Emily Richards, PT, DPT
New York,NY
Summary
Licensed Physical Therapist with a strong foundation in movement science and a background as a former professional dancer, offering deep expertise in body mechanics, functional mobility, and kinesthetic awareness. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans that combine manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and patient education. Committed to helping individuals restore movement, alleviate pain, and return to active lifestyles through evidence-based, compassionate care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Physical Therapist
S2 Physical Therapy
Irvington, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluates and treats patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological pathologies in an outpatient setting, while exceeding productivity standards.
- Utilizes advanced technologies with biofeedback to obtain objective evaluative measures and augment treatment interventions, such as TECAR therapy, Keiser Systems, Kineo Systems, Technobody Balance Systems, Desmotec Eccentric Training Systems, and Alter-G Antigravity Treadmills.
- Manages and trains supporting therapy staff and the intern program.
PT Aide/ Movement Trainer
James Fowler Physical Therapy
06.2017 - 08.2022
Company dancer
Freelance Modern Dancer
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Company dancer with various professional contemporary dance companies in the NYC and Boston area.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Columbia University | Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA05.2015
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Manual therapy
- Biofeedback techniques
- Patient education
- Proficient with WebPT, Spry, and Epic EMR systems
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
- CE IV: Mount Sinai West (Acute Rehab) March- May 2024
- Treated an inpatient rehabilitation setting of various orthopedic and neurologic conditions.
- CE III: S2 Physical Therapy Irvington (Outpatient Orthopedics) January- March 2024
- Treated in a private practice orthopedic setting utilizing advanced technology
- CE II: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Outpatient Orthopedics) May- July 2023
- Treated in a hospital-based outpatient orthopedic setting with patients with shoulder, neck, back, hip, knee, and foot/ankle pathology
- CE I: New York Presbyterian/ Weill Cornell Medical Center (Acute Neuro) Oct. -Dec. 2022
- Treated ICU and acute care patients on the neurological service.
Research and Teaching
- Dance Intervention for Huntington’s Disease: A Pilot Feasibility Study (CUIMC 2022- 2024)
- Faculty Advisor: Ashwini Rao, OTR EdD, Funded by: HD Society of America
- Presented at APTA CSM, 2025
- Benefits of a Dance Specific Jump Training Program on Landing Biomechanics and Strength in Dancers: A Pilot Study (The Boston Conservatory 2013-2015)
- Presented at the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Conference, 2015
- Clinical Neurological Conditions Teaching Assistant (September- November 2023)
- Gross Anatomy Teaching Assistant (September - December 2022)
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of NY
- American Red Cross: Basic Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Physical Therapist
S2 Physical Therapy
05.2024 - Current
PT Aide/ Movement Trainer
James Fowler Physical Therapy
06.2017 - 08.2022
Company dancer
Freelance Modern Dancer
01.2011 - 01.2018
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Columbia University | Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Dance Performance
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music
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