Midtown East Physical Therapy

Our Philosophy of Care

We find the cause, then we treat it

At Midtown East Physical Therapy our philosophy of care focuses on establishing an accurate diagnosis of the source responsible for your pain and symptoms. Once we have established a cause and effect relationship by accurate palpation and assessment of the body, we begin to treat using the latest in manual therapy.

That work runs from Fascial Counterstrain of the muscles, ligaments and tendons to Fascial Counterstrain of the visceral system (liver, lungs and more), the lymphatic and venous system (veins and lymph) and bone (periosteum), through to spinal adjustments and deep tissue massage.

Each patient receives a rehabilitation program customized to meet their individual needs. We don't just treat the symptoms. We find and eliminate the cause, or in most cases the causes, of your pain and dysfunction.

The Physical Therapists at Midtown East have been and are currently trained by the pioneers of manual medicine. Dr. Dmitry Shestakovsky and Dr. Gregory Trakhtenberg have over 35 years of combined experience in performing extensive hands-on manual therapy evaluation and treatment. It is our strong belief that manual therapy is the most effective technique a physical therapist can utilize to diagnose and treat areas of dysfunction such as tight muscles and stiff joints. Many other facilities do not follow this philosophy of care, performing little or no hands-on manual therapy.

While our bodies' structures are generally similar, each person possesses a unique set of individually developed body characteristics in terms of its posture, muscle tone and flexibility. We tailor your treatment program based on your individual traits while addressing your personal needs and goals. Our objectives are to diagnose your condition, assess your strengths and limitations, and put together an effective exercise program.

Our goal is for the patient to achieve wellness, and the only way to truly do that is by manual therapy in a one-on-one setting. We look forward to welcoming you to the Midtown East PT family.