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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Beauty Heaven: Can You Really Spot Target Fat Loss?
From Beauty Heaven:
Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu works with professional athletes and the busy professional. In season, professional beach volleyball players are working in their bikinis and board shorts. The regular layperson wears appropriately appealing and sometimes revealing clothing when the weather turns warm. Both are always aware of their aesthetic appeal as well as their general fitness. As a healthcare provider and fitness enthusiast, Dr. Wu addresses return to function but also aesthetic appeal. This article discusses fat loss, the beauty side of working out. Dr. Wu discusses what you can do to spot target fat loss. To see the article, click here.
full article link: https://www.beautyheaven.co.nz/body-health/fitness/can-you-really-spot-target-fat-loss
From low energy to trouble sleeping, here are 6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue
We were quoted in Insider:
From low energy to trouble sleeping, here are 6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue
Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu knows fatigue. When you are in high demand, you can burn your system out. Dr. Wu educates her clients on taking care of themselves so that they can handle their routine or restore their quality of life. It is an important and necessary part of being in the game long term, both for the therapist and the client.
To read her comment, click here.
Full link: https://www.thisisinsider.com/signs-of-chronic-fatigue-2019-1
20 Non-Scale Victories That Prove You're Making Weight Loss Progress
Dr. Wu was quoted in Prevention:
20 Non-Scale Victories That Prove You’re Making Weight Loss Progress
NYC Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu works with clients to recover physical abilities and address other physical issues. Physical therapy also incorporates training in other areas of health and wellness, to include weight loss.
ActiveCare Physical Therapy offers rehabilitation as well as Pilates training, acupuncture and massage therapies to help you achieve your goals. We have a FIT3D body scanner that can help you see what is going on inside as you start your path in recovery or wellness.
To see the victories that prove your success in weight loss, read the full article here.
To make an appointment to come get the FIT3D body scan at ActiveCare Physical Therapy, call or email us today!
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC
12 W. 37th Street
Suite 1202
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212.777.4374
Email: staff@bestptnyc.com
Quoted in Glam.com – Why You Should (Finally) Stop Comparing Your Body To Others
We were quoted in a Glam article!
Why You Should (Finally) Stop Comparing Your Body To Others
Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu comments on the health aspect of physical states. Physical Therapists help people recover from injuries but also consider the aesthetic component of each individual. With the addition of our new FIT3D body scanner, ActiveCare PT staff can address your health and wellness therapies to better help you achieve your ideal body.
To read Dr. Wu’s comments on this, click here.
Full Link: https://www.glam.com/wellness/why-you-should-stop-comparing-your-body-to-others/
Celebrity PT Dr. Karena Wu Speaks at the at Global Congress of Physiotherapy in Dubai
International Celebrity physical therapist Dr. Karena Wu lectured at the Global Congress of Physiotherapy in Dubai on April 22-23rd. She was honored to give two lectures: Celebrity Physical Therapist expands into India and The Use of Anti-inflammatory Modalities in Musculoskeletal Healing.
Dr. Wu educated an international crowd of peers in this important topic where physical therapists find themselves more and more in the position of discussion medications with their patients. The medication article was also published in Physiotimes, India’s first physical therapist magazine for physical therapists, from physical therapists.
To see the program details and her publication, click one of the links below:
From low energy to trouble sleeping, here are 6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue
6 signs you could be experiencing chronic fatigue
We are quoted in Insider in an article about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:
Celebrity Physical Therapist Dr. Karena Wu knows fatigue. When you are in high demand, you can burn your system out. Dr. Wu educates her clients on taking care of themselves so that they can handle their routine or restore their quality of life. It is an important and necessary part of being in the game long term.
To read the article, click here.
Full Article Link: https://www.thisisinsider.com/signs-of-chronic-fatigue-2019-1
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If you’re experiencing symptoms of Chronic Fatigue, contact celebrity physical therapist Karena Wu today:
We’re Quoted in Elite Daily: Winter Workouts
6 Little Things That Can Motivate You To Work Out, Even In The Dead Of Winter
It is still chilly outside even though we are halfway through March. Sometimes we get into hibernation mode with the cold temperatures but spring is right around the corner. Keeping yourself motivated to work out can be a task but this article discusses six little things to do just that. NYC Celebrity Physical Therapist, Dr. Karena Wu comments on one of the tricks to stay motivated to work out. Keeping regular in your workouts helps to stay fit and avoid injuries with yo-yo fitness. To read the article, click here.
ActiveCare Physical Therapy, PC
29 West 38th Street
Suite 601
New York, NY 10018
