Our Therapists

Cecilia Manubay, PT has led the All Sports Physical Therapy Staff for over 15 years. With her long-standing passion for sports medicine and assisting others, Cecilia has helped thousands of New Yorkers heal better, faster, and return to the everyday activities they love.

Riddhi Patel, DPT graduated from Geetanjali University, India in 2018. Since then, Riddhi has gained a wide range of experience with many diverse patients. She is known for her compassionate approach and her desire to educate every patient about their diagnosis and optimal treatment plan.

Nishtha is a New York licensed physiotherapist, with a strong passion for sports physiotherapy, supported by her own background as an athlete. This firsthand experience allows her to truly understand athletic performance and recovery, helping her to create effective and individualized treatment plans. Alongside her sports focus, Nishtha has gained valuable clinical experience working in geriatric care, in-hospital rehabilitation, and outpatient departments.

Known for her calm, joyful, and talkative nature, she builds strong connections with patients and creates a supportive environment that encourages open communication and trust. Nishtha makes a great effort to not only treat physical concerns but also support patients' emotional concerns as well throughout their recovery. She is always eager to learn, constantly evolving her specialties, especially hands-on techniques, and she strives to apply the latest evidence-based practices to help each individual move and feel their best.

Samay Patel, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist at All Sports Physical Therapy. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Pune, India, and completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Samay is passionate about helping patients return to a pain-free, active life while improving overall movement and function. He has experience working with individuals across a wide range of ages, activity levels, and medical conditions.

Aayushi is a licensed physical therapist with a strong academic and clinical foundation, and a deep passion for helping people move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free for the long term. She completed her Bachelor’s in Physiotherapy from K.M. Patel Institute of Physiotherapy (India) and earned her Master’s in Exercise Science from Long Island University, Brooklyn. She brings a global perspective to patient care, blending evidence-based practice with holistic movement science. She's also a NASM-Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist and a Nutrition coach.

Hetali is a licensed physical therapist with a strong passion for helping individuals regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. With extensive experience in orthopedic care, she specializes in treating a wide range of conditions, including joint pain, sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and chronic musculoskeletal issues. She takes a personalized approach to care and works closely with each patient to ensure long-term success.

John Tomecek, PT, is an experienced physical therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping patients recover from injury, restore mobility, and return to the activities that matter most to them. His background began in sports medicine, earning his degree in Biology from Stony Brook University with a concentration in sports medicine and becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer. He later earned his degree in Physical Therapy from Long Island University. Throughout his career, John has worked extensively in outpatient rehabilitation and home health, with additional experience in occupational health, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and providing on-field coverage for athletic events. Having practiced physical therapy for more than two decades, John has had the opportunity to see the profession evolve significantly and incorporates current evidence-based practices into his approach to patient care. He remains committed to continuing education and believes effective rehabilitation should address the individual as a whole—not simply an injury, diagnosis, or area of dysfunction. He takes the time to understand each patient's concerns, limitations, lifestyle, and personal goals in order to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs. Patient education is also an important part of John's approach. He believes patients should understand their condition, the purpose behind their treatment, and the steps they can take to actively participate in their recovery. Whether helping someone recover from an orthopedic injury, regain function after surgery, manage a chronic condition, or return to an active lifestyle, John's goal is to help patients feel informed and supported throughout the rehabilitation process.

Together with the All Sports Physical Therapy team, he is committed to helping each patient move better, feel stronger, and work toward returning to the life and activities they enjoy.

Jake Arnstein earned his Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology from San Jose State University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Health Science degrees from Touro University in 2023. His interest in physical therapy began after experiencing sports-related injuries growing up, leading him to pursue a career focused on helping others return to the activities they enjoy. During his undergraduate studies, he worked as a physical therapy aide in multiple outpatient clinics, gaining valuable hands-on experience with a wide variety of patients and conditions. Throughout his education, Jake trained in orthopedic outpatient clinics, aquatic therapy, and acute inpatient rehabilitation. He has experience treating orthopedic injuries, including ankle sprains, knee pain, shoulder instability, back and neck pain, nerve-related conditions, herniated discs, and frozen shoulder. He also works with post-surgical patients recovering from procedures such as ACL and meniscus repairs, rotator cuff repairs, foot reconstruction, and hip replacements. Jake's treatment approach includes soft tissue and joint mobilization, neuromuscular re-education, gait analysis and training, balance and stability training, individualized exercise prescription, and activity modification. He is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care and stays current with the latest research to provide effective, personalized treatment. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Jake enjoys exploring the city, trying new restaurants, exercising, attending concerts, and playing sports in his free time.

Andrew Yang (no relation to the once mayoral hopeful) graduated from Long Island University - Brooklyn's DPT program and is a physical therapist with years of health and fitness experience. Although he began his physical therapy journey by rehabbing his own powerlifting injuries, he now supports a variety of patients, such as runners, lifters, geriatric populations, post-operative surgery patients, or simply anyone with nagging pains.

Andrew approaches his patients holistically: he considers not only where an injury is located but also its consequences on the rest of the body and mind. Rather than seeing his patients as a collection of broken parts, he considers each person's current activity levels and lifestyle goals to build the most effective recovery plan possible.