Elliot has more than 20 years of experience in rehabilitation and functional enhancement. After spending his early career frustrated by inconsistent success and limitations he found with traditional Physical Therapy approaches, Elliot dedicated himself to ongoing studying with the goal to provide elite level care to every patient who walked in the door, no matter what the diagnosis or condition. He then began taking courses focused on the Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT) approach, which integrates manual therapy, exercise, and body awareness training, and specialized in whole body care. Over the next 10+ years he continued his FMT studies and became one of only 25 therapists in the country to have completed fellowship level training in this area.

After spending multiple years teaching in NYU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, Elliot now dedicates himself full time to patient care and clinical education in the FMT approach.

In continuing with his belief in lifelong learning, Elliot continues to take classes in Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Mobilization, Neuromeningeal Manipulation and keeps up with the latest physical therapy and medical research.

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Nolan has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 2018, after receiving his Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy at Hunter College. He has since dedicated himself to the advanced study of Physical Therapy and Functional Manual Therapy, taking over 25 continuing education courses. PT, DPT, MSc, CFMT His primary goal is to help patients of all types to restore function and return to the activities they are passionate about, while promoting healing and pain reduction.

Nolan has completed all requirements and received his Certification in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) in August of 2023 with the Institute of Physical Art. Functional Manual Therapy is the foundation of how he approaches evaluation and treatment of his patients. He specializes in using an integrative and holistic approach to the human body, and helping patients to discover the root causes of their problems. He believes the body is an interconnected system in which the painful part is not always the “problem” part and that treating the whole person is vital in restoring function and solving complicated problems.

Prior to becoming a Physical Therapist, Nolan earned a Master’s of Science degree in Environmental Policy at Bard College. When Nolan is not treating patients, he enjoys bike touring, running, ultimate frisbee, soccer, squash, rock climbing, and yoga. His greatest hobby is as an amateur ethnomusicologist, collecting and categorizing music from around the world. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife , 2 daughters and their cat.

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Ursula Hoefler has been practicing Physical Therapy for more than 20 years. After beginning her career working with hospital based neurologic and orthopedic populations, she began to explore movement and wellness. In 2003 she completed the 6 month post-graduate PNF program in Vallejo, CA which helped her to better understand and help facilitate efficient and healthy movement patterns.

She then furthered her understanding of movement becoming certified in Pilates Mat (Vienna, Austria) and Machine Work at the Kane School of Core Integration. From there she began to study Craniosacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation to deepen her knowledge and understanding of inner-mind/body connections. She now focuses on the Craniosacral and Visceral Manipulation approach to accurately identify contributing factors of health and movement problems to effectively treat the body as a whole.

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Alison initially became interested in physical therapy while she was in her first career, architecture. During a five-year journey to overcome low back pain which started with a running injury, she finally began to fully recover with the help of a Manual Physical Therapist. After years of minimal improvement with exercises alone, she experienced first-hand the importance of skilled manual interventions.

While earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2013 from Long Island University, she was introduced to the Functional Manual Therapy® approach, and began working towards mastery of those skills.

In August 2016, she achieved the level of Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA), becoming one of only 370 people nationally to have reached this level of training at the time.

In addition to training in Functional Manual Therapy®, Alison has completed continuing education studies in Pelvic Health, Visceral Mobilization, Mulligan Concept, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (Graston Technique), Neural Manipulation, and Nutrition for managing Chronic Pain. Alison brings experience treating not only a variety of orthopedic and sports injuries, but also headaches, tinnitus, pelvic pain, women’s health and bowel and bladder issues.

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Maddie Irmen Connolly, PT, DPT, brings a personal understanding of the demands and joys of movement from her time as a professional dancer to her work as a Physical Therapist. She enjoys working collaboratively with patients and is passionate about using movement and a hands-on approach to foster meaningful changes for her patients. Maddie is motivated to help her patients heal and learn about their bodies so they can return to doing the things that matter most to them.

Maddie’s practice is strongly rooted in the techniques and interconnected whole-body approach of the Institute of Physical Art. She continues to further her practice with continuing education courses and pursuing certification as a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT). She received her doctorate of physical therapy from Hunter College, where she was honored as the Ayers-Selman Founders Award recipient for scholarship and professional activities. She has completed clinical affiliations specializing in pediatrics and dance medicine.

Maddie’s passion for physical therapy grew out of her experiences sharing movement as a professional modern dancer and dance teacher. She holds a BFA in Dance from The Ohio State University, and danced professionally in New York City, performing theatrical and physically demanding pieces. She also had the pleasure of teaching dance to students of all ages, striving to nourish healthy body-awareness and foster creativity in her students.

Maddie stays moving with dancing, cycling, yoga, Pilates, and hiking. She enjoys any activity that involves her friends, wonderful husband, Ryan, and family!

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Jinny McGivern, PT, DPT, CFMT is thrilled to be a part of the team at Kfmt! Since receiving her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hunter College in 2014, Jinny has dedicated herself to extensive study of Functional Manual Therapy, including completing a two-year orthopedic residency program in this approach through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA). In August 2016, she achieved the level of Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) through the IPA becoming one of only 300 people nationally to have reached this level of training.

After certification, Jinny joined the faculty of the IPA as an instructor for the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation 1 (PNF 1) course. In addition to teaching with the IPA, Jinny serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Hunter College PT Department and as a guest lecturer in the Long Island University PT Department.

As a former dancer with a B.F.A in Dance Performance, Jinny brings a lifelong interest and diverse background in movement to the practice of physical therapy. In addition to her dance background and experience, Jinny completed a 500-hour yoga certification through YogaWorks and taught classes through The Ailey Extension. Jinny recently completed a Pilates mat certification through the Kane School. Jinny periodically teaches pop up classes and workshops at the Kinected Center that focus on connecting how specific exercises can be used to improve functional movement.

The Functional Manual Therapy approach resonates strongly with Jinny because of its emphasis on treatment of the entire individual, rather than just an injured body part. Jinny’s goal as a physical therapist is to help her clients achieve their fullest function as quickly as possible, whether you’re somebody who wants to be able to get out of bed without pain or somebody who wants to return to high level dancing or sport. Jinny uses a combination of manual therapy, muscle facilitation techniques, exercise, body mechanics training and patient education to help her clients uncover new options for movement and achieve their fullest potential. When she is not in the clinic, she is usually exploring functional movement while chasing her very active 5-year-old son.

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Katherine was originally drawn to Physical Therapy as a teenager when she sustained an injury as a competitive swimmer. This early experience with rehabilitation convinced her of the importance of an integrative approach to patient care. For over 15 years, Katherine has been practicing Physical Therapy in the areas of orthopedics and manual therapy. She is a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

In 2008, she became a Certified Cervical and Temporomandibular Therapist (CCTT). By earning this advanced specialty certification, Katherine joined a small, elite group of physical therapists who have been recognized by the American Academy of Orofacial Pain for their dedication to the treatment of neck, jaw and head pain.

In August 2016, Katherine achieved the level of Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) through the Institute of Physical Art (IPA) becoming one of only 300 people nationally to have reached this level of training. In addition to her studies in Functional Manual Therapy, Katherine has completed extensive continuing education coursework in various areas including Myofascial Release, Visceral Mobilization, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Cervicogenic Headache, and Pelvic pain.

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