Welcome to CB Physical Therapy: Why I Started This Journey

A personal journey to empowering women to take control of their health.

Hi everyone, and welcome to the very first blog post here at CB Physical Therapy. I thought I’d start by sharing a little about myself, my story, and what inspired me to create this practice.

I’m Carolyn Baek, a physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist with over ten years of experience. Over the years, I’ve worked with women facing some of life’s hardest challenges: cancer treatment, lymphedema and lipedema diagnoses, post-surgical recovery, and the uncertainty of survivorship. The courage and resilience of women have left a lasting mark on me. Watching women fight for their health with such determination made me realize they deserve more: more information, more expert care, less shame, and more compassion.

That’s why I started CB Physical Therapy. My mission is to empower women in Westchester to take charge of their health, their bodies, and their decisions. Whether it’s lymphatic support, oncology rehab, or lipedema management, I want every woman to feel supported with evidence-based treatment, empathy, and a true sense of community.

Becoming a mother has changed me in ways I didn’t expect. It has made me bolder, more creative, and more determined to advocate fiercely for other women and mothers in our community. I would not be here without the support and sacrifice of so many women who came before me. The soil I stand on today has been fortified by their wisdom, their experience, and their strength. Motherhood opened my eyes to something I hadn’t fully understood before. When you are a busy woman juggling work, home, and life, you often have very little time to care for your own body. When you finally do reach out for help, you need expert care quickly and from someone who truly understands what you are going through.

That realization led me to create a service for breastfeeding mothers dealing with painful clogged ducts, mastitis, and breast inflammation. After struggling with this myself and finding little specialized support, I used my training to treat my own pain with lymphatic massage and therapeutic ultrasound, and it worked. Now, I meet mothers where they are, providing fast, effective care so they can get back to caring for themselves and their families with less pain and stress.

When I’m not with my patients or chasing after my little one, you can usually find me on the tennis court. I’ve been playing since childhood, and it is the sport that brought my husband and me together. While I still love the game, what excites me most these days is helping women feel strong, confident, and empowered in their own bodies.

This practice is my way of honoring the women I’ve worked with and creating a space where others can feel truly seen and supported as they navigate their health. I can’t wait to share more here: practical tips, helpful information, and encouragement for anyone walking through these journeys.

Thank you for being here at the start of this new chapter. I’m so excited to keep learning, growing, and serving this community.

With warmth and gratitude,
Carolyn