SPEAR Physical Therapy

I would like to begin by saying thank you fo having a professional, outstanding staff. I have been to many physical therapy facilities and I was very lucky to come across Spear. I came to them with a permanent back and neck injury and in four sessions and I am feeling better. Unfortunately , I have chronic pan, and the therapists have shown me a variety of modalities that have been helpful.
Drew and Joe are the two therapist that I have been fortunate to work with. They are professional, attentive, knowledgable and do a stellar job. The assistants are wonderful and extremely helpful.
I will continue to go there and be treated by the therapists. In addition, the office staff for the physical therapy department make it very easy to make appointments. They are very helpful. (thank you Lanette for making the process so easy.
I would not hesitate to recommend this facility to all. Thank you for helping me get through my pain and continue to use all your healing modalities.
Marjorie J

SPEAR has been nothing short of terrific. The entire staff is professional and friendly. I had a partially torn meniscus and my PT Ashley Rozek was incredibly helpful in getting me stronger and alleviating the pain. She is encouraging, super nice and very easy to interact with. The additional staff, including Don, Drew and Erin, were equally amazing and helped out during my sessions when I needed it. I would 100% recommend SPEAR to anyone in need of physical therapy.

I’ve been working with Joe for over a year for several injuries (shoulders, knee, and lower back). He understands my needs as an athlete and always finds a way to push me without compromising my health. Thanks to him, I’ve learned to develop muscles smartly and efficiently. Everyone is friendly and professional. Scheduling an appointment is easy. Joe responds to my emails very quickly. I used to dread PT before, but at Spear, I get a sense of small community and I enjoy my time there.

I highly recommend Spear to everyone! I had a severe ankle injury a few months ago, so I was referred to Spear by my doctor to begin physical therapy. I worked with Drew Yanker, and over the course of a few months, he helped me not only get me back on my feet, but also get back to doing the activities and sports I thought I would have to give up permanently. Drew was extremely patient and exceptionally instructive in his physical therapy. He gives his patients his full attention and also creates a fun, enjoyable environment. Thanks to him I’m back to doing the things I love!

If you are in need of physical therapy/​massage therapy — look no further — Spear Physical Therapy in NYC is the best! I was treated by Dr. Yanker and left the office feeling amazingly better.

Thank you Spear for allowing me to get back on skis eight months after an ACL replacement! And a special thank you to Amelia my PT.
Amelia was always ready to push me, was flexible on scheduling, and made the time pass quickly. She’s no nonsense on getting results, but in a way that feels fun. Highly recommend both Spear and in particular Amelia. This new location is lovely — big windows, new equipment, etc.
Could’t recommend more — if you have to go through PT, this is the place to do it and Amelia is the person to do it with!

I began seeing joe at spear for some ankle pain months ago. From the first day that I arrived at spear, I felt like I made the right decision. Everyone was extremely friendly and professional. Even though I usually always saw the same therapist, everyone that worked there made an effort to know me and make me feel at home. They were very accommodating with appointments, especially with my crazy schedule. The therapy I received was very thorough and effective. Joe worked with me on an ongoing basis to teach me what I had to do to improve the pain and prevent it from coming back in the future. I would definitely recommend spear physical therapy to others and would return for any issues in the future!

I have seen many physical therapists in my lifetime and have to give kudos to Amelia at Spear PT. I wasn’t sure what to expect — just wanted to find something close to work and chose on that basis alone, but I was very pleased to find Spear and wouldn’t hesitate to return or to recommend them.
The facility is very clean, the therapists very knowledgeable, and in my opinion, Amelia was one of the best therapists with whom I have ever worked. She established a plan, modified it as appropriate, and was concerned for my well-​being.
Great job, Amelia! Thanks for all you did to help me.

Amelia is an absolutely fantastic physical therapist. It was super scary to deal with a first-​time disc herniation in my lower back after training for a half-​marathon — but Amelia was incredibly supportive throughout the process and with her help my herniation not only healed so I could get back to running and surfing — I also got stronger all over. The whole Spear team is great. ¹⁰⁄₁₀.

I am not a person that normally writes reviews, I was referred to a physical therapy by a neurologist for headaches, i went to Spear because my sister had only great things to say after she was sent here after she pulled a mussel 8 weeks before the NYC marathon. (She was fit and ran the race.
Amelia (Physical therapist) and Don are great, the staff are friendly, Profession and will work around any schedule. I want to thank everyone again. no more headaches.
Amelia and Don thanks again.
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This is the best physical therapy place I’ve ever been too. Amelia is fantastic! She really cares and takes the time to understand your injury. She spends double the amount of time working on you than other physical therapists at other competitors. When it’s time for the strengthening exercises, she and Donald take the time to actually watch your form and make sure you are doing them correctly. Other places would leave me off in the corner somewhere and not care. When it’s time for ice, heat, or stim they offer you water or something to read.
The place is clean and they have lockers with keys for you to use. The only negative is that you have to change in a bathroom but it’s no big deal because they are very clean and there is always one available.
The front desk is competent. The therapists and front desk workers seem to handle the paperwork perfectly. Never any billing issues with the insurance company.
Amelia is very accommodating. More like her, please! Keep up the good work, SPEAR!

Thank you Spear Physical Therapy, and thank you to my PT Amelia Rivera. Amelia got me to the start line of Ironman Copenhagen with my arms and legs intact. Ironman training can be so hard on the body, my hamstring just was not holding up the last couple months of endurance build when I am riding my bike over 200 miles a week. Amelia has always been so, so, so 100% flexible and quick to respond to my various questions! I don’t think I’ve gotten an appointment for PT that quickly anywhere else. And Ms. Amelia (also an Ironman herself!) you’ve been so wonderful and patient. She always manages to un-​knot all my sore muscles and «glue» me back together.
I highly recommend Amelia and SPEAR PT. I referred my friend who’s training for the NYC Marathon, she she also had a great experience.
Again, thank you SPEAR!!!

I was among the first patients to shift to this new location. I’ve been seen at the 44^th st location for various ailments over the past few years and have experienced first hand the growth. When my therapist, Joe, had told me that he’s moving to the new location, it made perfect sense.
What I loved about my experience here is that through all the trials and tribulations of my therapy, I really felt the support of the entire team and not just my therapist. The staff is super friendly and made me feel at ease and comfortable. It felt like my progression was at the forefront of Joe’s mind. He even helped me develop a plan and schedule to work at home to help me reach my goals after «graduation». He even told me to reach out if I have any questions now that I’m on my own and training for the NYC Marathon.
Overall, I had a really great experience here and would definitely recommend!

In February I broke my ankle in three places and needed surgery. An aluminum plate and six screws later my next step was to find a physical therapist. I am a very active individual and was eager to get back into the swing of things. After a recommendation from my doctor I started therapy with Spear Physical Therapy and I couldn’t be more pleased with my progress. I worked with Joe Costello who continued to challenge me. To my amazement each week I felt myself getting stronger and more stable.
My goal was always to be able to run again. I will never forget the day Joe suggested I try to run on the treadmill. I ran a full mile and have never felt better. I truly believe that Joe’s attention to detail and knowledge allowed me to achieve my goal. I finally feel like I am back to my active self. I cannot thank Joe and Spear Physical Therapy enough.
I would highly recommend Spear to anyone in need of physical therapy. The office is very inviting from the reception desk to all of the therapists. All of the equipment is new and the space is very clean. You really feel as though Spear cares about you and your progress. They’re truly a great team to work with. I couldn’t be happier with my results.

I highly recommend SPEAR Physical Therapy for its excellent staff, treatment, and overall atmosphere. I have had several physical therapy experiences since 2005, primarily due to issues related to rotator cuff and back, and this has been the best physical therapy experience by far.
My PT was Drew Yanker. From working with Drew, it is evident that he is passionate about his work, is very knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about his patients and their progress. He was extremely attentive from the initial eval through my final session, always asked good questions, particularly when I didn’t know how to articulate what I was feeling, and he always knew when to push me.
I also worked with Don Zerio. He’s a fantastic tech and was very helpful showing me a variety of exercises. He made sure that I always used proper form/​technique.
At the completion of my sessions, Drew created a comprehensive at-​home exercise plan for me to continue my progress. Not only has most of my pain been alleviated, but the results are that I feel much stronger (especially my core, my abs feel great) and I’m back in action. I’m a dancer, and there’s nothing worse than being sidelined from injury; I am so much happier when I can move without pain!
The new space at 57^th is beautiful and very convenient, especially for those working in midtown; but because of its central location, it’s quite accessible from both up and downtown. It’s quite spacious and set up well, so even during busier hours, it doesn’t feel crowded. I also appreciated the brand new equipment (yay new toys!).
Can’t thank these guys enough for helping make me feel better. Everyone is extremely friendly and makes you feel comfortable (even though you may come in with physical pain). Scheduling was easy and flexible enough to fit nicely within my hectic work schedule. I’ve already been done a couple weeks, but I actually miss going to SPEAR as part of my weekly routine. The people at SPEAR are awesome — you should go here.

I took my boyfriend to SPEAR on a recommendation from a friend, and overall it was such a great experience, I just had to give them a little shout out.
The location and building are really nice, and while at first I noticed it was not quite finished with construction, I can tell it is going to be a gorgeous facility, and even now they have EVEYRTHING. I teach fitness, so I am no stranger to regular doses of PT, and they really do have the newest and best equipment, devices, etc. (I totally scoped it out ;) even though Joe didn’t use anything during my boyfriends appt, since it was an initial consultation.
The staff was awesome — we were a super big pain, 15 minutes late, AND forgot our paperwork and the receptionist (Hana?) was so so sweet. She helped us fill everything out quickly and made us feel super welcome and unhurried. Also, she showed us around the office and explained how everything was just being finished so rather than feeling like it was «under construction» we walked in knowing everything was literally BRAND NEW.
Joe, the PT we met, was incredibly knowledgable, but relaxed and conversational. He asked all the right questions, and actually managed to get Todd to answer them, which is kind of an art form. By the end Todd was actually practicing all the stretches and genuinely trying to do all the exercises correctly. He had been skeptical, but has had really bad lower back pain for years, and does a lot of lifting and weight training, and I’m so glad we found someone he respects/​connect with to see.
At the end, he gave us a resistance band, an email with diagrams and written descriptions of the exercises he gave Todd, and spent time running over exactly what he felt was the root of the problem, why, and why the exercises he chose would actually help. I feel like so often doctors assume you as a patient can’t understand their diagnosis or decisions, and just expect you to go along with what they recommend, but having the clear explanation of everything definitely makes patients more likely to DO the stretching and exercise homework :)
To the staff at SPEAR, thanks for an awesome first visit, and we will certainly see you soon. To anyone shopping for a PT, I’d highly recommend them.