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Dr. Angela Schultz began her career at Boston Medical Center (BMC) after receiving a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in 2003. At BMC, Angela worked in a multi-disciplinary team for both acute care and rehabilitation, covering the areas of stroke, physical trauma, spinal cord injury, complex medical, and orthopedic surgery. Following BMC, Angela’s career led her to the renowned Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. There it blossomed into a passion for caring for patients with chronic pain and movement disorders in the outpatient setting. She also discovered a natural strength in working with women during the physical changes of pregnancy and following childbirth, as well as with children with acute injuries and developmental delays. Angela’s commitment to education was satisfied by facilitating programs to expose physical therapy students to the unique experiences that Spaulding offered. After starting a family and moving to New York, Angela explored School Based Physical Therapy. Angela has loved watching her students progress and grow each year and enjoyed being a key member in creating an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for her students. Angela’s strong therapeutic and communication skills and her hands on approach, allow her to work closely with her patient and other professionals to build a comprehensive treatment plan to enhance the well-being of her patients.
Personal Inspiration
My personal and professional experiences have inspired me to create a practice where wellness is the priority. I believe that a body that feels good and moves more freely leads to a higher level of well being and towards a path of better living.
As an athlete I found myself injured often and for some injuries I did not receive the most individually targeted care. After years of receiving care from various professionals I personally experienced how powerful it is to be listened to, rather than shuffled along. I learned the difference between care that was in tune with my needs, and care that was in tune with my providers needs. Professionally, I worked in a medically driven chronic pain program; a structure that I realized did not work for my patients. These personal and professional experiences give me the insight and compassion to know what it is like to live with chronic pain, and have the desire to make the pain go away.
Also, as a mother I see that parents in my community are eager to learn more about their babies movement and how to help them achieve their milestones. Professionally, I worked in an urban school district, providing physical therapy to students with developmental delays. I quickly learned that the workings of the physical body is not common knowledge to many. I found that pointing out the important subtle pieces to a child’s movement allowed both teachers and parents to become more in tune with what the child needed. I strive to educate families on how to help their child can overcome obstacles restricting their movement.
