Movement Minded PhysioTherapy

"Finally! In Michael Lela I’ve found what I’ve always thought Physical Therapist should be. A truly knowledgeable and caring professional that takes time, every time (a full hour!) to understand better and better how his patients’ bodies work, how they move, and what exercises and ways of being about in the world can help correct any maladaptive postures and movements for lasting pain relief and overall well-being. Can’t recommend enough!"

"Movement minded is the best PhysioTherapy clinic in NYC! Dr. Mike and his entire team are extremely kind, patient, knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They take the time to listen to their patients and pay close attention to every detail in order to create a unique and tailored 1:1 treatment. They also have an online portal where they send you videos of each exercise so you can work on them at home. I visited them almost a year after an ACL repair surgery and several months of traditional physical therapy (standard, cookie cutter exercises). I was feeling ok but not great. I was still experiencing knee pain, I wasn't able to run, I WAS NOT able to wear high heels and I was starting to lose hope. Dr. Mike and his team created a treatment that not only targeted my knee, but my entire body and how it all moves together. After only a few months of treatment, constant encouragement, and unique drills, I was back to wearing heels, back in the gym, running and feeling better than my pre surgery self! I highly recommend that you visit Movement Minded if you are experiencing any type of pain or discomfort....they will change your life!!!"

"Mike quite literally changed my life. I’ve been struggling with back issues for almost 8 months and have been through countless imaging and doctors visits with no real answers or solutions. The physical therapy that I got from another place never truly got to the root problem, and just left me with pain and confusion. Ever since I started working with Mike, my body has learned to move differently and I’m finally getting back to doing the things that I love! Every appointment he goes above and beyond explaining to me the mechanics of movement and reassuring me when I have doubts. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to actually get better and stay better :)"

"Mike is the man! I have been to many different physical therapists at different locations and they all did the same thing to me. They never really analyzed WHY I was getting injured. They just gave me a pre-filled out list of strengthening exercises to build for what injury I was "diagnosed" with. They would treat a room filled with people and never even watched me to make sure I was doing everything right. Mike is what I have been waiting for. He analyzed how I moved. Realized what I needed to work on and why I was feeling pain. He found the WHY. Your appointments with Mike are all 1 on 1 and he is there to make sure you are doing everything correctly. He prescribes exercises to rewire the brain to fix the issue. I highly recommend going here. They listen and want to help you. 5 stars all the way!"

"5 stars is honestly not enough. Mike, Lev and Pat are the best in NY. I initially started getting treatment for an ankle injury and then a torn Achilles tendon, but they have me moving so well I keep coming back. Their technique is truly revolutionary and a totally elevated experience compared to any other PT I've seen in the past. They don't see 5-10 patients at a time, but provide a 1v1 consultation and sessions to find out how they can help you move better. These guys have me running the NYC Marathon with 0 complications 18 months after having my Achilles surgically repaired. Whether you're recovering from injury or just have a tight back/hips and want to move more freely you should do yourself a favor and give them a call."