Irina Kuzminsky - Melbourne, Australia

I have always had back, pelvis and alignment issues and long haul flights do me no favours! I usually arrive in less than one piece with some part of my body in pain. After flying from Melbourne to New York (about as long haul as you can get) I had the usual assortment of problems, including calf pain, partly from former injuries, partly from pelvic misalignment. I also had some performance showcases to give of my one woman dance and poetry show www.irinakuzminsky.com so I needed help! I came across Karena Wu through an internet search for therapists with knowledge of the Maitland Technique, wandered in, and was lucky enough to get an appointment on the spot. Karena was excellent both in diagnosing my issues and the reasons behind them, helping with manipulation and massage and prescribing exercises specific to my problems. Not only did this make it possible for me to perform but I am still reaping the benefits of her treatment, diagnosis and those exercises back in Australia where I am now back on pointe and able to do the big jumps again.

I was so impressed by Karena that I got my husband to come and see her for a longstanding knee issue he has and he received the same quality of care and advice. Many thanks to Karena and I shall certainly be seeking her out when I am next in New York.