Our success at Southwest Physical Therapy starts with the complementary approaches of physical therapists Aracelli Gonzalez and Michael Boals. Their extensive experience is coupled with an intuitive approach to healing and connecting to the patient. Aracelli has 20 years of practice in physical therapy and an extraordinary intuition in hands-on therapy. Michael Boals has 20 years of healing through reiki and mediation and pursued a career in physical therapy to bridge the gap between traditional physical therapy and the power of the mind/body connection. Together they create a welcoming environment for recovery at Southwest Physical Therapy.

Aracelli Gonzalez

Michael Boals

Mary Hart

Aracelli Gonzalez - Physical Therapist
Aracelli earned her physical therapy degree in Uruguay in 1987, and practiced for 2 years before moving to New York City to join a private practice where her expertise included orthopedic, neurological, and chronic pain treatment. Her director, having noticed her gifted hands and healing touch, persuaded her to explore Myofascial Release. From her first class, she realized that she had found the ideal outlet for her healing gifts. Regarding her discovery, she says “through touch, you get a deeper connection and healing. To affect change is to slow down and connect with the patient.

Michael Boals - Physical Therapist Assistant and Reiki Master Teacher
Michael studied meditation yoga for over 20 years and has been a Reiki Master since 1996. After ten years of practicing Reiki, Michael sought out a degree in Physical therapy to expand his capability to heal others. He practised in out-patient clinics, rehabilitation facilities, and nursing homes for 5 years before starting Southwest Physical Therapy with Aracelli. After being introduced to Myofascial Release, Michael realized that this was the missing link in his practice of physical therapy.

Mary Hart - Acupuncturist
Mary graduated with honors from Tri-State College of Acupuncture receiving a Clinical Master of Science. She then completed an 8 month internship at the St. Vincent’s Rape Crisis Center in Manhattan, NY. She worked with Park Slope Midwives for four years and now practices Acupuncture and Reiki in Park Slope, Brooklyn. She is currently developing a program of healing called Process for Change that promotes deep healing in the lives of her patients. Her deepest desire for her patients is that their lives overflow with abundant health, spiritual growth, nourishing relationships and purpose.