Our Concierge Physical Therapists Serving New York City, Brooklyn and the Hamptons

Jim Palmer’s introduction to physical therapy began after a low back injury in 1999, where he gained a new perspective and an appreciation for the amazing resilience of the human body. Moreover, he observed the importance of physical therapy in not just treating the immediate injury, but also in the prevention of future injuries. This was especially relevant to him because as a runner since the eighth grade, he’s also experienced sport-related injuries. In 2004, Jim received his Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Florida, and in 2013 his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. Additionally, he has earned specialized certifications in The Mulligan Concept, trigger point dry needling, and Orthopedic Manual Therapy. This additional training has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of manual therapy, which ranges from myofascial trigger points to joint repositioning techniques. He believes that prescribing a multifaceted approach (hands-on techniques, progressive exercise, and education) will assist in faster and more complete recovery from injuries. Jim is passionate about developing personal relationships with his clients to better understand their pain points and concerns. Together, we can create a personalized rehab and fitness program to meet your individual goals.

After working for standard physical therapy companies for many years, Jim became very frustrated with the lack of personalized care, high patient visit quotas, and insurance companies dictating patient care limits. When he and his wife relocated to New York City, he grasped the opportunity to launch Palmer Concierge Physical Therapy in January 2019. His mission became to provide unique, personalized physical therapy and fitness to busy, active New Yorkers in the privacy and convenience of their home, place of work, or hotel. Palmer Concierge Physical Therapy has grown from him to a small team of dedicated professionals who care for busy professionals, parents, children, grandparents, high school and semi-professional athletes, expecting and postpartum mothers. Jim is grateful to his family, physical therapy team, referring partners, and clients for the ability to care for so many wonderful people.

Specialized Credentials
Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) & Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
Certified Mulligan Practitioner (CMP)
Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT)
Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling
Marathon and Ultra-Marathon Runner

Sean Joyce is a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Denver, CO. He completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY, in 2017 and has been helping New Yorkers feel, move, and perform better ever since. As a highly competitive athlete in lacrosse, ice hockey, and golf, he has suffered and recovered from his fair share of injuries which is what introduced him to the field of Physical Therapy. He has undergone extensive training with the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) to learn how to best help golfers play pain-free and maximize their potential. Additionally, he has trained with the Postural Restoration Institute, helping him to recognize and restore postural abnormalities and compensation patterns that result in pain and injury. Sean has developed a treatment methodology, including manual therapy and corrective exercise designed to restore proper joint and muscle function to help maximize strength and resilience thereafter.

When Sean isn’t working, he may be found outdoors or traveling. Sean is also an avid golfer who never misses an opportunity to get out for a round of golf. He believes that physical and mental health are the foundations upon which you build and enjoy your life. Moreover, he strives to live the same lifestyle he prescribes to his patients.

Specialized Credentials
Titleist Performance Institute Certified: Medical Level 3
SFMA Certified: Level 2
SuperSpeed Certified: Level 3

Ana Wu Machuca earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Dance and Arts Administration from Butler University in Indiana.  She specializes in pelvic rehabilitation for women’s health, orthopedic injury rehabilitation, and post-operative care.  Ana provides solutions to women suffering from Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Pain, Pain with Intercourse, Pain During Pregnancy, Postpartum Pain and Endometriosis.

She became a physical therapist because she is extremely passionate about helping people, and she truly believes movement is medicine. Her background as a dance educator, combined with manual therapy and therapeutic exercise, guide her treatment philosophy. She aims to raise body awareness, improve posture, and facilitate healing in her patients.

Specialized Credentials
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
Specializing in Women’s Pelvic Floor Care

Tracy Adams has been working as a licensed physical therapist for 14 years after earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Long Island University- Brooklyn Campus.  In her career, she has worked in diverse settings including home care (Visiting Nurse Service of New York), outpatient and subacute rehab (Kings County Hospital), outpatient orthopedics (Motion Sports Medicine), and pediatrics (NYC DOE, YAI).  

She finds working with the pediatric population to be very rewarding and welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with you and your child to build confidence through exploring and expanding their capacity.

Specialized Credentials
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
Specializing in Pediatric Care

Sandra Zamparo has over 30 years of combined clinical and academic experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Hunter College in 1987. She continued her education and earned her Master’s in Science in Health Care Policy and Management in 1999 from Stony Brook University. 

Sandra held a Clinical Assistant Professor position in the physical therapy program at Stony Brook University. Her academic teaching focus was in preparing students for the care of adult neurologic and orthopedic patients. She lectured and instructed students in soft tissue mobilization techniques, specialized therapeutic exercise programs and served as an assistant lecturer at Touro College teaching Evaluation and Treatment of Extremity Dysfunction. She has had the fortunate opportunity to work in multiple outpatient Physical Therapy offices and has a strong background in treating adult orthopedic and breast cancer recovery patients. 

Sandra’s approach to patient care is rooted in identifying faulty movement patterns and muscle imbalance. Through initiating hands-on manual therapy and prescribing an active targeted program, her goal is to restore skilled and mindful movement while balancing comfort, stability, flexibility and endurance. Sandra believes strongly in educating patients to promote prevention and a secure sense of physical health and wellbeing.  

Specialized Credentials
Master’s of Science Physical Therapy

Nicole has worked in the fashion retail industry for 7 years in different roles including Marketing, Customer Service, Administrative Support and Merchandising. Working in customer service, she has shown exceptional skills when engaging with clients, whether it’s answering the phone with warmth and professionalism or efficiently assisting them in scheduling appointments. She always aims to deliver a seamless and enjoyable customer service experience for all those she interacts with.  Her strong attention to detail and sincere passion for making clients’ lives easier are evident in every aspect of her work.