If you've spent any time in pain or with limited mobility, you know how it can affect every step, every inhale, every aspect of your life. It can stop you from doing what you love. We use precise evaluation, compassion, and our medical expertise to see the whole you.
Amy Selinger describes how growing up in our modern society, sitting and cumulative trauma may lead us to develop muscle imbalances that lead to musculoskeletal pain; particularly back pain.With 30 years of experience specializing in back, hip and pelvic pain, Amy Selinger appreciates that many treatment techniques thought to be standard approaches to back pain don't always work.
Amy Selinger describes how growing up in our modern society, sitting and cumulative trauma may lead us to develop muscle imbalances that lead to musculoskeletal pain; particularly back pain.With 30 years of experience specializing in back, hip and pelvic pain, Amy Selinger appreciates that many treatment techniques thought to be standard approaches to back pain don't always work.
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If you've spent any time in pain or with limited mobility, you know how it can affect every step, every inhale, every aspect of your life. It can stop you from doing what you love. We use precise evaluation, compassion, and our medical expertise to see the whole you. At Back to Life, you are treated as an individual with a personal and unique set of problems.
Back pain has many causes. Whatever the cause, if it is an orthopedic dysfunction (a musculoskeletal problem), your back pain is the result of your particular habits and patterns of movement. This is a good thing, because it means that by analyzing your patterns of movement, we can see what muscles are being used too much, and which muscles are not used enough.
She is often your first point of contact with BTL and enjoys helping new and returning clients with scheduling and any administrative needs. Although Back to Life does not bill health insurance for services rendered, she has over six years of experience billing a variety of health insurance plans and can offer some helpful tips.
Iris Warchall, PT, DPT, holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Iris has a particular interest in the relationship between hip, lower back, and pelvic floor function. She joined Back to Life to help people with pain gain control of their symptoms and return to the activities they love.
Physical Therapy is a rehabilitative profession involved in the relief of pain and the restoration of function. The primary goal of our physical therapy practice is to provide comprehensive, personalized care to individuals; especially those who have failed standardized approaches to physical therapy in the past.
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Carlos Cortes
Jan 12, 2022
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Zeev Vax
Jan 04, 2022
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Juno H.
Nov 09, 2020
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Amy saved me. I had been suffering from what doctors kept telling me were chronic UTI's for 5 months, but every time I was tested for a UTI it came back negative. I was seeing a urologist and put on nerve pain medication when I was finally referred to Amy for pelvic floor physical therapy after I kept telling my doctor my pain was starting in the bottom of my foot (no one else took this seriously). During our initial session I was nervous - it's definitely an awkward experience to have a PT go up ... there ... but Amy made me feel so relaxed. She could tell that my pelvic floor was definitely
Jody L.
Jan 03, 2020
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I was referred to Back to Life by Kaiser. Location is in the historic Flood Building, a block south of Union Square. Scheduling has been easy and straightforward.
I've been seeing Natalie for my Pelvic Floor PT for about 6 weeks, and it's been a great, effective experience. Natalie is incredibly knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable working through physical issues of the intimate variety. I'm already having positive results, and I'm looking forward to working with Natalie to ensure my pelvic floor health/strength through the birth of my baby and beyond.
I've been seeing Natalie for my Pelvic Floor PT for about 6 weeks, and it's been a great, effective experience. Natalie is incredibly knowledgeable and makes you feel very comfortable working through physical issues of the intimate variety. I'm already having positive results, and I'm looking forward to working with Natalie to ensure my pelvic floor health/strength through the birth of my baby and beyond.
Neil S.
Sep 20, 2017
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I am a man, and Amy also helps men with hip and pelvic problems. However, it is my wife (Megen) who has been seeing Amy for some pelvic pain issues that she has had for many years. She says that Amy started with a very thorough and explicit testing program to see which muscles were too tight, too weak, or too loose. She also started Megen on an exercise program that targets individual muscle groups. The exercises are simple because they are so explicit. Amy is extremely knowledgeable and clear. She is also excellent at explaining where the problem is and what muscle group(s) the exercises are helping
Patricia S.
Mar 27, 2016
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5++ stars for Back to Life Physical Therapy!
I was referred to Amy by another practitioner at UCSF's Osher Center for my pelvic pain which resulted from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and the follow up radiation treatment. I cannot say enough about the care and treatment I received at Back to Life as it has effectively treated my pelvic pain.
I was taking oxycodone and using a donut for over a year until through a combination of physical therapy and exercises, through Back to Life, was able to finally stop using the donut and stop taking the pain killers. Amy also referred to
I was referred to Amy by another practitioner at UCSF's Osher Center for my pelvic pain which resulted from surgery to remove a cancerous tumor and the follow up radiation treatment. I cannot say enough about the care and treatment I received at Back to Life as it has effectively treated my pelvic pain.
I was taking oxycodone and using a donut for over a year until through a combination of physical therapy and exercises, through Back to Life, was able to finally stop using the donut and stop taking the pain killers. Amy also referred to
Sarah S.
Mar 15, 2016
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I was referred to Amy by Lizanne Pastore at POST Wellness in Petaluma (also a great PT). I had been suffering from chronic tailbone pain for a little over two years and had seen four other doctors before working with Amy. She and Lizanne were the only two doctors who have been able to effectively help me with pain management and Amy has been able to address structural anomalies in my hips so that my pain is finally gone!
Upon my initial visit, I was taken with Amy's upbeat demeanor and genuine excitement in helping me correct the biomechanics that were exacerbating my pain. She's extremely
Upon my initial visit, I was taken with Amy's upbeat demeanor and genuine excitement in helping me correct the biomechanics that were exacerbating my pain. She's extremely
Dan R.
Feb 01, 2016
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I went to this clinic for about an entire year (mid 2013 - mid 2014) and by the end of it all I had nothing to show for it. I used to drive about 100 miles round trip once or twice a week (while in a lot of pain) to come and get treatments mostly by Lisa Gibson who no longer works there, but also by Dr. Amy as well. I must have spent more than $2,000 on all my visits combined.
I will say that Lisa and Amy did try very hard to relieve my symptoms, however it did not work. They were both very kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable in their line of work so I feel bad leaving only 2
I will say that Lisa and Amy did try very hard to relieve my symptoms, however it did not work. They were both very kind, compassionate and extremely knowledgeable in their line of work so I feel bad leaving only 2
Glenn L.
Aug 08, 2014
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I had ongoing problems with my arm and back since my service in the Army over 20 years a ago. I've been to doctors and chiropractors and specialists, VA physical therapists, Kaiser therapists, had orthopedic specialists and doctors batteries of tests and MRI's, etc. For years. No one could solve the problem. Nothing helped. It messed up my sleep, affected my ability to work and laid me up for months several times. One session, one hour was all it took for Amy to diagnose and prescribe a simple set of exercises to solve the problem. And it got solved. Completely. I've had no trouble
Discerning P.
Aug 05, 2014
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Maddy G.
Dec 06, 2013
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Amy is wonderful and amazing and lovely! I've known her since February 2013. She quickly became the medical professional that I trust the most. I saw her about once a week at first. Then we took a break because we thought my surgery had fixed everything. Now I'm back to once a week, sometimes even two. I never leave there feeling like I do when I walk out of an MD's office, which is usually annoyed and frustrated. I always feel heard and like we addressed whatever is hurting the most.
I highly recommend Amy, especially to those that are currently frustrated with their health and
I highly recommend Amy, especially to those that are currently frustrated with their health and
T. H.
Jun 28, 2011
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If anyone ever deserved more than 5 stars, it's Amy Selinger. Despite her extraordinary expertise and skill, she approaches her patients with an open mind, a willingness to listen and the laser-like focus of a detective attacking a new and complicated puzzle. Unlike the various PTs and doctors I had seen before her who wanted to make an instant diagnosis and send me on my way, working with Amy is like having a partner who is invested in both my progress and my long-term education about my body and how to take care of it. I had chronic imbalances, restrictions, and compensations layered over
Megan A.
Apr 30, 2010
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Amy Selinger is magical. I am so lucky I found her. I had a lingering SI joint / hip injury for about a year and went to see her after going to a number of different doctors and physical therapists who were unable to help me. From the moment I met with Amy, I knew I was going to heal. She was able to pinpoint exactly where the source of my injury was, and she explained to me the mechanics of my body that were causing it to linger. She is extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional, and she is able to treat injuries with the perfect blend of attention to detail on a small-scale, while also taking
Caitlin C.
Apr 30, 2010
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Similar to other folks who have written reviews, i came to amy after seeing several other doctors and physical therapists - all were good, but no one could explain to me what was going on, or help me get better - and i was getting closer to a surgery route. i've had a nagging injury for over a year now. within a month of visiting amy, i'm finally seeing improvement!
i love the way she tackles injuries. she looks at all the puzzle pieces of your body: your alignment, funky ways you've learned to compensate for weaknesses - and hones in on the issue(s). she also teaches as she goes
i love the way she tackles injuries. she looks at all the puzzle pieces of your body: your alignment, funky ways you've learned to compensate for weaknesses - and hones in on the issue(s). she also teaches as she goes
Susan L.
Apr 28, 2010
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Amy Selinger is an astounding Physical Therapist. Her practice is oriented toward non post operative physical therapy. Her goal is to help address the biomechanical problems in your body that are causing the pain, in order to both get rid of the pain, and avoid surgery. I have had many physical therapists over the years, but none have paid so much attention to my body alignment, and to really understand what is going on that is causing pain. She then designs a very individualized excercise regime, which evolves over time.
She does not take any insurance, but I have submitted her bills to
She does not take any insurance, but I have submitted her bills to
V. H.
Nov 14, 2007
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