Our Physical Therapists

  • Sarah Whiteside PT, DPT, CIYT

    Physical Therapist, Owner

    is a NY State licensed Physical Therapist, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Sarah has over 10 years experience focused on orthopedic and manual therapy.

    She has received advanced training in manual therapy from the Institute of Physical Arts (IPA) and is working towards advanced certification as a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT). She continues her professional education in movement reeducation and manual therapy through the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), Maitland joint mobilization techniques, Myofascial Release, A.R.T. (Active Release Technique), peripheral nerve mobilization, pelvic floor physical therapy and many other courses. She is also trained in BASI Pilates.

    Sarah is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor (CIYT) and has been teaching yoga since 1995. She earned her B.A. from University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she started her journey in the practice of yoga almost 30 years ago. She got her start teaching at Methodist Hospital in Park Slope where she worked in their Yoga and Art Therapy program for 2 years. Her yoga expertise informs and enhances her ability to help physical therapy patients gain the strength, balance, flexibility, and awareness that are central to lifelong activity and well-being, beyond recovering from injury.

    Sarah was inspired to become a physical therapist through working with her yoga students, as well as through many sports played over the years (lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, skiing, mountain biking).

    Sarah loves biking and cross country skiing in Prospect Park. Sarah has lived in Windsor Terrace/Park Slope for over 25 years and is grateful to be able to serve this community.

  • Jael McCants PT, DPT, CSCS

    Physical Therapist

    is a New York State licensed Physical Therapist with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York University. Jael is an empathy driven practitioner, constantly exploring the ways our social identities matter in therapeutic alliance, patient safety, and beyond. As a queer black woman, she is passionate about the healing of folks commonly discriminated against in healthcare settings and is committed to health equity for people of color, the lgbtqia+ community, and the hyper marginalized. Jael is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion educator and the co-chair of the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. 

    Jael provides individualized physical therapy care to support her patients in the healing process and toward their movement goals. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and has experience in running analysis, weight lifting form assessment, jumping and landing mechanics, pilates, and more. Jael has an ever-growing interest in manual therapy techniques and is particularly focused on myofascial trigger point therapy. 

     Jael received her Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College where she studied biology and modern dance, a combination that piqued her interest in the physical therapy profession. Before physical therapy school, Jael spent several years working in the music industry and now misses the free concert tickets. Jael is originally from Madison, Wisconsin and has called Brooklyn home for almost 10 years. She is one of seven kids, a twin, and a Capricorn. Jael's favorite bone is the clavicle and her favorite muscle is the gluteus medius. 

  • Angell Chee PT, DPT

    Physical Therapist

    is a NY State licensed Physical Therapist, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from CUNY College of Staten Island.

    Angell loves strength training and fitness. He has been strength training for over 10 years and understands how vital consistency is, no matter how big or small your goals. He recently attended seminars with strength icons of the industry (Matt Wenning, Dave Tate, Ed Coan, Andrew Lock, Stan Efferding), covering squat assessment, bench press assessment, warmup protocols, nutrition optimization, and shoulder self-care.

    Angell prioritizes individualized physical therapy care and believes strongly in quality care delivered by a skilled professional. His passion and experience in fitness, combined with his desire to continue improving his manual therapy skills, allows him to guide his clients skillfully through their rehab journey and beyond. He is currently engaged in advanced manual therapy training from the Institute of Physical Arts (IPA) and from Maitland courses.