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November 2023 by Kaitlin Vrba
Best physical therapy office in nyc. Jeremy is so sweet and caring. Such a great experience and such a nice office! They give you the tools to get better but also stay that way in the future.
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October 2023 by Jenny Pierson
I was fitted for orthotics by James Fowler Physical Therapy, and they coordinated with their specialist Tamir Kfir. The orthotic inserts are supportive, and they're surprisingly easy to insert into sneakers for everyday city walking and gym training. They have helped to lessen the back and knee pain James and his team have been treating me for. I even use the orthotics in rollerskates, and it's easier to focus less on balance and just enjoy skating. They make my skates and shoes more comfortable, as if they were custom fit to me. I have noticed a difference in my stability, balance, and control that is helping me improve my skating and learn new skills. I don't skate without them now!
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August 2023 by Gabriel Wirz
James Fowler is the best Physical Therapist I've seen and I've been to a lot of different PTs in my life, having played collegiate and professional soccer. His attention to detail, his ability to solve complex deep-seated biomechanical problems, and the amount of time he spends with his patients is second to none. He works closely with you to make sure you're able to achieve whatever goals you have. As someone who wants to continue to play competitive soccer for as long as I can, he is always the first person I go see whenever I have an injury or a problem because I know he will work with me to get me back on to the field. If you are looking for a good PT I highly recommend scheduling an appointment with James.
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July 2023 by Christine W
My therapist is Jeremy. He was wonderful at first several sessions. But recently I feel like he becomes more and more perfunctory. Sometimes he is on his phone while treating me.
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March 2023 by Emma Onasch
TLDR: If you have TMJD, tinnitus, neck and shoulder pain this is your sign to start your healing journey at this practice.I have truly never had a better physical therapy experience in my life than when I was cared for by Jeremy Ballabon at James Fowler Physical Therapy.On the recommendation of my TMJD Specialist (Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari) I came to Jeremy as a last ditch effort for what seemed like a never ending saga of tinnitus, neck pain, shoulder pain, jaw clicking, and jaw locking no matter what I did. Before seeing him, I had tried message therapy, acupuncture, and had been working with a different physical therapist for 12 weeks to very little improvement.Jeremy was the first doctor I’ve met in my 18 month journey who validated my pain and the distress all the underlying symptoms were causing me. After my assessment with him, he was able to identify the complex set of problems that were causing my TMJD and all the symptoms that surrounded it, and he laid out a clear plan of treatment. I left my first visit with him with a sense of relief and hope.Jeremy’s care is amazing because it is wholistic. He not only adresses the points of pain you have to help you heal, but he is also a teacher. He wants you to understand all the mechanics that effect your injury— he wants you to unlearn bad habits so that you don’t find yourself repeating the same things you did to cause your injury in the first place. He is extremely kind, patient, respectful, and attentive to his patients, and most importantly, he practices what he preaches— never hesitating to jump out on the floor to demonstrate and work with you ensure you understand what needs to happen kinesthetically.I found myself healing at a rapid rate during my treatment at JFPT. I cried when I was able to open and close my mouth without locking, I was overjoyed when my jaw stopped clicking during my daily work (I'm a voice actor), and I cried again when I realized how my tinnitus was no longer a consistent bug in my ear. My neck and shoulder pain dissipated, and in about 8-12 weeks I was feeling entirely transformed.I’d be remiss to mention that the practice as a whole is also just plain fabulous. From their wonderful front of office staff, especially Idelsi who is so kind and on top of everything, always making sure you get the number of visits you need, to the billing staff who made being an out of network patient a breeze with my insurance, to the wonderful trainers, especially Caitlin who is so patient and attentive, to the BEAUTIFUL space, and of course their top notch care.Obviously, I could write pages on how much I admire this amazing group of professionals, and how they have undeniably changed my life. If you are willing to invest in yourself, and put in the work, I promise you, you will heal, and you will find results with them. I am happier, I am virtually pain free, my tinnitus has gone from a dull roar to a quiet and occasional whisper, and I’m able to exercise in ways I haven’t been in years. I feel like I have my life back. And I am forever grateful.
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September 2022 by Diana Jelinek
I was lucky enough to find this physical therapy practice in 2007 and have been each time I had an injury: about four times to date.James is extraordinarily intuitive about the body and what it is showing him regarding the injury. He also helpful in regard to your attitude to the injury and the exercises required of you between appointments. If I have to get injured, I feel a whole better having James in my corner. I am also grateful nowadays for Jeremy.James' staff generally are knowledgeable, gracious and gentle. The whole experience is pleasant and of the highest quality. There are things in life you luck into: finding the osteopath who put me in touch with James and his practice is one of those. There's good reason for me to travel to East 18th St. from West 93rd.
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April 2022 by Holly B.
There really aren't enough Yelp stars in the world to adequately reflect the above-and-beyondness of JFPT. I am so lucky that this was the first and only physical therapy I ever experienced. Bad lower backs run in my family. I always did a lot of yoga and Pilates (and took a lot of Advil) for the pain, but at some point that wasn't working so well anymore. The day before New Year's Eve I felt some pain in my right leg. This rapidly worsened into two solid weeks of the worst pain I'd ever experienced. I guess I herniated a disc at L4/L5 and a nerve was getting chomped. Thank goodness I was referred to orthopedist Lisa Bartoli MD who sent me straight to Jeremy Ballabon at JFPT. Physical therapy turned out to be an unexpectedly and wildly affirming experience. The first person I spoke with was Idelsi, who I think is the practice manager, and who was patient and easygoing as she walked me through how JFPT works with my insurance. She made the whole process of getting started/set up easy and quick, which mattered a lot because I was in pain and because that stuff is always complicated and exhausting. Meanwhile, Jeremy is some kind of wizard I think. His ability to observe you walk or move or lie on a table or whatever and figure out what is going wrong in your body -- and then explain in totally understandable terms what he sees and how the work is going to help your specific issues -- and make sure you really FEEL the difference when you hit the right form so you know what to aim for when you practice -- is magical. Plus, he's super fun to work with (even if he is a Yankees fan). Four months later, I feel so strong, my posture is better, I stand and walk better, I sleep better, my couch is comfy again, and I feel like I can do any activity I want without worrying about my back. I have drastically fewer hours of back pain every week than I have had at any previous point in my adult life. And that would be more than enough in itself but all the work takes place in a beautiful, sun-filled studio where everyone prioritizes kindness and good humor without ever sacrificing seriousness of purpose. Every single person I have worked with at JFPT (or even just gabbed with) has been so lovely and given me a feeling of belonging. I've gotten unending affirmation and support. I never expected any of that! and I'm certain it has contributed to my rehab and recovery just as much as the physical conditioning. I'm so impressed. Nothing is ever this good. Thank goodness JFPT exists. Now that I am all healed up we are going to transition from physical therapy to personal training -- I feel so safe knowing this team has the knowledge to prevent me from hurting myself and will make sure I just keep getting stronger.
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February 2022 by Teresa Moogan
I don’t love having injuries but I love getting better with James Fowler & co. For at least ten years, I’ve taken my aches and pains to Fowler’s practice and have always come away pain-free and feeling stronger and more knowledgeable about how to stay out of trouble. The atmosphere is one of respect for clients that extends to every member of the staff, from therapists and trainers to schedulers and billing experts. I recommend them without reservation.
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February 2022 by Kendall Cowie
I was struggling with severe TMJ/TMD pain for months to the point where I could barely eat. My options from a TMJ specialist were extremely expensive and scary — the cheapest being a $1700 device with monthly $200 visits, the scariest and most expensive being jaw reconstruction surgery. However, he also recommended physical therapy for my posture and TMJ. He recommended Jeremy at James Fowler, and Jeremy changed my life. He was very kind, accommodating, and realistic about expectations. It was always the highlight of my day to go to physical therapy and see him. I recommended him to a coworker and she had the same experience. After several months, I am MUCH improved. I am not 100% pain free, but at least 80%, and I have many exercises and skills I learned from Jeremy for when the pain flares up. I would whole heartedly recommend Jeremy to anyone needing a physical therapist, but especially for jaw and neck pain. I wish I could still go see him every week because he has such a positive presence :) it was also very easy to schedule for the entire month at times that were convenient for my work schedule. The facility is really nice and all the staff are very friendly and helpful.
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December 2021 by henry hecht
Here's my starting point: James Fowler is a GREAT physical therapist. Not good, not very good. GREAT.I have a case of severe lower back stenosis, and for the past four years he's kept me from having to face what everyone dreads: back surgery. Not only that, my symptoms have eased noticeably.This April (4/29/21) I needed a knee replacement, and faced the usual lengthy rehab. Well, I finished it last week, and James again proved to me what a wonder he is. He knows everything there is to know about the human body, but what sets him apart (he's not my first PT) is his ability to come up with a Plan B and a Plan C and a Plan D as needed. You see, the cookie cutter approach is not the way to go in PT. Each rehab is unique; there's no one way to rehab a knee replacement, or keep a chronic back condition under control. Things change. Always.And the great (there's that word again) PT knows when to adjust. When the swelling in my knee wasn't lessening as James wanted, which can happen (darn that randomness of life!), off I went to the other side of his office for lymphatic system massages. Boy, did they do the trick. Claire, his massage therapist, is a gem, and after the sessions with her I was on my way.And it's not just James. His Trainer assistants are all winners, making sure we are doing our exercises the right way and explaining the do's and don'ts in ways that any patient can understand. His space is a safe haven, a place of expertise and encouragement. Heck, we go there because our bodies aren't working, and that is always unsettling, to say the least. But James steers us clear of what he calls the Disaster Narrative that's lurking in all our heads. He's the oasis of calm in the swirling world of worries (and pain) that besiege us. Simply, he's a good guy.And a GREAT physical therapist!
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November 2021 by Nancy Bocanegra
I've been using message therapy sessions with Claire for Lymphatic Drainage and Noriko for a Massage. I had been going elsewhere for these types of treatments however, it looks like I'll be staying here! Claire helped me understand how lymphatic drainage could help my new health goals and I feel the difference after each session. Noriko's massages help aid my recovery time from dance and running activities and I'm so thankful for this! Being that this location is a Physical Therapy office you walk into a world where the team is constantly working with individuals through movement training and recovery. I like walking in and seeing how others are working towards becoming better versions of themselves. It inspires me!
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August 2021 by Julia Faidley
I had an excellent experience in every way, and would highly recommend JFPT for anyone needing PT.Stephanie Athanas was "my" PT, and I knew as soon as we met that I was in good hands. Her obvious competence and vast experience, combined with a friendly, caring manner is a rare find in health care these days. I feel lucky to have found her. And everyone else involved in my care -- from Idelsi at the front desk, to Pedro in billing, to Noriko when I came in for a massage, to all of the trainers -- made me feel welcome and cared for.
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June 2021 by Katrina G
All I can say is... go to this place! Don't hesitate. I went in with several injuries and a lot of aches and pains, and left not just healed of those but also transformed in ways I didn't expect. I was drawn to JFPT's holistic perspective. I felt seen as a whole person, not just as a body part. I was under the very competent care of my physical therapist, Stephanie. Heed her suggestions: she has much wisdom to impart and she cares deeply about what she does. I also still use (as I move in real life) the movement cues of the very competent trainers (Emily, Tara (who I still do yoga with), and Anna). I was also fortunate to be a massage patient of the wonderful Noriko. I particularly liked JFPT's intimate setting: it isn't just a branch of some big corporation. I felt everyone I encountered contributed to its mission (shout out to Pedro at the billing department who cared, and to Idelsi at the front desk who lifted my spirits each time we saw each other).
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October 2020 by Jonathan S. Levitt
Great place , friendly and knowledgeable professionals that really care.
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October 2019 by Christopher S.
I had a back injury and double discectomy in 2002. After my surgery and my first relapse (2006), I tried other physical therapists without success. This office was able to teach me how to leave from their care and live in a way that would support my lower back day to day to avoid future relapses. Their treatments were also different from anything I'd received before. I was so impressed and am still, to this day, living an active life without pain. Super grateful.
