & DISCOUNTS
$20 off per session for cash payment
$30 off the total for package of 3
$110 off the total for package of 10
Packages may be combined with cash discount for maximum savings.
SLIDING SCALE
Sliding scale is available for this service.
To inquire, please e-mail or setup a phone consultation with the practitioner whom you’re interested in working with.