Ilene is such a wonderful practitioner! I came to her with neck pain that was nonstop for two years. After 3 sessions of craniosacral massage therapy, my neck pain went away. She spends time getting to know you and offers functional, doable exercises for you to do at home too. I have had a fabulous experience and can't recommend her enough! If you've been experiencing any pain or stiffness, she's the person to go to. read more

I began seeing Ilene Watrous in early September 2022. I have chronic neck and upper back pain caused by repetitive motion from working at a computer. Under stress, this pain has escalated into debilitating migraines. Historically I have received both physical and chiropractic therapy for this condition and both seemed to exacerbate the condition. I have also received cranial sacral therapy in the past and found it relaxing and soothing. My doctor recommended that I find a practitioner who provided some type of 'gentle' therapy around my neck and shoulders, as she believes the gentle manipulation, over time, would improve my condition. I found Ilene Watrous on a website which listed practitioners under 'Biodynamic Therapy'. Ilene has an unusual background. She is a physical therapist but, she is also a practitioner of many holistic therapeutic modalities. When I first visited Ilene my neck was stiff and swollen at the base of my skull. Ilene was able to lessen the stiffness about 90% in the first session and I was shown techniques to use at home and have been practicing them daily with positive results. The results include more range of motion in my neck and back. I am now able to turn from left to right without resistance. Ilene provided me with mild muscle strengthening techniques, which I practice at home to build muscle mass. They do not aggravate the inflammation in my neck and upper back. Since the first session, I have received several sessions of Biodynamic Therapy. The day after the first treatment I had a sense of serenity and peace, in spite of my work stress. The effect seems to endure with every additional session. I have also received Trager therapy. The muscles in my back were released from the tension they held. The Trager approach helps to "facilite relaxation, increase physical mobility and mental clarity. Ilene Watrous has a deep passion for providing relief through physical therapies. I personally think that this was her professional purpose--she is doing what she was born to do! In addition, Ilene is a very kind, sensitive and gentle person. I feel safe during my treatment sessions. LJ 10/30/2022 Princeton NJ read more

Ilene Watrous is a phenomenal physical therapist. I first went to her over ten years ago. She has also cared for my husband and my teen and young adult children. She is always on time, and her waiting area is pleasant. I typically feel better after leaving, and have had relief from neck pain, shoulder pain, hip pain and sciatica. The sessions are problem focused, and I've had problem resolution sometimes within a few session. She is very knowledgeable and uses many techniques to address different problems. I recommend her highly! read more

Back pain is awful. After cortisone shots and traditional physical therapy I was referred to Irene Watrous. Instead of an impersonal noisy gym she worked with me in her calming studio. For an hour at a time her attention was focused on relieving my pain. She helped me to walk and move without pain. there was no "go do your exercises" which other therapists used to work with several patients at one time. read more

I suffer with chronic back pain. I consulted with my niece who is a retired Director of PT. She did the research for me and referred me to Ileen Watrous. I have been going to her for the past few years and cannot say enough about how she has and is helping me to manage my pain. She focuses on the site of the pain as well as locating other areas where there are issues. When I leave her office I feel like a new person. Not only does she focus on the area of the pain, but she always has suggestions as to what foods/drinks to avoid or consume that may cause or relieve inflammation. She looks at total body health. Her office is pleasant and has a very calming/relaxing effect and her demeanor is the same. It is not noisy with a lot of distractions. I look forward to my sessions and highly recommend her. read more

After whiplash and a concussion, a massage therapist recommended Ilene Watrous. A skeptical friend drove me to my first appointment. Ilene's office is clean, warm and welcoming. Ilene herself is patient, knowledgeable and understanding. At my first appointment, I remember telling myself "this is a waste of time, what am I doing here?" By the end of our session though, I felt considerably better. Upon leaving, my skeptical friend immediately commented that I even looked better. I returned a handful of times and credit the speed of my recovery to the work Ilene does. On my recommendation, one of my friends and her son are now seeing Ilene and are equally thrilled with results they are experiencing. If you or someone you know has suffered whiplash or a concussion, Ilene can help. read more

After foot surgery and having to use my arms and shoulders to get up and move around, my entire right side was a mess. I got cortisone shots in my shoulder and tried physical therapy in a traditional PT setting which did not help at all. After researching for a new physical therapist I found Ilene Watrous. She is just amazing. Your therapy is one on one for the entire session in a quiet, relaxing studio. Ilene listens to your needs and your bodies response, adjusting her therapy to relieve pains and aches. The exercises that she gave me to do at home have strengthened my weak spots and given me relief from pain. I feel so thankful to have found a therapist who has an alternate approach to physical therapy, works with me the entire time and doesn't just send me off to do my exercises. I am pain free and doing everything I was able to do before my surgery. read more

I was having terrible daily headaches for months. I went to see Ilene and she figured out it was mainly a posture issue right away. She did some massaging to relax my neck and body, worked with me on relaxation techniques, and gave me light exercises to work on my posture. The daily headaches and need for advil are gone! I can't thank her enough! read more

I had chronic leg and low back pain and didn't get relief with all other treatments I have tried. It is Ilene who was able to fix the problem quickly with Biodynamic, Craniosacral techniques, and Strain/Counterstain techniques. Her approach is gentle but most effective and powerful. I feel very fortunate to have found Ilene for my treatment. read more

Ilene is an experienced caring and considerate Physical Therapist who is trained in various treatment techniques and individualizes her program for your needs. I have MS and she has proven invaluable to me with her Trager treatments, encouragement and constant tips and exercises to maintain strength and balance. Her practice is not the typical physical therapy but is hands-on where she spends an entire appointment with you. She is continuously updating her skills by taking additional courses and has also provided help to me for knee, shoulder and neck pain. I am so thankful for finding Ilene and I highly recommend her. read more