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Creative Physical Medicine for Health and Healing

Park North Physical Therapy  PT. We help alleviate pain, improve function and overall physical health.

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The staff at Park North PT are professional and attentive, and the facility is extremely clean and well maintained.

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Leading innovation in the field of physical therapy.

Park North Physical Therapy was established in 2008 and has since developed an impeccable reputation in the Harlem community with a growing physician referral base and loyal clientele. Park North PT specializes in sports orthopedics and hands-on care.

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Access

What is Direct Access?

Direct Access is a benefit your insurance company gives you to get physical therapy without a doctor's referral. This saves you time, energy and money to get the treatment you need without taking medication, avoiding expensive tests and long waiting times at the doctors office.

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Benefits

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Conveniently Located

Location

233 Lenox Ave Harlem • 1200 sqft

Lenox Ave Between 122nd and 121st • 3 blocks from 125th Street (2) & (3) Train
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2804 Broadway Morningside Heights • 2300 sqft

Broadway Between 108th and 109th • 2 Blocks from 110th (1) Train • 10 minute walk from Columbia University
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Services

Comprehensive Therapy Services

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Running Injuries and Causes

Running is a repetitive movement activity that can often lead to pains and strains, commonly in the knees, back, and the foot/ankle. Our advanced training encompasses a specialized technique focused on pinpointing the origin of the issue, providing relief from pain, and diligently working to restore proper running mechanics.

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Low Level Laser Therapy

Low Light Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a low intensity light based therapy that been used for over 40 years for management of musculoskeletal pain with increasing evidence of success. We commonly utilize LLLT in management of both acute and chronic pain, reduce inflammation, and address swelling.

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TPI Certified

TPI is a golf specific rehabilitative program that treats injured golfers to not only relieve their area of pain but to improved range of motion and strength in areas that are tight and weak, respectively.

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The Neubie® device

Neubie • Electrical Stimulation Therapy

This novel device approved by the FDA safely sends direct current signals precisely to where you experience pain or muscle movement limitations, re-educating your muscles by tapping into the power of the nervous system.

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HRV – Heart Rate Variability Therapy

HRV – Heart Rate Variability Therapy

HRV Diagnostics help assess a patient’s nervous system state through a non-invasive, 5-minute procedure that outlines a picture of the patient’s wellness and recovery capacity by gaining biofeedback from electrical activity of the heart.

HRV measures the variance in time between individual heart beats controlled by the autonomic nervous system, including the sympathetic nervous system controlling the body’s “fight or flight” response and the parasympathetic nervous system controlling the “rest and digest” response.

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Merrithew Pilates Reformer

Merrithew Pilates Reformer

Reformer Pilates develops a strong core by supporting and strengthening the muscles of the torso, hips shoulders and pelvis. Reformer pilates gives a full-body workout, which in turn improves power, strength, flexibility and efficiency.

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Digitsole Technology

Digitsole Pro improves patient assessments by measuring objective biomechanical data that cannot be observed by the naked eye. The results are translated through our exclusive AI algorithm into relevant clinical data to propose the most appropriate treatment.

Connected Chips:
Our technology is using the smallest Inertial Measurement Unit module in the world!

The connected chips inserted into your insoles will retrieve the data collected at the end of each activity to process them into clinically usable data.

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Active Release Technique

We are certified in Active Release Technique. ART is a hands-on touch that allows a practitioner to diagnose and treat muscle, tendon, fascia and nerve injuries.

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Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

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Treatment

Common Conditions We Treat

The Team

Meet Our Team of Therapists

Phil Mongelluzzo III, DPT
Phil Mongelluzzo III, DPT
Physical Therapy
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Phil Mongelluzzo III, DPT
Physical Therapy

Originally from Waterbury, CT, Philip graduated from Fordham University
Rose Hill with a BS in Biological Sciences and a minor in Psychology. He
would then go on to attend Columbia University where he earned his
Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Philip loves helping people move better and
stay active throughout their lives. Passionate about the importance of
movement, Philip works closely with patients to address their unique needs
and help them overcome physical challenges. By combining practical
techniques with a caring approach, working collaboratively with patients he
aims to improve their mobility and promote long-term health, believing
that staying active is key to a vibrant and fulfilling life.

Sophie Spillmann
Sophie Spillmann
Physical Therapy
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Sophie Spillmann
Physical Therapy

Sophie grew up in Brooklyn and attended Hampshire College in Western Massachusetts, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Neuroscience. She continued on to receive her DPT from Arcadia University in Philadelphia where she had the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations. She has experience treating a variety of conditions, including post-surgical, neurological, return-to-sport, and all manner of orthopedic injuries.

Sophie uses a holistic approach to treating physical problems, looking at the whole person rather than an isolated body part, and incorporating the psychosocial aspects of healing. She works with patients to create an individualized treatment plan to help everyone reach their goals through a combination of manual therapy, tailored exercises, patient education, and modalities.

Outside of the clinic, Sophie is a competitive figure skater and enjoys rock climbing, reading, doing puzzles, and snuggling with her cat, Sketch.

Debra Pritchett
Debra Pritchett
Physical Therapist
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Debra Pritchett
Physical Therapist

Debra’s journey into fitness and health has been one of passion and personal growth. After
earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance from Colorado State University, she moved to New
York City to chase her dream of performing on Broadway. Along the way, she discovered a love
for helping others improve their bodies and decided to become a personal trainer. Realizing that
she could offer even more, Debra went back to school and earned an Associate’s Degree as a
Physical Therapist Assistant from LaGuardia Community College in Queens.


Having always been active and with years of experience in dance, Debra has dealt with her fair
share of injuries, which sparked her interest in how the body works and how to help it heal and
stay strong. Her goal is to not only help people recover from injuries but also help them perform
at their best, preventing future setbacks. Her experience working in both inpatient and outpatient
clinics has given her valuable insights and inspires her to keep learning and growing as a PTA.

When she’s not working, Debra enjoys hitting the gym, dancing, and trying out new healthy
recipes. She’s also a competitive pool player, embracing both the mental and physical
challenges the game brings.

Julian Lee, DPT
Julian Lee, DPT
Physical Therapist
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Julian Lee, DPT
Physical Therapist

Born and raised on Long Island, Julian graduated from the University at Buffalo receiving his BS in Exercise Science with a minor in nutrition. He went on to receive his DPT from Stony Brook University. During this time, he gained experience working with patients from all walks of life and was able to specialize in sports medicine and vestibular therapy.

Julian believes in treating his patients as a teammate by communicating and developing personalized treatment plans. His focus is treating both the physical and psychosocial components equally. His goal is to provide the education and guidance needed to return the patient to their former activities.

When Julian isn’t in the clinic, he’s probably playing competitive computer games, tennis, or golf, reading a book, cooking up different styles of fried rice or watching the Jets lose.. again.. and again.

Dr. Sam Morjaria
Dr. Sam Morjaria
Owner/Physical Therapist
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Dr. Sam Morjaria
Owner/Physical Therapist

Sam Morjaria brings two decades of experience to Park North Physical Therapy. Sam graduated from the University of Vermont in 1998 with his degree in Physical Therapy. He started his career at Beth Israel Hospital in outpatient sports medicine treating professional athletes, dancers, and stuntmen. His philosophy of physical healing is to treat the body as a whole instead of treating the point of pain and/or dysfunction.

Sam uses hands-on therapy to relieve pain and restore normal movement to the body. He has advanced training in Myofascial Release, running biomechanics, Maitland mobilizations, strength and conditioning and is certified in Active Release Technique. Sam is also a certified golf fitness instructor by the Titleist Performance Institute.

Dr. Samuel Lu
Dr. Samuel Lu
Physical Therapist
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Dr. Samuel Lu
Physical Therapist

Sam believes in treating the body as one unit to return to function and exercise. He implements an individualized treatment program to meet everyone’s specific goals and needs. He is a proponent of education about the body, so the knowledge can carry over into everyday life and movement.

Originally from the Bay Area, California, Sam graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University. He has had experience working with a wide variety of populations, including athletes, weight lifters, neurological injuries, and all types of orthopedic injuries. He enjoys playing basketball and working out at the gym regularly to stay active.

We provide innovative and creative physical medicine for health and healing.

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