No, you don't need a physician referral to see a physical therapist in New York State. Anyone can be evaluated and treated by a PT for up to 30 days or 10 visits without a referral. If additional visits are needed beyond that, we can easily contact your physician to obtain a referral. This means you can start treatment for your shoulder pain right away—no waiting.

Recovery time varies depending on the severity of your injury and your goals. For post-surgical shoulder rehab (like rotator cuff repair), most patients see significant progress within 8-12 weeks. For overuse injuries or impingement, many patients experience relief within 4-6 weeks with our focused 1:1 approach. Because we provide exclusive 60-minute sessions and treat fewer patients overall, our clients typically recover faster than those in traditional PT clinics.

We are a cash-based, out-of-network provider. This allows us to spend more time with you (60 minutes vs. 15 minutes) and provide higher-quality care without insurance restrictions. We provide a detailed superbill after each visit that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Many of our patients receive partial to full reimbursement. You can also use your HSA or FSA card for payment. While this model requires upfront payment, most patients end up spending less overall because they need fewer visits to achieve their goals.