Movement Minded PhysioTherapy

Fantastic experience: I have had a few longstanding and niggling injuries that I neglected for a while. I never thought of seeing a physical therapist. Fight Physical Therapy made it clear that I would take an active role in my own recovery and they would help push me to that goal. Once I talked with Lev, I was immediately impressed that he had researched my injuries and developed a unique plan for my rehabilitation. He also understood my limitations but was firm with encouraging me so I did not doubt myself and could recover as fast (but as properly) as possible. Most of all, with a busy work schedule, Lev and Fight Physical Therapy were extremely flexible with scheduling appointments and I did not feel like I was being herded into a time that worked for him and not me. I would strongly recommend Fight Physical Therapy for your recovery needs.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Lev Borukhov and Dr. Mike Lella are excellent physical therapists who not only spend 1 hour privates to treat you, but they find the time outside of your appointed schedule to followup with you! They not only treat the symptoms, but they find solutions to what's causing you to come in in the first place. Highly recommended and quite honestly the best physical therapists in NYC imo!

Fantastic experience: Before going to Movement Minded Physiotherapy, I was going to Mauy Thai 5+ times a week. Unfortunately, My daily routine came to a halt when I tore my calf muscle training for my 3rd fight in March. My experience with Movement Minded Physiotherapy is outstanding!!!!! They will work with you to find a time that fits your schedule and they really care about your recovery. My PT Lev Borukhov is the prime reason why I give this place a 5 star rating and I will be going to him anytime I get an injury. I have also recommended this place to coworkers who love working with him as well. Lev will listen to all of your concerns and will teach you exercises that will help you address them. He will examine you while you complete your workouts to make sure you practice the right form, and will correct you when necessary. He always keeps me motivated during the workouts, and they are fun and different every time so you don’t get bored of the same routine. He will document every exercise you've learned and will email you with a prescribed list of things to do at home. He is committed to helping his patients get back to 100%. I plan to return fighting this fall and I highly recommend those who need physical therapy to go to Movement Minded Physiotherapy. You absolutely won’t find a more attentive physical therapists in NYC that genuinely care for their patients recovery.

Fantastic experience: If you need to get back on your feet, you MUST go to Fight Physical Therapy! I've gone here on two separate occasions: Once for my knee (torn meniscus), and once for my lower back/hip (seized hip flexor). Both times, after just a couple sessions, I've felt 100% and can get back to my life. pain free. Lev, the physical therapist, is the most knowledgeable and friendliest person you'll meet. He'll work with you and design exercise routines catered specifically to your needs. He'll work with you one-on-one during your sessions, show you how to properly exercise and strengthen those areas, and offer advice on how to prevent future injuries.

Fantastic experience: After years of seeing quite a lot of physical therapists without getting real results I met Dr. Lev Borukhov at fight physical therapy and was amazed how quickly the longed for breakthrough was finally achieved!! One on one treatment, huge knowledge, uncompromising dedication, result driven and great passion. Easy to recommend to any one you care about!!

Fantastic experience: After years of my dealing with shoulder instability and impingement issues, Lev helped me eliminate pain and got me into a sustainable program of building strength within just a few months. I had been to many PT clinics before, but I never got this much personal attention and targeted advice and training for my specific athletic goals. Lev's emphasis on full-body functional exercises as opposed to isolated exercises made a huge difference in my speed of recovery. At first I was nervous about going out-of-network, but Lev was very easy to work with and took care of all of the billing-related work and interfacing with my insurance company. I cannot recommend Lev highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Movement minded is the best PhysioTherapy clinic in NYC! Dr. Mike and his entire team are extremely kind, patient, knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They take the time to listen to their patients and pay close attention to every detail in order to create a unique and tailored 1:1 treatment. They also have an online portal where they send you videos of each exercise so you can work on them at home. I visited them almost a year after an ACL repair surgery and several months of traditional physical therapy (standard, cookie cutter exercises). I was feeling ok but not great. I was still experiencing knee pain, I wasn't able to run, I WAS NOT able to wear high heels and I was starting to lose hope. Dr. Mike and his team created a treatment that not only targeted my knee, but my entire body and how it all moves together. After only a few months of treatment, constant encouragement, and unique drills, I was back to wearing heels, back in the gym, running and feeling better than my pre surgery self! I highly recommend that you visit Movement Minded if you are experiencing any type of pain or discomfort....they will change your life!!!

Fantastic experience: Finally! In Michael Lela I’ve found what I’ve always thought Physical Therapist should be. A truly knowledgeable and caring professional that takes time, every time (a full hour!) to understand better and better how his patients’ bodies work, how they move, and what exercises and ways of being about in the world can help correct any maladaptive postures and movements for lasting pain relief and overall well-being. Can’t recommend enough!

Fantastic experience: Mike quite literally changed my life. I’ve been struggling with back issues for almost 8 months and have been through countless imaging and doctors visits with no real answers or solutions. The physical therapy that I got from another place never truly got to the root problem, and just left me with pain and confusion. Ever since I started working with Mike, my body has learned to move differently and I’m finally getting back to doing the things that I love! Every appointment he goes above and beyond explaining to me the mechanics of movement and reassuring me when I have doubts. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to actually get better and stay better :)

Fantastic experience: Mike is the man! I have been to many different physical therapists at different locations and they all did the same thing to me. They never really analyzed WHY I was getting injured. They just gave me a pre-filled out list of strengthening exercises to build for what injury I was "diagnosed" with. They would treat a room filled with people and never even watched me to make sure I was doing everything right. Mike is what I have been waiting for. He analyzed how I moved. Realized what I needed to work on and why I was feeling pain. He found the WHY. Your appointments with Mike are all 1 on 1 and he is there to make sure you are doing everything correctly. He prescribes exercises to rewire the brain to fix the issue. I highly recommend going here. They listen and want to help you. 5 stars all the way!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Mike has single handedly changed my life. I cannot think of a provider whom I could give a better recommendation. Two years ago, I had severe back pain, and since I have changed my body mechanics and am not only pain free, but also stronger than ever - I have Dr. Mike to thank. Having been to several PTs in the past, what Dr. Mike and his team do is entirely different. They evaluate and change the way you move in every day life and give drills and recommendations that you’ve never seen anywhere else. Customer service and bedside manner are an A+. Having referred several close friends who have also loved their experience, I am more than happy to share mine on a more public forum. I know I am helping others by referring to Movement Minded PT.

Fantastic experience: 5 stars is honestly not enough. Mike, Lev and Pat are the best in NY. I initially started getting treatment for an ankle injury and then a torn Achilles tendon, but they have me moving so well I keep coming back. Their technique is truly revolutionary and a totally elevated experience compared to any other PT I've seen in the past. They don't see 5-10 patients at a time, but provide a 1v1 consultation and sessions to find out how they can help you move better. These guys have me running the NYC Marathon with 0 complications 18 months after having my Achilles surgically repaired. Whether you're recovering from injury or just have a tight back/hips and want to move more freely you should do yourself a favor and give them a call.

Fantastic experience: It may sound exaggerated to say “Mike Lella saved my life” but it’s true. I started working with Mike in 2015 after hearing from orthopedic surgeons (including one that worked for the Brooklyn Nets) that I would need my right knee replaced. In just a few sessions Mike confirmed the source of my knee pain sourced from my lower back. He developed a program that I still use today and have remained pain free all these years.

Fantastic experience: Oh my gosh where to begin?! I first came to Movement Minded because I had some crazy undiagnosed chronic pain condition in my ribs and sternum making it incredibly difficult to breathe. I’d seen countless doctors and had many, many tests done and no one was able to figure out what was wrong with me. My husband was a patient of Dr. Mike’s at the time and one day described my symptoms to him. Without hesitation Dr. Mike immediately said that it sounds like my diaphragm and for me to come in. Within a few months of seeing Dr. Mike I regained my life. 6 years ago we left the hustle and bustle of NYC to move to Florida. Unfortunately after searching high and low I have not been able to find a pt that is half as knowledgeable and the therapists at Movement Minded and without the proper soft tissue work, breathing exercises and strengthening exercises my condition has once again worsened. We’ve spent thousands of dollars on prolotherapy, prp injections and it hasn’t worked so we are currently looking to rent out our home in Florida and give up “Salt Life” for the hustle and bustle of the Tri-State area and even endure another winter just to be able to once again get treatment from Movement Minded because they are THAT GOOD!!

Fantastic experience: Great physical therapy practice! The therapists are skilled and helpful, and the facilities are top-notch. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This place is incredible! Everyday their clients walk out feeling better and recovering from whatever ails them. They’re knowledgeable and will work with each client to figure out what will work best for them and managing their injuries. Mike and Lev and incredible- easily the best physical therapists I’ve ever met.

Fantastic experience: Amazing 1:1 physical therapy with great attention to detail. I've been to many different providers and this is where I've made the most progress on my back/elbow among other things. You will not be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: One of the trade-offs of doing anything interesting, cool, or fun in life is that you eventually get injured. Fortunately there are people like Lev and Mike around to help you when that happens. I first went to see Lev back in 2014 and am currently seeing him again. We've worked on various issues, from *proper* rehab of a fractured toe that has stiffened due to an internal fixation, knee pain, low back pain, shoulder pain, unspecific muscle tightness, limited flexibility, movement mechanics, specific muscle group activation, and probably a ton more I do not remember. What sets him, and his partner Mike, apart from other physical therapists is that he works with you on your specific goals, whether it's your own interests or something prescribed by a doctor. They are trained in many esoteric and advanced methods you don't find in usual physical therapy, and it shows, along with their own backgrounds in martial arts and strength training, how they live up to their name. Their movement-minded approach is what is most important to me as a lifter, martial artist, and general movement and fitness hobbyist, and it is why I remember them and went back to them six years later. Besides their knowledge in the treatment area, I also enjoy their deeper musings, observations, and philosophies on physical therapy, movement, health, sometimes life in general, both in person and on social media. They've been more active on social media lately, and it's much more engaging and thoughtful than those "fix your so-and-so pain in 30 seconds!" YouTube videos.

Fantastic experience: Lev is an amazing physical therapist. I came in with the worst back pain and him & his staff were able to get me out of pain and provide me with the treatment I needed. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an intelligent, patient, gentle, and compassionate physical therapist!!

Fantastic experience: Lev is the best physical therapist I know. He actually was able to fix my lower back problem, an issue I had for more than 10 years. He is a true professional - extremely knowledgable, curios, caring and above all a super nice guy. I can’t say enough about him, he really made a big impact on my life. Thank you Lev

Fantastic experience: Lev seems to have an uncanny superpower to see inside moving anatomical structures. After many years of chronic left heel where simply walking around the block was painful, I've thrown away my orthotics since Lev got me to the point of climbing the rocks in Central Park and then walking down to Chinatown.

Fantastic experience: Lev (and Movement Minded Physiotherapy) is AMAZING!! I came with an old shoulder injury (mostly a partially torn rotator cuff) which I've irritated over and over again doing different physical activities. Having done regular PT in the past, nothing really made it better for the long term. Pairing Lev's unique PT skills with some growth factor therapy and prolotherapy, I'm now on my way back to be stronger than ever! Lev is such a patient problem solver and really wanted to get to the root of the issue. He peeled back the layers and looked at how everything was connected in my body because as we know, it's never just an isolated issue and every body is different. We did "weird" (as Lev calls them) exercises I've never done before and I'm so happy we did! Forget the same old rotator cuff exercises every other PT has me doing. I felt SO much better and I'm back to do doing everything I love! MIRACLE. I recommend Lev and MMP highly. I will continue to go back for tune ups/future needs and send referrals his way :) THANK YOU, LEV!!!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to a physical therapy practice, it treated two patients at once and did not supervise you while doing the exercises. Needless to say, I won’t be going there again. I booked an appontment with Dr. Mike, who is GREAT! He takes his time, ensures you are doing the exercises properly, and works on effective exercises for your specific injuries. I highly recommend him, he’s one creative PT.

Fantastic experience: I recommend Lev with all my heart. I had an extreme pain in my neck due to C5 herniated disc, after trying many Physical therapists who only made me feel worse, I was extremely lucky to find Lev. I was sure I’ll never be able to cure my problem. But Lev figured out the right treatment for me and he literally saved my life. Now I’m pain free and I am back to normal. He is the best physical therapist I ever seen, incredibly knowledgeable and I highly recommend him.