Spark Health & Fitness
Hi! I am Veronica Rodriguez, PT, DPT, CLT. I am an integrative physical therapist and lymphatic specialist with 30+ years experience. At Spark Health & Fitness, I hope to help you learn, do , and move into good health! My specialty is in treating pain, muscle and joint dysfunction, and lymphatic diseases, such as lymphedema and lipedema.
After graduating from Florida International University in 1989 with Bachelor of Physical Therapy, I wanted to learn more about techniques, beyond traditional physical therapy approaches, that could treat clients with a variety of conditions. I was fortunate to have mentors with diverse manual therapy backgrounds who inspired me to delve into techniques that help connect the body in a holistic way. Being a life long learner, I earned my transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy from AT Still University in 2013. With personal health changes later, and final diagnosis of lymphedema and lipedema, it was natural for me to want to know how to support my body and help others to do so themselves. I then became a Certified Casley - Smith Lymphatic Therapist from the Brennen School of Lymphology in 2018. It was a necessity, and a blessing to help others learn self management and thrive.
Much of my approach today includes structural assessment, and techniques like Jones Counter Strain, myofascia release, scar mobilization, manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, and neuromuscular re-education for treating muscle and joint dysfunction, and lymphatic dysfunction issues. My belief is the body is connected, and when it experiences dysfunction, pain, inflammation and decreased circulation, it seeks to return to wholeness and balance. That is how I approach every session with my clients.
Evaluation and initial treatment is where I assess structure, function, and pain. It is critical in your treatment and wellness for a baseline/ foundation to improve upon. Subsequent treatments are available to delve deeper into releasing restrictions and improve pain, and improve whole body movement. After your initial eval and treatment, subsequent sessions may include a combination of manual techniques listed above to improve symptoms.
I look forward to working with you in improving your symptoms and overall health.
About Spark Health & Fitness
Our Mission
Our Services
At Spark Health & Fitness, we strive to help our clients achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle by providing top-quality wellness services
Our Services
Our Services
Manual Therapy
Neuromuscular Re-education
Compression assessment & recommendation
Education lymphedema & lipedema
Coaching
Consulting
Dr. Veronica Rodriguez
Dr. Veronica Rodriguez
L&R Compression Garment Solutions for Lipedema
https://youtu.be/CcsWRkef05A?si=-X5A9uynYOvN_Or4
Lipedema Wellness Conversations
https://www.youtube.com/live/jkIbC-ZPq0M?si=-ivv3IkLA5qD_6F7
The Emotional Impact of Lipedema
https://youtu.be/-p5jh-E-GjU?si=pALRfta5x8FJ0lPa
Podcast with Dr. Shawn Baker
https://youtu.be/UcYm4Iwas9Y?si=OaxlSJVB1PWdN_Ri