Physio Magdalina Gofman

Physio Magdalina earned her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy degree in 2000. Her interest in analyzing body movement began decades before becoming a physical therapist, while studying and later teaching Martial Arts. In her teen years Magdalina dedicated her time and effort to achieve the rank of 2nd degree Black belt in Kempo Karate from Grand Master Thomas Ingargiola. She later earned a Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Professor Ralph Gracie in San Francisco.
Magdalina has taken 1000s of hours of continued education on topics such as running analysis, Kinesio Taping, Manual Therapy for the spine and the extremities, Craniosacral Therapy, foot biomechanics, acupressure, cupping (MFD), and many others. In 2011, she completed the 3 part series in the CoreAlign with the creator, Jonathan Hoffman. She became a certified Rehabilitation Pilates Instructor in 2013. and teaches Pilates in group and 1:1 settings. She has continued further Pilates training, including learning the Springboard apparatus from the inventor of the Springboard, Ellie Harman. In 2021 she completed an educational series with Diane Lee and became an Integrative Systems Model Series Graduate. In 2024 she became a P1 level certified Schroth practitioner for the treatment of spinal conditions, such as scoliosis and hyperkyphosis through SSOL Institute.

As a physical therapist, Magdalina enjoys helping people improve their function, eliminate pain, and accomplish their movement goals. She’s done this in a wide range of Physical Therapy settings, opening a broad perspective into patient care. She feels passionate about treating patients with care and respect. She tailors her treatments to the individual and considers the entire person in her approach.

Magdalina was born in the Ukraine, she speaks Russian and Hungarian. Her hobbies include Martial Arts, Yoga, Pilates, Stand up paddle boarding, and travel. She enjoys family time with her 2 little girls and her husband.