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 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 is currently completing her Pilates reformer teacher training.
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. 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.
Dr. Kate Besong is a physical therapist and movement enthusiast! Her academic background includes a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Wilmington College, Master's degree in Kinesiology from Indiana University, and Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Hunter College. She has been practicing for over ten years and has completed extensive continuing education for manual therapy and movement facilitation techniques.
In her youth, she spent 15 years training in a variety of dance styles in Cincinnati, Ohio, and participated in dance competitions and conventions around the US, which sparked her love for performing arts medicine. Kate has worked with actors, vocal performers, musicians, and dancers at a variety of training levels, including recreational, pre-professional, collegiate, and professional settings. She is passionate about teaching performing artists how to holistically sustain their health and wellbeing to ensure the longevity of their career.
In addition to providing care to patients at Mims Method Physical Therapy, Kate also provides care for dancers at the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and JKO School. 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
Nikki is the friendly face behind the calls and emails to our front desk! Nikki is a former dancer with a BFA in dance from Alonzo King LINES Ballet at Dominican University of California. During the course of her dance training she turned to Pilates as a form of physical therapy when she was injured. That is when she found the benefits that Pilates offered to help support the foundation of her dance technique as well as the overall contribution it had towards her mental health.
Since 2019, Nikki has been a Pilates Certified trainer teaching group and private sessions throughout New York City. She’s a current PTA student at LaGuardia Community College and is thrilled to be joining the Mims team! She’s excited to gain a new view to movement and would love to work within dance medicine. Nikki enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling and live music.
Julie is the Operations Manager for Mims Method PT. Julie has worked with Mims Method as the front desk associate for the last two years while completing NYU’s Doctoral Physical Therapy program. She has since relocated to Florida and established her own consulting practice, Peraza Consulting, a firm dedicated to streamlining operations in physical therapy clinics in the US.
Julie is also an alumni of the University of South Florida where she earned her Bachelor’s of Health Science degree with a focus on public relations and healthcare management. Now back in her home state, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and event planning and is currently working towards obtaining her Pilates certification.
Sarah Burns (she/her), is a motivated New Yorker with a natural love of Movement. She began as a classically trained dancer with a passion to create. After graduating from the University at Buffalo with a BFA in Dance, she landed in NYC and found the magic of Pilates. Pilates has a way of bringing her body back home, moving simply and with intention.
Her extensive dance background and her strength training experience (NASM, CPT) has influenced her contemporary and athletic approach to Pilates based training. Before starting her own business, she was certified through The Lab and Power Pilates. She has worked as a Pilates Instructor at Equinox and other NYC physical therapy offices, training a variety of clients to meet their individual fitness goals, recovery/prevention needs, and pre/post natal modifications. Her personal style of teaching integrates strength, mobility and recovery techniques to achieve maximum potential in the body. Sarah is a marathon runner and is currently training for two more in 2023!
Sarah is thrilled to be working alongside her good friends at Mims Method PT, working together with the team to provide effective, safe, and creative training for the clientele we share! 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.leeschwalbhealing.com
Alyssa works closely with Mims Method PT, providing comprehensive care to any patients needing pelvic floor physical therapy, while also running her pelvic floor PT practice, Alyssa Hariprashad Physical Therapy, around the corner in Chelsea. Alyssa began her career by earning a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from New York Institute of Technology. She applies an evidence-based and holistic approach to wellness, with a focus on interventions that meet the changing needs of her patients and help prevent future injuries. She enjoys treating different kinds of populations including pelvic floor dysfunction and gender reassignment surgical rehabilitation. She believes in an individualized approach to care, and strongly promotes patient education to enhance awareness and prevention of injuries.
Alyssa has received her PRPC (Pelvic Rehab Practitioner Certification) which distinguishes her as an official pelvic floor specialist. Because pelvic floor rehabilitation is often an overlooked aspect of physical therapy, Alyssa hopes to change this by continuously advocating for her patients and by creating awareness for the general public. She is the creator of the podcast "All Things Pelvic" and the blog "The Pelvic Floor Playbook". You can find her on Instagram at @alyssa.hariprashad.dpt
