Zion Physical Therapy

New York, United States

5

18 reviews

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+1 212-353-8693
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www.zionphysicaltherapy.com
Address:
1556 3rd Ave Ste 211, New York, NY, 10128
b/t 87th St & 88th St
Yorkville, Upper East Side
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
550 ft86th St / Lexington Ave
620 ft86th Street (4,5,6)
0.2 mi3 Avenue & East 91 Street
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Zion Physical Therapy is a private outpatient clinic that utilizes a personal, functional approach to rehabilitation and injury prevention. You will receive one-​on-​one physical therapy care designed for your specific rehabilitation needs. We offer physical therapy treatment services to fit the type of therapy you need; everything from sports, orthopedic to post-​operative physical therapy care. We work with you to discuss & assess the injury & condition you are experiencing in order to design the exercise program & treatment plan best suited for your recovery & well being. We also offer customized health and fitness programs designed for preventative care & to ensure you stay fit & healthy so that you prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.

Meet the Business Owner

Saul Z.

Business Owner

Saul is a graduate of the University at Buffalo where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2005. He later received his board certification in orthopedics becoming an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association. Saul is also a Certified Mulligan Practitoner (CMP), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a certified triathlon bicycle-​specific fitter (FIST). His combined formal education and experience have allowed Saul to integrate a holistic approach to treatments leading to a successful patient recovery. Saul completed continuing education courses to further his knowledge of topics ranging from orthotics and lower extremity biomechanics to spinal and extremity mobilizations. He is currently striving to become Certified in Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT) through the Spinal Manipulation Institute, focused on the management of neuromusculoskeletal disorders in an evidence-​based fashion.

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«I have worked with many of their clients for PT. The instructors are very knowledgeable and know how to push and pull back on intensity when needed.»

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18 reviews of Zion Physical Therapy

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Place rating: 5
New York, NY
The staff at Zion is amazing! Working with Carolyn she helped to identify the root cause for my IT band pain and eliminate all my leg pain. After a few weeks of therapy I completed Ironman Louisville and qualified for World Championships in Kona. I couldn’t have competed at the level I did without the help of Carolyn and the Zion staff. You guys are awesome!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Treated me like a patient, not an insurance meal ticket as did another company has in the past. Very wise, personal care, flexible, accommodating. To give Saul extra credit for his teaching ability — Megan is very astute, and helpful.
Place rating: 5
Jersey City, NJ
I went to see Saul for recurring knee pain that I have had over the last decade or so. Saul is probably my fourth or fifth physiotherapist, and easily my favorite. He took the time necessary to determine where my pain was coming from, and worked with me to help reduce my pain, to the point where I could once again run. I saw Saul for a little over a year until I moved out of Manhattan.
Saul and his staff are very knowledgeable, and quite up to date with the newest techniques and strategies to help figure out what is wrong, and how to solve it. The staff make you feel very comfortable and quickly earn your trust, which is important when working through things that may hurt.
The facility is kept very clean, and organized. The staff are extremely friendly, and flexible (if Saul had to cancel for any reason, one of the other physical therapists would be able to take my appointment). I should mention that the therapy is a full hour of one on one work. You are given 100% of the focus for your hour.
I would highly recommend Saul and the staff at Zion Physical Therapy to anyone that needs physical therapy.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
The truly unique thing about Zion PT is that you have a full hour of one on one time with your therapist. And the therapists are all empathetic and extremely knowledgable.
I have been going there for the past 14 months. When I first started I was in bad shape. I had balance issues as well as knee and back pain. For the first six months I saw Staci. She considerably helped me to reduce my pain.
Then I switched to Carolyn Yates. She built on the substantial progress Staci had made with me. Carolyn helped me tremendously. She always challenged me to go one step beyond my comfort zone. And I was amazed at how I was constantly improving! Also I was always safe because Carolyn always had me wear a special belt which she would hold to ensure I would never lose my balance.
My symptoms improved to the point that I have now joined a gym to increase my strength. A year ago it would have been impossible for me to even consider joining a gym. And I have been assured by an expert that any need for knee surgery has been pushed back by at least 5 years!
To sum things up, I now have my life back. I am back going to shows and opera and am even contemplating travel vacations.
I can’t recommend Zion PT highly enough!
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
Saul and his team are excellent. I actually found Zion via Unilocal,saw great reviews, and called them. Very happy with Saul’s knowledge of the body and how all of the pieces work together. I have a bad lower back and Saul is getting me back into top shape. He’s been able to explain to me what needs to happen for me to feel better, which is great. Moreover, Saul and Carolyn (the only two members of the team that have worked on me) have both been exceptionally personable and easy to talk to. Normally I kind of don’t like strangers touching me, but both of them made me feel at ease right away. Still going twice a week! Great place.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
first time doing PT. Really nice, knowledgeable staff, especially Saul. Very open, airy, sunny studio. Would recommend
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
A few months ago, I suffered a minor back injury. I asked my fussy physician to suggest a physical therapist, and she referred me to Zion. I was apprehensive as I’d never been to a physical therapist before.
I called Zion and reached Saul, who listened attentively to my issues and responded thoughtfully. I was impressed, and I asked to see him right away. He wasn’t available, but Carolyn was — to my great good fortune. I met her shortly after and trusted her right away, knowing I was in good hands.
Right from the start, Carolyn was knowledgeable, thorough and sensible. She diagnosed my issues well, reassuring me that some of my worries were unfounded, and suggesting that I concentrate instead on my core and balance, especially since I’m middle-​aged and balance will become only more important as I get older. I’ve been seeing the toll falls can take on older people, even people who were once very active.
My back started feeling better right away, as Carolyn had predicted, and we embarked on a once-​a-​week core/​balance program. I’ve been coming to Zion for a few months now, and I see lots of different clients here, with all kinds of different issues. Each client seems to be treated respectfully and well. The premises are well-​equipped, attractive and pleasant, with fresh water and coffee available at all times.
Carolyn is always happy to go out of her way to send me videos or links that I’ve expressed interest in. Also, she’s flexible and understanding about scheduling.
Highest recommendations.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
I’ve been recommended Zion PT by friends that talked about this place as their goto PT for running injuries. And I must say I only have positive feedback about them. Carolyn helped me getting rid of a shin splint problem that was bothering me for a while.
What I found there (and is clearly not what you get at your typical PT in NYC…):
— a deep/​precise analysis of my injury with many questions during the first sessions to try finding the root cause
— Carolyn really knows what she is talking about and explains with simple words what’s wrong and how to fix it. Plus she’s a better runner than you, don’t try to compete with her !
— 1 on 1 sessions of 1 hour (vs 45 minutes at other places where they have 3 people at the same time…)
— a «sports-​oriented» place: they don’t stop when you’re just feeling «ok» but when you’re actually better than before the injury. I’ve increased my weekly mileage significantly and PRd on both 1M and half marathon while I was still going there without waking up any shin pains.
Conclusion: highly recommended!
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
I was treated by Carolyn Yates at Zion and found her to be an amazing physical therapist. If you’ve ever had any sports related injuries, she’s the one to see. I know her through an exercise group called The Rise. She’s athletic herself and is empathetic towards any injury sustained. She also chooses treatment modalities that are specific to your injury. I’ve recently seen her twice for running injuries. The first injury she help me heal was a ligament I’d rolled over in my foot. The second injury occurred after a half marathon and was more of a painful tightening in my calve and just above my ankle. Due to her treatment my leg muscles relaxed immediately and I was able to eventually run a marathon. Her patience and kindness in addition to her skills cause me to continue to seek her support and healing. The space at Zion is very nice and conducive to the work.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
I was recently treated by physical therapists Saul and Carolyn when I experienced a severe bout of plantar fasciitis which resulted in debility and excruciating pain. As a physician-​patient, I know for a fact that time and supportive therapy are the key ingredients to a successful healing of this painful condition. Having looked up this group on Unilocal, I was happy to know that I had made the right choice. From the moment I walked in the door, I knew I was in the right place with the right experts. Having excellent bedside and personable care were instantaneously noticeable from the get-​go especially when one ventures into a new health care facility. Moreover, it was the custom-​tailored therapeutic modalities with adequate explanations that validated their competence and reassured my faith in their extremely capable hands. I strongly recommend this group for any patient seeking excellent and worthwhile physical therapy. I will recommend my own patients to this group in a heartbeat. To Saul, Carolyn, and Staci… huge congratulations for a superb team!!! — NJ
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
I had a great experience with Zion. They got me an appointment very last minute, and I saw Carolyn who was thorough, friendly and very helpful. There was absolutely no «rushed» feel and the day after I am already feeling better.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
saul, staci are such great people here at zion .who genuinely care making you feel comfortable an better. They been helping me with my arm that was very much in pain. they’ve have help me very much. There are very friendly and professional an great environment. Its definitely worth coming here an definitely recommend it great service an wonderful people
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I’ve been working with Saul and Staci at Zion PT for several years now on a recurring injury and I can honestly say I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else for PT. Staci obviously and truly cares about my healing from the injury and always tries her best to fit me in when it flares up. Even better, she’s trained in Functional Manual Therapy — which is more of a whole body approach to complex injuries. Highly recommended.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I’ve been going to Saul for the past 6 months for multiple issues — shoulders, neck, and knee. As a triathlete, I’m overly aware of any minor issues as they flare up, and Saul has been readily available to help diminish any symptoms, as well as solve the initial problem.
I’ve been to multiple physical therapists for a shoulder injury that happened back in college. I tore the labrum on my shoulder and recovery took forever. Every once in a while, it flares up from swimming. Saul is the first physical therapist who did a full evaluation to determine which parts of the shoulder (and my back) were causing the shoulder movement and pain. He set up a regiment of workouts and stretches to solve the underlying issue of muscle imbalance and helped me remove the pain within a couple sessions.
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
A fierce testament to my yearlong experience with Zion Physical Therapy was the finish line of my 26.2-mile marathon in 2011, in little more than 4 hours. Were it not for Saul’s remarkable treatment, such a feat would have been inconceivable.
Saul was my last and final stop after trying four other therapists to no avail. No one else managed to unravel the complex knot of issues I was facing – from my piercing lower back, through my stiff iliotibial band, down to my aching knees – all of which, as Saul revealed to me, were interrelated.
No one-​page review could do him full justice, but I will say this: Saul is an exceptional professional who keenly sized up my problem, devised a detailed and utterly suited regimen for my situation, and worked assiduously not just to cure me of all pain but also to ensure, through proper guidance, that it not return. In other words, Saul’s therapy wasn’t merely palliative – it was fundamental. It dealt with the underlying cause and brought permanent, foundational remedy.
Forget any experience you’ve had with physical therapists so far. Saul is on top of your problem in the most literal, hands-​on sense: He’s physically on top of you, or right behind you, or adjacent to you – stretching you; leading and supporting you through each exercise; or performing a range of bodywork therapy (from massage to cupping) – all toward your rehabilitation. He’s genuinely one-​on-​one.
Treatments are comprehensive and at times Saul seems to bear the lion’s share of exertion rather than the patient. But they are just as enjoyable owing to him, his personable staff and the demonstrable efficacy of his therapy from one session to the next. I wholeheartedly recommend the journey.
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
I have been seeing Staci for the past 2 months for my pelvic floor muscles and I have to say that she is amazing! When my doctor told me that I needed to see a pelvic physical therapist I really had no idea where to turn, but Staci could not have been a better choice. We have worked on various therapies and excercises and she has really addressed the core of the issue. Even though I only worked with Staci, Saul has been really nice and helpful when I see him during my visits. I literally have had life changing results from working with her and I never thought that I would feel so comfortable and excited to see a physical therapist! They definitely deserve 5 stars!
Place rating: 5
New York, NY
Saul and Staci are amazing! They’ve helped me get rid of knee pain that had been plaguing me for over 10 years. Every other PT I had gone to told me that there was nothing that could be done, but within minutes of my consultation Saul noticed what the problem was and knew how we could fix it. It’s still an ongoing process (it takes time to undo 10 years worth of damage!) but I’d encourage anyone who is looking for a PT to schedule a consultation with Saul or Staci!
Place rating: 5
Manhattan, NY
This is a great place. I’ve only been 3x, but I already feel the knots in my neck and shoulder loosening. The staff (Saul and Staci) are very knowledgable, hospitable, and friendly. If you are in any kind of pain, you should go. Thankfully my insurance covers the sessions (100 per year!), and Staci took care of dreaded insurance paperwork/​claims. I plan to twist another muscle after my neck is fixed so I can keep going (just kidding)!