Testimonials
Physical Therapists in New York
Please take a moment to explore our patients' feedback by clicking on each physical therapist to uncover their unique experiences and testimonials about the exceptional care provided by each member of our team at KFMT.
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Alison helped me so much managing my back pain last summer! As a movement professional, I have a lot of personal resources to manage old injuries, but I came to see Alison when I ran out of tools to improve my ongoing discomfort on my own.
Alison expertly guided me through manual therapies that relieved my acute symptoms and gave me helpful exercises to complete each week to support my work with her. By listening to my body with her intuitive touch and thoughtful questions, Alison to lead me back to pain-free movement, and I can’t thank her enough!
Abby S.
Working from home for months did a serious number on my back, but my initial approach was simply to try yoga poses and stretching with which I was personally familiar. When friends suggested I make a telehealth appointment with Alison, I wasn’t sure telehealth could really help me and didn’t initially take their advice. By August 2020, I was experiencing so much back pain that I had to take multiple days off of work, and finally decided to give telehealth physical therapy a try.
Alison was extremely helpful and my back pain was drastically improved with just a single visit. After she conducted a physical assessment remotely, Alison informed me that my back pain did not stem from a back problem at all, but was based on issues with my hips and pelvis (which helps explain why my homebased efforts were not working)!
Since our initial appointment, I have learned a manageable number of exercises that keep me feeling good – and working!
Alison also helped me by assessing the ergonomics of my workspace: we were able to create a much more comfortable seating arrangement using routine items, like a couple towels. At the time I initially reached out to Alison, I was genuinely fearful that I would no longer be able to function at work. I am so glad that I made the decision to reach out.
Paige S.
After years of low back pain, I was discouraged after seeing multiple Doctors and Physical Therapists without improvement. I then came to Jinny at KFMT.
Jinny’s examination was the most thorough and attentive I’d had, and she identified the problem as being with my pelvis and SI joint. After my first session with Jinny I was able to walk out that day without low back pain for the first time in years! Her focus, caring and skill, all helped me to finally get relief from my symptoms.
Daniel L.
At Kinected, Alison really took the time to understand my medical history so that she’d have an incredibly holistic understanding of who I am to best inform how to treat me. I sincerely appreciated this level of care, thoughtfulness and diligence: it made me feel taken seriously and that she was doing everything she could to treat me effectively. Alison also took the time to explain how different parts of my body are connected , and explained her treatment approach thoroughly so I would understand. I learned a lot from working with Alison and I’m grateful for the techniques she used that helped drastically reduce pain I was experiencing in my lower back. I highly recommend working with Alison and Kinected more generally.
Talia M.
In May 2023 I had a bike accident and went to one of the city MD's near my place. There they took a X-ray and saw that all was fine with me, although i had pain on my rib cage. Days passed and the pay was just getting worse. I went back there and the same doctor said there was nothing to be done. I just had to wait for couple of weeks and the pain would go away. But it didn't. It just got worse.
That's when a friend of mine refereed Alison Hovey at Kinected to me. I got an appointment on the same day and it was the beginning of a huge relive. After 2 sessions I was feeling much better and after 6 I was not feeling pain anymore. Alison saved me! It was so wonderful that I decided to keep working with her in other issues I had. Alison is very knowledgeable, everything is very gentle and effective. I love FMT and being in Alison's care. I recommend her 100%.
Lele L.
Jinny is the most effective PT I've been to. She has helped me strengthen and straighten my back so I can workout always worrying that I'm going to hurt myself.
Rick B.
Elliot Fishbein is exceptional - experienced, professional and most of all, effective. After 9 months of intense back and nerve pain with 3 rounds of injections, 2 rounds of traditional PT and acupuncture, I was referred to Elliot. He was thoughtful and knowledgeable- he has improved my condition significantly with little or no pain now. He is also a delight to work with.
Robert W.
The entire team of KFMT is AMAZING! I started seeing Elliot after receiving spinal fusion (T-11- L4) from a traumatic car accident. It is because of him that I am able to walk upright and with confidence again. His knowledge, skill, care and encouragement was crucial in my early days of healing and he continues to be a positive touchstone in my overall wellness. I have also seen Katherine, Jinny, Alison and Ursula for treatments and each them is extraordinary. These women are super smart and bring their own unique magic to their treatments.
As a pilates instructor, I have been lucky to collaborate with the entire KFMT team as I have referred many of my clients to them. The changes these therapists make in their patients is instantaneous. Everyone feels better and moves with more ease and efficiency. What is so special about this team is each therapist takes into account the entire body not just the issue or the injury. They spend the entire hour with you and they will take the time to make sure that your system integrates the work they do.
Each therapist on the KFMT is a healer and a teacher. They are wonderful people and you will be in great hands with whomever you are able to see!
Stephanie B.
Finally found a place that could really help with functional scoliosis. Alison H., and the whole team at Kinected are excellent. Wish I found them years ago!
Bruce B.
I went to see Elliot for chronic nerve pain. I had had a low back surgery (Lumbar Laminectomy) in 2013 and was left with chronic pain down my left leg and back. I was unable to exercise without having severe pain the next day and was in a lot of pain on a daily basis. After visiting many physical therapists and doctors, I was told I would have to live with the pain.
After seeing Elliot 2 years after the surgery, he was convinced that he could resolve my issue. Although it took many months, I now only have mild pain on an occasional basis and I'm exercising on a regular basis without having pain the next day. Elliot has helped me get back to my old self!
Debbie B.
The space is clean and bright; the staff is organized and helpful; most importantly, Elliot is phenomenal. I’d had very good experiences with PT in the past whenever my back went out, but in my 50s reached a point where the exercises & treatments were not enough. Before I saw Elliot I was struggling to walk without pain and thought my future would be in a wheelchair.
Elliot is a master problem solver. He listens to every detail of your symptoms, as well as your goals, takes copious notes, and gives it to you straight. He told me honestly he wasn’t sure if he could get me symptom-free, but that we would know after a few sessions. He had my complicated spine figured out in 3 sessions, and after about 8-10 visits, a few important strengthening exercises, a heal lift and SI belt, I only see him every few months. Best money I ever spent.
Liza B.
I second all above reviews. Elliot is a fantastic PT. He was recommended to me by a friend of mine, when I was in deep despair. I had a herniated disc, major sciatic pain and even a drop foot. I couldn't sense my foot and specially my toes at all. Altogether it made walking and life in general very hard, and since I work with special needs kids movement is my livelihood. The orthopedist I saw said I need spine surgery or I will need an AFO for the rest of my life.
After Elliot evaluated me for an initial consult, it was the first time I could move my big toe ever so slightly. Somehow by magically creating more space for the impinged nerve by working on my spine through my belly (!) he made it possible. I was almost in tears and knew I am on the right path. Being a movement practitioner myself I was very intrigued by his techniques!
I committed to intense therapy for a while to get full function back, and I did! I am so grateful! I have since sent many friends to Elliot and am planning to resume work with him to recover from my upcoming hip replacement surgery. I can't thank you enough Elliot!!!!
Verena K.
Elliot Fishbein changed my life! I had severe neck pain that limited my mobility. Elliot (and Kathrine) completely resolved the pain. I now see him on a regular basis for fine tuning. I can't imagine my life without the support of Elliot. He works miracles.
Nancy F.
Best PT practice in NYC! I worked with Katherine Tan for severe TMJ. This is her specialty and she did not disappoint. I could barely open my mouth to eat and we quickly made gains. Katherine is truly skilled in the area of TMJ and overall as PT! We worked on other things too. She can do it all and with expertise.
I returned after lung surgery and saw Elliot primarily, but also Katherine. This was very complex, including a lot of visceral work that not all PTs are capable of doing, and doing well. We have made a huge difference in my function. I've known Elliot since his early days in PT and through much of his multitude of advanced post-graduate training. He is very gifted and I am so lucky we are in the same city and I can see him for treatment!
The practice is modern, clean, private treatment rooms, one-on-one treatment, excellent COVID practices. 10 stars! Thank you Katherine and Elliot!
Anette F.
As a working bassist and an active martial artist, I developed shoulder and neck issues over the years. I started working with Elliot a few months ago on these problem areas (my left shoulder and my neck). Beyond the immediate feeling of pain relief, I've recovered the full range of motion of my left shoulder. The constant neck pain I had been living with for years has been greatly diminished and turning my head to look over my shoulder (without turning my entire body) is now possible.
Over the past 20 years, I've tried everything from massage to acupuncture. Nothing has come close to my positive experience working with Elliot Fishbein at KFMT.
Chuck T.
Elliot and his practice has helped me manage some typical and atypical issues with my back and neck. I’m a big believer in the manual physical therapy that KFMT delivers.
David M.
Before meeting Elliot Fishbein and the KFMT team, I was resigned to life with limited mobility in my neck, constant, intrusive pain, and an increasingly fear based relationship with movement. I thought I'd tried everything, seen everyone, and the best I could hope for was to not get worse.
My mind is still blown by all the ways my quality of life improved from my very first treatment. And the benefits are cumulative. It's been four years, and I can barely remember what it was like to be in so much pain. I've reclaimed my love of movement, and I'm at ease in my body. Hands down, treatment with Eliot is the most valuable investment I've ever made.
Nicoleta
I started going to KFMT a few years ago for a sore neck. Instead of spending two minutes with me and then having me do exercises I could do at home, Elliott does a full hour session working on you, and then gives you exercises to take home. Because it’s just a detailed diagnosis, he actually discovered it was my hips, not my neck… which I was skeptical of until he worked on my hip. I didn’t know my body was capable of feeling this way! Since then I’ve gone back for tune ups, sports injuries, and more. I can’t imagine life without KFMT nor going to any other PT!
Andrew M.
KFMT has been my go-to Physical Therapy for over a decade. They have the best therapists - deep expertise, caring and can literally solve any physical issue and also are amazing for rehabilitation. I suffered from migraines and they were a key part of the solution for me.
Sarah W.
Elliot and his team are truly amazing. Working with him has been life changing. As a dancer and movement practitioner, its hard to find people to understand and know how to work with movers. Doctors had given up on me and told me I would never dance again, but because of Elliot, Ursula , and Jinny I’m bACK dancing and performing around the world. You’ve never had PT like this. They can handle anything. They are my dream team!
Benny
I cannot recommend KFMT enough. As an injury-prone hypermobile dancer, I didn't think I would be able to dance without pain ever again...until I found Jinny and Alison!!! Jinny and Alison have both helped identify the underlying dysfunctions and issues causing me pain as well as treat them! Both Jinny and Alison work from a truly caring, safe, and consent based touch. I ALWAYS leave knowing more about my body and seeing/feeling improvement. I love KFMT!
E. Papineau
My experience with Elliot has been exceptional. I spent almost two years struggling with an overuse injury from running with flat feet and was getting nowhere with doing traditional PT exercises, using custom orthotics, and taking time away from running. A friend referred me to Elliot, and after a few sessions I'm back to running pain free. Elliot listened to my story and analyzed how my body moves, then applied his manual therapy practices to better align my ankle, knee, and hip to prevent the over-pronation that was causing my injury. Elliot is professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, and I highly recommend his practice.
Robert L.
As a former dancer, I spent years trying everything in the book to help relieve my hip pain. Seeing Alison, post hip operation, exponentially increased my quality of life and ability to get back into movement with confidence and without pain. Through her intuitive care and expertise I experienced immediate results. I can’t recommend KFMT enough!
Mikayla G.
I don't think there are words to describe how grateful I am to KFMT. All the physical therapists I have worked with have been masters of their craft. As a hypermobile dancer whose muscles love to do far more than they need, my injuries and pains have been incredibly difficult to pin point and navigate throughout my life, but the whole body approach this team has taken has allowed me to find improvement and an ease in my body that I have not been able to find with any other doctor or physical therapist I've worked with over the years. I cannot recommend them enough. I am so incredibly grateful to them and thrilled that I have them as a resource.
Alexandra M.
I have never, ever experienced anything like this level of care. It’s incredibly precise and thoughtful healing, and helping the body and the mind learn to heal and also correct itself to prevent further injuries. Beautiful space, great location, such a gift and relief to have this kind of smart and efficient healing on offer for athletes and dancers and any body.
Sara
Katherine has helped me through some very precarious injuries and allowed me to keep dancing and living with less pain and more joy of movement. Grateful for her brilliant mind and healing hands and highly recommend to any suffering from pain of any kind.
Nico G.
My experience with Ursula and cranial sacral therapy / physical therapy/ intuitive hands-on healing, has been life changing. Her supportive, intuitive and deeply compassionate approach to my unique combination of needs, has led to ongoing relief of chronic pain, releasing of alignment patterns, a discovery of my natural unrestricted breath and processing grief.
My posture is more aligned, my body more grounded and breath more expanded, A 'work in process', I am truly blown away by this experience and the shifts that occur during/after each session. Words don't do justice to this organic and very personal process.
Kati B.
I feel so lucky to have found Ursula and to have the opportunity to continue my work with her. Her incredible ability to listen to the body and gently encourage movement towards healing is both subtle and profound. I have worked with a lot of people for some very complex and interconnected issues stemming from both repetitive use (former pianist) and PTSD, and I have never felt the kind of deep, inner releasing and shifting, both physically and mentally, that I have experienced in Ursula’s caring and patient hands! She is able to intuit what is needed on a given day, and patiently stays present throughout the process in a way that creates a safe environment for change. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Kian F.
I have Celiac Disease which wasn't diagnosed until I was in my 30s. By then, it had caused a lot of damage, including a rare condition in which my stomach can literally stop moving when it's supposed to be digesting my meals. When I started seeing Alison, abdominal pain was part of my daily life. I thought I would live with it forever, until my first visit.
Alison immediately helped my stomach and my bowels to move in more comfortable ways. I noticed my digestion improve immediately, and it has been stabilizing to increasingly comfortable, healthy levels with my return visits.
As I continue receiving Functional Manual Therapy, the stubborn and recurring habits my injured gut had gotten used to are finally changing. I haven't had a single crisis since I started seeing Alison, and my symptoms have gone from severe, to mild, and now we are simply working on maintenance with appointments more spread out. I'm so grateful for this treatment and for Alison's thoughtful care. She's really improved my health and my life!
Tara B.
As a working bassist and an active martial artist, I developed shoulder and neck issues over the years. I started working with Elliot a few months ago on these problem areas (my left shoulder and my neck). Beyond the immediate feeling of pain relief, I've recovered the full range of motion of my left shoulder. The constant neck pain I had been living with for years has been greatly diminished and turning my head to look over my shoulder (without turning my entire body) is now possible.
Over the past 20 years, I've tried everything from massage to acupuncture. Nothing has come close to my positive experience working with Elliot Fishbein at KFMT.
Chuck T.
Physical therapy the way it should be!!! I started seeing Elliot in 2022 after a complicated shoulder injury. He asks detailed questions and works with me to address my pain, always checking in to make sure I'm comfortable. In the last six months, I've been able to make progress I didn’t think was possible so soon. Elliot's approach to physical therapy is fascinating and the results speak for themselves. I'll be sending everyone I know here.
Elle L.
I am so grateful to the friend who recommended that I see Elliot after I broke my shoulder. The truth is I was at first reluctant because it was a train ride away, but I said I'd try it once... and at that first session I could see why the work he was doing was going to be incredibly helpful to my rehabilitation...so I now ride the train! My HHS doctors paid attention for 120 seconds if I was lucky... Elliot really considers the problem, explains things well, gives me exercises I will do (and motivates me to do them) and works on the areas with thoughtful care. I feel like he is in the healing-process with me and I am not stranded alone thinking "how is this going to ever really get better?"
Sally G.
Can't recommend this practice highly enough! I credit Elliot with recovering my range of motion and strength following shoulder surgery. He combines deep physiological knowledge and skill with a creative intuition (and hard work!) that are rare in the PT world. If you're looking for a holistic practice that addresses not only symptoms, but the whole patient as well as the whole body, this is it!
Robert G.
I have recently gone to KFMT for PT for my shoulder. Elliot was outstanding, very detailed, focused and most of all very effective. I can't recommend him or the group more highly.
Mary Lane S.
I have been recommending Kinected to anyone and everyone with back / shoulder pain or other chronic pain issues. Absolutely the best PT I have ever seen.
Carinne L.
15 years of arm issues has gotten cleared up because of Alison Hovey. She is the absolute best and wished I knew about her sooner.
Trish B.
I would strongly recommend Elliot Fishbein for physical therapy. I first came to Elliot for help with chronic elbow pain that became worse after I saw another physical therapist, and later used him to address issues with my back and my feet. Unlike other physical therapists who take a cookbook approach to their practice, Elliot develops a highly personalized treatment plan, drawing on his deep knowledge of physical therapy and the musculoskeletal system.
Simon R.
My experience with Elliot has been exceptional. I spent almost two years struggling with an overuse injury from running with flat feet and was getting nowhere with doing traditional PT exercises, using custom orthotics, and taking time away from running. A friend referred me to Elliot, and after a few sessions I'm back to running pain free. Elliot listened to my story and analyzed how my body moves, then applied his manual therapy practices to better align my ankle, knee, and hip to prevent the over-pronation that was causing my injury. Elliot is professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, and I highly recommend his practice.
Robert L.
Elliot supported me during the most difficult times of my life, severe ankle injury which lasted for months with complication of chronic injuries from the past. I was on crutches for 9-10 months before finding him. I'd gone to many many other PTs with no improvement. I considered myself lucky to be able to avoid potentially very extensive and invasive surgeries, because of Elliot's work (Hospital of Special Surgery told me I was the ideal candidate for surgery). I came into his office with crutches and barely walked, till fast forward now I am able to run with no concern with my dog or hike a Vermont mountain for 6 hours with no issue - his seasoned therapeutic intuition, years of hands-on experience and holistic bedside diagnostics make him one of the best PTs in the country. His recommendations and perspective are invaluable.
More importantly, he is experienced with multiple therapeutic treatment modalities, including Functional Manual Therapy, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation, just to name a few. That makes him able to see your injury from various angles. Traditional PTs barely spends hands-on time with their patients. Here at KFMT, you get a full hour of hands-on work, tailored made just for you.
Elliot and his therapists are all very experienced. They empower their patients to have full recovery (physical, emotional and mental) with abundant support. At one point, I lost my job and couldn't afford seeing him - they supported me financially by offering an adjusted rate so I could continue my recovery. I am forever grateful! It makes them one of a kind, truly patient-centric and empowering. He's the best PT I've ever seen. No question about it.
Meg L.
I started working with Elliot during the early days of the pandemic and he's helped me enormously with managing pain and improving function in my arthritic knee. I cycled through a lot of PTs and treatments (PRP, acupuncture, viscosupplements) after getting an ill-advised meniscus surgery 7 years ago and wish I had discovered Elliot's manual therapy practice earlier. He is truly gifted!
Jennifer D.
Alison and the KFMT team have been game changers for my son -- a high school senior -- who runs track competitively. After a hamstring injury during the indoor track season, my son thought his season was over. Alison (and KFMT) has been incredibly attentive, responsive and communicative throughout his ongoing PT, allowing him to return to his indoor season free of pain and with a home PT routine that keeps him on track. I cannot recommend KFMT highly enough. In fact, my son asked if we could give Alison a 6-out-of-5 stars!
Letenda L.
I regard Elliot’s work as magic. It’s not only the care and speedy recovery after my knee surgery, but the possibility to get pregnant are all thanks to him, his skills and knowledge. I believe everyone needs an Elliot in their life.
Eniko M.
Elliot is the only person that has been able to manage the complicated scar tissue and fascial connections I have from an appendectomy in 2011. I have been seeing him since 2016, and he's worked with me through three pregnancies and I now travel back too see him even though I've moved to Philadelphia. I can't say enough good things about his intuitiveness and how he is able to engage with your body wherever it's at. As a pilates instructor I've sent my clients to him that have needed more expertise than I could give. Highly recommend for anyone with complicated body issues.
Becca S.
Walk, DON'T RUN, to see Elliot Fishbein and the rest of the PT team at Kinected-- then, after they fix your orthopedic issue, you'll be able to run. Elliot and Katherine Tan are deeply caring physical therapists who've helped resolve years of chronic hip and lower back pain. Even more amazingly for experts in the healthcare field, they'll actually listen to you and also do research if they're ever unfamiliar with an unusual ligament or obscure tendon.
Frank L.
Elliot, Katherine, Jinny, and Alison are the best Physical Therapists I’ve ever worked with. The KFMT team has successfully healed old injuries that never quite resolved after conventional PT.
When I partially dislocated my hip a few years ago, Elliot and Jinny got me out of pain and back to full function. Elliot helped with my complete recovery from major surgery last year. I teach fitness and movement re-education through mind-body modalities, and I regularly share clients with the KFMT team. My clients think I’m a genius for recommending them.
The entire KFMT team brings extensive education, experience, and sophisticated technical abilities to their practice, not to mention a unique “special sauce” and a deep commitment to their patients’ healing. They really care about their patients.
Michelle S.
Elliot is truly the best. I was experiencing continuous pain in my right hip, and after my first hour-long session with Elliot, I distinctly remember walking out amazed at the fact that I wasn't feeling any pain! This was after I'd gone to another PT who'd completely misdiagnosed the reason for my hip pain and put me through treatments that made the pain worse. It took a few more sessions for Elliot to fully treat my hip, and it was completely worth the money. Nowadays, my hip almost always feels great, and when I do experience pain, Elliot has given me plenty of exercises I can do to manage on my own. I've also gone to Elliot to treat discomfort in my back, which has also been incredibly effective.
This place is different from other PT places I've been to in the city, where PTs are often treating multiple patients all at once like some sort of mill. Every session I had with Elliot was one-on-one for a whole hour, in which he was completely focused on just treating my issues. Elliot also takes a holistic approach which is so different from the localized treatments that I've received from other PTs. The localized treatments are usually just a bandaid of temporary relief (which seem to be designed to get you to come in multiple times a week for months on end....), whereas Elliot's holistic approach really goes to the root of the issue. For example, I thought I just needed treatment for my back. Turns out I was actually very tense in my chest and abdomen, and Elliot figured out that those areas needed to be treated before he could effectively treat my back.
It's clear to me that Elliot is always trying to find the best long-term solution for me, and every session I had with him took me several steps forward in that journey. I can't recommend KFMT and Elliot highly enough!
Esther J.
Dr Alison is incredible! I walked in with acute hip pain and limited mobility and left my first appointment completely painless. We've been working on a multitude of injuries and I've never felt better. She is the absolute best and I cannot recommend her enough!
Helena A.
I can't recommend this practice highly enough. I saw Katherine for SI joint pain after a separate treatment with no progress. She identified an underlying issue very quickly and I had significant improvement almost immediately. She also did amazing work on my shoulder. All the PTs are extremely knowledgable, open and patient.
Jane O.
I have been working with KFMT, in both a personal and professional capacity, for seven years. As a client I have seen them for a wide range of issues: ongoing SI joint dysfunction, pelvic pain, hip mobility issues, knee and ankle joint dysfunction, and various shoulder and upper extremity issues. I have really run the whole gamut! Every appointment includes a thorough intake and assessment to hone in on what the underlying issue is. Over the years I have worked with all of the therapists and everyone is incredibly knowledgeable in functional movement and biomechanics but also incredibly adept at trusting their deep intuition. I always leave feeling better and that the problem has been addressed. Always.
As a pilates instructor I have also referred many clients to KFMT and every time the results speak for themselves. Client, who for years have struggled with lack of results from standard PT, all of a sudden are making incredible strides in their injury recovery. The work that KFMT does is truly remarkable. Over and over again, both for myself, and my clients, the practitioners at KFMT meet and exceed an incredible standard of care. Without hesitation, I highly recommend KFMT!
Lee R.
This is a review for Kinected's PT services. I have done many rounds of PTs in recent years. I am fully committed to exercise and do the PTs' prescribed exercises. Unfortunately, the 6 rounds of PT I have done w/other professionals in the past have been a waste of time. My Pilates instructor (who works at Kinected) recommended Elliot Fishbein very highly. While my partner was unemployed, I was unable to try him out, since he does not accept insurance. This year, I was fortunate to find the time and resources to work with Elliot. He has been instrumental in helping me live a mostly, relatively pain-free life.
He started by making common sense recommendations regarding my supplements, medications, and exercise. Then he worked on getting my bones back into alignment. He gave me discrete but impactful exercises along with personalized videos. I started to see real improvement after just a few sessions. He has been the only bodywork specialist who has been able to help with some tough-to-heal areas of the body. Going to Kinected and being able to see Elliot have definitely been worth it. I feel very fortunate. The staff at Kinected are very professional, and they are very skilled at scheduling and processing superbills for insurance.
Wendy N.
Alison is a fantastic PT. I tried a number of other physical therapists and styles of PT before I lucked into her, and none of them correctly diagnosed the problem I was having, nor could they treat it. I finally got the care and medical advice I needed with Alison. She is nothing less than masterful. She took her time getting a thorough understanding of my symptoms and offered expert advice that clearly came from a well of deep knowledge. I went to appointments in pain and always left feeling significant relief. I tried for years to get adequate care for the pain and neurological problems I’ve got, and Alison’s treatment and advice was a huge turning point. I recommend her highly.
Camille R.
My experience here has been life changing. Alison was able to identify my underlying issue rather than just looking at the symptoms and is working with me to retrain my body. After two years of being in constant pain and finding no one that could help, I am grateful that Alison is working with me. I see real progress from each session. I wholeheartedly recommend Alison, Kinected, and their functional manual therapy approach.
Susan E.
Working with Elliot has been completely life changing for me. I suffered from an autoimmune disease as a child that was increasingly restricting my mobility, until eventually I could no longer exercise as much as I enjoyed. I spent over two years seeing various doctors and therapists, and was repeatedly told that running was not an option for me. However, after just a few sessions with Elliot I was back running again - pain free! I am also significantly more comfortable throughout my day, and have a clearer idea of how to better manage my condition for the long term with targeted exercises I was given.
Chantel W.
My experience with Elliot has been exceptional. I spent almost two years struggling with an overuse injury from running with flat feet and was getting nowhere with doing traditional PT exercises, using custom orthotics, and taking time away from running. A friend referred me to Elliot, and after a few sessions I'm back to running pain free. Elliot listened to my story and analyzed how my body moves, then applied his manual therapy practices to better align my ankle, knee, and hip to prevent the over-pronation that was causing my injury. Elliot is professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, and I highly recommend his practice.
Robert L.
I've had atypical challenges with my spine and my nerves for decades. I finally landed with Elliot at KFMT after trying many other physical therapists. Elliot probably has the most knowledge about the human body of anyone I have ever met.
He has diligently worked with me for many years with a very personal touch, drawing on his knowledge of my body he has built up over the years to come up with a personalized plan each time. In particular, his hands-on skills are top notch, and he is an expert at sorting out what is wrong and trying everything he can over multiple sessions if need be to try to get things to a better place. This is not your typical PT office where therapists are seeing multiple patients at once! If you're looking for the best individualized care with a master diagnostician, I'd highly recommend!
Evan B.
I started working with Elliot Fishbein in August 2022 after a referral from a friend. I had chronic pain and physical limitations from some old injuries. Since we started working together I have made a remarkable recovery in several ways. Elliot is very interested in customizing exercises and manual treatments to the individual in order to get them on a road to recovery that lasts. After having worked with many PTs over the years, I would say Elliot is one of the most talented I have had the opportunity to work with.
M
As a physical therapist myself, I met Elliot at a manual therapy course he was teaching. When my personal health concerns came up, Elliot told me to “have hope”, despite the severity and chronic nature of my issues (>10 years). I sought him out for treatment, and it’s the best medical decision I’ve made in years. Since then I have fallen apart 1000 times, and Elliot keeps putting me back together. It would be impossible to put my gratitude into words.
The personalized, hands on techniques used at KFMT go above standard care, well beyond the typical PT clinic on every block. There is no pre-packaged routine, every session is thoughtful and specific. The care has been exceptional from both Alison and Katherine as well. Easy, friendly communication with all front desk staff. Clean space. Worth every penny! Thank you all for giving me health, beyond hope!
Rachel G.
Before meeting Elliot Fishbein and the KFMT team, I was resigned to life with limited mobility in my neck, constant, intrusive pain, and an increasingly fear based relationship with movement. I thought I'd tried everything, seen everyone, and the best I could hope for was to not get worse.
My mind is still blown by all the ways my quality of life improved from my very first treatment. And the benefits are cumulative. It's been four years, and I can barely remember what it was like to be in so much pain. I've reclaimed my love of movement, and I'm at ease in my body. Hands down, treatment with Eliot is the most valuable investment I've ever made.
Nicoleta
Elliot is one of the best physical therapists I have worked with over a 25 year period. His functional approach to any medical and surgical issue gets results each and every time! If you want relief go see him.
Barbara A.
Dr. Fishbein is one of the top 5 Physical Therapists in the United States. As a physical therapist myself, he has problem solved complexities for both myself and for patients I have referred to him directly for over a decade. He spends 1:1 sessions with everyone, is caring, and has some of the best hands in the country. He was one of only 25 therapists in the world to have completed fellowship level training as a Functional Manual Therapist and is able to think outside of the box and truly help patients focus on function.
He is able to add Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Mobilization, Neuromeningeal Manipulation, and grade 5 manipulations to his treatment plans. All of the above really allow Dr. Fishbein to problem solve patients who haven't been able to find help in traditional settings. If there is a waitlist for his services, be patient and sign up. 10/10 would recommend Dr. Elliot Fishbein at Kinected PT in NYC.
Jessica S.
Five star reviews do not lie! This place is THE place to sort out your chronic pains and get real manual physical therapy that leads to long lasting relief. I was first introduced to Kinected several years ago and worked with Travis for physical therapy - now I am seeing Eliot and the care both times is unparalleled. The initial appointment involves a thorough history and the bulk of follow up appointments include hands-on adjustments to correct the cause of pain.
It sometimes feels like magic how a push, pull, twist or tug can automatically unlock something and bring immediate relief. The cost might seem prohibitive but it is worth it to try a few sessions. I found functional manual therapy to be much more effective than traditional PT with endless repetitive exercises. That is great for building strength, but Kinected will get at the root cause so that those PT exercises can actually make a difference.
Jackie S.