Where Healing Begins
+ Growth Unfolds
Where Healing Begins
+ Growth Unfolds
The body speaks long before words do.
My work begins by listening—honoring movement as language, healing as collaboration, and care as something we build together.
The body speaks
long before words do.
My work begins by listening — honoring movement as language, healing as collaboration, and care as something we build together.
Movement has been my first language for as long as I can remember. My mother moved. I moved. And through jazz, ballet, tap, and West African dance, my body learned to express, process, and understand the world before I ever had the words for it.
In college, I learned the science behind what my body already knew. Anatomy and kinesiology changed the way I moved—and the way I saw movement in others. That connection between felt experience and physical understanding became the ground on which I still stand today.
Now, as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a manual therapist, a mover, and a lifelong student of embodied healing, my work blends skilled clinical care—including hands-on treatment, dry needling, and movement retraining—with a deep respect for the body’s natural intelligence. I help people move better, feel supported, and understand the patterns their bodies hold—so healing becomes something we build together.
Credentials at a glance
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Long Island University (2008)
Bachelor of Arts in Dance, Long Island University (2002)
Certified Yoga Instructor, NOW Yoga
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT), Myopain Seminars
18+ years in Orthopedics & Dance Medicine
🖤 Mama to Isabel James — my greatest teacher in creativity and resilience.
🐾 Dog-Mama to Beauty + Butter — joyful reminders of rest and presence.
Learn more about Ryanne’s work on LinkedIn.
How We Work Together
What you need now is ease. Here’s how we simplify your first steps with The Body School.
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Start with a brief consultation where we talk through your goals, your history, and what you’re seeking support for.
We’ll talk through what you’re experiencing, what you’ve tried, and what you hope to feel instead.
Together, we decide whether my approach is the right fit for you.
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Your first in-person session is a 90-minute Initial Evaluation — the foundation of our work together.
We slow down, listen to your body, explore movement patterns, breath, alignment, and the deeper story behind your symptoms.
This is where your roadmap is created.
You’ll leave with clarity around:
what your body is communicating
which patterns are contributing to your discomfort
what support your system needs
and the first steps of your personalized plan
This session sets the course for your treatment — rooted in Functional Manual Therapy®, movement analysis, and embodied education.
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Our work together is about more than reducing symptoms — it’s about understanding your body’s language and restoring trust in your own movement, strength, and ease.
As your body shifts, your plan shifts with it. Each session builds on the last, offering steady, ongoing support that meets you right where you are, giving you the tools, confidence, and support to feel more grounded in your everyday life.
This is where long-term change takes root — clarity, steadiness, and a deeper sense of self.
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In addition to this core process, I offer a range of specialty services—including educational workshops, yoga and movement instruction, dance medicine support, and on-site and backstage care—all grounded in the integrative framework of The Body School.
These specialty offerings can be booked independently of the clinical care pathway and do not require an Exploratory Consultation or Initial Evaluation. Inquire by emailing connect@ryannetanae.com.