Scott Van Niekerk, PT, NY | Physical Therapist

About Scott Van Niekerk

Scott is a New York State licensed Physical Therapist. He founded and opened Wholistic Physical Therapy in 2002-fulfilling his vision of creating a sacred space that treats the entire human being rather than the more fragmented approach of Western medicine. His professional training, experience, and empathic nature enable him to help you on your journey back to a pain-free, active lifestyle. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Africa, with Lake Kariba in his backyard and elephants and leopards as his frequent companions, Scott discovered his gift for healing at a young age. A great desire to study with a true manual therapy master drove Scott to the United States to be mentored by John Barnes, founder of the Myofascial Release approach to Physical Therapy. He quickly became a ?therapist to therapists? as he mastered this MFR approach and began teaching Barnes MFR seminars nationwide for over a decade. Scott founded and named the healing center ?Wholistic? very intentionally because he believes 1) in a whole-person approach, and 2) he believes a whole food, plant-based diet is a wise choice. Honing his skills over time and developing his own specialized approach to healing the body led him inevitably to nutrition and food as medicine. Scott advocates a whole food, plant-passionate approach to eating, which reduces pain and inflammation and strengthens the microbiome, thereby dramatically increasing the overall health of the body. Inspiring healthy living became Scott's mission and his life. Scott ?talks the talk and walks the walk,? as they say-his life is healthy AND inspired. The devoted father of four kids, Scott consumes a massive amount of plants (eating what elephants eat) to fuel his active lifestyle of yoga, meditation, hiking, martial arts (2nd-degree black belt), and loving his Frenchie dog.

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Popular visit reasons

Aquatic Therapy

Arthritis

Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis

Dystonia

Physical Therapy Consultation

Sleep Problems

Sports Injury

X-ray

Aquatic Therapy

Arthritis

Bladder Pain / Interstitial Cystitis

Dystonia

Office location

Scott Van Niekerk, PT also offers online video visits for patients

Wholistic Physical Therapy

1591 NY-22, Brewster, NY 10509

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Education and background

Practice names

Wholistic Physical Therapy

Professional memberships

American Physical Therapy Association

Awards and publications

Top 10 Physical Therapist in New York

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1881692309

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What practice does Scott Van Niekerk work with?

Scott Van Niekerk works with Wholistic Physical Therapy.

Where is Scott Van Niekerk's office located?

Scott Van Niekerk has 2 office locations in Brewster, view full addresses on Scott Van Niekerk's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Scott Van Niekerk?

Scott Van Niekerk frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Physical Therapy Consultation, Sleep Problems, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Scott Van Niekerk on their profile.