About

Our Story & Team

The philosophy behind Kinergy and the people who bring it to life.

Our Team

Meet Dr. SJ Kim

Doctor of Physical Therapy · Acupuncture · New York, NY

Dr. SJ Kim PT, DPT

SJ is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Korea National Sport University. His passion for human movement began as a personal trainer, where he developed a deeper interest in injury mechanics, assessment, and evidence-based treatment to provide better care for his clients. That curiosity led him to move to the U.S. to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Diego, CA — a program renowned for its manual therapy training.

During his clinical rotations, SJ gained experience across a wide range of hospital settings, from acute care to outpatient rehabilitation, giving him a well-rounded perspective on patient care. Since graduating, he has worked exclusively in orthopedic clinics, focusing on identifying the root cause of dysfunction through comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment — including manual therapy, spinal manipulation, therapeutic exercise, patient education, and movement-based strategies.

A former personal trainer, soccer coach, and ski instructor, SJ has been active in sports and fitness since childhood. He believes a healthy mind lives in a healthy body, and he is passionate about helping others move and feel their best. His interest in whole-body care also led him to earn a Master of Science in Acupuncture, which he sees as a powerful complement to physical therapy.

Why Kinergy

Physical therapy that puts you first

We believe recovery is personal. Here's how we make sure every visit counts.

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55-Minute
One-on-One Sessions

You'll always work directly with Dr. SJ — no aides, no multitasking. Every 55-minute session is dedicated entirely to you.

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Supportive Environment

Care doesn't stop when the session ends. Dr. SJ stays in touch between visits — answering questions, checking in on progress, and making sure you always feel supported.

03

Fascial Realignment

When fascia becomes restricted, adhered, or distorted, it can be the hidden source of chronic pain and dysfunction. Through hands-on realignment, we restore the body's natural tissue flow — patients often notice warmth, improved range of motion, and reduced pain within the same session.

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Evidence-Based Exercise

Every movement in your program is purposeful. We use research-backed exercises tailored to your body — the right movement, the right load, at the right stage of recovery.

Our Philosophy

What is Kinergy?

kin·er·gy  /ˈkɪnərji/  —  kinetic + energy

Kinergy is a word Dr. SJ created to capture a simple truth: the body is not a collection of isolated parts — it is one dynamic, interconnected whole.

When you come in with knee pain, hip tightness, or a stiff neck, we don't stop at the site of pain. We look at how your entire body moves — because pain in one place rarely begins or ends there.

Our bodies are held together by fascia, a continuous web of connective tissue that links every muscle, joint, and organ. Traditional Chinese Medicine recognizes this same interconnectedness through meridians — pathways of energy that flow throughout the body. When those pathways are blocked or restricted, the body suffers. When they flow freely, it heals.

Feel Flow

When your body moves freely — without restriction, stiffness, or compensation — blood circulates as it should, and your tissues get the oxygen and nutrients they need to heal. That ease of movement is flow. That's where recovery begins.

Feel Strong

Strength isn't just about muscle. It's the confidence of a body that moves well, recovers well, and supports you through everything you love to do.

Feel Kinergy

When flow and strength come together — when your body's energy moves the way it was designed to — that's kinergy. You're not just recovered. You're stronger than you were before.

Patient Stories

What our patients are saying

Real results from real people.

★★★★★
"Dr. SJ has provided physical therapy to my entire family and helped my son build real confidence in the process. He is the best of the best when it comes to managing symptoms and improving overall mobility."
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Jen S. New York, NY
★★★★★
"SJ is absolutely incredible at what he does. I've seen so many physical therapists for my knee pain, and none of them put me on a real path to recovery the way SJ has. I cannot recommend him enough."
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Kyle L. New York, NY
★★★★★
"The best PT I've ever had. With exercises tailored specifically to me, my mobility and strength have already improved significantly. I feel like a completely different person."
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Rachel V. New York, NY
★★★★★
"Dr. Kim is amazing! I had chronic neck pain for years. On the first visit, he adjusted my neck, and I felt about 70% pain relief right away. The relief lasted for a whole week, which was incredible. He also gave me postural exercises that really improved my posture. Now I don't have neck pain anymore. If you're looking for a physical therapist, Dr. Kim is the one to go to!"
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T. Hyphen New York, NY
★★★★★
"I'm embarrassed to say when I first started to train with SJ, I struggled to do even a "modified, modified" pushup. As a working mom with twin toddlers, I realized I needed immediate help to keep up with my life and rapidly growing, energetic kids. SJ is patient and passionate about helping people. He provided tailored exercises each session. After just a few months, he has helped me get stronger, reduced my back pain and overall feel more energetic."
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Eva J. New York, NY
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