Vanessa Muncrief

Vanessa Muncrief , PT, DPT, RYT, CPT is a New York City-based orthopedic physical therapist specializing in manual therapy, women's health, and yoga and pilates. Dr. Muncrief received her Master of Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University-College of Physicians and Surgeons and her Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas at Austin. Prior to her career as a physical therapist, Vanessa worked professionally in NYC as both a modern dancer and a print and runway model.

Dr. Muncrief is currently on faculty at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries-NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases where she serves as a Clinical Specialist in Dance Medicine. She has worked backstage as a physical therapist for some of the world’s top dance companies including Merce Cunningham, Cirque Du Soleil, and Martha Graham, to name a few. She has been a treating clinician for performers from multiple Broadway and off-Broadway shows like Wicked, In the Heights, Fuerzabruta, and serves as a Clinical Instructor and mentor for up and coming dance therapists.

From 2004-06, Dr. Muncrief served as the on-site medical officer and Chief Physical Therapist for Dance Theatre of Harlem, providing their onsite and backstage physical therapy services. She also designed and conducted anatomy and injury prevention courses for the professional training program students and company members.

Dr. Muncrief is an active member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS). She has practiced yoga for nearly 15 years and is a graduate of the OM Yoga Teacher Training program in NYC . As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance and a Certified Pilates Teacher (CPT) through Pilates Method Alliance she aims to fuse a Hatha-Vinyasa inspired yoga practice with the precision and core control principles of Pilates.

Vanessa is a contributing health consultant for the "Ask the Doctor" column in Woman's World magazine and has lectured and spoken on various panels on the topics of yoga and health throughout the community. She lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn with children's book author and illustrator, David Gavril.


		Vanessa Muncrief , PT, DPT, RYT, CPT is a New York City-based orthopedic physical therapist specializing in manual therapy, women's health, and yoga and pilates. Dr. Muncrief received her Master of Science and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University-College of Physicians and Surgeons and her Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas at Austin. Prior to her career as a physical therapist, Vanessa worked professionally in NYC as both a modern dancer and a print and runway model. Dr. Muncrief is currently on faculty at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries-NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases where she serves as a Clinical Specialist in Dance Medicine. She has worked backstage as a physical therapist for some of the world’s top dance companies including Merce Cunningham, Cirque Du Soleil, and Martha Graham, to name a few. She has been a treating clinician for performers from multiple Broadway and off-Broadway shows like Wicked, In the Heights, Fuerzabruta, and serves as a Clinical Instructor and mentor for up and coming dance therapists. From 2004-06, Dr. Muncrief served as the on-site medical officer and Chief Physical Therapist for Dance Theatre of Harlem, providing their onsite and backstage physical therapy services. She also designed and conducted anatomy and injury prevention courses for the professional training program students and company members. Dr. Muncrief is an active member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science (IADMS). She has practiced yoga for nearly 15 years and is a graduate of the OM Yoga Teacher Training program in NYC . As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance and a Certified Pilates Teacher (CPT) through Pilates Method Alliance she aims to fuse a Hatha-Vinyasa inspired yoga practice with the precision and core control principles of Pilates. Vanessa is a contributing health consultant for the "Ask the Doctor" column in Woman's World magazine and has lectured and spoken on various panels on the topics of yoga and health throughout the community. She lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn with children's book author and illustrator, David Gavril.

		Testimonials Vanessa is one of those rare professionals who combines expertise, talent and dedication, with a warm, human touch. Her years of experience working with New York's finest performers make Vanessa eminently qualified to take on any challenge, big or small. My experience has been so positive that I almost look for opportunities to recommend her to others. –Patrick Grace Managing Principal, Apollo Philanthropy Partners Vanessa is a master teacher. The clarity of her instructions and demonstrations makes it easy to follow the class. And she is able to give directions for maximum value for each participant, regardless of previous experience. She is the best yoga instructor I have encountered! –Nicole Gordon Vice President, JEHT Foundation Your skill amazes me because I had my injury for so long and you were able to turn it around when no one else could. –Patricia Namm Creator and CEO, Brandi Parfums, Ltd. While participating in a six-month training program for the New York City Triathlon, I experienced a number of sports injuries. I was beginning to become very discouraged and wondered whether or not I would be able to finish the training, much less the Triathlon. Then I had my first few sessions with Vanessa. She really listened to my frustrations and understood how important this goal was to me. She discovered the smallest nuances about my body mechanics that have made a world of difference not only in sport, but in the rest of my life as well. The program she developed for me was manageable and effective, and best of all, it kept me moving! I completed my training program and raced my first Triathlon in just over 3 hours (my goal) –Christopher Williams Director of Marketing, City Center I can’t even begin to express how much I appreciate the time and energy you gave to me! -Christine Abraham Actor/Dancer
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