Top-Rated Orthopedic Surgeon Near Me in Ithaca, NY
Before scheduling surgery, many Ithaca-area athletes and active adults find lasting relief through expert orthopedic physical therapy at Urban Physical Therapy. We offer 60-minute, one-on-one sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy—inside Pallas Fitness on Cherry Street. Overcome your injury. Stay active. No referral needed.
Still Dealing With Pain After Seeing a Doctor?
Rushed appointments, generic programs, and surgical referrals can leave you stuck. If you're tired of treatment that doesn't move the needle, you deserve a better path forward.
Rushed, Impersonal Care
Traditional PT squeezes you into 30-minute slots shared with multiple patients. You get exercises printed on a sheet—and little else. Your goals never come up.
Pain That Keeps Coming Back
Surface-level treatment masks symptoms without fixing the root cause. You feel better for a week, then the shoulder, knee, or back pain returns—right where you left off.
Being Told to Just Stop
You run, lift, climb, or compete. Being told to 'rest indefinitely' isn't a plan. You need a provider who helps you stay active while you heal—not one who benches you.
Ithaca's Performance-Focused Physical Therapy
Urban Physical Therapy was built for active adults and athletes who want more than pain relief—they want to get back to 100%. Every session is a full 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, inside the 10,000+ sq ft athletic space at Pallas Fitness. No insurance limitations. No visit caps. No compromises on your care.
60-minute private sessions with a DPT—every visit, your time, your goals, your plan
Fitness-forward rehab inside Pallas Fitness with access to full athletic training space
Goal-driven care outside the insurance system—no arbitrary visit caps or time limits
"My mobility improved beyond my wildest expectations—and monthly check-in appointments meant I achieved many PRs this year without sustaining any new injuries. Highly recommend—even if you don't have an injury!"
Our 3-Step Process: Root, Restore, Reload
Step 1: Root
We dig past your symptoms to find the true cause of your injury or pain. A thorough evaluation means your treatment plan is built on real answers—not assumptions.
Step 2: Restore
Using manual therapy, targeted movement, and progressive loading, we rebuild strength, mobility, and function—getting you back to the activities that matter most.
Step 3: Reload
We build lasting resilience so you're stronger than before. Return-to-sport progressions, strength training, and movement screening keep you performing at your best long term.
Conditions We Treat with Physical Therapy in Ithaca
If you've been searching for an orthopedic surgeon near me, chances are we can help you avoid—or recover from—surgery through expert physical therapy. We treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions affecting the spine, upper body, and lower extremities. From ACL rehab to rotator cuff recovery, our evidence-based, strength-first approach addresses what's actually driving your pain.
Spine & Neck: Low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, mid back pain, herniated discs
Upper Extremity: Rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel
Lower Extremity: ACL injury, runner's knee, meniscus injuries, IT band syndrome, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy
What Ithaca Athletes Are Saying About Us
5.0 stars across 68 Google reviews
Meet Your Doctors of Physical Therapy—Ithaca's Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
One-on-one care from credentialed experts who've been there themselves.
Eric earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt University and holds the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the NSCA. He opened Urban PT in 2018 after working in traditional clinics and seeing firsthand how rushed 30-minute sessions failed active patients. His collaborative, evidence-based approach integrates manual therapy, strength training, and progressive movement — tailored to each patient's evolving goals. Specialties: Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Return to Sport, Post-Operative Care, Manual Therapy, Strength & Conditioning.
Claire earned her DPT from the University of Pittsburgh and holds dual board certifications: the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) and Board Certification in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS, 2022) through the APTA. She completed her orthopedic residency at Cayuga Medical Center. Claire's unique dual specialization in pelvic health and orthopedics allows her to assess core function and connect symptoms across the whole body — helping patients build trust in their movement and return confidently to the activities they love. Specialties: Pelvic Health, Orthopedic PT, Core & Whole-Body Assessment, Movement Goal Setting.
Find Us in Ithaca, NY
Just 7 minutes from Downtown Ithaca — conveniently located near The Dewitt Mall and East Hill Plaza. Take E Seneca St, head to Taber St, and follow it as it becomes Cherry St. You'll find us inside Pallas Fitness at 241 Cherry St.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your first session at Urban Physical Therapy in Ithaca.
No. New York is a direct access state, which means you can begin physical therapy without a physician referral—for up to 10 visits or 30 days. You can schedule your free discovery call today and start care right away.
Urban Physical Therapy operates outside of the traditional insurance system. We are an out-of-network provider, which means we are not limited by visit caps, session length restrictions, or insurance-driven treatment decisions. We provide a Superbill after each session that you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy—no aides, no double-booking, no rushing. We work inside Pallas Fitness, giving us access to a full 10,000+ sq ft athletic facility. Our focus is on building strength and resilience, not just reducing pain, so you come back stronger than before your injury.
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