Restoring Movement. Redefining Recovery.

Rooted in Science. Driven by Purpose. Personalized for You.

At Impetus Physical Therapy, our focus extends beyond symptom relief to restoring efficient, pain-free movement through comprehensive, evidence-based care.

We take an integrated, whole-body approach designed to optimize function, enhance performance, and build lasting confidence in how you move.

Under the leadership of Dr. Elisabeth Frank, DPT, our Manhattan-based clinic combines advanced manual therapy, detailed movement analysis, and individualized Pilates-based rehabilitation. Each session is delivered one-on-one, ensuring focused attention, clinical precision, and a treatment plan tailored to your specific goals.

Whether you are recovering from injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to improve overall movement quality, we are committed to guiding your progress with expertise, clarity, and sustainable results.

WE’RE here for you.

  • No handoffs. No crowded gyms. Just focused, individualized care.

  • We look beyond the site of pain to uncover root causes across the kinetic chain.

  • Therapeutic movement that enhances strength, flexibility, and neuromuscular control.

  • From orthopedic rehab to TMJ, vestibular dysfunction, or visceral imbalances—we treat what others miss.

A woman stretching on a Pilates reformer machine in a fitness studio.

Frequently asked questions

  • The first visit will consist of a comprehensive evaluation and treatment. There will be a complete kinetic chain evaluation, gait assessment, and differential diagnosis. You can expect significant manual treatment to alleviate symptoms and get into correct alignments, as well as a home exercise program.

  • Commercial PPOs include:

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • United Health Care

    • Cigna

    • Aetna

    If you don’t see your insurance listed, feel free to contact us.

  • Pilates is incorporated into almost every patient's plan of care. Core work, postural re-education, balance, and gait training are essential for injury treatment and prevention. The goal is to get into stable muscles and out of compensatory muscles that are causing misalignments, injuries, and pain. Long-term wellness is what informs your personalized plan of care.

  • Yes! We have a locker room for your items and a bathroom with a shower to freshen up!