I've been struggling with pain and numbness associated with two herniated discs in my cervical spine for the past 6 months, and Sharon has been the most helpful person I have seen to date. I've seen various doctors, surgeons (was considering surgery) and physical therapists, but it wasn't until I started seeing Sharon that I actually began to see significant improvements. Sharon tailors her approach to whatever you need at that moment in time - whether it be deep breathing, stretches, or exercises. After just a couple of sessions, my symptoms have started to improve to the point where I barely notice them. read more

Sharon honestly has magic in her hands. I was suffering with a lot of low back pain for about 2-3 months. My sleep was uncomfortable, I couldn't forward fold, sitting too long felt weird. I tried acupuncture first and although it relieved it for a few weeks the pain would return. I went to ONE session with Sharon and a miracle happened. She took her time to listen and take hand written notes. She then showed me different techniques to relieve some of the pressure. Modified my way to get in and out of bed. Taught me how to relax as well. The first session was the longest but so worth it. After a week of doing the stretches and exercises at home I found so much pain relief, it seriously felt like a miracle. I followed up with another session and I was almost pain free by that point. Sharon is very knowledgeable, caring, and really just wants to see people live well in their bodies. I'm so happy I typed in yoga physical therapist in google and found Sharon. read more

I feel incredibly lucky to have Sharon as my physical therapist. After feeling shortchanged by so many doctors and physicians it was total bliss to finally have someone who truly listened to my issues, and accommodated me as a person. One of my favorite things was that although I was comfortable with yoga, it did not become a large part of our sessions. Sharon was able to on the fly switch up and incorporate whatever techniques necessary for my spine rehabilitation; a reason I feel she is an amazing physical therapist in general. I couldn't recommend her wonderful, perceptive, sensitive instruction more. read more

After years of fruitless physical therapy and worsening symptoms post-hip surgery, I found Sharon. Right off the bat, I was amazed by her unique and fresh approach. She observed things about my body and how I was moving that nobody had ever noticed before and has designed exercises that cleverly target my issues. She adjusts the approach to my ever changing needs and pain levels. Her 'light touch' manual therapy is really effective without subjecting me to the pain that other practitioners have told me is necessary with this type of work. I joke with her that she is like Annie Sullivan - patiently working me until my muscles "get it" and the pain levels decrease. In addition, she is a delightful person and she makes the tedious process of physical therapy much more manageable. I'm very lucky to be working with her. read more

Sharon is one of the best medical practioners/therapists out there that I have ever come into contact with. After having dislocated my shoulder several years ago, I never did any sort of therapy (expecting it to heal on its own) and came to regret that decision two years ago, when a simple fall caused it to pop back out again. Sharon came highly recommended by my immediate care doctor, and I decided to visit her to see how she would address my recovery. Her approach, melding yoga and physical therapy, moved her to a level beyond that of the typical PT (aka physical torture!) and while I can't say that I enjoyed every minute of my daily routine she gave me, I know for a fact that it moved my shoulder and accompanying muscles/body parts into the best shape they could possibly be in. Not to mention that I actually looked forward to seeing her each week in order to learn more about my body, its tendencies, and how I could work muscle training for my weak areas into my regular fitness routine. She is incredibly intuitive, sympathetic and supportive, and let me tell you, when your arm is in a sling and you feel like you are creating havoc in everyone's lives because of your disability (it's NYC, what can I say?) that is the single best thing you can ask for. She is top of my faves list, that's for sure! read more

Sharon Gary is a Physical therapist with unique capabilities. With her highly trained eye and her training in dance and yoga as well as standard P.T., she is capable of picking up subtle problems in movement patterns that are often missed by other therapists. She has a vast array of corrective exercises at her disposal, so she is always able to tailor a program to suit the needs of her patients, from people with severe disabilities to accomplished dancers and athletes. Many of my clients love to practice yoga, but are actually making their injuries worse because of the way they have been instructed in the past. Ms. Gary is able to help them to return to yoga by teaching them strategies appropriate for their particular physical situations. She has a strong and empathetic touch in her hands-on work, such as stretching and myofascial release. I have gone to Ms. Gary for post-surgical therapy myself and referred many clients to her, and always been happy with the results. Beth Franzese Certified Advanced Rolfer read more

Sharon is a miracle worker! I went to her for chronic back pain and after a dozen sessions, feel like a brand new person! She is extremely knowledgeable, down to earth and personable. She not only educates you about your body--what exercises will work and not work for your particular challenges--but teaches you how to move your body in a healthy way. For example, I've discovered that I had been doing certain yoga positions incorrectly that would hurt my body or put extra strain on areas that shouldn't be pushed. With Sharon, I've learned how to move safely with confidence! I simply can't recommend Sharon highly enough-stop being in pain and go to Sharon-you won't regret it! read more

I went to see Sharon several months ago because I had been suffering from tendonitis, back pain, and various other tight, sore muscles throughout my body. All of these symptoms added up to a feeling of general poor health and fatigue- it got to the point where all of the tightness and pain made it difficult to even take a full breath of air comfortably. As a pianist and music teacher, it was essential that I correct these problems. Before going to Sharon, I had tried many different treatments and exercise programs and, although some had provided temporary relief, none were able to permanently change my symptoms. I felt like I was stuck in a rut. It has been several months now since I began working with Sharon, and I am feeling so much better. My back pain is almost completely gone and the tendonitis in my arms has diminished so much that I don't feel it when I play the piano. The big difference between Sharon's therapy and everything else I had tried was her great attention to the details of my specific problems. There was never any generic solution. At our first session, she took a detailed inventory and history of all of my symptoms, and from there crafted a unique exercise program for me. The exercises were all very mild to begin with, and what was emphasized was learning how to breath with each exercise in order to loosen up and heal the tight, painful areas of my body. Sharon gradually added to the exercises, while closely monitoring any changes in how my body felt. With her diverse knowledge of many types of physical therapy, she was able to create a program for me that best suited my particular problems. At each session, Sharon also used various massage techniques to release the tight areas of my body. This created space in my body so that my exercises would be even more effective in the days following the session. It was this creative, thoughtful approach that allowed my body to gently heal itself. I am incredibly grateful to Sharon. She is an amazing healer and the things she taught me will allow me to continually strengthen my body to prevent the pain and injuries from returning. read more

My injury was not insignificant and I was glad to have found Sharon, for both her expertise and the genuinely caring, laudably patient manner in which she sought to apply that expertise. As I wrote her in an email: "I am certain that I am blessed to have found you, worked with you and benefited from your unique, holistic and thorough practice. I thank you, my ankle thanks you (and my knee and hip do as well)." read more

I'm 56, with chronic low back pain (an injury, stenosis, scoliosis, arthritis, blah blah blah). I've been to scores of physical therapists over the years (and done Pilates, Feldenkrais & yoga) in a fruitless effort to ameliorate my symptoms and develop a long-term exercise program. Sharon Gary was recommended by my kinesthesiologist/chiropractor and she is simply the best practitioner I've ever worked with. She's developed a set of exercises to stretch and strengthen that I don't even dread, and refines them every week. She also does hands-on therapy that feels great. Incredibly (to me), I feel better. Sharon is expert, low-key, and flexible. She listens to me; more importantly she listens to things my body is saying that I don't hear and then teaches me how to listen. Over the years, the difficulty of finding the right therapeutic path has been more demoralizing than the pain itself. I feel as though, with Sharon's expert guidance and companionship, I've finally found my way. read more