Physical Therapy in Woodbridge, NJ

A plan built around your body, not a template.

Dr. Sean Basinger and Dr. Jarred Tolley find what is really causing your pain, then build a plan around your body and your goals. You get hands-on care, targeted exercise, and tools like shockwave and laser therapy, all in one office.

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200+ reviews
Same-week appointments
Insurance accepted

A patient doing a leg exercise on a treatment table in the Woodbridge clinic

About physical therapy

What Physical Therapy Is

Physical therapy helps you move better and hurt less through hands-on treatment, exercise, and movement training. It goes after the cause of your pain, like a weak muscle, a stiff joint, or a habit in how you move, instead of just covering up the symptoms.

Many clinics run every patient through the same routine. Here, your therapist starts with a thorough evaluation, builds your plan around your goals, and adjusts it at every session based on how you respond. Chiropractors, an acupuncturist, a pain management physician, and a vascular specialist work in the same office, so your therapist can bring them in without sending you across town.

Meet your providers

The People Who Will Treat You

Owner & CEO, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Sean Basinger, DPT

DPT, UMDNJ / Rutgers
Outpatient Orthopedics
Sports Rehab
U.S. Olympic Team Experience

Dr. Sean founded Health & Fitness Professionals with one mission: help people reclaim their lives from chronic pain. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UMDNJ (now Rutgers) in 2009 and specializes in outpatient orthopedics, sports injuries, post-operative recovery, and geriatric rehabilitation. He has worked with U.S. Olympic Team members, world record holders, and semi-professional athletes.

Focus areas

Outpatient orthopedics
Sports injuries
Post-operative recovery
Geriatric rehab

Physical Therapist

Dr. Jarred Tolley, DPT

DPT, Stockton University
BS Biology, Stockton
Hand Therapy Specialist

Dr. Jarred earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stockton University. He specializes in outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and hand-related conditions including carpal tunnel, wrist pain, and post-surgical hand recovery.

Focus areas

Outpatient rehab
Hand therapy
Carpal tunnel
Post-surgical recovery

Meet the whole team

What it helps

What Physical Therapy Can Help

Our therapists treat pain and injuries from your neck to your feet. Tap any one to learn how we treat it.

Low Back Pain Neck Pain Shoulder Pain Knee Pain Hip Pain Foot & Ankle Hand & Wrist Elbow Pain Arthritis Sports Injuries Post-Op Rehab Neurological Rehab

Inside a visit

What Happens During Physical Therapy

Your therapist picks the right mix for your condition and changes it as you progress. Your care may include:

Manual therapy

Hands-on work on stiff joints and tight muscles to ease pain and help you move more freely.

Therapeutic exercise

Strength and flexibility work chosen for your condition, then made harder step by step as you get stronger.

Functional movement training

Practice with the moves your day asks for, like lifting, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, or getting back into your sport.

Shockwave therapy

Acoustic pressure waves sent into a painful area to stimulate healing in stubborn, long-lasting problems like tendon pain.

Deep tissue laser therapy

A focused light treatment applied over the skin of the painful area, added to your hands-on care and exercise when it fits.

Normatec compression

Air-filled sleeves that gently squeeze and release your legs in a steady rhythm, often used to finish a session.

Advanced technology

Shockwave Therapy for Stubborn Pain

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that sends acoustic pressure waves into the painful area to stimulate healing at the cellular level. Dr. Sean and Dr. Jarred use it for long-lasting problems that have not settled with other care.

It is used for conditions like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and calcium buildup in a tendon (calcific tendinitis). Your therapist will tell you at your evaluation whether it is a good fit, and it is always one part of a full plan with exercise and hands-on care.

Non-invasive and drug-free
No downtime or recovery period needed
An option when other treatments have not helped
Used alongside exercise and hands-on care

The treatment floor at Health and Fitness Professionals in Woodbridge

Better together

Physical Therapy Works Even Better With

Your therapist can bring in another specialist from down the hall and keep everyone working from one plan.

A chiropractor adjusting a patient's shoulder

Physical Therapy +Chiropractic CareWhen a stiff joint in your back or neck is part of the problem, Dr. Ragone can adjust it while your therapist builds the strength and control around it.About chiropractic care

Physical Therapy +AcupunctureSome patients add acupuncture when pain or tension makes exercise hard. It is in the same building, so it fits around your therapy visits.About acupuncture

A pain management injection being administered

Physical Therapy +Pain ManagementIf your pain is severe or not getting better, Dr. Ferrer can evaluate you, and your therapist keeps your exercise plan in step with his care.About pain management

What to expect

Your Physical Therapy Journey

01
Evaluation
We talk about your pain, how it affects your day, and your goals. Then a thorough exam of your strength, joint motion, and movement pinpoints the cause.
02
Treatment planning
Your therapist builds a plan for your body, your lifestyle, and your goals, and explains what each part of it is for.
03
Therapy sessions
Each visit mixes hands-on care, exercise, and tools like shockwave or laser when they fit. We adjust your plan based on how you respond.
04
Discharge
When you reach your goals, you leave with a personal home program and the tools to keep your progress going.

After two knee surgeries as a teenager they have helped me tremendously. Beyond thankful for everything they have done to get me back to my sports.

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Good to know

Physical Therapy FAQ

Still have a question? Call us and a member of our team will help.

Call (908) 282-3737

Do I need a referral for physical therapy in New Jersey?

For most conditions, no. New Jersey allows direct access, so you can see a physical therapist without a doctor's referral. Some insurance plans still require one for coverage, and we check that for you before your first visit.

What happens at my first visit?

Your therapist reviews your medical history, asks about your pain and your goals, and checks your strength and joint motion. From there, you get a treatment plan made for your condition.

How long will physical therapy take?

It depends on what you are dealing with, how long you have had it, and what you want to get back to. Your therapist tracks your progress at every session and updates the plan as you improve.

What kinds of problems do your therapists treat?

Orthopedic injuries, recovery after surgery, hand and wrist problems, and neurological conditions. That includes sports injuries, arthritis, and strength and balance work for older adults.

Is shockwave therapy right for me?

It is used for long-lasting problems like plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and calcific tendinitis that have not settled with other care. Your therapist will check at your evaluation whether it suits your condition.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes. We accept most major plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. Call (908) 282-3737 and we will check your coverage.

Start today

Start Your Recovery This Week

Book an evaluation with Dr. Sean or Dr. Jarred and find out what is behind your pain. Same-week appointments are available.