Physical therapist led treatment in Astoria
Advanced sports therapy in Astoria, from a Doctor of Physical Therapy
A specialized, Doctor of Physical Therapy-led treatment integrating deep tissue massage, myofascial release, cupping, and advanced manual therapy techniques. Designed to address injuries, persistent pain, complex movement restrictions, and performance-related concerns through an individualized, clinically informed approach.
DPT only
- Performed by
- Dr. Keith Lee, DPT or Dr. Vivian Huang, DPT
- Session lengths
- 60 min or 2 hr
- Good for
- Stubborn pain, stiffness, limited range of motion
- Wear
- Tank top or sports bra, and shorts
Which one do I need?
Sports massage or Advanced Sports Therapy?
| Sports massage | Advanced sports therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Performed by | A Recovery Mode massage therapist | Dr. Keith Lee, DPT or Dr. Vivian Huang, DPT |
| Works on | Muscle and the fascia around it | Muscle, fascia, and how your joints move |
| Techniques | Deep tissue, cupping, myofascial release, stretching | Joint mobilization and manipulation, IASTM, trigger point, muscle energy, myofascial release, deep tissue, manual lymphatic drainage |
| Book it for | Tightness, soreness, training maintenance | Pain that keeps coming back, stiff joints, problems massage has not solved |
| 60 minutes | $135 | $150 |
Not sure? Start with a sports massage. If the same problem keeps returning, move up to Advanced Sports Therapy.
Advanced Sports Therapy is performed by the studio’s co-founders. Meet Dr. Keith Lee, DPT and Dr. Vivian Huang, DPT.
In a physical therapist’s hands
What a physical therapist adds
- 01Joint mobilization and manipulationHands-on techniques for joints that feel stiff or stuck.
- 02IASTMInstrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on stubborn tissue.
- 03Trigger point therapyDirect pressure on the knots that refer pain elsewhere.
- 04Muscle energy techniquesYou contract gently against resistance to regain range.
- 05Myofascial releaseSustained pressure on tight connective tissue.
- 06Deep tissue massageSustained, firm pressure into dense, overworked muscle.
- 07Manual lymphatic drainageLight, rhythmic strokes, included when they suit the session.
Is this the same as physical therapy?
- Not quite. It is a single hands-on session with Dr. Keith Lee or Dr. Vivian Huang, both Doctors of Physical Therapy, booked at a set price like any other session here. It is not an ongoing course of care. If you are not sure it is the right session for you, call the studio at (929) 666-1729 before you book.
Do I need a referral?
- No. You can book Advanced Sports Therapy online yourself. If you have a recent injury, surgery or a medical condition, tell your therapist at the start of the session.
The details
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What Advanced Sports Therapy does that a sports massage does not
A sports massage works on muscle and the fascia around it. Advanced Sports Therapy also works on how the joint itself moves, which is why people book it when massage alone has not settled the problem. Because a physical therapist performs it, the session can include techniques a massage therapist does not use, starting with joint mobilization and manipulation. Keith and Vivian have more than a decade of combined experience as physical therapists.
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Who should book this instead of a sports massage
- Pain that keeps coming back in the same spot despite regular massage.
- A joint that feels stuck, like a stiff low back, neck or shoulder.
- A nagging running or lifting problem you want looked at by a physical therapist.
- Several connected problem areas. The longer session gives time to work through them properly.
Book time with a physical therapist.
Visit the studio
On Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens
30-29 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103Questions first? Call (929) 666-1729, or see what to bring and what the first visit looks like on the visit page.
Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 10am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Holiday hours can differ. Call if you’re not sure.