Balance in Motion is a multi-practice orthopedic & sports rehabilitation center in New York City, Midtown East, on 56th Street, that helps you reduce pain, improve strength, and restore function. Balance in Motion has multiple treatment options under one roof to help you function better and feel your best.
Our expert recovery specialists understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body and what techniques and recovery options would best fit your need. Through hands-on treatment, professional consultation, and specific therapeutic exercise, free yourself from pain and get back on with the activities you love!
Our expert recovery specialists understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body and what techniques and recovery options would best fit your need. Through hands-on treatment, professional consultation, and specific therapeutic exercise, free yourself from pain and get back on with the activities you love!
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To be known as the most reliable, effective therapy practice in NYC, Midtown East, driven by excellent results and a knowledgeable, and friendly staff. The mission of Balance in Motion Physical Therapy is to help our patients reach the maximum potential for their individual physical needs and abilities.
At Balance in Motion Physical Therapy, our focus is on delivering exceptional results and services, learning new techniques, advancing our capabilities, and of course, having an exceptional team environment! Our expanding practice provides ample opportunities for further education and career advancement.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest forms of alternative medicine, and it is still widely practiced today.
Once a form of Eastern medicine that was unique to physicians who specialized in Asian medicinal practices, acupuncture has grown greatly in popularity, especially over the past century, and has been recognized within Western medical research as being a highly effective tool for supporting injury recovery, mobility issues, and in treating chronic pain.One highly effective use for acupuncture is the treatment of muscle tension.
Once a form of Eastern medicine that was unique to physicians who specialized in Asian medicinal practices, acupuncture has grown greatly in popularity, especially over the past century, and has been recognized within Western medical research as being a highly effective tool for supporting injury recovery, mobility issues, and in treating chronic pain.One highly effective use for acupuncture is the treatment of muscle tension.
Massage therapy is commonly used in New York to help those whose muscles may have experienced extended periods of overuse. It helps in loosening up any tight areas and making recovery quicker and easier. Request an appointment at Balance in Motion Physical Therapy today to figure out if massage therapy can help you!
Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic services are used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
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Julian Windfield
Dec 30, 2021
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Millie
Dec 25, 2021
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Lucy
Dec 15, 2021
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Emily Meredith
Nov 01, 2021
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Kind and friendly staff and extremely knowledgeable doctors! I have already improved after only a few weeks and look forward to continuing with the practice! As a dancer, keeping my body healthy is extremely important and I wouldn’t trust just anyone with my injuries. They know their stuff and I always leave my appointments feeling great.
Lenny Belyavsky
Oct 24, 2021
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All stuff in the office and office itself are example of excellency. Dr Derec is giving you full attention and he has perfect skills. Professional massage is included in session. I have had shoulder surgery in 2001 and have limited rate of motion after. I have had millions PTs. Almost no result. Dr. Dereck made my range of motion from 60 degree to 120 now and promised to increase more. I would recommend this office. They gave me hope and very happy with my improvement.
Atiqa Ghouse
Oct 04, 2021
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Katherine Arellano
Aug 19, 2021
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I have had ankle problems for three years now. I have seen countless of doctors and physical therapists both in NYC and LA and not one has been able to diagnose me properly and offer concrete solutions--except for Balance in Motion!! Dr. Kim and his team are phenomenal! They listen to your problems and offer a range of top of the line services (i.e. laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, acupuncture) to better ease your pain and fix the root of the problem. Can't recommend them enough!!
YeuJung Kong
Jun 16, 2021
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Dr. Kim is a professional and easy going physical therapist He listens to even the smallest concerns or questions that a patient might have and is willing to take the time to explain and make the patient feel comfortable. He is punctual and yet very flexible, you can count on him that he will do his best to make your schedule work. I've been seeing Dr. Kim since 2015 for minor injuries from running to best practice posture/minor scoliosis and tight muscle from work. He is a runner, a coach and a father, it'll be hard for you to not like him :) Highly recommended!
06/2021 - I still visit occasionally
06/2021 - I still visit occasionally
Jee K.
May 19, 2021
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Mira Kim
Mar 20, 2021
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It has been a few weeks since I started treatment at Balance in Motion Physical Therapy with Dr. Derek Kim for my neck stiffness and limited range of motion in my neck. The facility is quite clean and the quality of treatment and care that I have received at this facility is excellent. After my initial visit, Dr. Kim made sure to follow up with videos that have good instructions on how to do stretching exercises to help the recovery progress for my condition.
Mhikaela K.
Aug 01, 2020
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I have been to so many Facilities for my knee pain and lower back pain and needed recovery, and this one tops all of the ones I've visited. I've seen and had great and amazing progress, something I haven't seen in my previous Facilities, who couldn't even compare to this one. I highly recommended to those who need help.The main doctor, Dr.Kim, is the best doctor I've seen; he cares for all of his patients
Carolyn M.
Mar 05, 2020
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The absolute best physical therapist I have ever been to. Dr. Kim is amazing! I have seen him for my neck, back and shoulder and his manual therapy combined with medical massage and other techniques and therapies have made me feel about 20 years younger. When you are in your 50s and lazy and arthritic... Dr. Kim motivates you through his practices to feel like you are 25 again.
The ABSOLUTE best!! And I have seen PTs all over the world. I have lived in many places. Europe, Asia, and USA. Thank you Team Balance In Motion.
The ABSOLUTE best!! And I have seen PTs all over the world. I have lived in many places. Europe, Asia, and USA. Thank you Team Balance In Motion.
Michelle K.
Feb 12, 2020
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Stacie L.
Oct 07, 2019
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Dr. Derek Kim is amazing. I came to him 2 days before a half marathon with sharp knee pain. He was able to evaluate my situation, stretch and realign things in my body (some things that I had no idea were connected to my knee!) and then helped me with proper running stance. He was easy to talk to and I felt confident in his treatment- especially because he is a runner too. I was able to run my race without any more knee pain. I would highly recommend him.
Schonett Y.
Jul 14, 2019
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Dr. Derek Kim is an excellent physical therapist. When I came in with chronic neck pain, he started his evaluation at my feet (sans shoes and socks) and worked his way to the top of my head noting problem areas that he could address along the way. I love his holistic approach.
In today's profit driven healthcare field, it is rare to have 60 minute sessions, let alone 60 minutes provided by a DPT, not a PT aid. The licensed massage therapists focus on the area of concern, as directed by Dr. Kim. The equipment he uses is state of the art, and his office staff is delightful. If you want the
In today's profit driven healthcare field, it is rare to have 60 minute sessions, let alone 60 minutes provided by a DPT, not a PT aid. The licensed massage therapists focus on the area of concern, as directed by Dr. Kim. The equipment he uses is state of the art, and his office staff is delightful. If you want the
Nomuundari B.
Mar 22, 2019
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I'm not sure where to start, but Dr. Kim has become such a trusted professional that, in merely 5 sessions, has completely changed my range of motion. I came to Dr. Kim with a herniated disc and an inability to bend over without pain and after my visits, my range of motion has vastly improved and my daily pain has gone from medium to mild. I'm pretty young, and very skeptical of rates by professionals but I really felt that every dollar was worth it and feel extremely indebted to Dr. Kim for his help!! I'm planning on returning for a few more sessions, I especially enjoyed that he
Esther Z.
Mar 20, 2019
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This is the second physical therapy place I have tried, and it will be my final choice for my back injury recovery from now. There are other very good physical therapy places, I won't doubt, but it is so important to find a place that suits your specific need for recovery.
I personally don't like physical therapy sessions to be occupied with variations of recovery exercises because I hurt my muscles, those can be homework I do at home with more time and efficiency on each exercise.This is the primary reason I left my first PT, although the PT is definitely very good, it just does not
I personally don't like physical therapy sessions to be occupied with variations of recovery exercises because I hurt my muscles, those can be homework I do at home with more time and efficiency on each exercise.This is the primary reason I left my first PT, although the PT is definitely very good, it just does not
Emily M.
Sep 04, 2018
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Absolutely incredible physical therapist's office.
I bought the groupon for myself as I have chronic pain in my hip and lower back. Dr. Kim was able to tell me why and how to alleviate/fix this issue over time within three minutes of working with me. He then offered solutions while working (necessarily painful) magic on my body. I was so impressed that when my mother visited, I made her an appointment as well. She sees physical therapists, acupuncturists, the works for her own reasons and she was amazed and so pleased by Dr. Kim's effective treatment.
The best thing about Dr. Kim is
I bought the groupon for myself as I have chronic pain in my hip and lower back. Dr. Kim was able to tell me why and how to alleviate/fix this issue over time within three minutes of working with me. He then offered solutions while working (necessarily painful) magic on my body. I was so impressed that when my mother visited, I made her an appointment as well. She sees physical therapists, acupuncturists, the works for her own reasons and she was amazed and so pleased by Dr. Kim's effective treatment.
The best thing about Dr. Kim is
A. A.
May 18, 2018
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By far, the best physical therapist I have ever encountered. I took my elderly mother to his office today and then decided- at the last minute- that I should also go to address some tightness I was feeling.
Suffice to say I learned things from Dr. Kim that were simply spellbinding.
You enter and Harris could not be more warm, polite and welcoming. He is very well informed and answers any questions you may have so you can focus on your healing afterwards.
Then, Dr. Kim meets you. He is a very spiritual man whose practice is well established in the science of physiology. It became clear
Suffice to say I learned things from Dr. Kim that were simply spellbinding.
You enter and Harris could not be more warm, polite and welcoming. He is very well informed and answers any questions you may have so you can focus on your healing afterwards.
Then, Dr. Kim meets you. He is a very spiritual man whose practice is well established in the science of physiology. It became clear
Emily M.
Mar 29, 2018
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Dr. Kim is truly great at what he does! It is not always easy to find a physical therapist that works with TMJ patients and really know what they are doing.
Derek has been so helpful in getting to the root of the problem and working from there. The well rounded care you receive at Balance in Motion is incredible! From the very friendly staff, to the great massage therapists, and wonderful acupuncturist. Now that I have found his office I will recommend friends there and continue to go there for any of my own physical therapy needs. So happy to find such a great place in the city!
Derek has been so helpful in getting to the root of the problem and working from there. The well rounded care you receive at Balance in Motion is incredible! From the very friendly staff, to the great massage therapists, and wonderful acupuncturist. Now that I have found his office I will recommend friends there and continue to go there for any of my own physical therapy needs. So happy to find such a great place in the city!
