Who is Randee Engelhard?
Randee Engelhard has been practicing physcial therapy for over 25 years in outpatient, home and aquatic settings. Her diverse work experiences include pediatrics, adult and geriatric populations, along with orthopedic and neurological conditions. Randee's areas of expertise include the sacroiliac dysfunction/sciatica, posture alignment, TMJ and headaches.
In 1993, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and in 1998 a Master’s degree of Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Randee's passion for learning has kept on growing and has continued her professional development and completed her 1st Posture Alignment Specialist (PAS) Certification through Egoscue Institute® in 2016. She has continued Posture Alignment training through Egoscue completing the Exercise Therapy Skills and finished in 2020 with her Advanced Exercise Therapist certification AET. She has attended manual physical therapy classes through the University of St. Augustine for the General Spine, Cervical, Thoracic, and Craniofacial region in 2002.
In addition, Randee has enjoyed personal experiences with meditation and reiki. Having experience utilizing manual and massage techniques for many years, she has learned to combine these wellness methods. During the pandemic, she took on more opportunities to learn and add more tools to her treatments and became certified as a Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. This has provided her with education in the area of the pelvic floor, abdomen and the connection to the body as a whole and posture. Common conditions covered include: Diastsis Recti, pelvic organ prolapse, hernias with non-surgical and non-invasive techniques to support recovery and promote healthy movement.
In Randee’s growth personally and professionally, she worked on her health through functional and holistic medicine. She received great benefit through NAET allergy treatments and then became a certified NAET practitioner.
Randee is dedicated to providing attentive and personalized care for all of her clients. She develops personalized care plans for each client to support symptom management and promote improved well-being.
Realign by Randee - Recipient of the 2023 Weston Award in the Physical Therapist category
Award Recognition
Realign by Randee – Posture Therapy was honored with the 2023 Weston Award in the Physical Therapist category.
Over the years, Realign by Randee has made a positive contribution to the Weston community by helping individuals improve posture, reduce pain, and restore balance through personalized therapy programs. The practice has demonstrated strong professional standards, consistent patient care, and a commitment to long-term wellness. These efforts were key factors in its recognition with the Weston Award.
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My Life Journey
I have been active in sports and exercise. My elementary and middle school years were defined by a love for gymnastics and dance. Throughout high school I was a cheerleader. In keeping with an active and healthy lifestyle, in college I became an avid exerciser and have continued this to the present time. Unfortunately, over the years a high activity level took a toll on my body.
My symptoms included inflammation and pain in multiple joints and muscles that worsened with activity. In addition, I had gastrointestinal issues. I became frustrated when I sought out medical treatment and despite seeing many different professionals; my symptoms were never fully alleviated. I generally never felt “well.” I managed my discomfort and was able to avoid surgery with physical therapy but, more than anything I decreased my activity level and gave up high-impact and high-intensity exercise.
My frustrations led me to embark on a journey to find a way to participate fully in the activities I loved. I found a holistic approach with an emphasis on finding the underlying causes to my diagnosis and symptoms. This holistic approach called Functional and Integrative Medicine, utilizes diet changes, supplements, and meditation.
Over time, my interest in learning more became immense. I studied the areas I had the most chronic symptoms myself, one of which involved low back and sciatic type symptoms. I did some extra training in this area to master manual techniques to help treat the sacroiliac (below the lumbar) area which plagues many people with low back pain.
As I pursued current hip treatment, I discovered the work of Pete Egoscue and became a Postural Alignment Specialist certified by Egoscue University. I combined this work with other posture courses and previous years of intense self-study focused on the sacroiliac joint. As quoted by the Vice President of Egoscue, John Elder, “The hip is the second brain as it connects and moves the lower half of the body and supports the upper half of the body.” This was an “aha” moment for me on how to connect the whole body for the treatment of various symptoms.
The course of events that led me to become a Postural Alignment Specialist combined with my background as a physical therapist has given me a unique specialization. The results have been extremely rewarding in treating patients with many different joint pains, vertigo, headaches, balance, and posture. I applied the theory to my own treatment and I am finally able exercise with my friends, exist without pain, and even be able to wear high heals to parties…yes, wearing pretty shoes do make me happy!!!!!
I look forward to continuing to help others with their journey to self-healing and being able to do whatever it is that makes them happy as well!