Professional Physical Therapy Clinic
Cresskill, NJ

Personalized, evidence-based physical therapy in Cresskill, NJ to help you relieve pain, restore mobility, and return to the activities you love.

Trusted physical therapists in Cresskill, NJ providing one-on-one care for injury recovery, post-surgical rehab, and chronic pain management.

Recover Stronger. Move Better. Live Pain-Free.

Are you searching for expert physical, occupational, or hand therapy to help relieve pain, recover from an injury, or improve mobility?

At our professional physical therapy clinic, we provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific need - whether you're healing from surgery, managing chronic pain, or recovering from a sports injury.

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Contact Info

Phone: 551-501-7101

Fax: 201-490-6325

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday
8:00 am – 7:00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Address

300 Knickerbocker Road

Floor 1 Suite 1600

Cresskill NJ 07626

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Language(s) Spoken at this Location

English

Our Physical Therapy Services in Cresskill, NJ

At Professional PT, we offer comprehensive physical therapy services in Cresskill, NJ tailored to your condition, goals, and lifestyle. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a chronic condition, or healing from a sports injury, our experienced team develops a customized treatment plan focused on long-term results.

We combine hands-on care, targeted exercise programs, and evidence-based rehabilitation techniques to help you recover safely and efficiently.

Conditions We Treat in Cresskill, NJ

Our physical therapists in Cresskill, NJ treat a wide range of musculoskeletal and movement-related conditions. If pain or limited mobility is affecting your daily life, we’re here to help.

Expert Physical Therapy in Cresskill, NJ. Personalized Care. Proven Results.

Welcome to Professional Physical Therapy, your trusted partner for expert physical therapy in Cresskill, NJ. Since 1998, we’ve helped thousands of patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence through customized, compassionate care.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, healing from a sports injury, or managing chronic pain, our experienced and licensed physical therapists are here to support your full recovery – treating the whole person, not just the injury.

Why Choose Us?

  • Over 25 years of experience
  • Patient-centered, evidence-based treatment plans
  • State-of-the-art equipment and modern rehab techniques
  • Accepting most major insurance plans
  • Conveniently located in Cresskill, New Jersey

We proudly serve the local community with a commitment to excellence. Contact our physical therapists in Cresskill, New Jersey today to develop a customized pain treatment and rehabilitation plan.

 

About the Clinic

Professional Physical Therapy in Cresskill has been treating patients since 2023 and offers many different types of rehabilitation services to relieve pain. Clinic is on the ground level and is spread out with about 3,000 square feet of space to treat patients with plenty of room. There is also a ramp from parking to ground level for easy wheelchair accessibility.

 

Parking and Directions

Professional Physical Therapy in Cresskill is located in a professional building at the intersection of Knickerbocker Road and Madison Avenue, at the Camp Merritt Memorial Circle. Clinic is across the street from Walgreens.

Plenty of free parking is available at the clinic. Enter through Knickerbocker Road side entrance to parking.

 

What Patients Say About Our Physical Therapy Services in Cresskill, NJ

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Jill J.
I was in need of PT due to a back injury and Professional Physical Therapy in Cresskill was recommended to me. Allaire was fantastic - she was able to get me up and running again. Added bonus: the friendly vibe of the office made my therapy more fun than I expected!
Daria T.
Finding physical therapists who work with vestibular issues is difficult. Dr. Kapadia is fantastic. From the very first visit he put me on a regimen that addressed my issues, and I was feeling stronger quickly. I highly recommend!
Racheal S.
The therapists at professional PT in Cresskill are fantastic. They are highly knowledgeable, have great bedside manner and helped me rehab after a very difficult and complicated surgery. Purvang knows when to push without it being too much- that’s essential for rehabilitation. I highly recommend... this facility!read more
Paul K.
Recently tore my ACL, started my post surgery work with Purvang! Great experience so far, he’s very knowledgeable, methodical and pushes you without being too much. Valentina is fantastic as well, she makes sure you have all you need to do your work. Overall, super personal, clean and very... competent team looking after me!read more
Lindsey K.
5 out of 5 stars for Professional PT. I was hesitant to start PT but the staff has been so welcoming and helpful that I now look forward to my sessions! Their care and expertise has me feeling improvement in my mobility every week. Thank you Professional Physical Therapy!
Allie W.
I’ve been going to Allaire for PT for my neck and she has been great. She has worked on both strengthening and range of motion exercises, which has helped tremendously. Everyone on staff at the clinic is very friendly and professional. Highly recommend this clinic!
Marilynn D
Natalie was very thorough during the initial assessment so the exercises she has me doing have been extremely helpful. Seeing the difference they make to my daily activities encourages me to do the exercises at home too. She and Purvang are generous with their advice and patient in answering... questions.read more
Jessica N.
My son sustained vestibulo ocular issues due to a concussion in April. Purvang and his staff made him feel comfortable from the get go. With in weeks he was vastly improving. I can’t thank them enough for all of their help.
Vincenza C.
I have nothing but excellent things to say. I’ve been a patient of Purvang’s on and off for many years and I have always had a great experience and success. I’ve always left better and stronger. The success I have had under his care is unmatched, so much so that I have come out of the way to visit... him in this new clinic. I highly recommend this clinic for any PT needs.read more
Jennifer M.
Natalie is a true professional! I could barely walk when I had my first visit. Natalie listened to all of my issues and compiled a series of exercises for me to complete. During 24 sessions Natalie suggested and arranged for me to meet with another Dr. thank goodness. I am on the road to recovery... all thanks to Natalie.read more
Vito N.
Natalie was fantastic! She handed my therapy with extreme compassion and professionalism. She explained everything to me thoroughly and I left every session feeling better and knew that in the end she will solve my motion problems. I am very thankful to have had her as my therapist.
joseph L.
Allaire and everyone at professional physical therapy was professional helpful and amazing to work with. They really cared about my rehab and worked with me thru every workout and scheduling. Will definitely return for any PT needs in the future
Thamara R.
This is the second time I use Professional PT for a different injury and I’ve also used them for an injury my teenager encountered. Each time the staff and therapists have been extremely thorough and direct of what is occurring and a detailed plan of action. I am already feeling better just my... second week in after suffering for several weeks so I know I am on the right course. I highly recommend the director at the Cresskill location, Purvang Kapadia and the staff here.read more
JP D.
It's my first time getting physical therapy and I was a bit nervous about it. Nathalie made me feel so at ease and relaxed from the moment I walked in. She is attentive, caring, and really take the time to understand what your feeling and addressing those areas. I'm 7 sessions in and I am feeling... so much better than when I started. The facility is clean and top notch. I highly recommend this facility and Nathalie.read more
zach D.
The facilities are great and they are very accommodating. Natalie and the rest of the team are amazing. Very intuitive and motivating to get to your end goal!! I have made a lot of progress in my recovery thanks to professional pt and Natalie.
Chris Minho L.
Highly recommend! Purvang is very knowledgeable and really goes through the journey with you. He pushes just enough for me to progress at an optimal pace which has helped me tremendously when recovering from an ACL surgery. All the staffs are very nice and supportive as well!
Alex G
After trying seeing so many people for my back issues, Dr Purvang was able to help me fix them within a few months. He is an amazing person, he is helpful, kind, and understanding and so are his colleagues at professional physical therapy. Would definitely recommend
john G.
Professional physical therapy has helped me tremendously to heal from my spine surgery. Purvang and staff are most kind respectful,and extremely knowledgeable in there craft.I highly recommend them for any ailments you might have. thank you John Gaeta
Gary L.
I was highly recommended to see Purvang due to very serious back issues. I saw him three times. My pain dissipated each time i saw him. it was a phenomenal experience. I highly recommend him for any issues.
Kay
I’ve been having physical therapy for a few weeks now and my therapist is Natalie who is amazing. She is considerate of my pain and has helped me tremendously. I highly recommend PT Professional.
Ahmed G.
This is a great physical therapy practice. Truly a hidden gem. After a few sessions I started feeling better already. I worked with Natalie who is an amazing physical therapist. Highly recommend her.
K B
Overall spectacular ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!! Great staff throughout. Been going for a few months now, and Allaire has been working with me doing a fabulous job. She's caring, knowledgeable and definitely has achieved so much in my mobility/strength. Outstanding personality as... well. All of the therapists are professional too. Everyone actually cares about the actual patient 1st, the most important thing. And Kathy in scheduling/reception greets everyone with a smile. Your sure to not only recovery at Cresskill Professional PT, but also enjoy your overall complete experience. Thank you, to ALL team members there.read more
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Meet Our Clinicians

Our experienced therapists are committed to delivering personalized care tailored to each patient’s goals and recovery journey.

Purvang Kapadia, PT, MS, DPT, OCS

Purvang Kapadia, PT, MS, DPT, OCS

Clinical Director Partner 

Treating Since

  • April 2010

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, A.T. Still University, Arizona Health Science
  • Master of Science, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Brooklyn College, CUNY
  • Bachelor's Degree, KM Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, India

Certifications

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist (OCS) by American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties
  • Dry Needling
  • Vestibular Therapy

Clinical Interest

  • Orthopedics
  • Manual Therapy
  • Pre-post surgical cases
  • TMJ Therapy
  • Vestibular Therapy
  • Dry  Needling

Bio

Dr. Kapadia has been practicing since 2010 as a physical therapist and movement specialist. He earned his Bachelor of Physical Therapy from India and earned Masters in exercise since and kinesiology from City University of New York, Brooklyn college. He went on to pursue doctoral degree from A.T. Still university, Arizona state university. Dr. Kapadia has over a decade of experience in treating wide variety of diagnosis related to rehabilitation and physical therapy. He eventually pursued specialty board certification in orthopedic physical therapy in 2016, a distinct specialty certification from American Physical Therapy Association. He believes is holistic approach to rehabilitation and encourages speedy and safe return to activities. Besides orthopedic physical  therapy, he also practices Temporomandibular joint (TMJ dysfunction) and vestibular/vertigo treatments. His years of experience and education gives him a unique insight into designing and implementing individualized treatment approaches. In his free time, he enjoys Indian classical music, game of squash or cricket and spending time with his 2 boys!

Allaire Merlini, PT, DPT

Allaire Merlini, PT, DPT

Physical Therapy

Treating Since

  • September 2024

Education

  • Dominican University New York, Doctor of Physical Therapy, 2024
  • Nova Southeastern University, Bachelor's in Exercise and Sport Science, 2020

Certification

  • Vestibular Therapy

Clinical Interest

  • Physical Therapy
  • TMJ

Bio

Allaire Merlini is a dedicated physical therapist who began her clinical practice in 2024 after graduating with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Dominican University New York. Allaire's approach integrates the latest evidence-based techniques with a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and movement science. As a retired competitive dancer, Allaire has a special interest in treating dancers and other performing artists and has experience treating on Broadway. With a passion for movement, Allaire provides individualized care aimed at optimizing performance, preventing injuries, and promoting long-term mobility. Allaire focuses on creating customized treatment plans that support each of her patients' goals and aspirations, while empowering her patients to move with confidence and strength. When not treating patients, Allaire loves to travel, bake, and play pickleball with family and friends!

Frequently Asked Questions

In many cases, patients in Cresskill, NJ can begin physical therapy without a physician referral. Insurance requirements may vary, and our team can help verify your benefits.

We treat back pain, neck pain, knee injuries, shoulder injuries, arthritis, sports injuries, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs. Learn more about the conditions we treat.

Treatment duration depends on your condition, goals, and overall health. Some patients see improvement within a few sessions, while others benefit from a structured rehabilitation program over several weeks.

Most major insurance plans cover physical therapy. Our administrative team can verify your insurance benefits and explain any co-pays or visit limits before treatment begins.

You can schedule an appointment at our Cresskill, NJ clinic by calling our office or completing the online request form. Our team will help you find a convenient appointment time.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows for movement and easy access to the area being treated, such as athletic wear and supportive footwear.

Schedule an Appointment at Our Cresskill, NJ Clinic Today

If you’re ready to begin your recovery journey, our experienced physical therapists at our Cresskill, NJ location are here to help. Contact our clinic today to schedule your initial evaluation and start a personalized treatment plan designed around your goals.
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