Orthopedic Conditions
Acute or chronic injuries to the muscles and/or joints of the body. You may know what caused your injury or your symptoms may have come out of nowhere.
Why Choose Ascension Physio
Emphasis on Manual Therapy
Sometimes ice, rest, and exercises just aren't enough.
Get to the Root of the Problem
The key to lasting results is to address a problem at its roots.
Realistic Treatment Plans
Low complexity patients are typically seen for 8 visits or less.
55 MIN Sessions 1-on-1
Get the full attention of your therapist for longer than average.
Treatable Conditions
Your first visit will start with reviewing your symptom presentation and medical history.
Next, a physical assessment will be conducted of the affected region as well as the regions above and below, and any other relevant areas.
Treatment will commence on at least one identified contributing factor, and you will be provided with at least one home exercise or self-treatment technique.
Finally, a discussion of your prognosis and an agreement on the plan of care will be reached.
If you have questions about a condition not listed here, feel free to get in touch or schedule a complimentary consultation.
Upper Extremity Pain
Including wrist, elbow, and shoulder injuries.
Lower Extremity Pain
Including foot, ankle, knee, hip, and SIJ injuries.
Back & Neck Pain
Including lower back/sciatica, upper back, and neck pain.
Headaches & TMJ Pain
Including neural symptoms and jaw dysfunction.
Prehab
Research shows better surgical outcomes.
Post-Op Rehab
Timelines and restrictions set by your surgeon.
Free Lower Back Pain E-Book
Education can be at least half the treatment and patients have seen resolution of their symptoms within 6 visits or even less if they can master these 5 exercises.
This e-book covers 3 mechanisms behind lower back pain, 2 big reasons people develop back pain (the true root of the problem), and 5 simple exercises to get you started controlling your pain.
Start your journey towards natural lower back pain relief now!
Meet Dr. Julia Niwinski, PT, DPT
Julia earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia in 2016. She also holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia in Canada. She relocated from Chicago to Albuquerque when her husband joined the Air Force in 2023.
Experienced in Functional Manual Therapy, Julia's skill set allows her to excel in treating the whole body and patients of all ages who may suffer from joint pain including TMJ, foot/ankle issues, vestibular dysfunction, post-op recovery, and complex chronic pain. She is also a Women’s Health Therapist experienced in pelvic floor rehabilitation and can help women with a variety of pelvic health issues as well as pre- and postpartum care.
Julia is also Schroth Scoliosis Physical Therapy C1 Certified to treat both adolescents and adults with scoliosis. Her comprehensive and diverse education and training allow her to provide a wide range of treatment approaches to single and S-curve scoliosis, Scheuermann’s kyphosis, and other spine deformities that integrate Schroth, specialized functional manual therapy, and neuro-based evaluation and treatment.
What patients are saying.
Testimonials
"I have been a patient of Dr. Julia and highly recommend her. She brings her extensive knowledge and creative problem solving skills to provide individualized treatment. She evaluates the entire body structure and movement and perseveres until she figures out how to correct the situation that brought me in. She is like a very smart detective."
- Anne S.
"I've seen Julia and after 10 years of not being able to run and living in pain- I'm pain free! She's the only one who treated me like a whole person. I'm running again because of her."
- Christina W.
"My PT sessions with Julia have been awesome. The exercises she has done on my neck have relieved so much pain. I am truly going to miss her and all the help she has provided to me. She is amazing!"
- Nina S.
"I highly recommend Dr. Julia Niwinski. I have been experiencing pain in my hip for several months that neighter a cortisone shot or traditional physical therapy had helped. My trainer suggested I meet with Julia and discuss treatment options she would recommend. Julia has used a combination of manual based therapy integrated with functional based movements in her treatment. She works not only on my hip issues but also focuses on basic core strength and posture. Though not pain free yet I am making progress in reducing my hip pain, particularly when walking. Julia is very knowledgeable, patient and committed to my progress. I see her in the office weekly and complete at home exercises as well. The office is very clean, modern and welcoming."
- Carol W.
Special Offers
Complimentary Consultation
Free 30-minute session to test if the Ascension Physio brand of treatment will work for you.
Unlimited Ascension Physio Access Pass
Unlimited 55min physical therapy visits for 2 months. Intensive physio to get your life back on track. $3,000, payment plans available.
