Debra Goodman, MSPT graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1994. She then graduated from the University of Miami with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 1998. Currently, Debra is a licensed manual physical therapist with specialties in women's health, dance medicine, and sports medicine. She has been a physical therapist for Westside Dance Physical Therapy in New York City, New York City Ballet, and School of American Ballet. Debra has had a private women's health/orthopedic practice in New York City, and since moving to the Albany area in 2004, she has developed a private practice in the Capital District.

Debra's professional focus is treatment of orthopedic and women's health issues with a particular strength in dealing with chronic pain patients. Debra is one of the few physical therapists trained in internal evaluation and treatment of the pelvic floor muscles. In addition, she is specifically skilled in treatment of pregnancy and postpartum problems. Debra is a pilates instructor and part of the continuing education faculty for Kinected and The Kane School of Core Integration in New York City. She teaches multiple continuing education workshops for pilates instructors, physical therapists, and fitness trainers focusing on educating professionals on exercise during pregnancy. Debra is also an instructor for prenatal and postpartum group fitness classes. The goal of her program is to empower women by giving them the tools to stay strong and healthy during pregnancy and postpartum.

Debra Goodman's Exercises Featured in Shape Magazine August 2009

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POSTPARTUM RECOVERY: Helping New Moms Get Their Bodies Back

PILATES AND PREGNANCY: Safe Ab Exercises

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