Mission Statement
At SoulfulHands Physical Therapy, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based physical therapy that restores movement, enhances well-being, and empowers individuals to live life to the fullest. We are committed to healing not just the body, but also supporting the emotional and spiritual journey of each patient with integrity, respect, and excellence in care.
Our Vision
To provide compassionate, evidence-based physical therapy that empowers individuals to regain function, independence, and quality of life — through personalized care, clinical excellence, and accessible, patient-driven service.
Our Mission
Compassion
Healing with empathy, heart, and understanding.
Integrity
Delivering care with honesty, trust, and professionalism.
Holistic Healing
Supporting the body, mind, and spirit through every step of recovery.
Excellence
Providing evidence-based, personalized therapy with the highest standards.
Respect
Honoring each patient’s journey, dignity, and individuality.
Dedication
Committed to restoring movement, independence, and quality of life.
Our Therapists
Pritesh Patel, PT, DPT
Licensed Physical TherapistMeet Pritesh,
Pritesh is a licensed physical therapist with extensive experience in the treatment of orthopedic and neurological conditions across adult and geriatric populations. His clinical expertise includes comprehensive patient evaluations, development of individualized treatment plans, and hands-on manual therapy to address a wide range of musculoskeletal impairments. He specializes in the treatment of conditions such as rotator cuff injuries, chronic pain syndromes, sacroiliac dysfunction, sports-related injuries, and age-related functional decline. He is also passionate about promoting overall health, mobility, and wellness.
Pritesh brings advanced skills in manual therapy, including mobilization with movement, myofascial release, active release techniques, and therapeutic stretching—techniques that are integral to enhancing recovery and improving quality of life.
Pritesh earned his Bachelor of Physical Therapy from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in India in 2006 and began his career in an outpatient clinic. In 2008, he moved to the United States to further his education and professional development. He completed his Master of Education in Kinesiology from Dallas Baptist University in 2010 and went on to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Utica College in New York in 2013.
Since 2010, Pritesh has served as a full-time physical therapist at St. Cabrini Nursing Home in New York. He is also experienced in delivering care in the outpatient and home-care settings, providing personalized and compassionate therapy to patients in the comfort of their homes.
With a strong foundation of international training and over a decade of experience in the U.S. healthcare system, Pritesh is dedicated to helping individuals restore function, reduce pain, and achieve their highest level of independence. His passion for patient care and lifelong learning continues to drive his commitment to excellence in physical therapy.