Tune in to Your Body
Welcome to EPB Studio
Owned by Eleanora Phillips-Burdge, PT, providing specialized orthopedic, neurologic, and post-surgical care, including a unique healthy-musician approach to physical therapy in Freeville, NY.
Helping you tune in to your body
Hi! I’m Ellie. I am a physical therapist, professional musician, and health coach. I provide orthopedic, neurologic, and post-surgical care to general patients and musicians.
A Different Approach to Care
Patients report being tired of a “factory-style” physical therapy experience where they are rushed through exercises, receive minimal one-on-one time, and see a different PT or PTA at each visit.
I designed my practice to take a different approach that keeps the individual’s needs in mind. You get my undivided attention, hands-on care, and intentional movement analysis. I provide time for thorough evaluations and treatment sessions – initial evaluations take 90-120 minutes, and follow-ups are 45 to 75 minutes – where I respect your time, but don’t rush you out the door.
Changing the Reputation of PT meaning "Pain and Torture"
While some aspects of physical therapy can feel intense or cause mild discomfort, I regularly ask how you are feeling and let your response dictate the session. I work with your body, not against it.
To help you manage and reduce pain during your sessions, I utilize a variety of techniques:
- Modalities: Heat and cold therapy, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation
- Manual Therapy: Therapeutic massage and gentle joint mobilizations
- Nervous System Calming: Breathing strategies and mindfulness techniques designed to lower pain perception
Testimonial
My long experience with Ellie as a physical therapist, musician and wellness teacher has been a journey of discovery and healing. She has guided me through a difficult neuropathy and actually taught me to walk again after a particularly bad bout. Her wellness therapy extends well beyond currently allowed physical therapy limitations. She’s also provided therapy to my heavily damaged shoulder which has postponed and possibly prevented surgery. Really, all in all, Ellie is the best of the best and I highly recommend her! – Nathan H.
Ellie is thoughtful, attentive, and intuitive. Her services have seen me through many seasons of my health and wellness journey, ranging from targeted support to a very challenging phase of illness, surgery, and subsequent recovery. She is thorough and skilled at incorporating the needs of the individual, any medical context, and other factors into her approach and treatment plan. Ellie was an essential part of my recovery and continues to support my ongoing health and wellness needs.
– Hannah
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