Dr. Daeseon Kim, DPT

Dr. Daeseon Kim, DPT

Physical Therapist
120 E 56th St, # 330, New York, NY
4.82
“Dr. Kim helped me with my lower back issue and was excellent throughout my treatment. He was very thorough and professional, and made sure I understood what we were working on. I felt supported every step of the way. Highly recommend him! ”
Rachel L.January 15, 2026
Patients often return
More patients return than other providers in the area
Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.82

Average wait time

4.94

Bedside manner

4.92
“Dr. Kim helped me with my lower back issue and was excellent throughout my treatment. He was very thorough and professional, and made sure I understood what we were working on. I felt supported every step of the way. Highly recommend him! ”
Rachel L.January 15, 2026
“Today was the first time I met Dr Kim. He was very open and honest. He listened to what I had to say. He took his time and explained everything so I could understand. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family. ”
Andrea L.October 14, 2022

About Dr. Daeseon Kim

Dr. Kim believes that the body is an interconnected system. His treatment approaches are designed to not just alleviate pain but to tackle its root causes. Rather than fixating solely on the surface symptoms of discomfort, his aim is to delve deeper, unraveling and resolving the underlying complexities. He is an NYS licensed Physical Therapist who received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of North Georgia and has been specializing in orthopedics both at recreational and professional levels ever since. He uses advanced Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy to remove adhesions and scar tissues. He is also certified in Vestibular rehabilitation. He has a diverse background to draw upon. He has practiced in a Neurological rehabilitation center, working for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, GBS, spinal cord injury, Parkinson and geriatric patients. He also has experience in aquatic therapy and postoperative rehabilitation such as Hip Arthroscopy, ACL, PCL reconstruction, Meniscus repair, Rotator cuff repair, Shoulder Replacement, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. He has also worked with patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Daeseon can handle every case but has a special interest in treating spine and disc-related pathology, believing that it is reversible with specific therapeutic exercise, posture correction, and his unique manual techniques drawn from the osteopathic philosophy. He always tries to find the best way for each client to restore the highest possible level of function and puts his heart into every case. *Please Note: The office will be calling to confirm the appointment and verify insurance within 24 hours. The appointment is NOT CONFIRMED until done so on the phone.*

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Popular visit reasons

Arthritis
Back Problems
Dizziness
Hand Problems
New Patient Visit
Physical Therapy Consultation
Post-Operative Mobility (Hand and Fingers)
Sports Injury
Arthritis
Back Problems
Dizziness
Hand Problems

Office location

Balance in Motion Physical Therapy
120 E 56th St, # 330, New York, NY 10022

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of North Georgia, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Korean

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1417615881

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.82
Wait time
4.94
Bedside manner
4.92
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Didn’t listen. Asked the same question three times. Didn’t do much therapy. Front desk disorganized, staff very unfriendly
Dr. Daeseon knew exactly what my issues was, and very happy with the choice of going to see him
Amazing Practice. Wonderful physical therapist. Can’t wait to be back.
Verified patient
Dr. Kim helped me with my lower back issue and was excellent throughout my treatment. He was very thorough and professional, and made sure I understood what we were working on. I felt supported every step of the way. Highly recommend him!
Verified patient
Today was the first time I met Dr Kim. He was very open and honest. He listened to what I had to say. He took his time and explained everything so I could understand. I would definitely recommend him to my friends and family.
Verified patient
I had a great visit with Dr. Daeseon! He was extremely friendly, and was very helpful. I will be returning for recurring visits! Overall great experience.
Verified patient
Daeseom is amazing. He does myofascial release on my lower back. It's the first time in 3 years that my back has felt this kind of relief!! After just 2 sessions I have been able to start working out again. Spasm and pain free!!! Also, he is super friendly.
Great experience with my PT Daeseon. He was friendly and knowlegeable about physical activity and motion in my injuries. Would highly recommend 10/10!!
I love working with Daeson. I feel like he genuinely cares and wants to see improvement. He is aware of what works for me and what doesn't.
Love going to my therapy sessions. He truly listens to my concerns and adjust the treatment accordingly. It is not a cookie cutter approach.
Probably the best physical therapist I've ever been to, very professional and knowledgeable, knew exactly what the problem was and resolved it.
I was referred to PT by my primary care doctor. He was outstanding. He pinpointed the issues and addressed them. We made noticeable progress and improvement each week now. I have zero pain.
I had terrible knee pain for months, and I did not know it could possibly get better. After meeting with Daeseon, my pain was completely gone and I'm so grateful for his help.
Dae is great!! When I started seeing him. I had a lot of pain in my back and I really wasn't convinced I would get back to normal. Luckily, I was wrong and he was able to fit me in and get my movement back!
He is by far the most knowledgeable physical therapist I have worked with. He is very thorough and got to the root of my problem right away.
Very professional experience. Took the time to explain everything to me. The office staff were very helpful with my insurance and accommodating to my schedule.
Verified patient
The absolute best chiropractor in NY . They have been able to fix my 3 year old pain for which I ve seen many other doctors, in 2 sessions. Im so happy with them and Feel amazing.
Nicest doctors and staff ever! Rare to find in NYC, especially Manhattan. I have also had great progress since my first visit. Cannot recommend this place enough!
Verified patient
Absolutely amazing
Verified patient
Kind and Friendly staff. Extremely knowledgeable doctors! I have already improved after only a few weeks and look forward to continuing with the practice! 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. Thank you.
Amazing! Service was the best! and super nice staff! I got my back adjustment, they were so sweet and explained everything and recommended my exercises to help with stiffness. I feel so light!! Thank You Mr. Kim!!
Can't say enough great things about him! You can tell that he is passionate about what he does and care about getting you health and back to doing the things you love.
Daeseon was excellent to work with. I received physical therapy for a chronic hamstring issue and was pretty skeptical going in due to the long term pain. He addressed my issue immediately and worked with me to resolve other minor pain issue as well. A few weeks into PT my pain issues were gone, and I now have the tools to keep them from coming back again. I highly recommend him if you have chronic exercise-related issues and need a new approach.
I came in to see Daeseon to fix some shoulder pain I had developed, and it turned in to a much more comprehensive approach. Other PTs I've seen in the past just asked what hurt, did a few exercises for a few weeks then sent me on. Turns out I had a lot of other imbalances and he has jumped into in a much more holistic approach with fantastic results.
It has been a few weeks since I started treatment with Dr. Daeseon Kim. He is extremely professional. Trust me, I am a very satisfied Patient here.
Wonderful staff and great facilities! Dr. Daeseon was an absolutely fantastic Physical therapist. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a Physical therapist to come see Daeseon!
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Where is Dr. Daeseon Kim's office located?

Dr. Daeseon Kim's office is located at 120 E 56th St, New York, NY 10022.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Daeseon Kim?

Dr. Daeseon Kim frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Hand Problems, New Patient Visit, Physical Therapy Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Daeseon Kim on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Daeseon Kim speak?

Dr. Daeseon Kim speaks English and Korean.

How do patients rate Dr. Daeseon Kim in reviews?

39 patients have reviewed Dr. Daeseon Kim. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.82/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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