Rio Jus Pedro A. Espiritu II, PT, DPT

Dr. Rio Jus Pedro A. Espiritu II is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with extensive experience in outpatient, home health, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation settings. He specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and post-surgical conditions using evidence-based, function-focused physical therapy.

He has worked with a broad spectrum of patients across New York, including orthopedic injuries, chronic pain cases, sports-related conditions, geriatric mobility decline, balance and gait impairments, neurological conditions, and individuals recovering from surgery. His clinical approach emphasizes individualized care plans, targeted strengthening, mobility restoration, manual therapy, and patient education to improve independence, confidence, and long-term functional health.

Throughout his career, Dr. Espiritu has collaborated closely with chiropractors, acupuncturists, and multidisciplinary medical teams to deliver integrated, whole-person rehabilitation. He is Barbell Rehab certified, enabling him to safely incorporate strength training principles into rehabilitation for patients at all fitness levels. He is also licensed both in New York and in the Philippines and has experience utilizing multiple EMR/documentation systems across diverse clinical settings.

Dr. Espiritu is committed to delivering compassionate, one-on-one care and empowering every patient to reach their highest level of function. His mission is to help individuals move better, feel stronger, and return to the activities that matter most.

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Irish Angelle R. Malapit, PTA

is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant specializing in home-based physical therapy, outpatient rehabilitation, and patient-centered care. She provides skilled physical therapy services focused on improving mobility, reducing pain, restoring function, and promoting independence for patients across all age groups.

With clinical experience in musculoskeletal, orthopedic, neurological, and pediatric physical therapy, Irish delivers evidence-based treatment programs tailored to each patient’s needs. She works closely with licensed physical therapists, physicians, and caregivers to ensure coordinated care and optimal outcomes. Her expertise includes therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance training, neuromuscular re-education, functional mobility training, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

Irish has experience treating patients in home health settings, outpatient clinics, and community-based rehabilitation programs, helping individuals recover from conditions such as stroke, injury, surgery, chronic pain, and mobility limitations. She is highly skilled in patient assessment, EMR documentation, and developing personalized home exercise programs (HEP) to support long-term recovery.

Prior to practicing as a PTA, Irish worked as a Physical Therapist in the Philippines, where she performed comprehensive evaluations and implemented individualized plans of care. This background strengthens her clinical judgment and ability to deliver high-quality, Medicare-compliant physical therapy services.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Emilio Aguinaldo College – Cavite and is recognized for her compassionate care, strong clinical skills, and commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Irish is dedicated to helping patients achieve their goals through skilled physical therapy, home care rehabilitation, fall prevention, strength training, and functional independence programs.

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Jerome Rivera, PT, DPT

Dr. Jerome T. Rivera Jr. is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in outpatient orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and geriatric rehabilitation. He is the founder of NYC Home Rehab Physical Therapy PLLC, a hybrid practice providing one-on-one physical therapy both in-clinic and through mobile in-home visits across New York City.

Dr. Rivera earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. He is licensed in New York and previously practiced in the Philippines, where he gained clinical experience in hospital-based, outpatient, pediatric, and cardiac rehabilitation settings.

Before launching NYC Home Rehab Physical Therapy, Dr. Rivera served as a Director of Physical Therapy in an outpatient medical center, where he led a multidisciplinary rehab team and oversaw program development, patient outcomes, and clinical operations. His background includes:

1. Post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation
2. Neurological conditions & fall-risk management
3. Chronic low back, neck, and joint pain
4. Balance, gait, and strength training for aging adults
5. Evidence-based manual therapy & functional mobility retraining
6. Home-based rehab, safety modification, and caregiver education

Dr. Rivera is committed to restoring movement, independence, and quality of life through skilled hands-on care, personalized treatment plans, and a patient-centered approach. He is fluent in English and Filipino/Tagalog and is certified in Basic Life Support.

He currently treats all patients under NYC Home Rehab Physical Therapy PLLC and welcomes individuals of all ages and conditions for both home-based and clinic care.

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