If you're seeking a professional Pilates instructor, seek no further. I have been working with Viraj Chang since 2014. I am a Spinal Cord Injury survivor. She stepped up to this challenge. Viraj pursued a routine and program that would work with my strengths to get me healthy and fit. Pilates has helped me tremendously and has changed my life.
The Pilates methods of breathing combined with Reformer work will ignite your body. Both my husband and I are now Pilates nerds and we love it! Viraj is extremely knowledgeable, customizes her approach to whatever you need, and is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I can't imagine going to any other Pilates instructor or any other physical therapist; her ability to incorporate the two disciplines is incredibly helpful.
The Pilates methods of breathing combined with Reformer work will ignite your body. Both my husband and I are now Pilates nerds and we love it! Viraj is extremely knowledgeable, customizes her approach to whatever you need, and is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. I can't imagine going to any other Pilates instructor or any other physical therapist; her ability to incorporate the two disciplines is incredibly helpful.
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Since 2004, Viraj has been helping clients resolve their pain issues and achieve their physical fitness goals when nothing else helped. Her past work experience includes the University of Maryland Medical Center and National Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Center. She is a manual therapist that performs hands on therapy including Muscle Energy Technique to resolve neck, mid back and low back pain.
Accelerate Physical Therapy & Pilates combines the science of Physical Therapy with the art of movement through exercises emphasizing core muscle strength, neutral alignment and proper body mechanics to alleviate pain and improve mobility. Dedicated one-on-one session with a customized, evidence-based curriculum to ensure enough coverage of all focus areas.
New to Pilates and want to become proficient in breathing, learning the Pilates repertoire on different machines and possibly joining a group one day? Private privates are the way to go. All sessions are one on one instruction with a Physical Therapist. Classes are limited to private sessions until proficient in Pilates repertoire.
Recently had a baby and are nervous about getting back to weight lifting, running or any gym routine. You are pregnant or postpartum and experiencing low back pain or sciatica and are afraid that it may get worse. Having trouble feeling your core muscles when performing exercises at your gym or boot camp.
You are suffering from chronic pain or discomfort managed for years with physical therapy and alternative medicine without resolution. You are worried that your Chronic Low back pain symptoms will lead to surgery down the road. You enjoy running, but are frustrated at constantly getting injured and returning to endless physical therapy visits.
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Lenora Falciani
Nov 29, 2020
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Viraj Chang, MSPT, CPI, is a knowledgeable, compassionate physical therapist trained in Pilates and Yoga. She combines these disciplines and teaches clients diaphragmatic breathing, spinal articulation and biomechanics so that we can understand how our bodies move safely and efficiently in daily life.
Through physical therapy, Pilates and yoga techniques Viraj has helped me manage chronic pain, move efficiently, build strength and balance while maintaining an active lifestyle. After injury, surgeries, and most recently a fall, Viraj has been instrumental in getting me back on my feet and educating
Through physical therapy, Pilates and yoga techniques Viraj has helped me manage chronic pain, move efficiently, build strength and balance while maintaining an active lifestyle. After injury, surgeries, and most recently a fall, Viraj has been instrumental in getting me back on my feet and educating
D. S.
Dec 07, 2018
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After years of struggling with back issues, I began Pilates with Viraj. As a physical therapist, Viraj's in depth understanding of how the body works and moves, gives her the ability to choose Pilates exercises tailored to my needs and issues in order to help me align and strengthen and avoid re injury. I have seen more progress in these past few months than I have in previous years with various exercise routines. Thank you!
Laurie Zappulla
Oct 19, 2018
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If your seeking a professional Pilates instructor, seek no further. I have been working with Viraj Chang since 2014. I am a Spinal Cord Injury survivor and needed a therapist who would consider working with me using Pilates as part of my rehab. She stepped up to this challenge ( I was once completely paralyzed, but now walk!) I have major imbalances and neurological weakness. Viraj pursued a routine and program that would work with my strengths to get me healthy and fit. Pilates has helped me tremendously and has changed my life. The Pilates methods of breathing combined with Reformer work will
M. T.
Sep 27, 2018
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I started working with Viraj Chang and her bespoke Pilates Program for my body about 6-7 months ago and it was the best decision I made for my body (and mind)! She is dedicated, diligent, patient and extremely knowledgeable as a physical therapist/Pilates instructor; after the initial 3 private/dedicated sessions, I saw improvement in my flexibility, mobility, and strength. She is invested in my overall well-being and works to get my body the best workout to gain the results I want to see.
Viraj's dedication and expertise in Pilates and PT is admirable and she truly loves what she does. She is
Viraj's dedication and expertise in Pilates and PT is admirable and she truly loves what she does. She is
Lydia Chung
Jun 13, 2018
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I've worked with Viraj as my physical therapist for over 2 years. After reaching a plateau in my recovery from back/hip pain due to my first pregnancy/delivery, I enrolled in Powered by Pilates. Through personalized routines from the careful eye of a physical therapist, I found myself the most physically fit of my life. I was able to find advantages from each of the selection of group, duet, and private classes and found myself eventually strong enough to feel confident entering my second pregnancy.
I can't imagine where I would be were it not for Viraj's dedication and expertise in Pilates and
I can't imagine where I would be were it not for Viraj's dedication and expertise in Pilates and
Linda Robinson
May 23, 2018
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Sue Allison
May 09, 2018
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A truly wonderful experience!!
When I was 20, I knocked my pelvic bones a little out of alignment playing racquetball. My traditional doc took an x-ray, pronounced me "fine," and I continued on my way with a little pain. As I got older, related problems developed, and at 50, I discovered chiropractic medicine where I was able to have my bones knocked back into place. But it never held because the muscles had adjusted to the bad alignment, so I spent 7 years getting weekly readjustment with no permanent fix. By 58, my hip had become chronically painful and I developed a limp that became more and
When I was 20, I knocked my pelvic bones a little out of alignment playing racquetball. My traditional doc took an x-ray, pronounced me "fine," and I continued on my way with a little pain. As I got older, related problems developed, and at 50, I discovered chiropractic medicine where I was able to have my bones knocked back into place. But it never held because the muscles had adjusted to the bad alignment, so I spent 7 years getting weekly readjustment with no permanent fix. By 58, my hip had become chronically painful and I developed a limp that became more and
