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Balance in Motion Physical Therapy
2 specialtiesNew York, NY • 2 locations4.91
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Balance in Motion Physical Therapy
224 W 35th St, Ste 708, New York, NY 10001
Today, Apr 1 – Tue, Apr 14
Insurances accepted
99% of patients have successfully booked with these insurancesAetnaBlueCross BlueShieldCignaMedicareUnitedHealthcare
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Balance in Motion Physical Therapy
Balance in Motion Physical Therapy clinic provides physical therapy and acupuncture in Midtown East and Penn Plaza, NY to get back to enjoying life!
*Please Note: The office will be calling to confirm the appointment and verify insurances within 24 hours. The appointment is NOT CONFIRMED until done so on the phone.*
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.91
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.94
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This guy is actually brilliant. Feeling a huge difference after just a few sessions
Roman G.Verified patient
Assessed the issue quickly and got to treatment so maximized the appointment. I am clear in next steps and my homework.
September 8, 2018Anne D.Verified patient
Very professional & caring. Decided a custom plan to sooth my need. My ailment improved after the second visit.
April 11, 2018Kam Kam F.Verified patient
Very thorough and professional. I feel like he is really going to help me with my Achilles tendon issues.
March 22, 2021Stacey V.Verified patient
Dr. Derek is very professional and knowledgeable. Excellent results right after my first session.
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My visit was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, and the doctors bedside manner was SUPERB!!!
September 17, 2020Gerald D.Verified patient
Great place. No wait time, friendly staff, will definitely be back later
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A person who genuinely love his craft the way it should be!
Carolina S.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable, attentive, and knows his craft.
December 19, 2018Harinath A.Verified patient
Dr. Kim is an amazing PT, especially for runners. He understands the drive to continue training after treatment and has helped me get back on my feet!
July 10, 2024Sam G.Verified patient
Dr Derek was super helpful in reviewing my issues and finding potential problems, especially since my symptoms weren’t very prevalent that day. He gave great recommendations on things to do and follow ups to ensure that I had a smooth recovery. The office staff were also nice and helpful.
June 7, 2024Bryan C.Verified patient
Dr. Kim is excellent and is helping me rehab my knee that has a meniscus tear. He is very knowledgeable and I have seen significant improvement after every session. I would highly recommend.
September 29, 2023Crystal S.Verified patient
overall good. esp. their kindness.
May 16, 2023Initials hidden
Amazing Service!!
June 28, 2022James G.Verified patient
I’m so glad I came here! So thorough! So knowledgeable! And so friendly! Cannot wait to continue with my treatment!
What I loved the most is how welcoming everyone is.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
November 8, 2021Lenin G.Verified patient
Dr. Kim is a very knowledgeable, lovely professional and I'm glad that I found him. The facility is very nice, very clean and is run well. I'm sure that one can attribute the smooth running of the facility to Dr. Kim's management of it. The other people, there, are very professional, very nice and very accommodating as well. If there is ever a wait, it's never more than 5 minutes. On the contrary, when I arrive early, I'm taken early.
I couldn't be happier with Dr. Kim and his staff.
October 14, 2021Laura L.Verified patient
Dr. Derek is very knowledgable and patient. He understood my concerns, examined my problems, and provide treatments right away. Highly recommend!
May 18, 2021Chenxin P.Verified patient
Dr Kim is knowledgeable, patient, engaging and overall perfection to see. I have been coming to him for years and he has helped me through back and neck issues. The staff here are professional and knowledgeable overall.
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Amazing progress for shoulder and neck pain!
February 17, 2020Lena M.Verified patient
Dr. Kim was very patient with me and helpful in explaining everything that was necessary to recover from my knee surgery. He made visits easy and stress free. After his help and treatment, it feels like I never even had surgery in the first place and I’m able to run around with no issues at all.
January 15, 2020Christopher Z.Verified patient
Dr. Kim is extremely thorough and remembers all of the issues that you have. My pain reduced noticeably after the first session and significantly after a few more sessions. Very little wait time and all of the PT necessities are on hand. Will definitely recommend Dr. Kim to family and friends!
January 8, 2020Daniel C.Verified patient
The 1st Therapist to give me an actual diagnosis for my severe neck, back and shoulder pain. Dr. Derek was very precise in explaining everything that he was doing and the next steps necessary to help relieve my tension and stiffness
December 10, 2018Monique M.Verified patient
He was really nice and gave detailed explanation of what was wrong and what I should do. Only con was it turned out he was out of network of my insurance even though Zocdoc said he was...
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The practice is amazing! Derek was the first PT to actually properly diagnose me and send me home with an app with appropriate exercises that gets updated as you progress. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful and I wouldn't be fully recovered so soon if it wasn't for him! I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of PT
Katerina Y.Verified patient
Dr. Kim was incredibly helpful with diagnosing and developing a therapy plan for my dislocated shoulder. He also helped me with some back issues I was having. Everyone in his office is attentive and polite. Always flexible with scheduling and understanding if you need to change or cancel an appointment.
Gustav P.Verified patient
Dr Kim is excellent. I felt very comfortable around him and will visit him again. My initial impression walking in was that his office is clean, it has space and it is well looked after. He has a calm demeanor, which I appreciate as it helped me relax into a new environment. During my initial consult he walked me through step-by-step what he was looking for, what he discovered and why my symptoms were occurring which I found helpful. I was also very thankful for the work he did to help fix my neck.
May 12, 2018Gokturk Kagan S.Verified patient
Excellent Therapy & Results! I'd gone to two doctors, one of which focused on sports related injuries and was told it would heal itself over time or that I would have to endure the pain since I was over 35. After 2 sessions Dr. Kim I was hooked & my wrist felt much better.
Don't underestimate the benefits of getting a 2nd opinion and using a good doctor.
January 22, 2018Yaka O.Verified patient
I came a bit late because I was stuck in traffic, and he texted me to come in as soon as I got there as to not waste time at receception; a courtesy not seen by most professionals. I got in and immediately he assessed the issues and began treatment. He explained everything he was doing thoroughly and showed me visually. I felt immediate relief after the session and am excited to come back for therapy. Cant recommend more!
September 29, 2017Tova M.Verified patient
An awesome physical therapist! I had been having trouble with my leg while running for several months and even saw a docotor at the start of the year who seemed to dismiss my concerns. I received a second opinion and was advised to do physical therapy, which is when I found Dr.Kim. He is attentive, honest and truly tailors treatments to the patients needs. I highly recommend him, especially if you're a runner!!
September 6, 2017Nadia S.Verified patient
Per usual, Dr. Kim is very patient and thorough with his treatment. For any treatments need due to injuries or simply aches, he can definitely help you get better!
August 7, 2017Yeujung K.Verified patient
After a few half-marathons and not enough time spent on stretching, I've been diagnosed with IT band syndrome. Thinking that it will get better with time, I didn't seek any professional help, until a fellow runner recommended me to Dr. Kim. From explaining what it means to have IT band syndrome to doing a quick fix to relieve my pain, he was absolutely perfect and professional with all he did! Dr. Kim first made me go through some diagnostic tests, like running on a treadmill and looking at my knee and foot shape. Then he taught me a few stretching routines I can try at home and massaged my leg. It was a bit painful while he was massaging, but my leg magically began to feel better afterwards; it still hurt when I ran but I could at least bend my knee and walk! He also recommended few alternatives for running shoes, which I've began using and it's been super effective in protecting my knee. After a few days of following his stretching routine, I feel better before and after my runs. I will continue seeing him as he has been nothing but helpful.
May 30, 2017Vivian P.Verified patient
I got ankle injuries from running. I met Dr.Kim several times but I never wait even few minutes. Also he is very responsible doctor about patient's condition. And We have talked a lot about running (he is also runner ! I think especially he might to know about runner injuries) for that some reasons i highly recommend to anyone who have pain or got injuries!!
May 30, 2017Minji K.Verified patient
I had issues with my TMJ since 1997 it didn't bother me at first but over time the clicking sound every time I chew got louder and louder. Burgers are very hard to eat I had to cut it up in order to manage chewing because I was so afraid for my jaw to lock or dislocate. I've had braces and a had a specialist check on my jaw and discussed that it only needs surgery for realignment. I am so glad that I found Derek he was so knowledgeable and it only took 5 sessions to fix the annoying sound that have been plaguing me for almost 20 yrs now that the clicking sound is gone chewing is a breeze. Derek is very generous with intentions to help he gave everything I need to know to maintaining good TMJ.
EGVerified patient
I am always impressed with Dr. Kim attention to details and his attentive diagnostic capabilities. His comprehensive treatment approach has been extremely effective on eliminating pain and correcting a wide range of issues of my shoulder, back and ankle.
HMVerified patient
Amazing experience.
I suffered from cervical radiculopathy for years and went to many other physical therapy office before I met Derek. He was so knowledgeable and within 3 sessions, my shoulder was not tingling, and my neck felt more flexible. After seeing him, I can focus on my work and read books for hours. Many thanks to him. I strongly recommend Balance in Motion PT if you are looking for real hand- on therapy.
JDVerified patient
Excellent visit, I felt so much better after & really feel that Derek was able to treat the actual problem, I will definitely be returning.
May 26, 2017Caroline J.Verified patient
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!
May 24, 2017Yeujung K.Verified patient
Excellent All Around
I was very impressed with my first visit.
Dr. Kim is friendly & extremely knowledgeable. The office is clean. He has brand new equipment (muscle stimulators, ultrasound and a FDA approved, high-tech, laser for pain reduction). My session started right on time and he spent the entire hour working with me using his own hands. He also explained the reasons for my condition using the diagrams, charts and models in his office. I already feel much better after just 1 visit! I highly recommend his practice and would give it 6 stars if I could.
May 25, 2017Nate H.Verified patient
My foot & ankle pain began last year since New York City Marathon 2016. The pain got progressively worse. Derek took me through a very thorough assessment and advised me I had wrong landing pattern and didn't have control over my toe muscles. He devised a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. Derek was excellent at demonstrating the exercises and ensured my movement was correct. I found it was difficult at first to change my old running pattern but Derek kept me motivated and I started to see results quickly. It was a fantastic feeling when he said I could start normal running again. His running analysis was accurate and his tips for running were very impressive. In conclusion I can’t thank Derek enough for not just guiding me through recovery from my injury but also improving my running technique. I would highly recommend him to anybody experiencing a sports injury. You will be in excellent hands!
PKVerified patient
Dr. Kim teaches you easy exercises you can do at home. He does different techniques exercises each visit, so it's not the same thing each week. I like that he points out the anatomy involved so it's easy to understand. Definitely recommend!
MTVerified patient
Perfect experience
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