MANHATTAN and MELVILLE, N.Y., April 01, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Professional Physical Therapy, a leading provider of outpatient physical therapy and rehabilitation services throughout New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, announces today the opening of a brand new, state-of-the-art clinic on West 98th Street and Broadway in Manhattan, NY.
Helen Turner, PT, DPT is Clinical Director of the new Upper West Side facility, located at 2599 Broadway. Turner has been a Professional Physical Therapy clinician for five years and held a leadership role at the company's Fifth Avenue location. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Elon University.
Turner received the Maria Ebert Clinical Excellence award at Columbia University for demonstrating outstanding clinical care during her physical therapy rotations. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Orthopedic and Sports Sections, and specializes in treatment and prevention of sports injuries and orthopedic conditions of the hip, knee and shoulder.
Turner said of her new role at West 98th Street, "My focus is to create a fun, welcoming environment where patients can rehab, while delivering an excellent level of service. I am committed to providing individualized care, so our patients can get back to the activities they love as quickly as possible."
Don Demay, Vice President of Clinical Operations in New York City adds, "Helen has been an exceptional clinician and leader, with a remarkable commitment to our patients, staff and the community. She's an integral part of our clinical affiliation program, serving as a mentor and clinical instructor to novice physical therapists, and has spearheaded a number of philanthropic efforts within our communities. She is a true asset to our team."
The company's W. 92nd Street clinic, located at 2465 Broadway, inside Equinox Fitness, has also reopened today after a temporary closure last November, due to a nearby explosion.
Professional Physical Therapy currently operates 179 rehabilitation clinics in the Northeast, with 27 locations in Manhattan. For more information and a list of all Professional Physical Therapy locations and services, please visit http://www.professionalpt.com.
About Professional Physical Therapy
Professional Physical Therapy, headquartered in Melville, New York, is a leading provider of outpatient physical and hand therapy and rehabilitation services throughout the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Professional's patient-centric treatment philosophy is focused on providing exceptional, compassionate care to the entire person, and not just their injury. Their licensed Physical Therapists design customized treatment plans, using the most innovative therapeutics, to help patients achieve and exceed their goals.
Founded in 1998, Professional operates 179 outpatient physical and hand therapy centers: 153 are standalone, and 26 are located within other places of business, including Equinox and Blink Fitness Centers. Professional Physical Therapy also operates a 20,000 square foot sports performance training facility in Garden City, NY, as well as a fitness center in Copiague, NY.
Recognized for its clinical expertise and exceptional patient experience, Professional has been honored as the recipient of the 2016 ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine magazine's annual Practice of the Year award, and was recently the only physical therapy company to be named among the best workplaces in health care by Fortune Magazine. http://www.professionalpt.com
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