Spear Physical Therapy

Experiencia fantástica: Melanie Renda did a fantastic job educating me, treating me, and providing me a great home program to keep going!

Experiencia fantástica: After spraining my ankle it was clear I needed physical therapy. The team at Union Square Spear brought me back to full functionality and my experience exceeded my expectations; I didn’t want the sessions to end. There’s a really strong team dynamic among the therapists and interns; due to my schedule I had to see a few different therapists but there was continuity and collaboration through my whole journey. Everyone was professional, kind, knowledgeable and always took the time to understand my needs. And, I learned a lot along the way. Thank you Ari, Jansen, Jason, Nishi, Edna and everyone else who got me back to good!

Experiencia fantástica: Akshaya and Joe were so amazing! I herniated my disk and came in with a lot of pain and limited mobility. Akshaya really helped tailor my stretches and exercises to strengthen my weak muscles. I was able to see a lot of progress quickly and within a few months I had tremendous pain relief. I used to wake up with so much pain getting out of bed and now I can jump right out. The team at Spear is so friendly and fun, I would highly recommend Spear to anyone.

Experiencia fantástica: The physical therapist are all very friendly and helpful. They helped me understand how to safely send comfortably do my job and hobbies.

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent service, very clean space, very organized and friendly. My therapist was very professional. I’ll recommend Jansen, very formal and professional.

Experiencia fantástica: I want to say how much therapist Nishi Shah, at Spear Union Square, helped me with a lower back muscle injury that I had had for months. Within a few sessions of strong massage and guided exercises, the pain was gone and now I am walking and working out as good as new. Nishi really knows what she's doing, is a warm person to work with, and I thoroughly recommend her! thanks Nishi, Martin Gillam, NY

Experiencia fantástica: Alli helped me recover from a shoulder injury. When I started I could barely put my hand on a table. Eventually I could get a coffee cup from the pantry and finally take my bike (not the cause of the injury) down from rack and resume my life. She understood the injry, came up with a course of treatment and worked with me to get through it. She didn't push too hard, easing up on the weights when it was apparent that it was too much. But she always made sure I was keeping up at home between visits. Excellent "tableside" manner. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: My husband's, and my, treatment at Spear/Union Sq. has been exceptional. The ability to walk has greatly improved - for each of us. - Jansen is great. And all of the staff is very skilled, encouraging, and friendly while providing our much-needed physical therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: After my hand therapy session at the 67th Street Spear, I was sent to 14th to meet with Allison Landy (Alli) for a custom-made splint. She was awesome, friendly, understanding, and patient. In addition to the splint that was created in front of me, she taught me a few other hand exercises and helpful tips. Recently having wrist surgery, I truly had a good day yesterday meeting two phenomenal therapists and learning so much from each. Thank you for everything, Alli! Also a big thank you to Sofie at the front desk - she was so helpful!

Experiencia fantástica: Had a great experience with Dr. Maitrei Shah. She was very thoughtful in developing a treatment plan for me that took my lifestyle needs into account.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been dealing with issues in both of my shoulders for a few years and after working with other providers as well as receiving multiple injections from my orthopedist that provided no relief at all I started working with Allison Landy at Spear Physical Therapy near Union Square. I’m a musician and photographer who needs to wear either a camera or instrument resting on my shoulder to work/play. During our initial meeting Alli zeroed in on the problem and knew exactly the course of treatment required to address the issues to get me working again. My visits comprised of her working on and stretching out my shoulder as well as a mix of stretching exercises and strength training. She also provided me with a straight forward home exercise routine that was extremely effective but didn’t require a huge time commitment so I was able to do it twice a day. Alli is an absolute focused professional who knows her stuff while being extremely caring and concerned about her patients well being. I’m sure she’s asked me “how I was feeling” at least 10 times at each session. The support team of Techs who helped me with some of the exercises were always super nice and professional. Additionally the front office folks are always supper friendly. It took a few months of therapy session with Alli and me being dedicated to do the exercises at home but it feels great to be over the pain and back to work. If you need help I highly recommend Alli Landy and the team at Spear Union Square.

Experiencia fantástica: Meghan H. was assigned to help me with my shoulder injury and she was fantastic. We started treatment 3 months ago and she listened to my issues and put together a realistic and achievable plan to help address my pain. 3 months later I feel so much better and am confident my progress will continue. Highly recommend Meghan!

Experiencia fantástica: Just finished a few months of PT with My Therapist Meghan Hartigan. Was a wonderful experience as Meg put together a plan that was successful and flexible based on my needs. Great upbeat attitude made my experience even better. Thank you so much!! Feeling great now in large part to Meg.

Experiencia fantástica: I had the most incredible experience with Meghan Hartigan at Spear after hurting my knee at a dance rehearsal. I was so worried I wouldn’t be able to continue rehearsing in time to compete and showcase this year, but I was feeling so much better after only a few weeks and now I can confidently say I feel stronger than ever! Thank you Meghan for everything, it’s been such a pleasure working with you :)

Experiencia fantástica: For an active person dealing with an injury that impacted my ability to function, there is absolutely amazing Physical Therapy here. Special shout out to Ari! PT Ari N. is incredibly smart, effective and caring, really listens and led me through a months-long journey towards recovery. Convenient Union Square location and flexible scheduling. It’s a busy and active location. Everyone from reception to assistants are friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: I started going to Spear after developing knee pain while training for the NYC Marathon. Meghan Hartigan was my PT, and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with a sports injury! She guided me through strength and stretching exercises I will continue to use throughout my physical journey. With Meghan's help I was able to run the entire race, and hit my goal of under 4 hours! Thanks so much to everyone here for helping!

Experiencia fantástica: Allison Landy's deep experience was invaluable in the healing of my hand by her careful manipulation of my hand and in providing me with exercises and tools to work on recovering the full flexibility of two broken fingers. Highly recommend Allison an the 14th St. Location.

Experiencia fantástica: Brian was exceptional in understanding my recovery goals after my total knee replacement and helped me exceed expectations.

Experiencia fantástica: I had shoulder surgery (labral repair) back in April, and in early June I started occupational therapy with Allison Landy at SPEAR. She was clearly knowledgeable and very patient with me during therapy, overall within about a month I was back to almost normal range of motion. She was able to help me outside of sessions to help me build an at-home routine as well. Would highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Meghan helped my daughter cure torticolis. My daughter had a stiff neck since birth and through about 3-4 weeks of physio, it was fully gone. I am currently in therapy for mid-back and neck with Meghan and very happy with the results. Highly recommended to see her! She also has an amazing bedside manner

Experiencia fantástica: Allison Landy is a fantastic OT! She was very attentive to my symptoms and taught me the exercises I needed to recover from a wrist injury. Five stars!

Experiencia fantástica: Allison simply rocked! She was very patient (sometimes I needed instructions repeated), always attentive, very knowledgable. Ali sent me instructions with photos so I could continue the exercises at home, which was super helpful. Even with more than one client at a time, she always made sure my positioning was correct and checked in on how I was doing. She was always very friendly and in a good mood. An orthopedic dr told me I needed surgery for my ruptured bicep, but Ali has definitely helped me strengthen my arm/shoulder even to the surprise of the dr. The reception staff at Spear are wonderful - professional and courteous. Totally recommend this place!

Experiencia fantástica: Highly recommend! I’m addressing my overuse knee injuries and working with my PT, Nishi Shah, has been a great experience. Everyone is very kind and it’s a fun, supportive environment.

Experiencia fantástica: Spear PT is the best. My husband was first directed there by Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC. He had an excellent experience with Dave Endres. My daughter and I have also gone to Spear. We worked with Jason Kang, who is outstanding. Jason is super knowledgeable, experienced and thoughtful with patients. And, he is completely focused on getting patients better as soon as possible. He is also very responsive to communications and tries to rework schedules to make sure patients can be accommodated and not miss a session. The 2 locations I’ve been to on W 16th and E 14th are both well resourced, spotlessly clean, and have efficient, very kind and helpful staff. Spear also takes a lot of insurance and helps facilitate any paper work. Such a great resource. Thank you Spear!

Experiencia fantástica: At SPEAR on 14th Street, I had a great experience with DPT Meghan Hartigan. Best part was how she listened and we together worked out what I needed. And she sent me home with a load of exercises to continue my right knee rehab at home.

Experiencia fantástica: Allison Landy was a huge help in getting me back to where I wanted to be after hand surgery. She made the whole process as painless and straightforward as it could have been. Thank you!!

Experiencia fantástica: Fabulous spot for Occupational Therapy. I broke my wrist last spring. Allison Landy helped me get my functionality back. Good professionals, upbeat and fun environment. Strange to say but I might just miss it!

Experiencia fantástica: I went to Spear for my torn ACL and meniscus, and the PTs I worked with (Jamie G and Jansen N) have been awesome. Jamie frequently suggested nuanced adjustments that improved the impact of the exercises, and gave great mentality tips to help me unblock fear/guarding. Overall the clinic is great - the space is kept clean, and there is a fun community feeling with the broader staff!

Experiencia fantástica: I loved my experience at Spear Physical Therapy at Union Square. I started going due to a running injury while I was training for a fall marathon. I went to Dr. Nicholas Strickland, who came highly recommended by fellow running friends, who helped strengthen surrounding areas of the injury. I appreciated that he did his own assessment before confirming my own suspicions of what the injury was. From our exercises and sessions, I noticed an improvement in my mobility, running form, and overall pain relief from the injury.

Experiencia fantástica: I really enjoyed participating in therapy at , Spear Physical Therapy. The therapists are dedicated to their patients. Megan is one of the main therapist that work with me and I appreciate the care that she gives me and others patients. Thanks you Dora Clark

Experiencia fantástica: My experience at Spear at Union Square has been terrific. My injury is improving. My therapist, Ari, is smart, well-trained, creative, and caring. All the other therapists are also great. The place is friendly and everyone is very caring -- great experience!

Experiencia fantástica: Couldn't have had a better PT experience anywhere else. Everyone at SPEAR, from the staff at the front desk to everyone else assisting others in the therapy room have been incredibly helpful. Recovery for me has been going smoothly, thanks in large part to Meghan, Joe and Taj! They're all highly knowledgeable, masters of their craft ... amazing and do highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: Meghan Hartigan is the best PT I have ever had hands down. Union Square has everything and really makes you feel welcome. The techs are constantly attentive and they will fill you in with another PT if yours is out sick. Seriously, come here if you need ANYTHING!

Experiencia fantástica: Spear is the best physical therapy in NYC. I am a senior suffering bad pain after sustaining a compression fracture in my lower back and some disc problems. After 3 months of pt with Akshaya and her assistants, my pain is gone! I am functioning again and feel like a new person despite my age. I am more confident and also stronger in my core and legs. Spear is always my go-to for p.t.

Experiencia fantástica: Akshaya was so wonderful to work with. She was always immediately up to speed with my injury’s status at the start of each session with a fantastic plan to help my progress in the best way I couls. She utilized all the tools at her disposal from muscle massage to floor exercises to balancing techniques to treadmill workouts. I was startled at how fast my condition improved. Akshaya was also a lovely person to talk with, taking interest in all her patients lives. I always looked forward to our 7am chats! Spear was always clean, the staff was always so generous and kind and I felt like I was in the best hands at all times. Proud to have rung the triangle of triumph thanks to Spear! Highly recommend!!!

Experiencia fantástica: I came to Spear with chronic lower back pain and Georgina helped me get to pain-free through pelvic floor therapy and I wish I would've learned about pelvic floor health earlier! What sets Georgina apart is she really listened to what was and wasn't working for me and modified along the way, which really made me feel cared for. Look for Georgina if this speaks to you!

Experiencia fantástica: I have been coming here for a while and simply love working with Ari. He is kind, patient and careful. Very encouraging post surgery and helpful in strengthening my shoulder pre and post surgery. I trust him implicitly. That being said, the entire staff seem top notch as well.

Experiencia fantástica: I just successfully completed my pelvic floor physical therapy with Georgina Genovese at the Union Square location. I can't say enough good things about Georgina. She really helped me to understand what pelvic floor muscles are, why they're important and how to strengthen them, along with other core muscles. The therapy and independent exercises will now support me to continue with what I've learned for life. Spear is a well-run easy to work with provider and Georgina is extremely knowledgeable, effective, and fun! She cares about her work and her patients. Thank you so much.

Experiencia fantástica: I’ve been working for about a month on my arthritic knees and muscle strength, particularly in one leg. Ari is a joy to work with: patient, encouraging and unfailingly upbeat. With his support and guidance, my knee flexibility and leg strength have improved noticeably since we began. I highly recommend Spear.

Experiencia fantástica: I have gone to Spear on and off over the past 7 years to be treated for various injuries. Most recently I went to the Union Square location after getting elbow surgery. My occupational therapist, Ali, was great and extremely knowledgeable. Between my onsite visits and at home exercises, Ali made sure that my elbow was rehabbed before my wedding and honeymoon which was less than 2 months away. She helped me regain full range of motion in my arm - something I hadn’t had for months! The staff at Spear is very friendly and professional, highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Spear Physical Therapy provides an incredible service. The staff is friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable in their field. Jansen in particular is excellent. The facilities are clean and well-equipped, making for a comfortable experience. Overall, a great place for physical therapy needs.

Experiencia fantástica: Meghan Hartigan, my PT at the Union Square Spear is wonderful! She is smart, supportive, and most importantly has great listening skills. I would highly recommend her. She and McKay made a great team and I felt they were very invested in my recovery. Thank you, McKay, for being so attentive to my needs. I worked on occasion with other staff members, Akshaya, and Nishi when needed, and felt they took the time to understand my individual needs and were well versed in my case. I felt very well take care of. Thank you.

Experiencia fantástica: Meghan is the best! This was not my first time needing physical therapy and Spear, along with Meghan, helped me get back to athletic shape with endless encouragement and support. It made a challenging and sometimes boring rehab process much more fun and uplifting. I would recommend to anyone!

Experiencia fantástica: I broke my foot and came to Union Square Spear Physical Therapy for the 3 months I needed it, and Meghan was a life-saver. She was the sweetest person to work with, and her friendliness made me actually look forward to my appointments. Thanks to her, I can finally skip, leap, and hop while also knowing what to do if an injury arises again. I will definitely miss her and the energy of the place as a whole!

Experiencia fantástica: From my experience, I would easily recommend Spear for anyone in need of physical rehabilitation. For background, I'm a 45 years old male, who's not particularly athletic and have an average build. I had 'shattered' my left wrist in a snowboarding fall, which required surgery to insert a titanium plate and 12 screws to reassemble. I also developed a left shoulder impingement as well. I initially made the decision to go to Spear for occupational therapy after my surgery simply because it was conveniently located in Union Square, easily accessible by train or the M14 bus and because they accepted my insurance. First impressions were that the facility was very clean and well-maintained. The desk staff was friendly and attentive. My OT was Lauren, who was also friendly, but very professional, though I would occasionally also be treated by Allison, who was great as well. I ended up needing 40+ sessions over the course of 8 months to help treat my injuries. Throughout the course of these treatments, both Lauren and Allie listened to my input and questions, provided clear and simple instructions to follow for stretches and exercises to help relieve my discomfort, regain my flexibility, movement and strength. I did at times feel frustration at myself and my body for not recovering as quickly as I had hoped, but Lauren and Allie kept reassuring me not to lose faith and trust in the treatment, and helped give me the push I needed to power through. It took patience and dedication, but I did start see a light at the end of the tunnel and eventually started to regain most of my range of motion and strength and reduced my pain and discomfort significantly. I'm now just over a year post surgery, and I'm able to do just about everything as I had before my accident. (I've even gotten back on the slopes! But with more protective gear now.) Do I still experience any discomfort? Occasionally, and especially if I've slacked on doing the stretching and exercises that Lauren and Allie suggested. But overall, I'm very satisfied with my progress. If there are any cons to my experience at Spear, I would say that at times it does get crowded and your OT or PT may be assisting up to 3 people at the same time as you, but I've found that when that happens, there are plenty of other therapists there to help and you don't feel ignored. It took over 8 months, but Lauren and Allie stuck with me through the entire process and were clearly dedicated to my well-being and making sure that I left Spear in much better shape than I came in. I'm happy to recommend them.

Experiencia fantástica: Loved my experience with pelvic floor physical therapy at Spear! I worked with Lauren for the past few months and recently graduated. Lauren was extremely professional, caring and friendly - as were all of the other staff who helped me while I was there. Every week, I was excited to go in and work on new stretches and exercises. I saw progress almost immediately and feel well equipped to continue working on my own. I would highly recommend Spear to anyone in need of physical therapy.

Experiencia fantástica: I had a great fall with Allison! I came in with an 8 year old injury, and after a few months and a lot of patience, I really started to see progress. She gave me all exercises I could do at home with resistance bands or a yoga mat, as well as basic stretches/movements I can do when I'm experiencing pain. Quality of life is 10000x better, and I'm so glad I took the dive into OT here!

Experiencia fantástica: Spear Physical Therapy has been a terrific experience. My occupational therapist, Allison, is outstanding, professional, and very caring. She went above and beyond to rehabilitate my injury, and she’s very patient and knowledgeable in her field. I regained full use of my hand. Overall, I recommend anyone to consider working with Spear and Allison’s team because their office has a wonderful culture full of material/videos, welcoming atmosphere, and expertly trained individuals. Thank you for your service and stellar treatment!

Experiencia fantástica: I went to Spear for OT after surgery for my broken wrist. My occupational therapist was Allison who was incredible. She was very kind but also motivating and got me back to my normal activities of daily living in no time. The location was also very convenient with friendly staff!

Experiencia fantástica: I had a wonderfully positive experience at Spear Physical Therapy. I had a bad fall and fractured my upper arm and shoulder. My PT, Allison, was extremely knowledgeable, professional and very encouraging. She immediately addressed any questions or concerns that I had and made sure that our sessions were extremely productive. My surgeon couldn't believe the progress that I made and how well I was doing with regard to recovery and range of motion. Spear Physical Therapy is a great place and very conducive to recovery and healing. The entire staff at the union square location, including those at the front desk, were always very nice and welcoming. Leslie Ottaviano