Patricia Ladis PT, CBBA

Licensed Physical Therapist

Patricia Ladis PT, CBBA is a Licensed Physical Therapist and the Founder of WiseBody Physical Therapy out of New York, NY. With over 22 years of experience, Patricia specializes in providing a collaborative and holistic approach to pain, including nerve and chronic pain, injury prevention, and prenatal/postpartum wellness. She holds a BS in Physical Therapy from New York University. Patricia is a Certified Behavioral Breathing Analyst (CBBA) and holds certifications in Kinetic Control’s Performance Matrix Assessment Screen and the Integrative Systems Model. She co-founded First 1000 Days of Wellness, an educational platform for practitioners and the public to improve perinatal wellness. Patricia has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, and Men’s Health and has made television appearances on NBC and CBS.

wikiHow's Editorial ProcesswikiHow partners with over 1000+ experts from a wide range of fields to ensure our content is accurate and based on well-established research and testimony. Content Managers conduct interviews and work closely with each expert to review information, answer reader questions, and add credible advice. Learn more about our editorial process and why millions of readers trust wikiHow.

Co-authored Articles (6)

A Guide to Strengthening Your Core With the Stomach Vacuum Exercise

Enhance your core muscles with this incredibly effective exerciseIf you’ve been looking for a simple muscle-building exercise to strengthen your abs and improve your posture, the stomach vacuum is a great choice! You c...

How to

Perform Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique for managing stress and achieving a deep state of relaxation, originally developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson in the 1920s. Tensing and then releasing various muscle gr...

How to

Treat Blocked Veins

It can be scary to hear your doctor say you have a blocked vein caused by a blood clot, but take comfort in knowing that there are medical and at-home treatments available. With your doctor’s guidance, you may be able ...

How to Do Squats During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an unforgettable time of your life, but it definitely comes with its own challenges, especially when it comes to exercise. While activities like horseback riding, soccer, basketball, and other such sports ar...

How to

Do a Chinese Split

A Chinese split, also called a middle split, is a stretch position in which both legs are extended out to the sides. The position is sometimes called a Chinese split because of the move's prominence in martial arts train...

How to

Lift Objects When Pregnant

Lifting heavy objects while pregnant is often considered harmful and is not usually recommended. It is easy to strain your back when carrying extra weight, and softer ligaments during pregnancy can make you more suscepti...