About Christine Ratchinsky, PT

Christine Ratchinsky, physical therapist

Christine Lakshmi Ratchinsky has been in practice as a physical therapist since 1992, with a holistic, integrative approach and focus on health and well-being. She offers an integrative healing approach that includes the Feldenkrais Method®, Visceral Manipulation, CranioSacral Therapy, Lymph Drainage, and Myofacial Release.

Christine Lakshmi evaluates and treats clients of all ages with a variety of acute and chronic orthopedic and neurological conditions. Physical therapy for adult and pediatric populations may include manual therapy, developmental movement reeducation, core strengthening, endurance training, balance training, self care, postural reeducation and biofeedback. Her clear intention, quality of listening, and advanced skills in manual therapy and movement reeducation help clients experience relief of pain and restoration of function.

Christine Lakshmi is a big advocate for postural and functional re-education, self care, and self correction; her theraputic sessions frequently include instruction of Yoga poses and Feldenkrais® lessons. Her focus on postural reeducation, self correction and self reliance helps people return to their lives as fully and quickly as possible.

Continuing education is a primary focus and Christine Lakshmi has assisted in teaching several classes since 2001 including CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and Lymph Drainage. She is certified as a yoga teacher since 1997, and a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® practioner since 2007. She has advanced manual therapy training in CranioSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Lymph Drainage and Myofascial Release.

Christine volunteers at the Trauma Healing Project a half day a week to work with clients with trauma, stress, and pain. Testamonials from some in our community who have benefited from her gifts are available on her Kindista profile.