PT of the City

Chelsea · ManhattanPhysical Therapy in Chelsea

One-on-one care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy at 231 W 19th St. Most insurance accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid, and you do not need a referral to start.

  • Same-week appointments, book in 30 seconds
  • Early and evening weekday appointments
  • Serving Chelsea, Flatiron, Union Square

Book Your Evaluation

Tell us what hurts. We handle the rest, including your insurance.

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Takes about 30 seconds. No referral needed in New York.

No referral needed
NY Direct Access lets you start physical therapy without a doctor's referral.
Same-week appointments
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Doctors of Physical Therapy
50+ licensed DPTs across NYC's largest independent PT network.
32 clinics, 4 boroughs
Expert care close to home or work, with one-on-one attention.
About the Chelsea Clinic

Your Neighborhood Clinic in Chelsea

Our Chelsea clinic at 231 West 19th Street serves Chelsea, Flatiron, Union Square, and the West Village. It is a short walk from multiple subway lines, which makes keeping a two- or three-visit-per-week plan realistic, and consistency is what actually gets people better.

Care here is one-on-one with a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, the same clinician at every visit. Your first appointment is a hands-on evaluation that looks at how your pain started and how you move, so your plan targets the cause rather than chasing the symptom.

  • Address: 231 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011
  • Early and evening weekday appointments
  • One-on-one treatment with the same therapist every visit
What We Treat

Conditions and Services at This Clinic

Every clinic offers our full core program of orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, delivered one-on-one by licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy.

Orthopedic rehabilitationSports rehabilitationStroke & neurological rehabilitationGait & balance trainingHand therapyVestibular rehabilitationCuppingPelvic floor therapy
How It Works

What Happens After You Book

STEP 01

We call you back

A team member confirms your details, verifies your insurance, and finds a time that works, often the same week.

STEP 02

Hands-on evaluation

A licensed physical therapist assesses your movement, strength, and history to find the cause, not just the symptom.

STEP 03

Your personal plan

You leave your first visit knowing what is going on and exactly what your treatment plan looks like.

STEP 04

One-on-one care

You work with your therapist visit after visit, with progress you can see and measure.

Insurance

We Take Your Insurance

PT of the City is in-network with most major insurance plans, around 45 in total, including Medicare and Medicaid. Share your plan details when you book and our team verifies your coverage before your first visit, so there are no surprises.

MedicareMedicaidNo-Fault (auto accident)Workers' Compensation1199AetnaCignaUnited / OxfordFidelisEmblemHealthfirstMetroPlusFDNY / NYPD / DSNY

Plan participation can vary by clinic and policy. We confirm your exact coverage before you come in.

Why PT of the City

Care That Is Personal, Local, and Covered

One-on-one, same therapist

You work with the same licensed therapist from your first evaluation to your last visit, so nothing about your recovery gets lost between sessions.

NYC's largest independent PT network

32 clinics across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx means expert care is close to home or work, with appointments that fit NYC schedules.

Multilingual team

Our therapists and staff speak English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, French, and more. Female therapists are available on request.

Nearby Clinics

More PT of the City Locations Near You

If another location is easier for home or work, your plan travels with you.

Chelsea · Manhattan

231 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011

Open weekdays, early to evening

Serving Chelsea, Flatiron, Union Square, West Village

Midtown · Manhattan

575 8th Ave, 10th Fl, New York, NY 10018

Open weekdays, early to evening

Serving Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, Hudson Yards, Garment District

Hell's Kitchen · Manhattan

311A W 50th St, New York, NY 10019

Open weekdays, early to evening

Serving Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Port Authority area, Theater District

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a doctor's referral to start?

In most cases, no. New York's Direct Access law lets you begin physical therapy without a physician referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days. We confirm the details for your specific insurance plan when you book.

Do you accept my insurance?

We are in-network with most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, workers' compensation, and no-fault. Share your details and we verify your coverage before your first visit.

How much does physical therapy cost?

For most patients, care is covered by insurance and you pay only your plan's copay, if any. We verify your benefits before your first visit and tell you exactly what to expect, with no surprise bills.

What happens at my first appointment?

Your therapist performs a full hands-on evaluation of your movement, strength, and history, explains what is going on, and walks you through a personalized treatment plan. Bring your insurance card and comfortable clothing.

How long is each visit, and how many will I need?

Most visits run 40 to 60 minutes. The number of visits depends on your condition and goals; your therapist gives you a clear plan and timeline at your evaluation and updates it as you progress.

Where is the Chelsea clinic located?

We are at 231 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011, serving Chelsea, Flatiron, Union Square, West Village. If another neighborhood is easier for you, we have 32 clinics across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

I sit at a desk all day. Can physical therapy help my pain?

Very often, yes. Long hours at a desk are a common driver of neck, back, shoulder, and wrist problems. Your therapist evaluates how you sit, move, and work, treats the immediate pain, and builds strength and habits that help keep it from coming back.

Book Your Visit

Start Feeling Better This Week

Share a few details and our team will call you back to verify your insurance and schedule your evaluation, usually within one business day. Same-week appointments are typically available.

Prefer to talk? Call (718) 648-0888.

Chelsea: 231 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011

Book Your Evaluation

Tell us what hurts. We handle the rest, including your insurance.

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Takes about 30 seconds. No referral needed in New York.

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