Dr. Brittney Mims graduated from the University of Florida with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and went on to graduate from New York University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has treated a wide variety of injuries and conditions in an outpatient clinic and backstage on numerous shows on Broadway, including Wicked, Chicago: The Musical, Back to the Future, How to Dance in Ohio, Beetlejuice: The Musical, Hamilton, Mean Girls, To Kill A Mockingbird, A Bronx Tale, and many more. Brittney has worked closely with Joffrey Ballet School, MCC Theater, Atlantic Theater Company, Broadway Dance Center, and Miami City Ballet, and has treated dancers from the top dance companies in NYC. Brittney has worked with several concert tours, most notably on Madonna's Madame X tour.

She is a Certified Pilates Teacher, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and specializes in the treatment of orthopedic and sports-related injuries. She believes that looking at the entire body is vital to figuring out the best course of treatment for your current condition. Brittney believes strongly in continuing education and has completed courses in manual therapy, dance medicine, Pilates, kinesiotaping, blood flow restriction therapy, and Eastern medicine massage. Brittney has been published in Women’s Health Magazine and Dance Teacher magazine and was chosen for an NYU Alumni Spotlight. In her spare time, Brittney loves to travel, find new restaurants in the city, try challenging fitness classes, and go scuba diving.

Brittney is so proud of the incredible team we've formed at Mims Method PT.

Dr. Dan Ginader received his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo where he also played Division-1 baseball for all 4 years. While in undergrad he also completed over 500 internship hours under one of the country's best powerlifters where he gained a love for strength and conditioning. He would go on to stay at the University at Buffalo for his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and completed 52 total weeks of internships in 4 different states across 3 different settings. Dan started his career in Indianapolis where he mostly focused on sports related injuries and getting athletes back to playing their respective sport.

He treats with a full body approach and believes education and understanding the whole body and its processes is the key to getting better. Dan shows his passion for education and the human body on his social media pages where he has grown to over 1 million followers combined between his Instagram and TikTok accounts (dr.dan_dpt). He also likes to educate himself and has completed multiple continuing education courses on exercise techniques, manual therapy, and ergonomics. In his free time Dan is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and likes to try new restaurants and bars around NYC.

Originally from California, Dr. Tegan Hayek received her bachelor's degree in Human Sciences and Dance from Loyola Marymount University. She moved to NYC to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Columbia University. She recently became a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and completed her Pilates reformer training through Polestar Pilates.

Growing up with an extensive background in dance, Tegan has a strong interest in dance medicine and performing arts rehabilitation. While she has worked in a variety of settings, she is most passionate about helping performers and other athletes recover from debilitating injuries and implementing injury prevention programs. Tegan has several years of experience working backstage at numerous Broadway shows and with dancers from various companies in NYC. She strongly believes in treating with an evidence-based approach and creating individualized treatment plans based on a patient’s unique needs. In her free time, Tegan enjoys taking fitness classes, traveling to new places, and spending time with friends.

Dr. Kate Besong is a performing arts medicine & pelvic floor physical therapist. Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Wilmington College, Master's degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University, & Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Hunter College. She has been practicing in rehabilitation fields for over eleven years and has completed extensive continuing education for manual therapy & movement facilitation techniques. She has completed additional training with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute as well as mentorship hours with Dr. Alyssa Hariprashad.

In her youth, she spent 15 years training in a variety of dance styles in Cincinnati, Ohio, which sparked her love for performing arts medicine. Kate has worked with dancers, actors, vocal performers, and musicians in recreational, pre-professional, collegiate, and professional settings. She is passionate about teaching performing artists how to support themselves throughout their training, career, & beyond.

In addition to providing care to patients at Mims Method Physical Therapy, Kate also provides care for dancers at the American Ballet Theatre. She resides in Brooklyn with her husband and enjoys caring for her houseplants, watercolor painting, and traveling to at least one new country every year. You can find Kate on social media at @physio.green

Dr. Carla Foster moved to NYC from South Florida and received her bachelor's degree in Human Biology from Hunter College, with a minor in Spanish. She then continued at Hunter College to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has completed clinical experiences in a variety of settings, including acute care, outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, and performing arts centers.

Developing a love for dance at just the age of 3 years old, at the age of 17, Carla was accepted as a company apprentice dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, WA. Following sustaining a career ending injury, Carla developed her passion for helping performers. Carla has a background in dance consisting of ballet, pointe, modern/contemporary, tap, and jazz and has experience teaching dance classes at Ballet Academy East on the UES. Her understanding of the body and movement allows her to connect with performers on a deeper level.

Carla began her PT career at Kessler Rehabilitation in NJ, where she specialized in treating patients with neurological disorders. Carla also specializes in treating vestibular disorders, and has taken many CEU courses to supplement her learning. Carla strives to incorporate dance into every aspect of her life and patient care, and has experience teaching “Dance for Parkinson’s”. Carla would love to continue to use dance as medicine for a multitude of diagnoses.

In her free time, Carla loves the sun and enjoys taking fitness classes, traveling, attending Broadway performances, and trying different restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries across NYC.

Dr. Christopher Falciano graduated from Stony Brook University, before attending Hunter College to pursue his post-baccalaureate degree. He moved to Chicago in order to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science.

Christopher has treated patients in a wide variety of settings, including hospital rehab, outpatient orthopedic clinic, and sports rehabilitation centers. He is particularly interested in the treatment of athletic injuries. Chris applies an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to treatment and is passionate about developing therapeutic programs tailored to the individual. He enjoys helping patients achieve their optimal level of function, whether that means setting a new personal record on a deadlift, or simply restoring pain-free movement. When he is not in the clinic, Chris enjoys staying active, participating in activities such as weightlifting, basketball, and rock climbing.

Emily spent over a decade dancing professionally and teaching yoga in New York City before earning her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Hunter College. Her experience as a performer and movement educator laid the foundation for an embodied approach to healing. She integrates her diverse movement background into a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to support recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness.

Emily believes that recovering from injury is most effective when people feel empowered and adaptable in their bodies. Whether working one-on-one or teaching movement, her goal is to help individuals return to doing what matters to them most with greater ease, awareness, and confidence.

Mistral Hay is a physical therapist dedicated to her patients through individualized and attentive care. She integrates her diverse background as a professional dancer and circus artist in her physical therapy practice, merging her deep passion for movement with a commitment to healing. Her transition to physical therapy was inspired by her own experiences with performing arts injuries, which ignited her interest in body mechanics and rehabilitation.

With over a decade of experience in teaching a wide range of movement disciplines—including ballet, modern/contemporary dance, yoga, and circus aerial arts—Mistral is dedicated to lifelong learning and teaching. Her expertise is further enriched by her certification in Mindfulness Meditation, which she integrates into her yoga instruction to enhance holistic well-being.

Mistral earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Hunter College and has developed a diverse clinical background spanning orthopedics, acute care, dance medicine, and pelvic floor health. She specializes in treating orthopedic injuries, dance and circus arts-related conditions, and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Known for her compassion and encouragement, Mistral employs a patient-centered approach that combines manual therapy, therapeutic activities, exercise, education, and empowerment. Her goal is to help patients achieve their desired movement goals and restore function, drawing on her extensive experience and empathetic touch.

Julie is the Operations Manager at Mims Method PT. Her company, Peraza Consulting, streamlines administrative and management services to physical therapy clinics in the U.S.

She graduated from NYU's Doctoral Physical Therapy program and has a full comprehensive Pilates Method Alliance certification. Now back in her home state of Florida, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and event planning!

Morgan Cogley is our Front Desk Manager at Mims Method Physical Therapy and is the friendly face behind all of the calls and emails! She has a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor's of Arts in Dance from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.

Through her time as a dancer and performing artist, Morgan has developed a deep interest in the mechanics as well as maintenance of our body, shaping her goal to pursue a career within dance medicine. She loves working with and learning from such an inspiring and passionate PT team! In her free time, Morgan enjoys making jewelry, taking Pilates classes, spending time outside, and traveling.

By SB Studio offers private Pilates instruction on Balanced Body apparatus. Our instructors are former dancers, focused and experienced in training athletes of all kinds, especially dancers and runners. With a contemporary and therapeutic approach, the sessions will leave you feeling challenged, worked, and fully stretched out. Our instructors are highly experienced to help those with specificities, such as training our prenatal and postnatal community, to get the absolute best exercises needed to get strong, mobile, heal, and thrive. We love to teach the magic of Pilates that helps improve movement and quality of life for all.

We are thrilled to be at Mims Method PT, working together as a team to provide effective, safe, and creative training for the clientele we share!

Certifications/education include: Pilates Apparatus (the LAB), Pilates Mat (Power Pilates), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM CPT), LindaFit Pilates, BFA Dance (University at Buffalo). More about by SB studio: by-sb.studio

Lee Schwalb is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and medical intuitive with over twenty years of clinical experience. Lee received his clinical training and attained his Master of Science degree at the New York College where he studied with some of the top clinicians in the world. His other trainings include aromatherapy, Kambo detox therapy, and Chinese herbology. He’s also a trained Sommelier!

He incorporates acupuncture, herbal medicine, breathwork and meditation to assist his patients on the path to self healing. He believes that in order to be healthy you must have a balance of free flowing energy throughout the mind and body. His techniques have been used successfully with thousands of patients over the last two decades.

"Before my life as an acupuncturist, I was studying business and social science at SUNY Albany. After graduating from College, my father told me he was receiving acupuncture to help with his insomnia. I knew nothing about acupuncture except what I saw in the movies. After seeing his improvement I became very curious and one year later I enrolled in acupuncture school. I now specialize in helping patients understand the connection between their emotional body and their physical body. When these two are balanced and in harmony, heath and well-being can flourish."

Book a free consultation with Lee today! www.leeschwalbacu.com