Movement is an important part of living a healthy life. Whether you practice yoga, take intense workout classes, or enjoy a run through town, there are a ton of benefits to being active. But even the fittest and in-shape people can find themselves dealing with pain or an injury, needing some professional help to get back to their routine. Thankfully, Excel Physical Therapy just opened its second Hudson County office located right in the Paulus Hook neighborhood in Jersey City, at 201 Marin Blvd. {The other location is in uptown Hoboken!} With their low therapist-to-patient ratio and spacious, open-concept facility, recovery can happen safely either in person or virtually. There is also a special deal for our readers: Receive a complimentary physical therapy consultation with one of the expert clinicians and get an optional cupping session while you’re there. Keep reading to learn more about Excel Physical Therapy and its new location in Jersey City.
Exclusive Offer:
Hoboken Girl readers will receive a complimentary physical therapy consultation and optional cupping session during your consultation. Just sign up here to get started.
Excel Physical Therapy is celebrating its 30th year in practice with a brand new office in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook neighborhood. With this new expansion has come new services, too — pediatric physical therapy and cupping therapy are now being offered at both locations.
Pediatric PT Offerings
The pediatric therapies address a host of conditions, including developmental delays, orthopedic, and neurological disorders.
Alethea Adsitt, PT, DPT has experience treating babies through school-aged patients addressing a host of pediatric conditions, and Amanda Cavallo, PT, DPT, Director of the Jersey City office, treat infants with torticollis and school-aged patients with orthopedic injuries.
Excel PT’s Roots in New Jersey
Matt Gibble, PT and Gary Flink, PT, MSPT co-founded Excel Physical Therapy with a vision to open a practice that would set the standard in orthopedic physical therapy care for everyone from children to professional athletes. In March 1990, the first Excel office opened in Fort Lee, NJ. Since then, they’ve added offices throughout Bergen, Hudson, Union, Warren, Morris, and Essex counties.
Today, Excel Physical Therapy is a trusted source for rehabilitation in New Jersey by both patients and referring physicians. Matt and Gary are both competitive Ironman triathletes, so they know first-hand what their patients are going through when injured or experiencing pain from sports or fitness-related injuries. The PTs at Excel have treated professional athletes, including players on the NJ Devils, NY Giants, and New Jersey Nets. {And you can check out some of their cool signed jerseys hung up in the Hoboken office.}
Services Offered in Hoboken and Jersey City
The therapists at Excel Physical Therapy specialize in treating conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system — this includes:
- Joints
- Muscles
- Bones
- Ligaments
- Tendons
Injuries and conditions treated include:
- Fractures
- Muscle strains
- Ligament sprains
- Post-operative conditions
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Torticollis
- Neurological conditions
Along with physical therapy, patients may be treated with cupping, {this is a form of alternative medicine where a local suction is created on the skin. Relief can be felt almost immediately!} instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercises, and hands-on manual techniques.
“We are honored to be a part of the Hoboken and Jersey City communities. The people here are loyal and motivated to support local businesses, especially through these extremely challenging circumstances. We’re so grateful for the opportunity to care for our neighbors and give back however we can,” Jonathan Zaid, PT, DPT, Regional Director of Hudson County told Hoboken Girl.
COVID-19 Safety
The team at Excel Physical Therapy is following state regulations and CDC guidelines for cleaning, social distancing, and PPE. “Our highest priority is to ensure that our patients feel well protected and safe in our offices,” Excel President, Matt Gibble told Hoboken Girl. And if you still don’t feel comfortable venturing out you can utilize virtual telerehab physical therapy.
The open gym spaces allow for appropriate social distancing and each office has a safety technician responsible for cleaning all surfaces between every use. Therapists prioritize one-on-one, hands-on treatment, and care, while also providing an extensive, supervised exercise program. Private treatment rooms are also available upon request. For new patients who are unsure if physical therapy can help them, complimentary initial consultations are available to discuss all your questions and functional goals.
Exclusive Offer for HG Readers
Hoboken Girl readers can get a complimentary physical therapy consultation with one of the expert clinicians. During the consultation, a physical therapist will speak with you about any aches, pains, or injuries that you’re facing and discuss your personal goals. As an added bonus, you can receive an optional cupping session during your consultation as well. Just sign up here to get started.
