Physical Therapists Albany, NY
Physical Therapy • Rensselaer, NY • Since 1987
About
Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C. is a private physical therapy practice established in 1987 with 14 licensed staff, offering orthopedic and sports injury rehab, manual therapy, aquatic therapy, vestibular/balance rehab, TMJ treatment, pelvic floor therapy, and adult neurological rehab. Headquartered in East Greenbush, NY, with multiple locations serving Albany, Rensselaer, and Columbia counties. Services are delivered by licensed physical therapists and certified PT assistants, with a focus on progressive rehabilitation techniques. The firm accepts all insurance and maintains ongoing CE for staff. Contact: multiple local offices (main hub at 3 Springhurst Dr, East Greenbush, NY 12061; phone options listed on their site).
Clinic Type
Physical Therapy (multi-location group)
Address
Columbia Physical Therapy, P.C. East Greenbush / Schodack and Valatie / Kinderhook locations
Phone
(518) 479-7172 (East Greenbush) , (518) 758-7616 (Valatie)
anne@columbiapt.com
Opening Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Tue - Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm; Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday - Sunday Closed
Website
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Prompt Appointment Scheduling, Open Six Days a Week
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are your office hours?
Monday 8:00 am - 6:30 pm; Tue - Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm; Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Sat - Sun Closed
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (JK Physical Therapy): 5.0/5.0 (146)
- Birdeye (Positive Motion Physical Therapy): 4.7/5.0 (14)
- Healthgrades (Karen Haber, PT): 5.0/5.0 (16)
- Yelp (Core Physical Therapy): 4.1/5.0 (11)
Patients praise
- High expertise and knowledge of physical therapists
- Effective individualized treatment plans and outcomes
- Hands-on, focused attention from providers
- Compassionate and encouraging care environments
- Successful recovery from chronic pain and injuries
Common complaints
- Inconsistent quality between therapists at larger practices
- Appointment scheduling issues and therapist substitution without notice
- Negative experiences with specific support staff or assistants
- Concerns over assessment thoroughness and communication style
"I’ve been to a lot of physical therapists before I thankfully found Heather. There’s no comparison, she’s the absolute best!!!"
— Patient review for Fern Physical Therapy"I quit going to pt after knee replacement because the pta injured me twice, set my recovery back by weeks, and lied to me."
— Patient review for Albany Med Outpatient PT"Ray’s PT services are focused and thoughtful and individualized. I would especially recommend him to any runners out there- his knowledge and perspectives are invaluable."
— Patient review for Positive Motion Physical TherapySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Jude Julian, PT - Physical Therapist in Albany, NY — May 14, 2026
- Sarah Paplanus - Physical Therapist in Albany, NY — Jun 11, 2026
- Nicole Willard - Physical Therapist in Albany, NY — May 14, 2026
- Kimberly S. Keane, PT - Physical Therapist in Albany, NY — May 14, 2026
- Elizabeth L. Keating, PT - Physical Therapist in Albany, NY — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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