At Urban Physical Therapy, we help active adults and athletes recover from injury, rebuild real strength, and return to the activities they love — without limitations. No referral needed. Book your first one-on-one session today.
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You've Tried PT Before
You went through the motions — but the pain kept coming back. You deserve a plan that gets to the root cause, not just the symptoms.
You're Told to Just Rest
Stopping the activities you love isn't real treatment. You need a provider who helps you stay active and moving while you heal.
You're Not Getting Stronger
Pain relief alone isn't enough. Without rebuilding real strength and resilience, the same injuries will keep coming back.
Urban Physical Therapy is different. Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — no aides, no handoffs, no wasted time. We combine hands-on manual therapy, progressive strength training, and evidence-based care in 10,000+ sq ft of athletic space at Pallas Fitness.
• 60-minute 1-on-1 sessions with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — your time, your goals, your plan
• Fitness-forward care inside 10,000+ sq ft of athletic space at Pallas Fitness
• No referral needed — New York is a direct access state (up to 10 visits or 30 days)
"Rather than just treating the symptoms, he took the time to evaluate everything holistically and built a personalized plan tailored to my specific needs and goals. My shoulder is now back to normal and I'm moving without limitations again."
— Peter Lloyd, Patient
1. Root: Find the Real Cause
We don't just treat the site of pain. We perform a thorough evaluation of your entire body to determine the root cause of your pain and help get you out of pain faster.
2. Restore: Rebuild Function
We work to restore normal tissue function through mobility, strength, and stability interventions tailored to your body's specific needs.
3. Reload: Build Resilience
We sufficiently reload tissues and create resiliency by helping you get stronger and move better in activities directly related to your overall goals. This vital component is often missing from traditional rehab.
Whether you're dealing with a new injury, a chronic issue, or recovering from surgery, we treat a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. If you're searching for physical therapy near me in Cayuga Heights or Ithaca, our team is ready to help you get back to 100%.
"I came to Eric after a fall left me with a painful shoulder injury. From the first session, it was clear his approach was different from traditional PT. Rather than just treating the symptoms, he took the time to evaluate everything holistically and built a personalized plan tailored to my specific needs and goals. What really sets Eric apart is the strength training focus. We didn't just work on getting me out of pain—he made sure I rebuilt the strength and stability to stay that way."
"I highly recommend Urban PT. I started working with Eric after two injuries (ankle and shoulder) were preventing me from rock climbing, and I wanted to recover enough to do an outdoor climb 3 months later. I was able to meet that goal, and now, several months later, I am able to improve my climbing and get stronger again. This has been the best PT experience I've had because it's not been just about alleviating pain and getting back to what is 'normal' but getting to be able to continue to do what I want to do."
"A little less than a year ago I developed a very painful case of tennis elbow, in my case guitar elbow. I worked with Eric on strength and mobility conditioning, aimed at helping me get stronger and more flexible in ways that would support key parts of the body related to the elbow and provide general/overall strength building and mobility. Not only does my elbow feel and work great now, I'm very happy with my overall improved conditioning and my greater commitment to strength and mobility workouts going forward. 5 stars."
Experienced, credentialed, and committed to your recovery
Founder and Doctor of Physical Therapy with certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Eric earned his DPT from Samuel Merritt University and specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, return to sport, post-operative care, and manual therapy. A former collegiate baseball player, Eric understands the drive to compete and opened Urban PT in 2018 to offer personalized, hour-long appointments focused on getting patients back to 100%.
Just 7 min from Downtown, Ithaca, NY via E Seneca St, Taughannock Blvd, and Taber St. We're located at 241 Cherry St inside Pallas Fitness—easy to find and just 1.4 miles from the heart of downtown.
Do I need a referral to start?
No referral needed. New York is a direct access state — you can start physical therapy without seeing a doctor first, for up to 10 visits or 30 days.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider and can supply a superbill you may submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement. Contact us for current session rates and options.How long are sessions? Every session is 60 minutes, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy — no aides, no sharing your appointment time.
What happens at my first visit?
Your first visit includes a full movement evaluation, root cause analysis, and a personalized treatment plan built around your specific goals and timeline.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat back pain, neck pain, shoulder and knee injuries, hip pain, sports injuries, post-surgical recovery, and a wide range of other musculoskeletal conditions.
Where are you located?
We're at 241 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850, inside Pallas Fitness — just 13 minutes from Cayuga Heights via E Seneca St.
