I had an unfortunate accident which seriously injured my left hand about a year ago. I am a dentist, so anything less than full recovery was not an option. After a successful surgery, I began to work with Elaine Crerar, MS, OTR/L at Spear Physical Therapy in their Midtown facility. I am so grateful that I was able to have her skilled oversight and care during a lengthy recovery. I had a few experiences with physical therapists in the past, which were positive, but nothing to compare to the outstanding care I received from Elaine. From my first assessment to the challenging sessions, I felt confident that I was on a path to recovery. Working with Elaine demanded my commitment to a vigorous home exercise regimen. Every session she evaluated my progress, adapted my exercises and routines as I improved, and inspired me to keep working as hard as I needed to in order to achieve my goals. The entire team at Spear is supportive and encouraging. I really felt like they cared about me every step of the way. I was encouraged to set aside the necessary time at home and in my life (in my case frequently on the subway) to realize increased strength and mobility. Elaine was with me so intimately, that I could hear her voice in my head correcting my positioning and encouraging me to work harder. She encouraged me to set small measurable goals so I could gauge my progress. When I finally had reached a point where I was discharged from her care I was worried that my progress would plateau. However, Elaine really motivated me to not give up and to keep working. I was able to realize success by working with Elaine because of her incredible skill, her incredibly warm and caring demeanor , her amazing ability to motivate and her skillful professionalism. I hope I don't need her again, but if I do, I will not hesitate to return to her care. She let me know that I can come back anytime I need to and that I will always be welcomed. I certainly give her my highest recommendation, and hope you never need her. But if you do, a better choice you cannot make. read more

I have been to Spear on West 57th for numerous conditions with my neck, shoulder, back, and feet. Spear has always helped me through all my issues.This location is a well oiled facility. They all work as a team and the patient is always no.1. My therapist Jennifer Baudhuin is a true gem. She is bright, kind and knows how to get the job done. She listens and tailors each therapy session to where you are at that point and what your concerns are. She is able to move you forward to recovery in each session. I am very grateful knowing that she is there when needed. From the front desk where you are greeted by name, to the team that works on the floor, this is a professional, positive place. Tim and Kara who assist on the floor are truly, caring people. Going to therapy has it's own challenges, but when everyone is supportive everything works. Thank you Spear West 57th St!! Kathy Hickey read more

I've been coming here for the past 1-2 years and am very pleased with the quality and level of care. I know some people don't like the 'open setting', and that interns/ students do some of the rehab with you, but I don't mind any of that. I like the fact that they have many locations so you can always find a therapist if you need one on short notice... and you can even move between locations if needed. They give you at home exercises on an app with video instructions that are easy to follow. read more

I worked with Jen Baudhuin for about five months to rehab my lower back. Though I had been relatively active, it wasn't until I worked with Jen that I realized I needed an expert to truly target exercises to strengthen my core to alleviate my back pain. It was amazing the difference I felt in just a few weeks! On top of that, Jen is the ultimate professional and her warmth, patience, and sense of humor made early morning PT a fun experience. Highly recommend! read more

The team at 57 West 57 is great. They are always cordial and helpful. Jennifer continues to provide valuable assistance, so when I need some PT, there is no question about where I go. Grateful and appreciative. Highly recommended. read more

I have been working with Andrele Reyes at W57 Spear for more than a year, first on my shoulder and more recently on my tore ACL pre and post surgery. Andrele is an excellent professional and a true expert. His work on my knee has been really impressive and because of his level of care and attention I was able to quickly return to my daily activities after the ACL surgery. He was great with my shoulder too -- in just a few months the pain was gone and I feel much stronger. I would strongly recommend Andrele and his team to anyone who needs physical therapy. read more

LUCKY & BLESSED to receive physical therapy from Kristen at this amazing new location. Crazy how a therapist that works you through so much pain can have you feeling powerful and strong every time you leave! More so, she creates an atmosphere that allows you to feel and be yourself, to express how you are truly feeling and be listened to! She sees you! I always think one is so lucky to find a therapist that not only has the skill, BUT! is also a beautiful person! Her staff is amazing! Nana!? Don't let him fool you, he is all fun and is also watching to make sure you are on point. THANKFUL to stick with Kristen from Spear on W57th to Astoria. She took complete control mixing pilates and PT for my severely arthritic knees! Screws and bolts included from an old surgery. I called them my bad knees. Kristen called them my warrior knees, or my combat knees. She recognized my strengths early and quickly challenged me to literally feel my physical best! She is a GEM! You'd be lucky and blessed to have her:))) read more

I had an exception Physical Therapist, Jennifer Baudhuin, at Spear Physical Therapy for the past year due to an injury to my back. She impressed me each session with her knowledge, creativity, warmth, and encouragement. She helped me a great deal and I'm eternally grateful to her. Jenn is everything you could hope for in a Physical Therapist. read more

After spending years in and out of physical therapy studios, I absolutely hit the jackpot with Jennifer Baudhuin at Spear on 57th St. I arrived at Spear quite the disaster, barely able to walk without extreme pain. Knowing that you only get out of PT what you put in, I committed myself to two days in the studio and continuing exercises daily at home. It's been several months of hard work and patience under the very considerate eye of Jen and the crew at the studio (shout out to Kara, Tim, & Sharon... hey!) my body is gaining strength and lessening pain and I'm starting to feel like a "normal" functional adult. Being able to put on your socks by yourself is BIG DEAL! Do yourself a HUGE favor and work with the team at Spear on 57th St. Give it your all and you're guaranteed a tremendous support system and results. And tell Dayana at the front desk her bestie says hi! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Spear. I came in for chronic headaches with little expectations of success after much failure with medications. Much to my surprise my physical therapy with Andrele at Spear made a huge difference! I now have very few headaches and they are much less severe. Andrele knew exactly what exercises would help and was very patient and knowledgeable. Andrele and everyone else at Spear were always so nice and easy to talk to - I really looked forward to all my visits. Additionally, the whole staff was incredibly flexible with scheduling. I couldn't imagine a more positive experience! read more

I can strongly recommend Spear PT and specifically Andrele Reyes based on my recent experience. I have had chronic back issues over a period of 30+ years during which time I've been referred to a number of physical therapists. Andrele was exceptional not only in diagnosing my issue but in very skillfully bringing me back from a situation of extreme pain and limited range of motion to feeling completely pain free and far more limber. In addition Andrele inspired me to be far more diligent about stretching and exercising regularly to build up my core strength and avoid future back issues. Andrele is a good listener, diagnostician and healer, if he is typical of other therapists working at Spear PT then I highly recommend this firm for issues requiring PT. read more

After knee replacement surgery, I was having such complications, that my surgeon recommended further physical therapy to assist in my recovery. I wasn't looking forward to it, as my knee was very painful and I could barely walk; plus my previous experience of therapy had not been very pleasant. I opted to go to Spear Therapy at 57 W. 57th St in Manhattan. Well what a difference from my previous experiences!!!! The facility itself is very pleasant, the employees personable, and the ambiance is upbeat making for a very welcoming atmosphere. I was extremely fortunate to be assigned to a very caring, knowledgeable and professional therapist, Elana Levine! Elana has been an absolute blessing! She immediately knew the type of exercises I would need and she continually changes up the routines to ensure my overall recovery and keep me engaged. My surgeon is very satisfied and pleased with the major improvements and progress I've made with the program Elana developed for me. Elana now has me at the point, where I am able to get back to a normal routine, to the point that I can even bicycle and take my dog for long walks, activities that I thought I would never be able to achieve after the surgery. Ordinarily going to therapy can be a grudge and boring; however, the team at Spear keep it fun and lively with Elana, Tim, Kara, Sharon and Nana and the rest of the crew going all out; making recovery a pleasant experience! It is obvious the team enjoys their work and we the patients are all the better for it! Thank you, Spear! Thank you, Elana!! read more

Went to Spear for PT for my hand injury. I worked with Justin Schapero. He was attentive, patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. Overall had a great experience! Also the office has a nice administrative staff that is very helpful with the new patient process. read more

I contacted Spear's Ergonomic department to adjust my work-from-home (WFH) workspace. I was assigned to Khyati Kyada, who was knowledgeable, patient, and helpful in improving my functional space and giving me best practices to improve my muscle strain. read more

I had a shoulder injury and I've been unable to fully use my left arm for over a year. I needed physical therapy to rebuild the tear in my arm and SPEAR was recommended by a friend. Jennifer was the therapist assigned to me and she was absolutely wonderful. She's always light, fun, and had a positive attitude every time I showed up in addition to being very patient despite me arriving late every single time. She's very easy going and made therapy a relaxing experience. My arm feels great and I would highly recommend anyone looking for a PT to check out SPEAR. read more

Best physical therapy practice hands-down! Before coming to Spear, I had been discharged early from 2 other PT practices (both in FL where I lived at the time) that were treating my severe wrist tendonitis because the OT's couldn't figure out why I wasn't healing according to what they had been taught. When my orthopedist at Weill Cornell recommended Spear for PT, I was unsure if they would be any different from the PT groups I saw in FL. I was so wrong! I worked with Elaine Crerar, and she was able to use her vast knowledge to create a program for me specifically vs the more cookie cutter ones I had experienced previously. Her plan was like a little boot camp for my wrists, but the results I experienced and the lack of pain that came after working with her were so worth it! She essentially fixed what other OTs could not. If you care about your health and a speedy recovery, you definitely want to go to them. 10/10 read more

Nothing but a 5 stars for Spear Physical Therapy on W 57th and my PT, Mary Frances Roebuck! I was referred to Spear PT last year by my orthopedic doctor after dealing with months of terrifying, chronic pain flare ups in my back and leg. Even though Spear PT is a clinic where your PT will be seeing multiple patients at once, I never felt like I wasn't getting the attention I needed (at other clinics, I'd see the PT for only a few mins before being placed with a student to do exercises.) The space is clean, the staff is friendly, and they always have great music on :) I've seen a few different PTs since 2018 and Mary Frances was the first one that ever actually listened to me and made me feel cared for. I remember during our evaluation she was so invested in learning about my background, asking many questions about my lifestyle and experiences that other doctors had never asked before. Through our work together, she helped me manage my pain level and avoid another bad flare up. When I learned that I needed back surgery, she was an amazing emotional support for that, too. It was a no brainer to return to her post-surgery for my recovery PT! I credit our time together with my speedy and successful healing. She helped me build confidence in my strength and an understanding of my body that I never had before. For example, she helped me correct a pattern in my walking gait, something that other doctors had pointed out, but never provided any info on how to fix. She literally taught me how to walk correctly, among many other things :) We developed a great personal relationship and I always looked forward to our sessions and conversations, which made it easy to stay consistent and committed to my appointments. Mary Frances is kind, empathetic, optimistic, and most importantly, super knowledgeable about the body. It was such a scary experience to have back surgery and she was there for me every step of the way, both before and after. Thank you Mary Frances and the rest of the Spear PT staff! I feel so much more confident and positive about my physical abilities after working with you. read more

I had a very positive experience with my therapist Mary Francis. My treatment was related to a cancer recovery and Mary Francis was very sensitive it my "unique" treatment and knowledgeable. I was off work and able to see her 3x per week for just over one month and had marked improvement, even my doctors were impress with my progress. Not unlike as mentioned by others, she did work on multiple clients at a time but I don't recall more than one other at a time and never felt unsupervised. They're small but it's a clean and friendly environment. I did have one co-pay overcharge that was quickly resolved. Overall it was a very effective and pleasant experience at Spear and with Mary Francis. read more

I've had a great experience at SPEAR on 57 W 57th - clean, well maintained facility with easy quick scheduling and no wait. I worked with PT Cydni Matsuoka - she is very professional and knowledgeable, empathetic, takes time to answer all the questions and address concerns, attentive, friendly and genuinely cares about the patient's wellbeing. I've been working with Cydni for 3 months after knee injury and now I'm back on track. It was great working with Cydni, she is wonderful and helped me greatly to achieve my goal of quick and effective recovery. Many thanks! Front desk Michael is very helpful, friendly and nice. Thank you, SPEAR PT ! read more

So lucky to have found Justin S for OT at Spear! He helped me immensely. He ran me through lots of exercises, always keeping it interesting and supplemented with an at home program via the app where I could communicate with him if necessary. I've made great improvements with his help and feel so much better! Highly recommend! read more

I had a wonderful experience working with Lindsay Smith over the past 5 weeks. I came in to treat tendonitis in my right elbow from bouldering, which caused so much pain every time I tried to move my arm one tiny bit. From the beginning, Linday was super kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. She went through a series of tests on the elbow and explained what we'd be working on over the following weeks to get me back to climbing safely as soon as I possibly could. After each of our sessions, I was surprised at my progress and how much better I was feeling. My appointments always started on time, and each time Lindsay would check in on the progress and answer any questions I'd have. About three sessions in, I could feel the difference in the level of pain I was experiencing, and gradually over a few more weeks, I was able to gain a full range of motion on my right arm. We added on the intensity of the workouts while being careful not to flare up the injury. Towards the end of the treatment, we worked on movements that are specific to climbing as my ultimate goal was to get back to the sport as soon as I can. I felt even stronger from all the exercises we did and gained the confidence to get back to bouldering. I'm amazed at how fast I was able to recover and highly recommend Lindsay. read more

Re Ashley Rozek's comment on this review: I have spoken to Ashley at length about my concerns regarding SPEAR and its practices, facilities, and practitioners. Most recently, I spoke with Ashley moments ago regarding billing issues with double billing (which coincidentally came after I provided my negative feedback!!). My Yelp account name is an alias used for privacy - I am a verified patient and visited 5x in 2020 with Juan Correa. read more

I went to Spear as I injured my lower back recently. I have also had many problems with my body because of a car accident long ago. My PT Jeremy taught me exercises for me to do at home to maintain my entire body. Before I came to spear, I worried about pain/injury from overuse during exercise, but thanks to Jeremy's knowledgeable advice, I feel much better about exercising. I recommend Spear at W57th St! read more

I came to Spear after a shoulder surgery and I was fortunate enough to have Lindsay Smith as my PT. Lindsay was professional, creative, motivating and kind. I had a really good experience in the 6 months I spent with Lindsay, thanks to her care I made full recovery and I am very grateful to her for that. Lindsay is the PT anyone should wish for, her personality combined with her professionalism makes her an excellent PT. I would 100% recommend having Lindsay's expertise to anyone who needs PT. read more

Highly recommend this location for any physical therapy needs. I came in due to sudden neck pain two months ago and have been working with Radhi since then. This was my first time ever with physical therapy and did not know what to expect. However, I ended up thankful that I pursued treatment here and grateful for the care I received. During our initial session, I was immediately impressed with Radhi's knowledge and attentiveness. Over the course of my treatment, she has continued to focus on my overall health and answering all of my many questions. As I progressed, she modified the exercises and stretches based on which stage I was in. Thanks to the sessions and her guidance, I've seen a huge improvement and can't even notice any pain in that area anymore. She also provided recommendations for improving posture and avoiding similar issues in the future. Radhi's positive attitude and patience have also helped me be patient with my own healing. I also remain impressed with the rest of the staff. For two sessions, I additionally worked with Laura, another therapist. She was also conversant and focused on what would help me recover. It's clear that everyone, from the people at the front desk to those assisting the therapists, has worked towards creating a welcoming and relaxing environment. Logistics wise, it was generally easy to find appointments to accommodate my schedule. The clinic itself has a variety of equipment to assist exercises and is kept to a high cleanliness standard. Overall, I had a fantastic experience with Radhi and the rest of the staff here. Thank you to everyone at this clinic! read more

I had spinal surgery at the age of two. I have dealt with my fair share of pain. I've had many sessions of physical therapy throughout the years at different offices throughout NYC, but The moment I came to SPEAR and met Kristen Markoe, I knew I was in good hands. Kristen is professional and knowledgeable. She addressed all of my concerns and showed me ways to correct my posture and improve my gait within the first week! She is attentive and definitely a motivator. She pushes her patients to reach their potential and genuinely cares. I have felt and seen great improvement working with Kristen. She has inspired me and made me enjoy coming to PT. She shows me the correct techniques of exercise and I leave every session learning something new. Kristen is a star! I can honestly say she has changed my life. She believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. She instilled strength and resilience in me. Kristen truly loves what she does and it shows! The staff at SPEAR are amazing. You feel a sense of community. Any one that is looking for a welcoming and patient focused PT practice this is the place to go! read more

Kristen Markoe for president. SPEAR Physical Therapy is awesome. Everyone who works there is genuinely happy and it shows in their work. They make the experience fun while challenging. I've been coming here to recover range of motion in my left wrist. Kristen has made sure to safely guide me in my recovery. Appreciate all that they've done for me already. P. S. They all dressed up as minions on Halloween. read more

I've visited this location several different times over the years and would highly recommend. Most recently I was treated by Kristen, and previously by Aaron and Brittany for different injuries. All of the injuries were treated successfully, and each of the therapists are very knowledgeable, effective, friendly, empathetic and great at what they do. They're really good about knowing exactly where you left off for each visit and the best steps to proceed forward until you've fully recovered. The location is convenient if you work in Midtown. The facilities are clean and well maintained. read more

I was referred to Spear PT by my primary care doctor. I was pleasantly surprised at how many locations they had, how conveniently located they all were, and how easy it was to get an appointment, even on evenings and weekends. Mary Frances Roebuck is the physical therapist who I worked with and she was outstanding. I was really impressed at how knowledgeable she was about my physiology and how decisively (and accurately) she was able to pinpoint the issues and how to address them. She was so pleasant to work with and came up with a rehab plan that not only addressed my issue but also incorporated the work that I was doing with my personal trainer during my regular workouts. In addition to being great to work with in person, she was always accessible over email to answer any questions, help with coordinating appointments, and generally help with any treatment-related concerns. Over the course of working together, we made noticeable progress and improvement each week. After a number of weeks working together, Mary Frances had significantly reduced the discomfort I was feeling, and we decided that we had made enough progress that we wouldn't need any more in person sessions. She armed me with the exercises and knowledge to continue on my own, and has been available as a resource over email ever since. I also have to give a shout-out to the staff at Spear. From the front desk person to the insurance coordinator to the PT assistants who help with the exercises during each session, everyone was friendly, went out of their way to be helpful, and really made a potentially arduous experience a very personable and pleasant one. Because everyone was so welcoming and knew me by my first name, each visit felt more like a visit to my favorite gym than a laborious doctor's visit or physical therapy session. I can't recommend Spear and Mary Frances more highly. If you have any physical therapy needs, go see Mary Frances. She will have you back as good as new in no time. read more

Highly recommend! Ranjitha is the absolute best, I started seeing her after my knee was flaring up while training for a marathon. Can't say enough great things about her. Her clients are very lucky to be working with her :) read more

I have been struggling with a chronic low back/hip/knee issue and my only diagnostic was " this is the muscular chain". I was prescribed with 8 weeks of PT and I decided to go to Spear. Juan treated me and today, I am so happy to say I am at least 80% better! I had a wonderful experience with Juan and the staff: Juan took the time to ask the right questions, test new exercices and therapy techniques, and make tons of research. He pinpointed my issue and we worked on it effectively. He also made my life easier with his flexibility at the time of scheduling appointments. I am so happy of the results! I strongly recommend Spear, especially Juan. read more

I went to SPEAR this past summer to work on two issues, a previous shoulder pain that was not quite sorted and a knee pain. I was very impressed with Brittany. She had an amazing understanding of the mechanics of the human body and was able to assign and tweak exercises to come up with a regiment that worked for me and fixed my issues. And she was able to explain it all very clearly. Brittany was also just a pleasure to work with. Other things I loved: Solid COVID protocols. They have options for virtual or in-person. For in-person, they run at half capacity and follow all protocols. Flexible scheduling. It can be hard to find a good time in my schedule. Brittany was flexible and accommodating. Easy to work with insurance. In the past I struggled to find a good PT in my plan. They will work with you even if they are not in plan. read more

My teenage son was a patient after breaking his thumb. Everyone at Spear was fantastic! His OT was Elaine who was kind, patient, thorough and informative. Elaine worked closely with the surgeon who set the thumb, and she followed up with emails to check on my son's progress. The front desk and billing people were great, too. All the receptionists with whom I spoke with were always friendly and helpful, and the billing folks were very patient and kind as I dealt with my crappy insurance company. The waiting area is modern (with accommodations made for social distancing in this COVID era), and the area where the therapy takes place is a decent size with good lighting. I highly recommend SPEAR. read more

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I've been going to Spear for the past year or so for chronic neck stiffness/pain; years of sloppy posture at my computer finally caught up to me. Facilities at Spear are clean and the staff are extremely courteous. I've especially enjoyed working with Kristen, my PT. She is patient and attentive to my needs, as well as flexible enough to either turn my treatment up a notch when appropriate or scale it back if something in real life set me back temporarily. On the administrative side of things, Spear likes to stack appointments so that one PT is working with 2-3 patients at any given point in time. While this personally did not affect me, I can see some patients experiencing some difficulty with this--particularly at the beginning of their treatment, when exercises are at their most unfamiliar. Overall, I've had a great experience with Spear, and look forward to continuing to work with them. read more

Most of the therapist if not all are licensed with great degrees, however the system here is poor. They have multiple clients per therapist and we know multi tasking never hits the right mark. This system is bad. I was injured and was being cared for a few weeks and then my insurance transfer over the therapist started rushing my care. She become more abrupt and rushed. It's also very weird when she asked me to evaluate her based on my first session which was just a chat and overall assessment of my injury. Clearly, this place wanted to get the best rating early on without the session. Lastly, they charged me for a session that THEY canceled. And did I mention they never refunded me that fee? This place is all about the cash. I would like to announce I found a place that does one to one therapy and they are more qualified to diagnose in just after a good concise assessment. I am hoping to stay with Orthology union square since they have trainers, massage therapist part from my PT! And yes I used all three in my first session last week! read more

I came to Spear 57th after hurting my shoulder 8-9 months prior and never getting it looked into- out of complete fear-- that I would need surgery or something was permanently destroyed because I am complete chickensh*t of all things medical(!!). I had seen Dr Klion (Manhattan Orthopedics-- also on the same floor) who was absolutely lovely (and wasn't scary at all!) and he was able to quickly diagnose what was wrong (I came in with my MRI scan). Was told I have frozen shoulder and needed PT. I was in my fearless.. "let's get this all taken care of" mode.. so made an appointment next door (so convenient) at Spear and was assigned to Vinod. PT sessions were no fun and very painful, but I knew not to expect rainbows and unicorns. Pain aside.. I absolutely loved Vinod and the ENTIRE team at Spear. Everyone was very friendly, and personable and I loved the team aspect of the sessions. I honestly dreaded each and every session but it was definitely the faces and people there that got me to continue coming back for treatment. The lively team aspect could be daunting at your first session- walking into a room where it seems like everyone (besides you) knows each other. But that quickly fades and it's such a welcoming atmosphere. I miss going actually. Sort of. hah! Scheduling appointments is very convenient and easy. And they have lockers and tshirts for those who are popping in/coming from work. read more

EVERYONE at this location are consummate professionals. I speak not only as a client, but as a former nurse and standardized patient. My therapist, Juan Correa, was a perfect example of the quality of service I received. He was knowledgeable, encouraging and genuinely interested in my progress. read more

I considered physical therapy an unpleasant necessity before I experienced Kristen Markoe and her team at SPEAR. They have made PT both productive and VERY enjoyable. Kristen is a rare combination of enthusiasm, discipline, good humor, and intelligence. My balance and strength have improved so much that they are probably better now than they were before the problem began (vertigo, probably due to vestibular neuritis). She's now working similar wonders on a sore foot. (It will be tempting to keep on finding new problems, just to see what she can do!) The staff both in the clinic (I've worked with Luba) and at the front desk (Michael) are friendly and always quick to help. The clinic itself is clean, sunny, and spacious. read more

Highly reccomend. My PT, Kristen was so friendly, caring and listened to my needs. I was reccomended Spear by my co-worker, who was reccomended by his friend and I would do the same to others. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and it felt like everyone really cared. Kristen is the best and helped my knee get back to 100% after a nasty fall I had. When I started, I could hardly walk down the stairs without being in pain and now, my knee is back to how it was before the fall. read more

My experience earlier this year on-site at Spear on West 57th was outstanding. Every aspect of the operation, and the staff, was excellent. From reception, to assistants, to the physical therapist, the quality of service was 100%. Yes, it is true that each physical therapist is working with more than one patient at a time, but all physical therapy centers work that way. I got full attention and individualized exercises for my specific needs. My physical therapist was Brittany Feld and she was 100 % responsible and reliable and responsive. Over the years, I have had to work with 4 physical therapy centers, and Spear is by far the very best. read more