Paspa Physical Therapy | Manual, Sports & Running Therapists — Local services in New York

I’ve had the chance to work directly with Hugo for the past 12 weeks following an L5-S1 microdiscectomy, and from day one, he’s been an incredibly patient and supportive provider. He’s pushed me (in the best way) to challenge my own beliefs about what I could or couldn’t do after back surgery.

As someone who tends to play it safe, Hugo’s guidance has been a game changer. He’s helped me rebuild my confidence through small, intentional steps that have added up to something huge: getting my life back. Just a month ago, I couldn’t imagine moving through my day without worrying about re-injury. Now, thanks to the targeted strength training Hugo and I have prioritized, I’m living without fear or anxiety. I'm more aware of my capabilities, confident in my physical strength, and have an active plan on how I am getting stronger every week.

It’s been such a great experience working with someone who truly understands my active lifestyle and my goal of returning to it fully. Instead of telling me to settle for a more sedentary routine, Hugo has focused on giving me the tools and confidence to get back to the level of activity I love. 10/10 provider and care, and I recommend Paspa to anyone who is in their active search for PT care...

I’ve been coming here for a little over 6 months after a serious accident that left me with multiple injuries, and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From day one, the care and attention I’ve received have been outstanding.

Hugo is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to tailor exercises to fit my specific capabilities and progress. Every session is one-on-one, which makes a huge difference — the focus is always on my movement, mobilization, and overall recovery. His approach is both professional and encouraging, and I’ve seen tremendous improvement thanks to his guidance.

On the administrative side, Niki has been amazing. She’s always on top of scheduling, communicates clearly, and makes the process seamless. It’s rare to find a practice where both the clinical care and the behind-the-scenes support are this excellent.

I highly recommend this practice to anyone in need of physical therapy. They genuinely care about their patients and go above and beyond to help you...

This review is long overdue. I decided to pick up tennis during the pandemic and as much as I love the sport, it has unfortunately come with some injuries. I realized that I needed to do some conditioning specifically geared towards tennis players. A Google search lead me to Hugo Verdi Fortin who in addition to being a physical therapist is also a tennis player and I am so grateful for this. I’ve been training with Hugo since 02/2025 and I have seen so much progress with my overall strength and endurance. I really appreciate that the workouts are designed to be able to do at home as well as it can be difficult to consistently make it to the gym with my schedule. I also find it helpful that Hugo sends follow-up emails after visits with videos of the exercises to make sure they are executed correctly at home. I highly recommend Paspa Physical Therapy to those recovering from injuries or those looking for training to...