GREENPOINT PHYSICAL THERAPY

Expert Physical Therapy in the Heart of Brooklyn

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OUR GREENPOINT CLINIC:

At Panetta Physical Therapy, our mission is simple: to help our community move better, recover faster, and live pain-free, without relying on unnecessary medications, injections, or surgery. With our newest clinic in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, we bring the same hands-on, personalized physical therapy that's earned patient trust for over 35 years to Brooklyn residents. Whether you're healing from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to improve your performance, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

WHY CHOOSE PANETTA GREENPOINT:

HANDS-ON
CARE

Every patient’s journey starts with a detailed evaluation to identify the root cause of pain, not just the symptoms. Our licensed physical therapists create individualized treatment plans that fit your goals, lifestyle, and activity level.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS

We use cutting-edge tools like musculoskeletal ultrasound to pinpoint problem areas and guide your recovery. This ensures your treatment is accurate, targeted, and effective.

PROVEN, LASTING RESULTS

From sports injuries to post-surgical rehab and chronic pain management, our focus is on restoring your movement, building strength, and preventing future injury, without unnecessary medications, injections, or surgery.

SERVING BROOKLYN AND QUEENS:

At Panetta Physical Therapy, we believe care extends beyond our clinic walls. You’ll find our team at local races, golf outings, health fairs, and community workshops, providing injury screenings, stretching sessions, and expert tips to keep our community active and healthy.

VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS

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Elisa Bonavita
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Steve is awesome. He helped get me back on track.
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Abby Herritt
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I’ve been going to Dr. Galassi on and off since I was 16, and he has helped me more than I ever could have imagined. Most recently, I was dealing with numbness in my feet and sciatic pain, and within just a few sessions, the numbness was gone and I felt significantly better. I truly believe he can help fix just about any injury. I’ve recommended so many people to him because I genuinely feel he has a gift for healing. If you’re willing to show up and push through the ups and downs of recovery, he is absolutely the person you want by your side. There have been times I’ve left sessions in tears not from pain, but from disbelief at how much better and more pain-free I felt walking out of the office. I can’t recommend him enough.
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Komal Chand
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My experience at panetta has truly been life changing.i’m so grateful fo the safe,supportive environment and the care I received. A special thank you to my therapist,Danish Anwar for his patience,guidance and understanding. Your support has made a real difference in my journey.
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Raymond Prososki
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I had a great experience with Dr. James Galassi at Panetta Physical Therapy. He’s professional, approachable, caring and explains everything in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The PT assistants — Constantine, Jake, Rich, and Christian — are patient and attentive, and Katie at the front desk makes scheduling and insurance issues easy to manage. Even though they didn’t treat me directly, Dr. Wiley and Dr. Anwar were fun and personable. Highly recommend this friendly, well-run office.
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I can't say enough about the staff and the services at Pennetta. Everyone is so helpful and motivated to help heal whatever physical ailments you're dealing with. I especially love the Roslyn Village Office
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After being diagnosed with rotator cuff injury I came back to James for treatment and exercises at home. After a few weeks I am greatly improved and appreciative for all the work and excellent supervision. Thanks James, Rich and Panetta PT.
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Tom Cordero
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This is an update to my review, which I wrote several years back (see below) and is still applicable! I've recently returned to Panetta Roslyn for help following another injury--this time involving my rotator cuff--and once again, Panetta in Roslyn made all the difference in my healing and recovery. If you live within range and are in need of PT, this is the place you want to be. There are probably a hundred PT centers in Nassau County alone, but there's simply no place like Panetta Roslyn. Normally, you'd be lucky to find ONE Physical Therapist who is as superior as all three of the PT's who call Panetta Roslyn home. Steve, James and Danish are ALL first-rate in their professional knowledge and level of care. Katie who runs the scheduling and other business at the front desk is completely lovely and accommodating. Huge praise for Rich, the therapeutic assistant who manages any number of patients at once in the exercises rehab area--he is incredible! The bottom line, even after all these years, is that Panetta Roslyn is still the place to be. I'm back to my yoga and weight-training routines after hardly being able to lift my left arm, and it's all thanks to these amazing therapists and staff. Below is my original five-star review... I chose Panetta PT because of its proximity to my home, but frankly, it would have been worth a drive five times as long for the level of care and therapeutic treatment I've received here. Every member of the staff is top shelf, beginning with the front desk that's friendly and quick to accommodate even a schedule as specific as mine. The assistants who worked me through my prescribed exercise regimen were all superb, especially Dana, whose knowledge and passion for kinesthetic work is completely inspiring. The big kudos here go to the PT's themselves, two gents who are rock stars in the field as far as I'm concerned. I was lucky enough to have a few sessions with Danny, but my regular therapist was Steve, about whom I could rhapsodize for days. Besides being extraordinarily skilled and completely expert in his professional knowledge, Steve is vastly generous in the time he takes to educate his patients, and highly responsive to the immediate needs of patients before, during and after each session. In two months, I have progressed from barely being able to engage my right shoulder at all to being able to do full push-ups again. Best of all, I've learned what to do and what not to do in the future to protect this fussy joint. The space is sanitary and well attended, the location has ample parking and the care simply cannot be beat. Don't be surprised if, like me, you come to Panetta Roslyn as an anonymous face and leave feeling like a member of the family.
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Samantha Kutcher
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I have been seen at the Roslyn office of Panetta Physical Therapy many times over the years, all with positive results. However I had to use Panetta again recently to rehab after a total knee replacement I had this past July. I have to say, without their help especially the physical therapist, Stephen Wiley, I would not have been back to playing pickleball at 5 weeks post op. I had wanted a therapist who would motivate me and inspire me to work hard both in the office and at home. Stephen knew how important it was to me to get back on the courts and start playing again. It made it easier to get through the painful recovery because our priorities were aligned. Everyone at the office were so very accommodating and caring and kind that it made coming to the office like being with your friends for the hour. I would HIGHLY recommend Panetta Therapy to everyone looking for qualified and caring physical therapists who treat you as a friend and patient.
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Kosta Rica
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Alex is our treating PT specialist and he is very good. Easy going and caring. My son loves coming here. A nice, clean boutique PT place.
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Penney Morash
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I had an outstanding experience at Panetta Physical Therapy. From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable. Scheduling appointments was a breeze, the facility was spotless, and the parking was easy and convenient — which made the whole process stress-free. I worked with Steve Wiley as my physical therapist, and I truly cannot say enough about him. He guided me through recovery from multiple injuries with detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication to patient care are unmatched. Steve is, without a doubt, the best physical therapist I have ever met. I’m so grateful for the healing and progress I’ve made thanks to him and the entire Panetta team. Highly recommend!

Meet Your Greenpoint Physical Therapists

Every visit is one-on-one with a licensed physical therapist. All of our therapists treat the full range of conditions; here is what each one focuses on.

James Galassi

PT, DPT, COMT · Clinical Director

Chronic and complex pain; back, neck, shoulder, knee and hip pain

Imelda Gjata

PTA · Physical Therapist Assistant

Post-surgical recovery, Pilates reformer. Speaks Albanian and Greek.

Your First Visit

Plan for about 60 minutes.

Check In

Fill out brief paperwork when you arrive, or download it ahead of time to save time.

Meet Your Therapist

A one-on-one evaluation of your health history, posture, movement and strength, and a conversation about your goals.

Start Your Plan

Leave with a personalized treatment plan and exercises you can begin right away.

If we need a closer look, our Greenpoint clinic offers musculoskeletal ultrasound and functional capacity evaluations on site. Learn about our diagnostics →

Insurance and Referrals

No referral is needed to start: New York allows up to 10 visits or 30 days of physical therapy without one. We participate with most major plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford and Fidelis, and we accept workers’ compensation and no-fault (auto accident) claims.

  • Aetna
  • Affinity
  • Affordable Network / APWU
  • American Specialty Health
  • Anthem Health (Great-West)
  • APIN / MultiPlan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Beech Street Corp.
  • Catholic Health
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • EBCBS All Products
  • Emblem
  • Empire SR. Plan
  • Fidelis (All Plans)
  • First Health
  • Health Net / OrthoNet
  • Health Spring
  • Health Plus Amerigroup
  • HIP
  • Horizon Health Care of NY (HMO, Vista, MultiPlan Vista Plus)
  • Humana (Choice Care)
  • Island Group Administrator (IGA)
  • Integrated Health Plan
  • Independent Health
  • JJ Newman
  • Local 1199
  • MagnaCare
  • MultiPlan
  • Medi Blue
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Railroad
  • MediChoice Network
  • Molina Health Care
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • New England Financial
  • NYSHIP / MPN
  • NYCE PPO Plan
  • One Health Plan
  • Optum Plans
  • Oxford
  • Private Health Care System (PCHS)
  • Rehabilitation Networks of America, Inc.
  • Select Pro
  • Select Network Q
  • Tricare / Health Net
  • Unicare Life & Health
  • UnitedHealthcare (all plans, including Medicaid & Child Health Plus)
  • UHC Medicare Advantage
  • UHC Community Plan
  • US Department of Labor
  • Veterans Health
  • WellCare
  • W J Jones / Select Pro

Plan not listed? We also work with out-of-network benefits. Call (347) 843-5000 and we will check your coverage. More patient information →

Find Our Greenpoint Clinic

112 Greenpoint Ave, Suite 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11222

(347) 843-5000

Street parking is available nearby. Call the office for current parking guidance.

We see patients from Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Long Island City, Bushwick, Astoria, and East Williamsburg.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. New York allows you to start physical therapy without a referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first. After that, we coordinate with your doctor to continue care.

Most likely. We participate with most major plans, including Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Oxford and Fidelis, and we accept workers’ compensation and no-fault (auto accident) claims. Call (347) 843-5000 and we will verify your coverage before your first visit.

Our Greenpoint team includes James Galassi and Imelda Gjata. Every visit is one-on-one with your therapist.

Most patients notice real improvement within 4 to 6 visits. Common orthopedic problems usually resolve in 8 to 12 weeks; post-surgical and chronic conditions can take longer. You will get a realistic timeline at your first visit.

We usually have openings the same week, often the next day, especially for evaluations. Call (347) 843-5000 to check.

Street parking is available nearby. Call the office for current parking guidance.

Ready to Start Feeling Better?

Not sure if physical therapy is right for you? Ask about a free 30-minute discovery session at our Greenpoint clinic.