Sarah Shimanek, PT, Long Beach, CA

About Sarah Shimanek

In addition to her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapman University, Sarah also is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy and is Certified as a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner with the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. Basically, that means she has obtained many hours of patient care and taken some really hard tests. But her true expertise lies in her experience and the way she makes patients feel comfortable with her calm demeanor, as well as her fantastic manual skills, with many patients praising her “healing hands.” She also incorporates her training and experience in yoga therapy to help patients implement mindful movement and breathing strategies that aid healing. She prides herself in seeing the whole patient and searching for the “why” behind your symptoms. In addition to treating patients, Sarah enjoys educating the next generation of Physical Therapists and has been actively involved in the physical therapy program at Chapman University. She also created and ran a Pelvic Health Residency Program and has served as clinical instructor for many physical therapy students. Additionally, she recently served as a question writer for the Women’s Health Board Certification examination. Sarah is particularly passionate about treating patients with sexual and/or bladder pain and those healing from childbirth, as those are struggles she has experienced herself. Outside of the clinic, Sarah is a mom of two and enjoys yoga, hiking, board games, and spending time with family in the outdoors and at Disneyland. She also enjoys singing and playing bad piano.

Popular visit reasons

Arthritis

Back Pain

Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis

Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction

New Patient Visit

Pain Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy Consultation

Posture Correction

Arthritis

Back Pain

Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis

Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction

Office location

Akasha Physiotherapy

1945 Palo Verde Ave, Ste 204, Long Beach, CA 90815

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Education and background

Practice names

Akasha Physiotherapy

Board certifications

Women's Health (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties)

Education and training

Chapman University, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Professional memberships

American Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association, Private Practice Section
California Physical Therapy Association

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1063954287

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What practice does Sarah Shimanek work with?

Sarah Shimanek works with Akasha Physiotherapy.

Where is Sarah Shimanek's office located?

Sarah Shimanek's office is located at 1945 Palo Verde Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815.

Which board certifications does Sarah Shimanek have?

Sarah Shimanek is certified by Women's Health (American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties).

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Shimanek?

Sarah Shimanek frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction, New Patient Visit, and Physical Therapy Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Shimanek on their profile.