About ActiveCare Physical Therapy®
The Best Physical Therapists in NYC
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Our therapists are licensed in New York State and active members in the American Physical Therapy Association. We have advanced training in joint mobilization and myofascial release techniques.
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We are dedicated practitioners with a passion for the profession and a comprehensive, holistic approach to treatment and healing. We treat each patient as an individual and treat the whole person, with a plan of care designed to meet the patient’s set goals for health, functionality and a return to work, tasks and activities. We network with a team of physicians, chiropractors, acupuncturists and massage therapists in order to provide guidance to other modalities that may be effective in the patients’ care. We also offer superior Telehealth services for physical therapy.
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Physical Therapist and owner Dr. Karena Wu PT, DPT, OCS is a graduate of the Program in Physical Therapy at Columbia University and is affiliated with several healthcare organizations in New York City. She is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Kinesio Taping Practitioner and Pilates Instructor, and uses SpiderTech Taping. She is also a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Graston Technique Specialist and Pilates Instructor. She holds LSVT BIG, FMS and SFMA Level 1 certifications as well. Dr. Wu also specializes in vertigo and temporomandibular joint disorders.
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ActiveCare is primarily an out-of-network facility. We accept all insurance with out-of-network benefits and file for most major insurance plans. We work with all prospective patients to create workable payment plans regardless of insurance coverage.
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ActiveCare accepts Medicare, No-Fault and Workers’ Compensation patients depending on schedule availability.
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ActiveCare’s administrators provide seamless and efficient concierge-style client service to all of our patients. And the whole ActiveCare team makes sure your time with us is a beneficial, productive and enjoyable experience.
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Magda Vydmantas Front Desk Receptionist
Magda Vydmantas is a native of Jaroslaw, Poland. She received a Medical Doctor degree from Medical University of Lodz, which is the largest teaching hospital unit in Poland and a European research center. Magda is thrilled to join the ActiveCare team and have the opportunity to gain experience working in a faced paced environment within the medical field. She is excited to take part in the day to day activities associated with running our front desk and enjoys interacting with the patients. She welcomes new challenges and hopes to help support ActiveCare Physical Therapy’s commitment to top quality customer service. Magda has a strong interest in History and Design and enjoys spending time with family and friends in her free time. She is pursuing her international medical licensing examination to work as a physician in America. She would like to focus in oncology.
New Hire at ActiveCare Physical Therapy Alexis Airall
Alexis Airall was born and raised in Weschester County and is the first generation in her family born in the United States.. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology, from Temple University. Alexis had a focus on Exercise and Sports Science within her major.
She is working as a Physical Therapy aide and will utilize her experience, knowledge, and passion to serve the patients at ActiveCare Physical Therapy. She plans on pursuing a career as a Physical Therapist and would like to open a practice in her homeland of Antigua, West Indies, to teach the importance of health and wellness.
In her spare time, Alexis enjoys traveling with friends and family. She explores the arts through music and painting, and challenges herself to become a better person then she was the day before.
Cupping Therapy with Karena Wu on PIX11
Dr. Karena Wu, from Activecare Physical Therapy on PIX11 to show us how cupping works.
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Karena Wu featured on Livestrong.com | How to Fix the Worst Posture Mistakes
Physical Therapist Karena Wu offers 3 tips for how to carry your bags. Avoid injury with these small tips.
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People Love ActiveCare PT on Yelp!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is a proud recipient of the People Love Us on Yelp Award! See what some of our happy patients have said about the great care they have received:
“I’ve done PT before but I have to say the therapists and staff at ActiveCare are really best in class.”
“What a wonderful and effective experience. Rave reviews for the office team, my totally competent therapist and her assistant.”
“Karena is the best therapist I’ve ever worked with and she is an excellent coach and teacher. She surrounds herself with warm and fun staff and there is a great atmosphere in the office – this is key because you will want to show up and not blow off your come-back.”
Thank you to all of our patients for the positive reviews! If you would like to share your experience, leave us a review on Yelp!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy Welcomes New Patient Care Coordinator
Please join all of us here at ActiveCare Physical Therapy in welcoming our new Office Manager/Patient Care Coordinator, James Francisco.
James Francisco is a Brooklyn native who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Saint Peter’s College. James has worked in numerous industries and has gained experience in general retail management, real estate sales, transportation and security. His exposure to these different settings has led to his unique set of skills and abilities. James has embraced his new role as Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator at ActiveCare Physical Therapy. He hopes to use his skills and experience to grow the client base and to continue their proven track record of successfully treating patients through their one-on-one holistic approach.
You can read more about the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team on our website.
ActiveCare PT, NYC’s Best Physical Therapists, Welcomes New Staff
Please join us in welcoming the newest members to the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team!
Stephanie Denis – PT Aide
Stephanie is a Brooklyn resident with a BA in Women and Gender Studies from Stony Brook University. Stephanie gained experience in the physical therapy field by working as a Physical Therapy Technician in the U.S. Army Reserves. She managed 4 colleagues as well as provided hands-on care to her military patients. Stephanie is currently taking classes to fulfill her prerequisites to become a Physical Therapist.
She has a growing interest in yoga and is excited about working at ActiveCare. She is now learning how to incorporate yoga techniques into physical therapy rehabilitation.
Patrice Bruce – PT Aide
Patrice is a Bronx native whose parents hail from the island of Jamaica. Patrice graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in social science from the University at Buffalo. She has her eyes set on the field of occupational therapy after volunteering in occupational therapy settings during her college years. Patrice demonstrates a strong interest in the rehabilitation field, a thirst for knowledge and a strong desire to help others; traits that will make her an excellent practitioner. Patrice plans to pursue her career goals as soon as possible. Her hobbies include yoga and Zumba classes. She is excited to be a part of the ActiveCare team and enjoys providing the best quality care to our patients.
Dipika Patel – PT Aide
Dipika is a resident of New Jersey after having recently moved from India. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Bangalore, India. She has completed related coursework in the United States and now has the equivalent of a Master’s Degree. She has also received additional training in manual therapy back in India. Currently, she is studying for her Physical Therapy licensing exam to be able to practice in the United States. Dipika plans to further her career by obtaining a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Dipika spends most of her time relaxing with her family and volunteering at temple gatherings and functions. She is constantly promoting her career knowledge by advising others on staying fit and healthy through exercises.
You can read more about the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team on our website.
Q & A with ActiveCare’s Patient Services Administrators – Part 2
In the second part of our series on what makes ActiveCare Physical Therapy the best Physical Therapists in NYC, ActiveCare’s Front Desk Patient Services Administrators Annie Santos and Jasmine Abraham continue answering our questions. Keep reading to see why the best patients come to ActiveCare!
ActiveCare’s staff and patient population are very diverse. How do they all work together?
Annie: We have all types of patients, from fashion designers to professional volleyball players to chefs and others working in the food industry. The variety keeps things interesting!
Jasmine: And the staff here comes together to create a familial environment for each individual. Here you’re not just a name or a face, but a unique person that we’re invested in healing.
What’s it like to see patients progress through their plans of care and then get discharged?
Annie: When we see patients walk through our door for the first time, we see the pain in their eyes and all we want to do is get them treated to relieve the pain that their injuries are causing them. When it’s time to discharge them, it’s a bittersweet feeling because we get so attached to seeing our patients twice or sometimes three times a week. Seeing them go makes us very sad, but happy at the same time, because we know that we did a great job in getting them better and back to their normal lives.
Jasmine: Through patient satisfaction, sometimes we gain lifelong relationships with our patients. And we love it when they’re happy with our services and refer their friends and family to us!
Click here to read Part 1 of the Q&A with Annie and Jasmine! And for more information visit www.activecarephysicaltherapy.com.
Q & A with ActiveCare’s Patient Services Administrators
What makes ActiveCare the best Physical Therapy in NYC? We spoke with ActiveCare’s Front Desk Patient Services Administrators Annie Santos and Jasmine Abraham to get their thoughts on the subject. Read the Q&A below:
How is ActiveCare different from other healthcare facilities?
Annie: Before working here, I worked at another practice that was nothing compared to ActiveCare Physical Therapy. At that facility, we would see 180 patients a day, and patients were only treated for 10 minutes – and most of the time, patients were lucky if they received the whole 10 minutes. ACPT treats patients like friends and family – friends and family they want to help feel better and get better. Here patients typically receive 30 minutes of manual therapy and 30 minutes of supervised exercise, as well as careful instructions for their home exercise programs.
Jasmine: As a smaller practice, we have the ability to give our patients the highest caliber of treatment. We strive to be the best. Patients receive one-on-one care from our licensed physical therapists who have undergone vigorous training and continuing education. Patients wouldn’t normally receive the individualized time and care they receive here at a larger facility.
As Patient Services Administrators, how do you strive to provide above-and-beyond care?
Annie: We focus on setting up new patients with complete charts and all the information they need to begin their care here at ACPT. We schedule patients for future visits as far in advance as possible in order to reserve their preferred days and times, and we remind those with busy schedules to come in for treatment. We get to know everyone and make them feel like they’re at home and not in a doctor’s office.
Jasmine: We ensure each patient experiences a concierge level of service by establishing a positive rapport on the phone and in person. We make sure to keep outcome measurement tests, PT notes and insurance authorizations up to date. We strive to keep the patients satisfied from their first visit to their last.
Stay tuned for part 2 of the Q&A with Annie and Jasmine! And for more information visit www.activecarephysicaltherapy.com.
ActiveCare PT, NYC’s Best Physical Therapists, Welcomes PT Kinjal Shah
ActiveCare Physical Therapy is proud to welcome our newest Physical Therapist, Kinjal Shah! Kinjal completed her Bachelor of Physical Therapy at the D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy in Mumbai, India. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Loma Linda University, California. She is also certified in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from Curtin University in Perth, Australia.
Kinjal is licensed in New York and has taken workshops in Maitland, McKenzie and Mulligan mobilization techniques that aid in pain relief, edema control and neuromuscular activation. She also has continued education background in ergonomics. Kinjal looks forward to enhancing her expertise and finesse with advanced taping applications and manual therapies.
Please join us in welcoming Kinjal!
Visit our website at www.activecarephysicaltherapy.com or call (212) 777-4374 for more info or to schedule an appointment.
Congratulations Annie!
We’d like to congratulate our beloved Annie Santos on her marriage to her new husband Edwin! The ActiveCare Physical Therapy gang had a blast celebrating at the wedding. Check out our photos:
Please join us in wishing the best to Annie and Edwin!
Annie’s Office Bachelorette & Ruchi’s “Retirement” Party
This week, the ActiveCare Physical Therapy team celebrated two of our most loved staff members. We threw an office bachelorette in honor of Annie’s upcoming wedding and “retirement” party to say farewell to Ruchi. Take a look at our pictures and help us in wishing good luck to these two wonderful ladies!
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29 West 38th Street
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New York, NY 10018
