*** Please note— VERB PT is an OON provider that only accepts CERTAIN types of insurance. Insurance coverage varies policy to policy. A therapist will reach out to you upon scheduling an assessment to gather your information and verify your insurance. Please note when scheduling that this process can take 24-36 hours prior to being approved with insurance therefore next day appointments are not encouraged unless paying out of pocket. _____________________________________________________________________________ Kyle O’Flaherty is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) A former Strength and Conditioning Coach with a BSc in Exercise Science, Kyle witnessed a deficit in full-spectrum care and a need for physical therapy to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and fitness. While Kyle treats a range of conditions, he specializes in treating chronic pain and sports and fitness re-entry. His certifications include ART (Active Release Techniques), Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), Functional Movement System (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Golf Fitness. Kyle spends his spare time outdoors — hiking, rock climbing, cycling, trail running, mountaineering, free-diving, and anything else with “calculated risk” and challenge.

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All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.98

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Kyle OFlaherty is at yhe top of his field and a pleasure to work with.

August 27, 2026Joan B.Verified patient

Kyle is a phenomenal PT!! He is super knowledgeable and surely knows what he is doing. One of the best I’ve seen!

Kim N.Verified patient

Kyle is brilliant. He is interested only in people progressing to success.

August 17, 2025Beth N.Verified patient

Kyle is an excellent doctor and has a great manner. He is very knowledgeable and I am seeing progress.

December 22, 2022David M.Verified patient

Fantastic first appointment. My first time getting PT and looking forward to my follow ups.

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Kyle is very competent especially for patients with complex medical histories.

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Extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and professional. Highly recommend

March 15, 2022Quinn D.Verified patient

Kyle knows what he is talking about. He is a good man!

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Kyle is beyond knowledgeable, kind and spot on. He can see your bodies asymmetries as you walk in the door and creates an easy to follow plan for you to get out of pain and use your body more efficiently.

July 1, 2026Katie D.Verified patient

Always the best!

February 12, 2024Lauren F.Verified patient

I only saw Kyle for a single appointment, but he went above and beyond for me, and demonstrated how he’s both an incredible physical therapist and a great person. When he realized he didn’t have capacity to book me for a follow up, rather than have me wait, he waived the cost of the appointment, called me, and then directly put me into the hands of another extremely kind and competent physical therapist. Not to mention that the advice he gave me in my first appointment has already been helping me out. I’d highly recommend Kyle to anyone and everyone.

October 14, 2023Aria F.Verified patient

Dr Kyle O’Flaherty was excellent. A friend recommended him to me. From the time I first talked to him on the phone initially and up to and through the end of the session he educated me about the injury I described and what he saw. He is knowledgeable and showed me how I move as opposed to how I should be moving. He worked on me and after the session I felt better than when I walked in. He did make an improvement in my flexibility today alone and that was an encouragement. I highly recommend him.

August 23, 2023Elroy B.Verified patient

Amazing service, every issues I’ve gave, it was well listen and was given clear instruction and education to what was needed to be done. I’m thankful to have been seen.

August 22, 2023Moon H.Verified patient

Kyle is the best PT I ever found in NYC. His care, wisdom and knowledge made me feel safe and keep reminding to trust the process of healing. So grateful for his guidance and work.

June 29, 2023Maya J.Verified patient

10/10 experience and results.

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Kyle is passionate, dedicated to his craft, clear and articulate in his communication, puts the patient at complete ease, explains they “why” behind everything he examines and recommends, and has an extremely deep fund of knowledge based on a wealth of experience and continuous learning. I have not had a physical and movement evaluation with targeted goals and a plan to get there like this before. In addition, from an injury risk and prevention standpoint, his advice and recommendations were invaluable.

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Kyle, is one of the most down to earth doctors I have every seen. Very professional, very informed and uses every day experiences to explain what’s happening to your body and how to fix the problem. He expects you to work hard and gives you every tool necessary to accomplish your end goal. I will recommend him to anyone.

May 3, 2023Marsha D.Verified patient

Was referred by a few past patients and was also seeing someone prior, was no improvement but feeling confident being on the right track now.

April 21, 2023Nathan L.Verified patient

Kyle is Absolutely the best, and highly results oriented keeping my long term recovery and goal in mind. Thank you for helping me on my road to recovery.

February 24, 2023Syed S.Verified patient

Every visit builds on prior. He always reviews prior issues and has a coherent plan Extremely individualized care Outstanding clinician and experience.

February 16, 2023Edward G.Verified patient

Mike was highly motivated and very good with working on my injury and making me feel comfortable. I would highly recommend

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Another amazing session! I have been able to make so much progress with my torn hamstring! So grateful ??

February 6, 2024Evan P.Verified patient

Fantastic bed side manner, thorough evaluation and cares to explain everything simply for the patient!

August 10, 2023Sean M.Verified patient

Mike, is an excellent PT! I would recommend him to anyone needing a PT.

October 9, 2024Daniel O.Verified patient

Michael is very knowledgeable and communicates well. I am already making progress!

August 2, 2023David M.Verified patient

Michael is an excellent PT with a very good personality.

May 12, 2025Joan B.Verified patient

Michael is very well trained and easy to work with.

May 21, 2025Joan B.Verified patient

Michael was great! Really helped me and was super pleasant!

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One of the best PT sessions I've ever had. I couldn't recommend Dr. Michael and his partner Dr. Kyle more. They met me exactly where I wanted to as a patient with a curiosity for human movement, sharing details that I found helpful and important for my own understanding. I left feeling extremely confident in and excited for my recovery journey!

February 4, 2026Dylan G.Verified patient

Michael is a wonderful PT and so knowledgeable. This is not your usual PT, but someone who really helps you healing no matter what the issue is.

November 26, 2025Sarina K.Verified patient

I’ve been suffering from a herniated disc and sciatica issues for over a month. A friend recommended Dr. Michael Helgesen and I’m so glad I went. He listened to what was going on and came up with a plan to get me on the road to recovery. It was an amazing experience and highly recommend.

June 5, 2025Michael D.Verified patient

Dr Mike is the consummate professional. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience. I felt I was in great hands and well taken care of. Thank you Dr Mike and the Verb Team

October 22, 2024Dan G.Verified patient

Fantastic! Highly Recommend!

October 16, 2024Dominique P.Verified patient

He is great. Knowledgable. Easy to talk to. And, clearly understands the issues I am having while offering substantial information and an action plan to help me. Great to find someone who can appreciate the rigors of being a performer and offer tools that work alongside work. Would highly recommend!

August 14, 2024Zachary E.Verified patient

Highly recommend

July 8, 2024Amanda O.Verified patient

Mike is a knowledgeable and creative care provider with a big heart who is passionate about helping his clients get better fast. Thank you, Mike!

June 5, 2024Carmela O.Verified patient

Very informative and pleasant experience! I went for a shoulder injury that I didn’t know much about and had a thorough examination explaining what exactly was going on with my shoulder and some great exercises to take home and practice. Looking forward to going again.

May 17, 2024Sabrina R.Verified patient

The best in the PT world. They approach the problem from a completely different angle and you feel the relief right away. They’re creating a different approach to PT. Hi highly recommend

April 25, 2024Ahsan A.Verified patient

Dr. Helgesen was very professional and very smart. He quickly understood my issues and we resolved them with a plan going forward immediately.

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I had a recent appointment with Michael for neck pain I’ve been experiencing. He was very thorough and took plenty of time to listen to my health history and concerns. He helped me develop a targeted plan to improve strength and stability in key areas as well as better understand the source of my pain in the first place. I highly recommend Michael and the VERB practice to anyone in search of a knowledgeable and considerate PT.

February 5, 2024Lillian D.Verified patient

I will go back!

January 30, 2024Randy Z.Verified patient

Quality practitioner . Knows what he’s doing.

November 15, 2023Ronnie B.Verified patient

Mike was so great, I highly recommend him.

November 10, 2023Samar N.Verified patient

Michael was attentive and truly listened to my concerns to find the root cause of my issue. I had seen another PT about a year ago, and my experience was sub-par. Michael was personable and friendly but also very informative and professional. I appreciated his attentiveness.

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Dr. Mike was phenomenal. From the very start straight to business. Very professional, knowledge and showed genuine interest in helping me.

August 9, 2023Charles C.Verified patient

My appointment with Michael was amazing! Before getting started, he took the time to sit and talk with me about pain I was experiencing and my movement goals. He then went through detailed programming with me and showed me how to do each individual move (even recorded videos with his voiceover to help me remember all of the cues at home). Throughout the appointment he was patient and answered all of my questions diligently. PT can be an awkward experience but Michael's calm demeanor put me right at ease. 10/10 would recommend!

July 5, 2023Jordana A.Verified patient

Michael was an extremely effective listener. After hearing the history of my injury he went straight to work evaluating the extent of the issue and was immediately able to give me instructions for a PT routine that would address the core (no pun intended) of the issue. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a PT who will focus on personalizing your routine to the level you're at. I didn't just feel like he was giving me the same instructions he would have given to anyone. Michael was also extremely patient, despite my interrupting regularly to ask pretty dumb questions he never once made me feel like I was bothering him. He took the time to explain why he was having me do what I was doing, which I value very highly as it helps me feel like I can do each exercise more effectively. In short, 10/10, would recommend.

June 28, 2023Samuel A.Verified patient

Michael was outstanding. As someone who has seen multiple PTs in the past, I can confidently say that this was one of my best experiences to date. From the moment I stepped into the clinic, Michael exuded terrific energy and professionalism. His ability to listen attentively and understand my concerns set him apart right from the start. I felt genuinely heard, which immediately put me at ease and created a sense of trust. His expertise and attention to detail were evident throughout the assessment and the recovery exercises, which made me very happy with the whole session. Overall, he surpassed all my expectations and I am grateful to have found such a remarkable PT here!

June 28, 2023Rafael R.Verified patient

I suffer from chronic back pain in two areas. My upper back pain is different from my lower back pain. Michael Helgesen was detailed in his questioning to determine the source of the issues, thorough in physical tests, and targeted in his hands on assessment. He built an strong at home plan that would strengthen targeted areas. He also voiced over the techniques so I could follow along at home! As an athlete, I felt confident in his knowledge to understand the effects gymnastics had on my body. All of his suggestions confirmed what I am feeling in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Michael explained how even though I am “globally strong, and have a wide range of mobility, that the areas around my pain paints require pin point stability building.” And this made all the sense to me, plus he was successful in breaking everything down for me. As a women, I felt comfortable through Michael’s professionalism and guidance. The facility itself provided a great ambiance, and is super clean!

June 26, 2023Taylor H.Verified patient

All round 10 STARS! I went to see Dr. Michael Helgesen because of concerns with my nerve and numbness in my foot. He was able to see me right away and was very thorough and professional, and took the time to explain everything clearly. Not only was he able to relieve a lot of pain stemming from my ankle, he was able to give me direction and next steps to try get to a diagnosis for the numbness, and has referred me to speak with a specific specialist as a next step. The gym/ space is wonderful too, very clean, easy to get to and everyone is extremely friendly. Overall, surpassed expectations and will be going back to see him.

June 21, 2023Alexandra L.Verified patient