Dr. John Rico Valdez, DPT, Long Island City, NY

About Dr. John Rico Valdez

John Rico Valdez, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist in New York who specializes in orthopedic and sports-related rehabilitation with a strong focus on movement quality, strength training, and hands-on manual therapy. Rico earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Montana and has experience treating active individuals, gym-goers, athletes, and patients recovering from musculoskeletal injuries in outpatient orthopedic settings. His treatment approach combines manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercise, corrective movement training, kinesiotaping, and dry needling to help patients move better and return to training safely and confidently. With a background in both physical therapy and fitness coaching, Rico enjoys helping patients improve performance in the gym while reducing pain, stiffness, and movement limitations. He has experience working with weightlifting-related injuries, mobility restrictions, postural dysfunction, and strength-based rehabilitation programs. Rico believes physical therapy should go beyond temporary pain relief and focus on building long-term strength, resilience, and body awareness. His sessions emphasize individualized care, proper movement mechanics, and practical strategies patients can carry into their workouts and everyday life. **At Reef Physical Therapy, we are committed to providing high-quality, one-on-one sessions tailored to your specific needs. To achieve this, we negotiate session fees with insurance companies on a claim-by-claim basis. We also ensure affordability through our Flexible Payment Plan. Once you book with us, we will verify your coverage and provide a clear estimate of your session costs, so you have nothing to worry about.

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Popular visit reasons

Ankle Pain

Arthritis

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Hand Problems

New Patient Visit

Physical Therapy Consultation

Post-Operative Mobility (Hand and Fingers)

Sports Injury

Ankle Pain

Arthritis

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Hand Problems

Office location

Reef Physical Therapy

11-43 47th Ave, 2nd FL, Long Island City, NY 11101

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Education and background

Practice names

Reef Physical Therapy

Education and training

University of Montana, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1780311399

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What practice does Dr. John Rico Valdez work with?

Dr. John Rico Valdez works with Reef Physical Therapy.

Where is Dr. John Rico Valdez's office located?

Dr. John Rico Valdez's office is located at 11-43 47th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Rico Valdez?

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