KFMT Physical Therapy

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KFMT Physical Therapy

We are experts in Functional Manual Therapy (FMT):
FMT is a highly specialized, whole body Physical Therapy approach. Please call us if you have questions.

Our comprehensive 1-on-1 approach combines hands on work with specialized movement training to create lasting improvement, even when other approaches have failed. It combines Manual Therapy with movement re-education and exercise to treat you as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Less than 0.2% of Physical Therapists have met the rigorous qualifications to become Certified FMTs. What we treat:
We specialize in Whole-body treatment, which means we can provide expert care for almost any condition. Feel free to contact us if you have specific questions, or would like to setup a free consultation. How each session works
We will meet 1-on-1 for about 60 minutes. To begin, we want to hear everything you can tell us about your needs and injuries. We will then analyze your whole body, including movement and posture. Once we have formed an initial diagnosis, we will use hands-on techniques to manually retrain your muscles. We might teach you specific exercises, which will reinforce what we worked on during the session. You may be able to see results immediately. If needed, we will send you home with a self-treatment program. Feel free to ask us lots of questions during your session! We are an out-of-network provider and the cost of each session is $325. We have a biller who will submit your claims for you for reimbursement or we can provide you a superbly if you wish to do so yourself. Sliding scale is available on a case-by-case basis.

09/29/2026

The shoulder complex is...complex! There are multiple bones, joints, muscles, fascial trains, and nerves that must all move and work together for smooth and easy shoulder movement. Elliot spent the weekend at Keating Physical Therapy in NJ teaching the Institute of Physical Art's approach and advanced techniques for treatment of this dynamic joint!

09/25/2026

Our PTs are always learning! 📚

Last month, we read and discussed Brainspotting by David Grand, a book that explores how eye movements and positions can be used to access and release emotional trauma.

While our goal is to treat physical symptoms, not emotional ones, we use very similar eye-positioning techniques to assess and treat dysfunction within the vestibular system.

One of the biggest takeaways from the book was the deep connection between the body and our emotional selves—and how difficult it can be to truly separate the two. We couldn't agree more.

The more we understand about how the brain, body, and nervous system interact, the better we can understand and care for the whole person.

09/22/2026

Why is it important to treat the ribcage when working on someone’s shoulder?

The ribcage is made up of individual ribs that create rings. Ideally, these rings stack efficiently on top of one another, creating a stable column—like an even stack of dinner plates.

We can think of the shoulder girdle as a pair of tongs resting on top of that column, made up of the clavicle and scapula.

When some of the ribs are pulled out of alignment, it becomes much more difficult for the shoulder girdle to rest on top of the ribcage. The muscles may then have to grip and hold to keep the shoulder in place.

But if we can bring the ribcage back into a more balanced state, the shoulder girdle can rest on top of it more easily. This creates more stability and more options for mobility.

09/18/2026

Congrats to the Queen of Core! We are so happy to celebrate 10 years of the incredible Jinny McGivern at KFMT!

09/15/2026

At KFMT, our goal is never to take a one-size-fits-all approach. We want you to feel heard, understood, and cared for while we continually adapt our treatment to what your body needs in the moment.

09/08/2026

Why do people with hypermobility often feel so tight? 🤔

It seems contradictory—if your joints move too much, shouldn’t you feel loose?

Not necessarily.

Think of your body in 3 layers:

1️⃣ Deep connective tissue
This includes structures like ligaments, tendons, joint capsules, and fascia. These tissues help support and hold your body together. With hypermobility, this deepest layer may allow too much movement—either throughout the body or at specific joints.

That extra movement can make the body feel unsafe and contribute to pain.

2️⃣ Deep stabilizing muscles
These muscles are designed to support and stabilize your joints. Ideally, they step in to provide the control that hypermobile connective tissue may not.

But pain can inhibit these muscles, making it harder for them to do their job.

3️⃣ Big mover muscles
When the deep stabilizers aren't providing enough support, the larger, more superficial muscles often try to take over.

The problem? They're designed to move you—not stabilize you.

So instead of creating true stability, they often stay switched “on,” gripping and working overtime.

➡️ The result: tightness, tension, and fatigue.

That's why treating hypermobility isn't just about stretching tight muscles.

We need to help the overworking muscles relax while also teaching the deep stabilizing muscles to do their job.

When the body has better stability, the big mover muscles no longer have to grip so hard.

✨ More support. Less guarding. Less tightness. More comfortable movement.

🦓

09/06/2026

There’s nothing better than hearing that someone returned to their sport sooner than they expected.

Getting back to the things you love is about more than just being pain-free—it’s about feeling confident in what your body can do.

We’re so grateful to be part of the journey.

09/04/2026

Last week, Alison spent four inspiring days in Boston advancing her skills with the Barral Institute!

The course explored two fascinating areas of manual therapy:

✨ Manual Thermal Evaluation — using subtle temperature changes in the body to help identify areas of dysfunction.

✨ VisceroEmotional Listening — exploring how emotional stress may be held within the body and how this can contribute to physical restrictions and challenges with healing.

Continuing education is one of the many ways our practitioners stay curious, grow their skills, and bring new perspectives back to patient care.

Alison also enjoyed connecting with other talented practitioners from around the country—including Grace Johnstone, DC, of Hardwick Chiropractic!

Always learning. Always growing. Always looking for new ways to help our patients. 💙

08/25/2026

The technique of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation’s Mass Flexion turns on the deep fibers of your core in the same way that a baby engages their core when rolling from their back to their belly. This method of facilitation allows us to tap into a muscular response that is deeply ingrained in our body from the time of infant development. The core may have lost or forgotten its ability to fire in this pattern from injury, pain, or misuse, but using hands-on facilitation, we can wake up this important pattern of core firing again.

08/21/2026

Congrats to Elliot on completing his first 100-mile bike ride in 24 years! At KFMT Physical Therapy, we love helping our patients stay active, build confidence, and work toward meaningful goals—whether that means returning to a favorite activity or taking on an entirely new challenge.

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151 W 19th Street
New York, NY
10011

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http://kfmt.nyc/

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Lauren Minchen Nutrition
280 Madison Avenue
Dr. Paul Gregory, DDS
57 W 57th Street