Best Physical Therapists in Irvington, NY

Professionals primary goal is to relieve your pain and get you back to your normal level of activity. Our staff is comprised of compassionate, attentive healthcare professionals, living our philosophy of treating the patient, not just the injury. Regardless of your condition, our team strives to instill trust in our patients, and generate a peace of mind that theyre in good hands with our trained physical and occupational therapists. A big part of this is making sure patients know what to expect before they go in for an evaluation and begin treatment. Whether its the initial evaluation stage, when your therapist conducts an assessment of your injury, condition or pain, or the treatment stage, when you will actually be diving into symptom relief, we want you to be informed every step of the way.

Professionals primary goal is to relieve your pain and get you back to your normal level of activity. Our staff is comprised of compassionate, attentive healthcare professionals, living our philosophy of treating the patient, not just the injury. Regardless of your condition, our team strives to instill trust in our patients, and generate a peace of mind that theyre in good hands with our trained physical and occupational therapists. A big part of this is making sure patients know what to expect before they go in for an evaluation and begin treatment. Whether its the initial evaluation stage, when your therapist conducts an assessment of your injury, condition or pain, or the treatment stage, when you will actually be diving into symptom relief, we want you to be informed every step of the way.

Dr. Gerard Varlotta is a leading NYC Pain Management and Sports Medicine Specialist in New York City. He is currently accepting new patients. Please call for an appointme

Dr. Gerard Varlotta is a leading NYC Pain Management and Sports Medicine Specialist in New York City. He is currently accepting new patients. Please call for an appointme

After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Biology Education from the University of Delaware, Rebekah Wallach received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Stony Brook University. Following graduation, she gained extensive experience at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), in the Sports Performance & Rehabilitation Center, Joint Mobility Center, and Acute Care Recovery Unit, managing patients with orthopedic and rheumatological conditions. Thereafter, expanding on her valuable leadership and clinical experiences, Dr. Wallach joined the Columbia University Department of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. At Columbia, Dr. Wallach continues to develop her wide range of skills and ability, as she specializes in orthopedic, spine, and scoliosis rehabilitation, in addition to seeing patients with gait disorders and peri-partum or post-partum patients. Given this focus, Dr. Wallach has completed the required components of a Level 2 certified physical therapist for the advanced treatment of scoliosis through the Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (based on the Schroth Method) and the Scientific approach to Scoliosis (SEAS). As a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Dr. Wallach continues to further her orthopedic knowledge and skills through participating in regular continuing education courses, as well as mentoring students at the Columbia University Programs in Physical Therapy, serving as a clinical instructor, and teaching numerous lectures on management of patients with scoliosis, across the lifespan. Dr. Wallach has participated in numerous opportunities to present on specialized topics at the Columbia University Conservative Treatment in Scoliosis Conference and the Columbia University Programs in Physical Therapy, while continuing to collaborate with the Columbia Orthopedic Conservative Spine & Scoliosis Care Team for the development of treatment guidelines and research initiatives for scoliosis Care Team for the development of treatment guidelines and research initiatives for scoliosis-specific patient care. Dr. Wallach prides herself on individualized patient care to develop comprehensive treatment plans, utilizing patient education and self-empowerment, manual therapy and facilitation techniques, and functional therapeutic exercise to help her patients in reaching their goals. In addition to clinical work, Rebekah enjoys volunteering in her community as a girl scout troop leader and youth lacrosse & soccer coach. Outside of the clinic, Rebekah loves to be outdoors - hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at San Diego State University, Karlie Gross completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Columbia University where she graduated top of her class and received the Mary E. Callahan award. Following graduation, she completed an Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency at Columbia University, further advancing her orthopedic knowledge, and soon after, earned her certification as a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. Dr. Gross continues to further her orthopedic knowledge and skills through taking frequent continuing education courses, mentoring the incoming orthopedic physical therapy residents, and being a clinical instructor to DPT students. Dr. Gross's clinical expertise is centered in general orthopedics, spine, and sports rehabilitation. During the 2019 NFL combine season, she had the opportunity to work with top collegiate athletes as they prepared for the NFL draft, and assisted in testing athletes, at the NFL combine in Indianapolis. Dr. Gross has been involved in various research projects focused on reducing injury risk in collegiate athletes, analyzing movement patterns and potential relationship to injury in youth athletes, and surgical ergonomics. Dr. Gross focuses on the individual as a whole that develops comprehensive treatment plans utilizing manual therapy techniques and functional therapeutic exercise to assist the patient in reaching their goals. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Gross is currently the primary instructor for the Sports Rehabilitation elective and assists in the orthopedic curriculum within Columbia's DPT program. Outside of the new clinical, Dr. Gross loves to be outdoors - hiking, running, playing soccer, traveling, trying new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.