Professional Physical Therapy Clinic
Wantagh, NY

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

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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Don’t wait to feel better—your path to recovery starts here.

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Contact Info

Phone: 516-826-0116

Fax: 516-750-4030

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday
7:00 am – 6:00 pm

Friday
7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Saturday
8:00 am – 11:00 am

Address

2237 Wantagh Avenue.
Wantagh, NY 11793

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Language(s) Spoken at this Location

English

Our Physical Therapy Services in Wantagh, NY

At Professional PT, we offer comprehensive physical therapy services in Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY

Our physical therapists in Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY. Personalized Care. Proven Results.

Welcome to Professional Physical Therapy, your trusted partner for expert physical therapy in Wantagh, NY. 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 Wantagh, New York

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

 

About the Clinic

Professional Physical Therapy in Wantagh was acquired in 2021 and offers patients many different types of rehabilitation services to relieve pain. There are no steps at entrance for easy wheelchair accessibility.

The Wantagh Professional PT clinic was formerly known as Baxter & Walsh Physical Therapy.

 

Parking and Directions

Professional Physical Therapy in Wantagh is located on Wantagh Avenue between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway. We are near Carvel and Wheelen’ Willy’s Skate Shop.

Plenty of parking is available in a lot next to the clinic building.

 

What Patients Say About Our Physical Therapy Services in Wantagh, NY

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Joann A.
Everyone is very nice. I feel very comfortable to be there William is so accommodating and Erica is such a pleasure she has taken a lot of my pain away already. I am grateful for them.
Laura E.
Just finished my 3rd session at Professional PT. Starting to feel some relieve in my neck thanks to Erica and Phil. They are very knowledgeable, provided me with appropriate stretches and exercises to relieve the tensionand set me up with an app to continue the exercises at home. The atmosphere is... warm and friendly.read more
Kristi L.
I had a great experience at this physical therapy clinic. Erica and Phil are amazing—they’re both so kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about your progress. They take the time to explain everything and make you feel comfortable during each session.The facility is always very clean and well... maintained, which I really appreciate. The environment is positive and welcoming, and appointments are always on time. Overall, it’s a professional, supportive place that I would definitely recommend.read more
Beth G
“Phil is an outstanding physical therapist! He’s incredibly attentive, kind, and truly excellent at what he does. He takes the time to listen carefully, explains everything clearly, and tailors each session to help you progress. I felt supported and motivated throughout my treatment. Highly... recommend Phil to anyone needing PT!” Tom at the front desk is very welcoming.read more
Clare M.
Phil and Erica are the best Physical Therapist around! They are knowledgable on every aspect of rehabilitation! They are eager to share their knowledge as well as how to continue my own care at home! My husband had a shoulder replacement two years ago and had instant success with his treatment... here! I would not consider going elsewhere!!!read more
donald C.
Phil is professional and gives personal care. Highly recommended I've been to other physical therapists. Phil gives you more attention and actually massages joint in question
Christina S.
Kim at the front desk is very kind caring personable knowledgeable and very helpful to the patients. Phil is also very kind, personable, and very helpful, he brought me great relief during my PT sessions. I won’t go any where else Phil is excellent !!
Thomas B.
Professional PT of Wantagh are the best. I won't ever go anywhere else again. You can immediately tell how experienced and professional they all are. Erica, Phil, Naomi and Kim explain everything carefully and go above and beyond to help me recover from surgery. They are true professionals but also... very warm and caring. I had serious knee surgery and Erica has helped me to recover much sooner than I expected. Highly recomended!read more
Kathy R
Extremely friendly and welcoming from the moment u walk In at the front desk (Kim makes u feel right at home and helps through the paperwork with care) to all who worked with me. Very caring and concerned individuals helped me from Phil the therapist who truely is amazing and puts his all in... understanding my needs to working a great plan for therapy and gives a great massage after. The additional people who work with you are wonderful and caring people as well. Highly recommend the office. Also clean, inviting, ( gives an homey - warm feeling atmosphere). Very professional !!read more
Denise B.
I am currently being treated at Professional PTIn Wantagh. The staff is nice & friendly. My therapist Megan is wonderful. She is knowledgeable & Profesional. I highly recommend using them.
Michael K.
Highly organized and very clean facility. Everyone there is top notch. Good listeners and provided outstanding support. I would definitely direct those in need to their attention.
pari A.
All the staff are very friendly and helpful!Erica and Philip are very professional respectful caring and through talking their time to explain all the details completely and also they’re extremely pleasant! I really appreciate it!!!And also kids are very nice and helpful….Place is always very... clean they keep cleaning and sanitizing everything all the time whichis very important!read more
Susie M.
Professional Physical Therapy has been great the few visits I’ve had.. everyone is friendly and caring.. they take the time to talk to the patient in their needs of therapy session. I look forward to my visits.
Peter L.
The staff is very knowledgeable and encouraging.They are also very respectful doing the first few sessions until one becomes totally acclimated
Robert S.
Professional Physical Therapy of Wantagh is the best physical therapy place around. Every staff member makes you feel comfortable and cares about your therapy and recovery. They remember who your are and get to know you. I highly recommend the Wantagh location.
Justin M.
I just wanted to say that I recently met Kim at Professional PT in Wantagh, NY and Erica the physical therapist there and I can't say enough things about these amazing people! From helping with understanding the process of my insurance, to the subtle nuances of the therapy and rehabilitation of my... knee these folks have been truly stellar!read more
Judith S.
I want to thank you for the excellent treatment and encouragement that you have given me. Phil is a great therapist. He’s very knowledgeable, kind, caring, helpful and what I was so impressed about him was that he was so aware and careful of me.The staff, especially Chris, who worked with me most... of the time, was so attentive.I would highly recommend this wonderful place.read more
Dean S.
Erica and the team are simply amazing. Most people can’t wait to finish physical therapy but I was sad when my time was up. Erica is extremely accommodating and knowledgeable. She will go the extra mile for you and leave you feeling better and confident in your recovery plan. She is a very hard... worker and the facility is clean and well kept. My shoulder is 10X better than it was. I finished knowing what i have to do in order to keep up with my shoulder. I most certainly will be returning here should I ever need to do physical therapy again.read more
Michael M.
Professional Physical Therapy in Wantagh is one of the best physical therapy locations in all of Long Island. The staff is accommodating and professional. Erica is the absolute best. I am an extremely active person and an injury caused me not to be active for over two years. Without her help over... these months I would have never gone back to running and being active again. Highly recommend!read more
Victoria A.
I have been very impressed. All staff have been friendly and helpful. My therapist, Kadesha, is very knowledgeable and thoroughly explains how her planned exercises work to improve my condition. The facility is well organized and clean.
Diane O.
Kadesha Miller was a very effective physical therapist. She guided me in doing my exercises and listened carefully to my concerns, adjusting the exercises as needed. She was very encouraging and I would give her my highest commendation.
Laura F.
Great place to fulfill your physical therapy needs. From the first intake appointment to completion, this facility met all my needs and beyond. Erica and all of the staff are professional, knowledgable and respectful of whatever your requirements are for your rehab journey. The attention to your... specific needs for each appointment is met with compassion and carefully explained suggestions to help you move forward. I would highly recommend. Thank you Erica and all of the staff who were wonderful!!Only issue was with Billing Department with this company - totally unrelated to terrific staff.read more
Terri L.
Kadesha Miller worked with me to strengthen my hip she was very attentive and caring not only with my hip but asked how everything else was doing.
Steve M.
I went to professional PT in Wantagh,ny for neck, shoulder and back pain. My physical therapist was Erica Martello who was fantastic. Thru heat, stim, different exercises, massage therapy and ice by the time I was done everything was feeling better. I was very happy I came here and I highly... recommend them to anyone in pain in need of a physical therapist and relief for what's ailing you.In addition, the office was very clean and I felt very safe with the masks that were required and the covid protocols in place to keep everyone safe.read more
Adrienne P.
Professional Physical Therapy is the best! I just completed 3 weeks of physical therapy for shoulder issues at the Wantagh, NY location. As a result of surgery, I was experiencing limitations to my range of motion in my arm combined with pain. I chose Professional Physical Therapy in Wantagh... because of its proximity to my home. During my first visit and each one after, I knew I had made the right choice. The staff was welcoming, friendly and very caring. The facility was immaculate and the equipment, chairs and therapy tables were sanitized after each patient. There aren't enough words of gratitude for Kadesha, whose professionalism, expertise and encouragement were key to eliminating my pain and restoring full use of my arm. How lucky I was to work with such a kind and skilled Physical Therapist!read more
Greg F.
The service is excellent. Erica is amazing. I can't tell how great of a job she does. Proud that she is my pherapist. Only thing is I wish that Professional Physical Therapy can except cash. Also I wish they can lower the price from 125 to 80. Other than that I will always go here. Definitely... enjoy gabby and Erica. Keep up the good work. 5 starsread more
Tom L.
You are in very good hands with PT Erica Martello!
Heather F.
I came in very concerned about my injury and Erica Martello made me very comfortable and explained how everything was going to help and progress with the program. I would recommend anyone to go to her.
Shyrley D.
I sustained a work related injury in 09/2021.I received Therapy at Professional PT of Wantagh after I was recommended by a coworker to make an appointment with a therapist by the name of Erica.My therapist was Knowledgeable with special touch and has an excellent staff and I highly recommend. I... May need surgical procedure to repair injury of my left shoulder in the near future and I definitely return for further PT.Thank you Erica and all the staff at Professional PT of WantaghShyrley, Dread more
Patricia V.
This was my first experience with Baxter Walsh but not with PT or the therapist that treated me. From the first phone call looking for appointment I knew this office was professional and accommodating. I was lucky enough to experience both locations and never had any difficulty getting a... appointment to suit my needs. From the front desk staff to the PT aides and of course my PT Laura ,my overall experience was a fabulous one. I have been using Laura as a PT for many many years on different occasions whether it was back, neck or knee issues she has always listened to what I had to say and was diligent to figure out the problem and work her magic…Thank you all at Baxter Walsh for a wonderful experience and I have recommended your practice to many already.read more
Priscilla S.
I would like to thank Maureen, Laura & John for getting me back to a healthy and active lifestyle. They helped me with my back, hip and knee pain making it possible to get the foot surgery I needed. They helped me through the healing process of my foot surgery and I am now back to my exercise,... walks and tennis. Thanks to them I was able to win my first tennis outing. Couldn't have done it without them.read more
Carolann J.
I would highly recommend Baxter and Walsh Physical Therapy to anyone in need of physical therapy. The environment is warm and friendly. The physical therapists show true concern in your rehabilitation focusing on the total "you".
Giulia B.
I had a great experience at Baxter and Walsh Physical Therapy! The staff was always kind and I never had problems scheduling or moving appointments. Everyone is very professional and careful with respect to your needs. I was followed by Laura, who is a great physical therapist, she helped me a lot... relieving my symptoms and teaching me techniques to use at home, always with a very caring and compassionate attitude. I am very grateful to everyone there who helped me feeling better and in a nice and not judgmental environment!read more
Sandi V.
The Physical Therapists at this office are highly skilled. Since having to go for several injuries in past few years I've come to know that these therapist are better than doctors in their knowledge of the body and its structures in relation to pain and recovery. Their office is small and quaint so... you get lots of attention during your appointment and you aren't forgotten about. I always recommend my clients to Baxter & Walsh if they have pain or issues that are out of my spectrum of expertise (I'm a personal trainer).read more
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Tour Our Physical Therapy Clinic

Meet Our Clinicians

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

Erica Martello, PT, DPT

Erica Martello, PT, DPT

Clinical Director

Treating Since

  • May 2014

Education

  • Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy, New York Institute of Technology

Memberships

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

Clinical Interest

  • Physical Therapy
  • Sports Injuries
  • Post Surgical Rehabilitation

Bio 

Erica L. Martello graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Life and Health Sciences (with a physical therapy concentration) Summa Cum Laude from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) in Old Westbury in May of 2012. She than continued on to follow her dreams of becoming a Physical Therapist and graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from NYIT in May of 2014, with distinction. Since graduation, Erica has spent most of her time working in outpatient orthopedic clinics that emphasize the use of manual therapy in conjunction with therapeutic exercise programs to help patient’s achieve the max therapeutic benefit and return to
their previous pain free level of function. Erica’s love for outpatient orthopedics stems directly from her history as an athlete and current active lifestyle. Erica enjoys regularly exercising and continues to participate in recreational sporting events whenever possible. Her own injuries and experiences in Physical Therapy have allowed her to first hand feel the impact a good physical therapist can have on your life and she strives to make sure all of her patients return to their previous pain free level of function so they can continue to participate in the activities they love and live their lives to the fullest. In the coming years Erica plans to take the OCS (Orthopedic Certified Specialist) Exam so she can further enhance her Orthopedic skills and knowledge base to best help her patients

Philip Bruno, PT

Philip Bruno, PT

Physical Therapist

Treating Since

  • August 2000

Education

  • Quinnipiac University/Physical Therapy/1999

Clinical Interest

  • Outpatient orthopedic 
  • Post-operative rehabilitation
  • Sports-related injuries

Bio

Phil has been a licensed physical therapist for over 20 years, specializing in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. He graduated Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Phil brings with him a vast amount of clinical experience and enjoys looking for new ways to challenge patients to improve their overall functional capabilities. Phil was inspired to become a PT from his own athletic background, growing up playing soccer, baseball and basketball. He continues his love of sports through living an active lifestyle and watching his kids play ice hockey, soccer and baseball. Phil regularly participates in continuing education courses to further enhance his skills as a clinician.

Frequently Asked Questions

In many cases, patients in Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY 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 Wantagh, NY Clinic Today

If you’re ready to begin your recovery journey, our experienced physical therapists at our Wantagh, NY 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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