About James Fowler Physical Therapy

James Fowler

P.T., ACSM, CEAS, Founder

With over 20 years of experience in Sports Medicine and Movement Science, James Fowler has been owner of his own practice since 2001. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Physical Education. In 1994, after coming to New York, he earned a degree in Physical Therapy from the Steinhardt School of Education at New York University. He is certified in Active Release Techniques and has advanced training and hands-on experience in Spinal Manipulation and Myofascial Release Techniques. He is a certified Exercise Specialist by the American College of Sports Medicine and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Before opening his practice, James spent seven years at Beth Israel Medical Center, specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine. While at Beth Israel, he coordinated the Motion Analysis Laboratory, developed an evaluative tool for the analysis of running, golfing, and throwing, and was featured on the CBS Morning News Program describing "Motion Analysis for Golfers." James was also the official physical therapist for the New York Knicks and New York Liberty Basketball teams.

Julie Costigan

DPT

Julie's path to physical therapy was shaped by a deep-rooted fascination with anatomy and biomechanics, nurtured through years of dancing and participation in sports. Her favorite aspect of being a physical therapist is the collaborative problem-solving involved in guiding each patient through their recovery journey. She is passionate about creating personalized plans that support individuals overcoming injuries or challenges.

Julie received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from the University of Maine in 2020. She then earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in 2023. She has participated in specialized programs such as Just For Kicks and Rock Steady Boxing, gaining valuable experience supporting movement and mobility in individuals with neurological conditions.

Tara McKeon

P.T., DPT, Cert. DN

Tara's interest in optimizing movement and performance started as an injury prone athlete. Several and repeated injuries inspired her to take an active role in her health through the exploration of various healing and injury prevention methods. Tara found that Physical Therapy with a focus on mobility and strength training is essential in treating both localized injury and the body as a whole.

Tara received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Sacred Heart University, graduating with honors. Prior to this she received her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from The University of Delaware. During her studies, she completed several advanced clinical affiliations in outpatient orthopedics.

Claire Posada

Lymphatic Drainage Specialist

Claire Posada, LMT specializes in Manual Lymph Drainage and Jin Shin Jyutsu®, a healing practice related to acupressure. She graduated from the Scherer Institute of Natural Healing in Santa Fe, NM in 1998 and became certified in MLD by the Vodder International School in 2001. She was an Integrative Practitioner at Morristown Memorial Hospital in NJ.

Noriko Hosono

Massage Therapist

Noriko specializes in clinical and physical-therapy–focused bodywork with over a decade of experience supporting pre-/post-surgery patients, oncology and autoimmune disease patients, and those recovering from injuries, chronic pain, and trauma. Her expertise includes Medical and Deep tissue, sports, trigger points, pre-/and postnatal, Swedish relaxation, and reflexology.

Brittany Drysdale

Trainer

With a passion for movement and a commitment to helping others feel and perform their best, Brittany brings a well-rounded, client-centered approach to training and recovery. As a NASM Certified Personal Trainer with specialties in Corrective Exercise and Pre/Postnatal Fitness, she designs personalized programs that support each client's unique goals.

Asia Bonilla

Trainer

Asia Bonilla graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Ailey/Fordham BFA program with a major in Dance and a minor in Mathematics. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist, and she also teaches dance throughout New York and abroad.

Alison Waller

Trainer

Alison graduated Magna Cum Laude from Franklin and Marshall College in 2024 with a B.A. in Dance and English-Creative Writing with honors in Dance. With a background as a dance teacher for elementary-adult aged students, she loves connecting with and helping others through her passion for movement.

Idelsi Olivero

Practice Administrator

Idelsi graduated from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 2011. She earned a Dual Degree; a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. She brings 10+ years of customer service experience with a varied background in marketing and business support.