Long Island's Premier
Physical Therapy and Recovery Center
Orthopedic Recovery. Sports Injury. Preventative Care. Trusted Since 2004.
Accepting new patients — same-week evaluation appointments available
HSS Rehab Network
Hospital for Special Surgery
ART Certified
4.9 / 5
50+ Patient Reviews
In Practice Since 2004
Serving Long Island
About Our Practice
A Practice Built on Outcomes,
Not Volume
Founded in 2004 by Dr. Tricia Rosario, Optimal Care PT is one of Long Island's most trusted rehabilitation practices. As a member of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Rehab Network and a certified Active Release Technique provider, we bring a level of individualized expertise that is rare in a private practice setting. Every treatment plan is built around your specific goals, your body, and your lifestyle -- not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
We Treat the Conditions That Others Miss
Our clinicians are trained to find the root cause of your pain and develop a precise treatment plan that returns you to full function.
Back Pain
Evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation for lower back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, and chronic spinal conditions. We address root causes, not symptoms.
Sports Injury
Athlete-specific recovery and performance optimization for recreational, youth, and competitive athletes. Biomechanical evaluation included.
Post-Surgical Rehab
Precision rehabilitation following orthopedic surgery. We coordinate with your surgical team to ensure a safe, structured return to full function.
Active Release Technique
A hands-on soft-tissue method that diagnoses and resolves carpal tunnel, headaches, sciatica, shoulder pain, muscular imbalance, and nerve entrapments.
Preventive Physical Therapy
Stay ahead of injury with proactive movement assessments, postural correction, and targeted programming designed for your lifestyle.
Youth Athletes
Specialized care for young competitors facing overuse injuries, growing pains, and sport-specific demands. We help them stay in the game.
What Is Active Release Technique?
ART is a non-invasive, hands-on treatment system that precisely locates and resolves soft-tissue disorders. Conditions that linger for months - headaches, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, shin splints, sciatica - respond rapidly to ART when performed by a certified provider.
Dr. Rosario holds multiple ART certifications including upper extremity, lower extremity, spine, and long-tract nerve entrapment - making Optimal Care one of the few practices on Long Island with full-spectrum ART capability.
Meet Your Lead Clinician
Dr. Tricia Rosario
PT, DPT - ART Certified - Stony Brook University Doctorate
Dr. Rosario founded Optimal Care Physical Therapy in 2004 after completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Stony Brook University and earning certification in Active Release Techniques. Her specialization in young athletes and extreme sports - combined with firsthand knowledge of overuse injuries as a competitive runner - gives her patients an advantage that generic PT simply cannot provide.
She is a proud member of the Hospital for Special Surgery Rehab Network, one of the most respected orthopedic affiliations in the country.
What Our Patients Say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 by patients across Long Island. Real outcomes from real people.
As a health care provider I’ve been dealing with physical therapists for over 25 years. Over the years several patients of mine have raved about Trisha at Optimal Care. When I injured my shoulder I scheduled an appointment. Her office far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend this practice to my patients and anyone who needs PT.
I highly recommend Optimal Care Physical Therapy! After my carpal tunnel surgery, Tricia, the owner, provided exceptional care that made all the difference. Her personalized attention to detail ensured my recovery plan was tailored perfectly to my needs, accelerating my healing process. The friendly, welcoming environment at Optimal Care made every session enjoyable, turning a challenging time into a positive experience.
For three months I had moderate back and hip pain coupled with numbness in my right foot. After just a few sessions at Optimal Care, I began to feel significant relief. Tricia identified the source of the problem immediately. I wish I had come sooner.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Accepting new patients from Stony Brook and across Long Island. Same-week appointments available.