When movement becomes inefficient, every activity starts to feel harder: walking, sitting, working out, running, and even breathing. Our Movement & Alignment program is a comprehensive form of Movement Therapy NYC, bringing together advanced, research-based methods to retrain your body, improve stability, and restore natural movement patterns.
A technique that restores your natural stabilization system by retraining the way your body organizes movement from its developmental roots.
DNS helps re-educate your body’s core stabilization system using developmental movement patterns.
This method retrains how your diaphragm, core, and deep stabilizers coordinate, helping your body restore the natural strength it had during early development.
It improves:
Core stability, Joint support, Breathing coordination and Whole-body control
MDT, combined with Functional Movement Screening New York, uses repeated movements and targeted loading strategies to reduce pain and restore function, especially in the spine. It empowers you to understand which specific movements ease your symptoms, allowing us to build a personalized plan that reduces flare-ups and promotes long-term spinal health. It helps with: Disc-related discomfort, Neck and low-back pain & Pain that changes with movement.
NKT identifies dysfunctional muscle recruitment patterns—the root cause behind compensation and chronic strain. By testing how your brain prioritizes certain muscles, we uncover hidden imbalances and retrain proper sequencing so your body moves with less effort and more control. It corrects: “Overactive” muscles that do too much , “Underactive” muscles that stop supporting you & Imbalanced movement patterns
PRI is a key part of our Postural Alignment Therapy New York approach, addressing postural asymmetries, breathing patterns, and the way your body uses (and overuses) certain muscles. This method helps unwind long-held patterns created by stress, sitting, sports, or past injuries, allowing your body to finally adopt a neutral, efficient posture. It is effective for: Long-standing posture issues, Pelvic or ribcage imbalances & Chronic tightness that keeps returning
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As part of our Biomechanical Assessment NYC, this evaluates the mechanics of your walking and running patterns to identify inefficiencies and movement limitations.
Even subtle changes in foot strike, hip control, or stride length can affect your entire kinetic chain; this analysis pinpoints those details with precision.
It provides insight into:
Foot strike
Hip and knee alignment
Running mechanics
Pelvic stability
Functional taping provides targeted support to muscles and joints while allowing natural movement. It helps improve alignment, reduce strain, and enhance stability without limiting mobility. This technique supports injury recovery, promotes proper muscle activation, improves posture, and helps prevent further strain during daily activities or physical movement.
Movement is a system; when one part stops supporting you, another part overcompensates. Our work focuses on restoring the entire system, not just the painful area.
This integrated model forms the foundation of our Movement Restoration NYC philosophy. By combining DNS, MDT, NKT, PRI, and Gait Analysis, we create a comprehensive approach that:
We begin with a movement and posture evaluation to identify which tissues are restricted and why.
You may receive a combination of ART, Graston, cupping, and manual therapy depending on your needs.
We use guided movement, breathwork, and corrective techniques to improve long-term mobility.
You receive targeted exercises and self-care strategies to maintain progress between sessions.
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I have recommended her to numerous people, who also have had great experiences. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of chiropractic work.Posted on Amanda ClementTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am a professional dancer and performer, and because I have been utilizing my body in such unrelenting ways for so long, I know a thing or two about a chiropractor. Dr. Monisha is, by far, one of the most gentle, yet truly effective, chiropractors I have ever seen. She is deeply curious, empathetic, and kind, and her ability to ask the right questions and build trust, results in fantastic care. I recommend her to anyone who is looking to be seen, heard, understood, and ultimately healed.Posted on Eddie RiveraTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Mallik has been instrumental in my road to recovery from shoulder issues. Her knowledge & approach is top-notch, treating me with compassion & patience all the way through. I am so grateful our paths have crossed.Posted on Madeline ThompsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing prenatal care! I visited Monisha after weeks of intense low back pain in my third trimester. I had tried many different solutions, and nothing was working until I saw Monisha. She is diligent about understanding the source of your discomfort, and uses gentle but effective techniques during sessions that had me feeling better before I walked out the door. The appointments combined with the exercises and stretches she recommended I do at home had me feeling better in under 2 weeks. I am so grateful and could not recommend Monisha more for chiropractic care - pregnancy and beyond!
FAQ's If you feel “off,” imbalanced, stiff, or notice recurring pain during everyday activities or exercise, this service is a great starting point.
No, these therapies help anyone who wants better mobility, posture, or strength. From office workers to new moms to weekend runners, everyone benefits.
Many people notice changes in movement and tension within a few sessions. Deeper, long-term improvements follow as your patterns retrain.
Yes. Movement between sessions is essential for lasting results. You’ll receive personalized exercises, breathing drills, and mobility routines.
No. This approach blends movement science, neuromuscular retraining, posture correction, and hands-on therapy for a more complete understanding of how your body works.
Absolutely. Movement & Alignment integrates seamlessly with chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue therapy, and mind-body work.
Not at all. Walking mechanics reveal important information about everyday stability and alignment patterns.
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