Custom Performance is here to help you reach your goals, improve your running, and change your life. We believe that all people have the ability to experience self-transformation through running. Whether you're a brand new runner or you're running your 10th marathon, you are welcome here.
Our physical therapy is a one-on-one, personalized experience with your Physical Therapist and certified Running Coach, who specializes in biomechanical running analysis, hands-on-care, and comprehensive, individualized program design.We will provide you with everything you need to unlock your potential, recover faster, and come back even stronger than before.
Our physical therapy is a one-on-one, personalized experience with your Physical Therapist and certified Running Coach, who specializes in biomechanical running analysis, hands-on-care, and comprehensive, individualized program design.We will provide you with everything you need to unlock your potential, recover faster, and come back even stronger than before.
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Our passionate team of Doctors of Physical Therapy and Certified Running Coaches will help you to reach the finish line confidently and healthily. Your goals are our goals. Marathon Fall is quickly approaching (first day of Fall was 9/22 for anyone who forgot). If you have a major marathon on your calendar, it's been at least two years since you've been in this position.
Our one-on-one, personalized sessions will provide you with everything you need to unlock your potential, recover faster, and come back even stronger than before. We provide physical therapy, performance training, and recovery services for runners of all abilities. When our founder, Wendy Winn, opened our doors in 2014, she had the vision that all people have the opportunity to experience self-transformation through running.
Our first core value is "Clarity in Communications." We value your care and want to be as transparent as possible with you about your plan with us. Here are some "Frequently Asked Questions" we often receive from our runners and athletes. If you have any other question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
When you join the Custom Performance family, you will have the support of our whole team behind you. Our runners work hard, and they have the incredible results to show for it. For Matthew, he had no idea where his life was heading, but then running changed everything. Not only his health and wellness, but how he is in the rest of his life.
An approach that combines physical therapy with performance & strength coaching to maximize your results. Recommendations of exercises and stretches to correct your form and aid in your performance. Classes are built around full-body movements to improve range of motion and dynamic strength. Each class is 50-55min long and consists of a brief warm-up, two rounds of circuit-based exercises, and one round of burnout.
Reviews (24)
Jennifer Harper
Nov 18, 2021
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Felix Puno
Aug 24, 2021
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Piera Forestieri
Aug 12, 2021
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Custom PT is amazing! They're true experts!! I've been working with Dr Lisbeth Hoyt, recovering from some health issues/injury that prevented me from running for 8 months. She is very competent and empathetic. Her manual therapy extremely good!! And I really appreciate her advice on running, strength and stretching exercises because they've been helping me to make great progress!! Within three months, I went from zero miles/week to 18 miles last week. She knows what she's doing. Highly recommend.
David Paz
Jun 03, 2021
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Mergim Selimaj
Dec 29, 2020
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I, like most people, am a novice runner, and wanted to approach it with respect, and due diligence. I heard about Custom Performance from a runner friend of mine and figured I'd get a tune up before I laced up my running shoes.
I got SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT!
The team there, from Operations, to ownership, to the incredible PTs themselves, offer so much in the way of not only providing the highest quality treatment available, but prescriptions and running plans that felt personal to me and my needs.
Dr. Cat, who I see weekly, does an incredible job at not only making sure that I'm progressing and
I got SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT!
The team there, from Operations, to ownership, to the incredible PTs themselves, offer so much in the way of not only providing the highest quality treatment available, but prescriptions and running plans that felt personal to me and my needs.
Dr. Cat, who I see weekly, does an incredible job at not only making sure that I'm progressing and
Lauren Nowierski-Stadnick
Dec 25, 2020
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I love Custom Performance! I am a runner/powerlifter and came here for the first time over the summer due ongoing knee pain. Kathleen recognized my problem almost immediately (which was much different than I would have guessed) and set forth a plan which was easy to follow and practical for my personal goals. Custom PT does a great job of sticking to covid protocols (they take them very seriously!) and I feel like I am in great hands with Kathleen and the whole team. It is very easy to schedule appointments using the Jane platform, or even by email. Virtual appointments are also super helpful when
Masumi T.
Dec 09, 2020
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At first I was very reluctant to come here. This logic doesn't make any sense now because I was preparing for the marathon and had pain while running. I had knee pains but my gut told me the pain was coming from somewhere else and I wanted someone with knowledge of the whole body. I've worked with too many bad PTs who only focused on a certain area.
Since this was during Covid, my first session we were to be virtual. I declined my first meeting because I had just spent a lot of money somewhere else and the in-person sessions were unhelpful. I didn't think a virtual session would
Since this was during Covid, my first session we were to be virtual. I declined my first meeting because I had just spent a lot of money somewhere else and the in-person sessions were unhelpful. I didn't think a virtual session would
Alex Green
Sep 14, 2020
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Custom Performance is an amazing place for runners and a great resource for the NYC running community. I first started seeing Megan through virtual sessions during the Covid lockdown, and she worked with me to successfully resolve a minor injury and build strength to ensure that it didn't come back. Once the office reopened, I was finally able to go in person for a gait analysis to identify further opportunities for improvement, and follow-up PT sessions. I have also enjoyed Custom's daily virtual Bread & Butter classes on a regular basis, often multiple times a week, and they have been really
Melissa Valente
Aug 27, 2020
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Custom Performance has been pivotal in my return to running journey. I came to Custom with a somewhat severe sacral fracture and Andrew was super patient, helpful and helped me achieve my goal of being able to run again. The entire staff goes out of their way and everyone is very knowledgeable. I now go to Custom consistently to keep my body healthy and in one piece. I like to think I'm a smarter and stronger runner and that's all thanks to everyone at Custom PT!
Stephen Wilson
Jun 27, 2020
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Custom Performance sets the standard when it comes to providing the running community with expert holistic care. They make sure you have the tools and knowledge to become a smarter and stronger athlete. Whether you are focusing on training plans, running form, pre-hab (getting stronger, identifying imbalances, etc) or on the road to recovery from a set back, they are with you every step of the way, cheering for you, supporting you and being your number one fans. Your goals become their goals and they work with you to help you achieve results you'll be proud of, while making you feel empowered by
Meggie Sullivan
Jun 10, 2020
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While I can confidently echo all the wonderful reviews below (and those that will predictably come after my own) I want to especially note how Custom Performance PT provided and continues to provide me one-of-a-kind virtual care during the ongoing co-vid19 pandemic. And when the statement “health is wealth” has come to hit home for us all in different ways, Custom Performance PT has selflessly rose to the occasion to give their clients whatever they could and more.
At 8am, Monday through Friday during this past spring, Custom Performance offered FREE bread and butter strength sessions on Instagram
At 8am, Monday through Friday during this past spring, Custom Performance offered FREE bread and butter strength sessions on Instagram
Cheng S.
Apr 19, 2019
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Ian A.
Nov 07, 2018
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I have been visiting custom performance for the last few months to help deal with IT band pain from running as well as general tightness, pain, and other issues in my quads, hamstrings, and lower legs.
I worked with Lisbeth, and she did an amazing job each week helping me improve my flexibility and strength by giving me exercises to do at home that worked well with the PT I received at custom performance.
If you are getting into distance running, I highly recommend Custom Performance. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and highly skilled!
I worked with Lisbeth, and she did an amazing job each week helping me improve my flexibility and strength by giving me exercises to do at home that worked well with the PT I received at custom performance.
If you are getting into distance running, I highly recommend Custom Performance. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and highly skilled!
Stacy L.
May 11, 2018
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After years of running on the concrete, life finally caught up with me. The aches and pains were unbearable. I needed physical therapy. Cat Fitzgerald identified my physical ailments after the first visit. In addition, she improved my running form. She was great! Cat asked a million questions, put my body through various tests and developed a post treatment routine. All of this was accomplished within an hour. I highly recommend Cat and NY Custom Performance. Your body will thank you. She's the best!!! Gave them an extra star because they played Cradi B during my last workout.
Np W.
May 03, 2018
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Physical Therapy + Community
I started going to Custom PT eight weeks after a sesamoid fracture - my first running injury. Everyone who works there genuinely cares about the people who come in to recover and get stronger.
They share great insight via email and blogs; cheer on their patients at runs that are local and not so local (I'm lookin' at you, Boston); and offer a place where people of all different athletic levels - with a wide range of goals - can come to not only restore and repair the body, but the spirit as well. (Cause if you are reading this review because you have an
I started going to Custom PT eight weeks after a sesamoid fracture - my first running injury. Everyone who works there genuinely cares about the people who come in to recover and get stronger.
They share great insight via email and blogs; cheer on their patients at runs that are local and not so local (I'm lookin' at you, Boston); and offer a place where people of all different athletic levels - with a wide range of goals - can come to not only restore and repair the body, but the spirit as well. (Cause if you are reading this review because you have an
Tether H.
Nov 13, 2017
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Let me start out by saying I have been a perpetually injured runner since I started racing as an adult in NYC in 2011. I have tried many physical therapy clinics and Custom is THE BEST!
I am a very active person (fitness instructor, mountain biker, road cyclist, crazy person) and they've been able to help me tailor my training, strength & recovery programs to meet my multi-faceted needs.
I have had 2 minor setbacks in my race seasons this year and Kathleen at Custom was able to get me ready for race day & still maintain pretty impressive numbers despite being a bit undertrained.
I am a very active person (fitness instructor, mountain biker, road cyclist, crazy person) and they've been able to help me tailor my training, strength & recovery programs to meet my multi-faceted needs.
I have had 2 minor setbacks in my race seasons this year and Kathleen at Custom was able to get me ready for race day & still maintain pretty impressive numbers despite being a bit undertrained.
Rory C.
Jun 05, 2017
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Custom PT is the best!!! Your goals become their goals and they genuinely care and want you to achieve them!
About a month into my 16 week training for my 2nd marathon I started to get severe knee pain (IT Band). The pain would kick in after about a mile or two and it made it hard to finish training runs, especially the long runs every week. I started out going to a different physical therapist that will remain nameless, but after two sessions there I knew I would never make it to the marathon if I stayed there. I was extremely frustrated and not sure if I would be able to run the marathon
About a month into my 16 week training for my 2nd marathon I started to get severe knee pain (IT Band). The pain would kick in after about a mile or two and it made it hard to finish training runs, especially the long runs every week. I started out going to a different physical therapist that will remain nameless, but after two sessions there I knew I would never make it to the marathon if I stayed there. I was extremely frustrated and not sure if I would be able to run the marathon
Stephen D.
May 26, 2017
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I've been working with Kathleen at Custom PT for several months now and have had a stellar experience. I originally presented with plantar fasciitis developed during marathon training. From the outset Kathleen gave me some great pointers to improve my gait and form and most importantly help me understand what's going on with my feet, tendons, muscles, hips etc. and what exacerbates problems. For me each PT session starts with stretching, targeted work on the issue at hand (thumbs up for Graston technique!), followed by excercise practice (progressing over time) and finally either heat
Cody R.
Nov 13, 2016
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NY Custom PT is great! I worked with Cat for many months: first to resolve the IT Band Syndrome I was experiencing, then some Posterior Tibial issues, and finished with some maintenance to stay healthy throughout the running/triathlon season. I finished the season strong, running better than I ever have, with many PRs and no injury re-occurrences all thanks to Cat and NY Custom PT's help along the way. I highly recommend their PT services!
Dwight F.
Oct 03, 2016
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NY Custom PT is the premiere center for physical therapy for all runners in NYC. I came into this facility 4 weeks ago defeated and a broken man (okay fine, quadriceps tendonitis or should I say squeaky knees?). I was 2 months away from the marathon and running up to the 12th mile before my knees refused to cooperate with me. Luckily, I was under the care of Paul Nasri. In 3 weeks' time, my knees stopped clicking, the pain went away and I was back to running 18 miles again. Paul was with me every step of the way. He offered encouragement when I was down, pushed me to finish my exercises and
Betty C.
Jul 16, 2016
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NY Custom PT is wonderful. I had been battling with major pain while running. Which ultimately stopped me from exercising all together. I tried everything, I was even told that I needed surgery!?!? NO bueno....
Went to NY Custom PT and was able to slowly get back to running, pain free and with a home exercise program that I still follow today. For anyone who is a runner I Highly recommend coming here. Wendy is the best, no nonsense and super knowledgable. The front desk is friendly and professional. Easy to get to and overall great experience.
Went to NY Custom PT and was able to slowly get back to running, pain free and with a home exercise program that I still follow today. For anyone who is a runner I Highly recommend coming here. Wendy is the best, no nonsense and super knowledgable. The front desk is friendly and professional. Easy to get to and overall great experience.
C. F.
May 18, 2016
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NY Custom PT is the absolute best. I have had knee injuries off and on for the past 5 years and I'm finally able to run regularly again now. I saw Wendy and she is phenomenal, as are all of the PTs there. They do everything - massage, graston, trigger point, stretching, strengthening, gait training, VO2 max testing, and I'm sure much more. They work on anything and everything that needs it (which, for me, was a lot after five years). By coming to Custom PT for a couple of months and doing my strengthening exercises (every day), I am so thrilled to be running again. I was starting to think
Veronica G.
Dec 16, 2015
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I highly recommend New York Custom PT. They have a great staff and a great facility. Cat is a great PT. She did my initial running analysis and I've worked with her for the last few months to rehab a running injury I've had for the past few years. We've worked a lot on form which has helped my running tremendously. I'm seeing the results of my work with her and my next step is to plan some race goals.
Srini V.
Feb 17, 2015
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New York Customer PT must be the cleanest and nicest physical therapy facility in the city (not that I have checked out many). This location opened just a few months ago in a commercial building in the mid-town area.
Wendy, who founded and runs the facility, is a gifted PT practitioner. She specializes in helping runners and also in treating midtown monkeys with broken backs. I have had a lower back pain from keeping a poor posture at work, and Wendy has been working on setting it right over the past few months. My rate of improvement is only constrained by my own inability to diligently follow
Wendy, who founded and runs the facility, is a gifted PT practitioner. She specializes in helping runners and also in treating midtown monkeys with broken backs. I have had a lower back pain from keeping a poor posture at work, and Wendy has been working on setting it right over the past few months. My rate of improvement is only constrained by my own inability to diligently follow
