Greg's Bio

Dr. Greg Cecere is a board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy who earned his degree at the University of Delaware. Prior to his graduate work, he attended Binghamton University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and interned in the sports medicine department, working primarily with the men’s and women’s cross country running and track and field teams as a student trainer. After graduating from the University of Delaware, he joined NY Orthopedics in NYC, headed by noted orthopedist Dr. Stephen Nicholas, to usher in its only physical therapy office to date. Not only was he able to launch his career in orthopedics and sports medicine in an exceptional setting of rehabilitation, research and medicine, he was able to continue expanding his knowledge and skill set alongside a very talented physical therapist, Chris Johnson.
With two years of experience under his belt, Greg decided to pursue a very unique opportunity as a traveling physical therapist. Over the course of a year and a half, he completed five different job assignments in Palm Springs and Salinas, CA, Puyallup and Auburn, WA, and Leonardtown, MD, each lasting three months. The exposure to several different outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout the country allowed Greg to practice and hone his craft even further. His various clinical and administrative experiences also factored into his decision to open his own practice upon returning to his hometown of New Paltz, NY.
Having been a lifelong athlete, Greg has strong interests in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation and continues to pursue educational opportunities in these areas as well as pain science, manual therapies and nutrition. In particular he is fascinated by the power of the brain and nervous system, and how it can be harnessed to maximize outcomes and performance.
Outside of his office, you will often find Greg training in town, Minnewaska State Park or Mohonk Preserve for road and trail running races as well as general fitness. You may also see him in these same places with his camera as he practices a more recent passion of photography. If not there, then he is probably in his kitchen trying new foods and recipes.
With two years of experience under his belt, Greg decided to pursue a very unique opportunity as a traveling physical therapist. Over the course of a year and a half, he completed five different job assignments in Palm Springs and Salinas, CA, Puyallup and Auburn, WA, and Leonardtown, MD, each lasting three months. The exposure to several different outpatient orthopedic clinics throughout the country allowed Greg to practice and hone his craft even further. His various clinical and administrative experiences also factored into his decision to open his own practice upon returning to his hometown of New Paltz, NY.
Having been a lifelong athlete, Greg has strong interests in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation and continues to pursue educational opportunities in these areas as well as pain science, manual therapies and nutrition. In particular he is fascinated by the power of the brain and nervous system, and how it can be harnessed to maximize outcomes and performance.
Outside of his office, you will often find Greg training in town, Minnewaska State Park or Mohonk Preserve for road and trail running races as well as general fitness. You may also see him in these same places with his camera as he practices a more recent passion of photography. If not there, then he is probably in his kitchen trying new foods and recipes.
Greg's Philosophy

Greg’s treatment philosophy began during his tenure as a student athletic trainer in the sports medicine department at Binghamton University. It was there that he learned to appreciate the science and art of taking care of an entire team while simultaneously customizing plans for individual athletes as each injury presents its own unique challenges. Since then, his philosophy has evolved as a result of the accumulation of experiences he has had in classrooms, labs, clinical internships, and as a practicing physical therapist.
In each of these experiences, Greg strives to extract the best information, knowledge and techniques to adapt his craft so that he can facilitate the most current and effective management plan for his clients. It is paramount to him that he works with each client one-on-one in a customized manner to address the most relevant factors so that they are in the best position to reach their goals. In order to do this, he carefully combines a customized mix of pain science/injury education, manual techniques, movement retraining, and precise exercise prescription. This eclectic approach is centered around listening closely to his clients so that he can address their concerns promptly to put them at ease and maximize each treatment session both physically and mentally.
Having dealt with his own injuries and surgeries in the past, Greg is also intimately familiar with the ebbs and flows of the recovering body and mind, which enables him to better guide his clients through their recovery. With the right approach, he knows it is possible to reach your goals whether that is sleeping through the night, playing with your children or returning to the sports and activities you love.
Ultimately, through his knowledge and wide array of experiences, his goal is to empower clients with the tools they need to become more aware of their bodies and brains so that they are less susceptible to future injury but also understand how to manage those injuries should they occur.
In each of these experiences, Greg strives to extract the best information, knowledge and techniques to adapt his craft so that he can facilitate the most current and effective management plan for his clients. It is paramount to him that he works with each client one-on-one in a customized manner to address the most relevant factors so that they are in the best position to reach their goals. In order to do this, he carefully combines a customized mix of pain science/injury education, manual techniques, movement retraining, and precise exercise prescription. This eclectic approach is centered around listening closely to his clients so that he can address their concerns promptly to put them at ease and maximize each treatment session both physically and mentally.
Having dealt with his own injuries and surgeries in the past, Greg is also intimately familiar with the ebbs and flows of the recovering body and mind, which enables him to better guide his clients through their recovery. With the right approach, he knows it is possible to reach your goals whether that is sleeping through the night, playing with your children or returning to the sports and activities you love.
Ultimately, through his knowledge and wide array of experiences, his goal is to empower clients with the tools they need to become more aware of their bodies and brains so that they are less susceptible to future injury but also understand how to manage those injuries should they occur.
Move better. Feel better. Live better.