About
Meet Dr. Carolyn Baek, DPT, CLT, OCS
A Doctor of Physical Therapy who believes people heal faster when they have a clear plan and a clinician who truly knows them.
My philosophy: a roadmap, not just treatment
Most people don’t just need treatment — they need someone to make sense of an overwhelming situation and show them the way forward. So before we begin, I make sure you understand what’s happening, what to expect, and exactly what to do next. Clarity is where healing starts.
How I care for patients
- One-on-one with a Doctor of PT — never aides, students, or assistants
- Education so you understand and own your recovery
- Real-time corrections on movement, alignment, and exercise
- Collaboration with your surgeons and care team
- Long-term planning, with virtual follow-up where appropriate
Why I do this work
I founded Baek Physical Therapy & Wellness to deliver the kind of care I believe everyone deserves: unhurried, expert, and genuinely personal — never passed off to an aide. As a competitive tennis player, I know firsthand what it means to want your body back. And after years alongside people navigating cancer, surgery, and chronic swelling, I’ve seen how much a steady, knowledgeable guide changes the experience. My mission is simple: to help you get more healthy, active years out of every decade of life.
Clinical expertise
More than 11 years of experience across leading academic hospitals, now focused on one-on-one care.
Credentials
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- APTA Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
- Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
- LSVT BIG Certified
- Specialization in Management of Head & Neck Lymphedema
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor
- Licensed Physical Therapist, New York
Education & background
- Doctor of Physical Therapy — New York University, Steinhardt
- B.S. Human Biology, Health & Society — Cornell University
- Advanced orthopedic residency coursework — MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Experience across NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Northwell Health
Speaking & community work
Dr. Baek regularly educates clinicians and the community — from a Gilda’s Club Westchester webinar for cancer survivors to research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual conference.
Let’s find your way forward together
Request a consultation and we’ll start with a clear plan.