Physical Therapist

Martha graduated from Northeastern University, in Boston Massachusetts, with her Degree in Physical Therapy in 1994 and later studied Craniosacral and Neurokinetic Therapy. But it wasn't until she was on the other side of the table, to heal her body following two lung cancer surgeries that she found her true calling.

For years she was paralyzed for days on end with severe headaches and shoulder pain, unable to work or move. Pain medication gave her temporary relief, but it never got to the root of the problem. With courage, grit and determination, and an excellent physical therapist, she overcame adversity to heal her body.

And this point; she decided to dedicate her life to making sure other women don't struggle in pain for years as she did.

Her mission is to empower women to discover the root cause of dysfunction and heal at all levels – body, mind, and spirit.

Martha's physical therapy practice is unique because she uses traditional physical therapy combined with a total body wellness approach; The pain a patient presents with is not necessarily where the dysfunction is. It's more likely a symptom of a less obvious problem. She believes that when we step into our courage and make a choice, we allow ourselves to stand in our power and embark on the path to healing and a joyful life.

The women she sees want to walk on the beach, play with their grandkids, ride their bike, tolerate work, attend events, and spend quality time with family. Sadly, many of them put off treatment because they have been discouraged by their past physical therapy experiences.

Traditional PTs only see their patients for 20 minutes - due to healthcare insurance restrictions. After an initial evaluation, they pass them over to an assistant and move on to the next patient on the conveyor belt.

This impersonal service is why Martha created Custom Fit Physical Therapy. She wanted to create a PT clinic that focused on high-quality patient care, where she can spend time with her patients. And make the women she treats feel nurtured and supported, without worrying about insurance restrictions.

Martha is a hands-on manual therapist, Craniosacral Therapist, and Neurokinetic Practitioner. She is also a Certified Life Coach. This additional certification is a valuable skill that complements physical therapy to help women push through limitations.

Outside of work, Martha loves cycling and spending time with her friends and family in the great outdoors and is an active participant in her local community in Sandwich, MA.