About Evolution Long Island Fitness and Physical Therapy

Who We Are

We are a dedicated team of professional trainers, physical therapists, and fitness coaches. Our goal was to start with a gym concept, but evolve it so that it included a physical therapy-based approach to how fitness should be – an emphasis on injury prevention, proper technique, and incorporation of classes that focused on specific types of exercises and sports. We wanted to incorporate recovery too, just as it’s done in professional sports, so that meeting health goals is less about pain and sweating it out and more about a sense of accomplishment and the knowledge that you are giving your body what it needs, physically and mentally, to be at it’s peak. At Evolution Long Island, it’s about finding and pursuing whatever it takes for you to lead an active or healthier lifestyle, and we’re your partners in that, not just another building with workout equipment. It’s about the people too, the atmosphere, and how it makes your feel when you walk in the door to our place.

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We want to empower every patient and client to achieve their peak performance, to transform the field of physical therapy, and to deliver outstanding rehabilitation services, fitness and performance training, injury prevention, wellness, and recovery to the community. Our doctors of physical therapy are exceptionally skilled and informed, employ the highest standard of treatment, and possess a relentless commitment to your health and well-being.

The Evolution Difference.

There are other gyms out in the wild, some with top facilities and skilled trainers, but we think that’s not enough. You need support people who can help you achieve specific physical goals or overcome certain barriers. Founded by physical therapists, Evolution Long Island specializes in sports injury rehab and recovery. Sure, we have great facilities and regular trainers, but we also offer expert care you won’t find anywhere else. With a plethora of fitness classes, innovative ways to heal and recover, and new ways to discover and explore your sport and exercise interests, we have a great space for anybody. Whether you’re a pro athlete or just someone looking for the best fitness and care, we’ve got you covered.

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Evolution Long Island

Physical-Therapist founded fitness facility

Emphasis on form, technique, and injury prevention

Unique classes such as Hyrox, Boxing, Women’s Fitness, Youth Bootcamps, and more

Membership or a la Carte options

Recovery services like those used in professional sports

Work with niche trainers in very specialized areas

Offers advanced, one-on-one training

Other Gyms

General purpose equipment

Generic classes available at every gym

Must have membership first

Does not understand the usage of recovery

Does not cater to aspiring athletes or professionals

No special accommodations for those with injuries or undergoing physical therapy

Accepts trainers of any skill level

Evolution Physical Therapy & Fitness- Long Island

4.9

Based on 49 reviews

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Brianne Delgado

I began my PT journey at Evolution due to neck and arm pain from a herniated disc. I started working with Matt who took the time to listen to my concerns, assess my condition, and create a personalized treatment plan. Due to my limited range of motion, he recommended that I see a shoulder specialist. From there, Matt tailored my sessions to address frozen shoulder as well. I have been working with Matt for about two months and have noticeable improvement in my mobility and significant pain reduction! I recommend Matt to anyone who needs PT- he is encouraging, positive and so knowledgeable!

Joe Ciechanowicz

Matt is a great physical therapist detailed oriented , caring and attentive to all of your needs. The best one I have ever worked with.

Chris Babbino

Was reluctant to do physical therapy after a minor leg injury but my trainer from Evolution (Matt Messner) was so helpful, patient and effective that now I'm considering sticking around and working with him as a personal trainer to improve my general health. Can't say enough good things!

Matthew Terranova

Great experience here. Came here for a thumb sprain. My hand is feeling much better. Matt was great and very knowledgeable. He provided some progressive overload, something that a lot of therapy places don’t do very well

Billy Ash

This place is great . First time patient but cant wait to see what they do with the place.

Greg

Outstanding physical therapy facility! Much better than any chain place! I was very very pleased with my experience and results I had received at this place. I've noticed that at chain PT places, they tend to set you up on an exercise and they walk away. They don't do that at Evolution. The physical therapist, Matt, is very knowledgeable and good at what he does. He works with you, he communicates with you, and looks out for the well being of his patients. I HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone who needs physical therapy!Thank you again, Evolution!

Amanda Kaufman

I recently completed my physical therapy sessions with Matt and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. Matt took the time to thoroughly assess my condition and tailor a treatment plan specifically for me. He always explained each exercise and its purpose, which helped me understand my recovery process better. I noticed a significant improvement in my mobility and pain levels. Matt also provided valuable advice on maintaining my progress at home, which I found very helpful. Overall, I would highly recommend!

Eddie Jonny

Awesome facility, awesome staff, awesome experience. On the PT side, Matt is super knowledgeable and does a great job of balancing treatment & strength-training while pushing you in a safe & strategic way to help work you back to 100% and beyond. Never knew this place existed but couldn’t be happier with the experience here and would definitely recommend to anyone in need of PT or private training.

Gina Grande

Matt has been terrific with my 12-year-old son. He went to Evolution and worked with Matt to help strengthen and stabilize his knee due to pain from growth plate issues and overuse. He took the time to explain everything to me and my son and gave us a plan that he can continue to work on at home now that he "graduated." He let us know that if we have any questions the line of communication is opened even though we are not going there for PT.

Will Hart

Evolution Physical Therapy really helped me bounce back from my injuries. The staff is awesome—they know exactly what they're doing and always made sure I felt comfortable and supported. The exercises and treatments they gave me were spot on, and I could feel myself getting stronger each week. They really cared about my progress, and thanks to them, I'm back to doing the things I love.

Our Approach to Fitness and Recovery

Evolution Long Island is a cutting-edge performance and recovery center for all ages and activity levels. Founded and led by physical therapists with expertise in biomechanical movement and exercise, we ensure efficient, effective, and safe workouts, minimizing injury risks. Whether you have specific goals or simply enjoy the process of training and improving, we have you covered. We also offer premium recovery services as well that complement both physical therapy and fitness routines provided at our location.

Our Approach to Physical Therapy

Our physical therapy team employs modern, best practices, offering services such as manual therapy, blood flow restriction therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, and more. Our goal is to enhance injury diagnosis and treatment, helping patients maintain a lifestyle without pain whenever possible. Evolution’s PT team builds customized treatment plans tailored to an individual patient’s specific needs and goals. And if that wasn’t enough, we offer specific, therapy-based classes, movement, or fitness to enhance treatment outcomes and deliver the most effective results.