Why Immersion PT?

At Immersion PT, we recognize that you have a choice in where you receive your care.

We appreciate you considering us for your care, and hope to work with you soon!

We want you to be deeply committed to your goals and the steps it will take to get there.

Meet Dr. Megan ...

Megan James is a …

-doctor of physical therapy, having received her degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2014. She is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and APTA New York chaper, including in the Running and Female Athlete special interest groups (SIG). She is currently serving as as the Treasurer of the APTA New York Eastern district, and the Outreach Chair for the Running SIG of the APTA.

-mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt … and truly believes that family is everything.

-competitive runner, with a range from the mile to marathon, and special interest in the 15K to half marathon distances.

-USATF Level 2 certified coach, and has trained athletes at the high school, open and masters levels.

-baker with a love for local ingredients, following the wisdom of Hippocrates: “let food be thy medicine”.

-PT who is fully committed to continued learning, teaching others, and helping you achieve your goals!

Megan is not a …

-physician, registered dietitian, pharmacist, personal trainer, chiropractor, psychologist, massage therapist, or pelvic physical therapist. We all have our skills, knowledge and backgrounds. Sometimes we overlap, and often we collaborate!

A note from Megan ...

I will guide you through the process of reaching your goals, and give you the tools and resources you need.

I will laugh, cry, cheer and pout right alongside you.

I will cheer you on all the way to the finish line … and beyond - because we know there is always more on the horizon.

I will work with you to identify your goals, achieve them, and then set new goals.

I will teach you how to not need me.

I will help YOU be the catalyst for your own change.

-Megan R. James, PT DPT

WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT DR. MEGAN AND IMMERSION PT?

“As a runner, going into my first appointment with a pulled groin, I was nervous and feeling sorry for myself. Being sidelined with an injury is one of the worst nightmares for an athlete. I quickly learned how lucky I was to be in the hands of Megan James. Her passion, curiosity, and determination gave me comfort in knowing that she would get me back to the sport I love. She was compassionate but also, her hard-working demeanor let me know that she expected me to do my homework. My time in Megan’s care gave me skills that I will use for a lifetime. The work she gave me is a set of small exercises I literally do to this day, 5 years later, any time I feel “off”. Her goal wasn’t only to get me back to running, but also to help me fix the cause so that hopefully I won’t have that injury again. By working together, we were able to accomplish that!

If you are looking for a physical therapist who gets how vital it is for you to get back to the sport you love, who has the drive to find the root cause of your injury, and who has the tools to give you solutions to take with you that will help you beyond your time with her, Megan James is for you!”

M.D., former patient & coached athlete

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“I would recommend Dr. Megan James to any of my family members in need of treatment. As a colleague who has had the privilege to learn and grow alongside her, I can attest to the fact that she uses the most clinically proven treatments and reaches the best possible outcome for each of her patients. You will not be disappointed when in the care of Megan.”

Dr. Kevin Esperti, Physical Therapist

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“Meg was my physical therapist when I was having pain in my hip and lower back. I was starting to run again after having two children, but became unable to run due to those issues. I went to see Meg to get me back on track. She helped me to stretch and strengthen the muscles that were bothering me, and also reminded me that I was coming back from two C-sections, and that my core (abs, back, etc.) was understandably weak. Meg developed a holistic treatment that addressed the specific areas that were giving me pain and the areas around them. I have been running without pain since them, and continue to incorporate the strength and stretching exercises Meg taught me.”

L.S., former patient & coached athlete

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“I have had the honor and privilege of working with Dr. Megan James through her entire professional career, first as a mentor and then as her fellow colleague. Dr. James is a dedicated professional to her patients, profession, and fellow healthcare practitioners, and provides a well-rounded, high level of skilled care. Additionally, Dr. James is consistently up to date on the most recent evidence-based practice to continue to implement a high quality of care. I have referred patients to Dr. James for treatment in the past, and will continue to do so in the future.”

Dr. Heather M. Kidder, Physical Therapist

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