From our family to yours

Physical therapy for all ages

Pediatric

Adults

We Treat You With Respect

Our therapists are Doctors in Physical Therapy with extensive and profound training and knowledge and are qualified to treat a wide range of conditions, with a focus on both surgical and non-surgical sports, neurological and orthopedic cases for both pediatric and adults. All of our Therapists are certified and state licensed.

Time is Valuable

We value your time and want to make your visit as pleasant, efficient and effective as possible. We know is hard to take off time from work and even harder to take days off from school, so we have late evening hours and open on Saturdays. We do our best to accommodate your schedule to your best convenience, in addition, we keep the waiting time to the minimum.
Same day appointments are available.

Better and Faster Results

We recognize the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) as central to providing high-quality care and strive to have good communication with your referring doctors because we understand that a teamwork approach yields better and faster results.

Visibility & Comfort

Our office features a spacious, comfortable child-friendly waiting and treatment room we have cameras in the kid’s treatment area so the parents can watch every step that happens in the gym, while adults can enjoy their own more quiet and private waiting and treatment areas.

Family is Important To Us

We are a family-oriented physical therapy clinic, run by family. At Buddies In Motion, you will be treated like family.

Mission

Our primary goal is to assist our clients in reaching their potential…

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Services

We utilize a variety of treatment approach to help our patients achieve their goals…

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Testimonials

What other’s are saying about our efforts to provide the highest standard of care.

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Languages Spoken

English
French
Arabic
Spanish
Hindi
Polish
Greek

Meet Our Staff

Mary Luz Sanchez PT, DPT

Markella Spiratos

Physical Therapist

Maria Guncay

Physical Therapy Aide

Anna Nytko

Physical Therapy Aide

Fethi Hasnaoui

Manager

Jax

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A LETTER FROM OUR DIRECTOR

Dear Client,

I have been practicing physical therapy for over 15 years and working with both adults and pediatrics in a hospital setting for over 12 years, have taken numerous continuing education classes on various topics within the pediatric and adult field. I have experience providing care to acute, subacute, NICU, outpatient, orthopedics home care evaluation and treatments for early intervention program and center based treatment for CPSE. I currently hold the title of advanced clinician working in a local hospital as Doctor of Physical Therapist.

During my practice, I have seen many common problems in our population and in the children in our community and the need for a skilled therapist to design exercise activities specific for the children and an educational program for the parents to help the community’s children be healthier and more active.

Thank you for your interest in Buddies in Motion Physical Therapy. I am looking forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Mary Luz Sanchez PT, DPT

Clinical Director

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Our Mission

Our primary goal is to assist individuals in reaching their full potential in the most mutually respectful environment possible. The center’s unique combination of experienced multi-lingual therapists and staff, multiple modalities, culturally sensitive setting significantly contributes to achieving the best functional outcomes within the most time-sensitive paradigms.

Some of the many benefits of physical therapy may include:

Reducing pain in muscles and joints
Improving mobility and flexibility
Recovering properly from an injury
Getting back to playing sports

Avoiding surgery
Preventing falls
Optimal post-surgical healing and recovery
Helping our kids reach their maximum functional potential and age-appropriate skills.

Pediatric

Not interfering with a child’s scholastic schedule while providing physical therapy treatment is a very important factor throughout the therapeutic process.

It is for this reason that Buddies in Motion Pediatric Physical Therapy provides the most school friendly appointment options so as to minimize scheduling conflicts. Furthermore, our vision of working closely with the child’s pediatrician, orthopedist, neurologist, orthoptist, and caregivers ensures the most time effective progress and return to maximal functioning.

This is accomplished in a “play” environment utilizing therapeutic play, balls, mats, age-appropriate toys, balance/ coordination and sensory equipment to encourage the child to move in ways that develop their motor skills.

In our kiddos, it can improve the mobility of the neck, trunk, improve gross motor skills: rolling/sitting/crawling/walking, improve ambulation decreasing falls/intoeing and tip-toeing.

Adults

We offer a separate waiting and treatment area adapted for the needs of our adult population.

UPPER EXTREMITIES

Rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, hand/trigger finger and more.

LOWER EXTREMITIES

Patello-femoral syndrome, sprain/strain, plantar fasciitis, bursitis, tendonitis and arthritis, sport/dance injuries, heel spur, ligaments and meniscus tear and more.

SPINE AND GENERAL

Neck and back pain, sciatica, myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, repetitive stress injury (occupation related), herniated disc, degenerative disorders, muscle spasm, poor posture, scoliosis, age-related stiffness, stroke, facial palsy and more.

Insurance Taken

Metroplus
Aetna
Bcbs
Fidelis
Healthfirst
Medicaid
Medicare

Emblemhealth
Work Compensation
No-Fault
United Health Care
Hip

Our Services

We utilize a variety of treatment approach to help our patients achieve their goals. These may include:

TMR
Kinesio Taping
Sensory Integration
Myofascial Release
Gait Training
Vestibular stimulation
Facial Palsy treatment
Injury Prevention
McKenzie Method
Pre-Operative Preparation
Return to Sport

You will be treated respectfully with the highest level of professional care.

Testimonials

Kind Words from Happy Patients

My son was referred to Buddies in Motion after he was diagnosed with torticollis. He was a little over 7 months old, and he was at a very fidgety age! I was a nervous mom, but upon entering Buddies in Motion, I had a warm feeling about the space and staff. I found MaryLuz to exceptionally warn and caring with the children she was working with, and instantly became less hesitant about treatment. She was nurturing and gentle with my son and reassured me that we can improve his neck and that we had to work as a team in order to do so.

She taught both me and my husband exercises to work on with him at him, and within a month of daily stretches in the house and weekly visits to the facility, there was a huge difference! We were so happy with the services, experience, and outcome and highly recommend Buddies in Motion for any Physical Therapy needs.

Marianne B.

I recommend all of you to go to Buddies In Motion pediatric physical therapy since it’s the best place. They helped my kids feel more secure about themselves. As a parent, I also feel like I did something great for my kids and myself by taking them to be treated there.

Angel J.

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