Answers to common questions.

Baek Physical Therapy & Wellness specializes in one-on-one physical therapy, lymphatic rehabilitation, lymphedema therapy, lipedema therapy, breast cancer rehabilitation, post-surgical recovery, orthopedic physical therapy, and tennis and pickleball rehabilitation. See Practice overview.

Baek PT has New Rochelle locations at North End Fitness & Training, 1293 North Ave, and Tennis Innovators Academy, 55 Quaker Ridge Rd, serving Westchester County, NY. See Practice overview.

Every visit is with Dr. Carolyn Baek, DPT, CLT, OCS, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and Certified Lymphedema Therapist. See Practice overview.

Often no — New York direct-access rules may allow an initial period of care without a referral, depending on timing and your situation. Requirements can vary by insurance.

Use the request form or call/text. We’ll follow up within 24 hours to confirm details and help you choose the right starting point.

Comfortable clothing you can move in, with easy access to the area we’re treating.

Yes — every visit is one-on-one with Dr. Carolyn Baek.

We’ll confirm your location when you book. Racquet-sport sessions are often held at the Tennis Innovators Academy location; most other care is at North End Fitness & Training. If you’re unsure, just ask — we’ll point you to the right place.

Two New Rochelle locations: North End Fitness & Training (1293 North Ave) and Tennis Innovators Academy (55 Quaker Ridge Rd). See locations & hours.

Full parking, entrance, and accessibility details are on the Locations page — including the blue staircase and accessible side entrance at North End.

The practice is out-of-network and cash-based, which keeps visits one-on-one and unhurried.

Yes — superbills may be provided for reimbursement requests when appropriate.

No — it’s medical care from a Certified Lymphedema Therapist as part of a complete plan.

They can look similar but differ. An evaluation clarifies which you have. See Lipedema and Lymphedema.

Yes — measuring, fitting, ordering help, and concierge support with paperwork, pumps, and supplies.

No — we can evaluate your symptoms, begin care, and help guide next steps. See Lipedema.

Yes — therapy reduces pain, improves mobility and strength, and manages swelling whether or not you pursue surgery.

It’s managed rather than cured. We reduce swelling first, then move to a maintenance phase with a home program and periodic check-ins. See Lymphedema.

Yes — Dr. Baek has a specialization in head and neck lymphedema, common after head and neck cancer treatment. Care uses gentle MLD, targeted exercises, and self-management.

Starting before surgery (prehab) helps protect your result, but any stage is appropriate. See Surgery Recovery.

Yes, where appropriate, following your surgeon’s protocol.

Yes — risk reduction and early management are central. See Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.

Yes — cording, scar tissue, and shoulder mobility after surgery are a core focus. See Breast Cancer Rehabilitation.

Yes — gentle MLD and soft-tissue techniques for relief, plus prevention strategies. Same-week and home visits may be available. See Postpartum & Breast Health.

Where appropriate, yes. Call or text (914) 573-4780 to ask.

Often just one or a few — the aim is fast relief plus prevention, not endless visits.

No — we complement lactation care by treating the physical side of breast pain and swelling.

Yes — injury care, return-to-play rehab, and performance work. See Tennis & Pickleball.

Yes — movement analysis, injury-risk screening, and longevity programming.

On-court and off-court rehab is available where appropriate, including at our Tennis Innovators Academy location.

A progressive plan from injury back to the specific demands of your sport, to reduce re-injury risk.

You’ll get a fresh, thorough one-on-one evaluation and a plan built for you — not a rushed, generic program. See Orthopedic PT.

Yes — acute injuries can often be seen within a few days.

Yes, coordinated with your surgeon’s protocol.

Virtual visits suit education, coaching, home-program progression, and follow-up — including patients who travel for surgery. We’ll advise whether it’s appropriate for you.

Yes — on lipedema, lymphedema, breast cancer rehab, movement, and prevention, in person or virtually. See Speaking Events.

We usually reply within 24 hours by your preferred method — email, phone, or text — to confirm details and help you choose the right starting point. You can also call or text (914) 573-4780. See Appointments, locations, and booking.

Baek PT is an out-of-network, cash-based practice, which means longer, unhurried one-on-one visits with your Doctor of Physical Therapy — never handed off to an aide or tech. We provide superbills you can submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. See Appointments, locations, and booking.

We see patients at two New Rochelle, NY locations — North End Fitness & Training (1293 North Ave) and Tennis Innovators Academy (55 Quaker Ridge Rd) — serving New Rochelle, Scarsdale, Larchmont, Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Bronxville, and all of Westchester County. See Appointments, locations, and booking.

At North End: metered parking in front, or free parking behind the gym via 3 Quaker Ridge Rd. At TIA: free parking in front. See Appointments, locations, and booking.

At North End, the blue staircase leads up from the free lot; for ramp/step-free access use the accessible side entrance. At TIA, enter the main lobby and take one flight down to the gym. See Appointments, locations, and booking.

At North End, near the front desk. At TIA on a first visit, Dr. Baek meets you in the lobby. See Appointments, locations, and booking.

Call or text (914) 573-4780 and we’ll guide you in. See Appointments, locations, and booking.

No. This is medical care from a Doctor of Physical Therapy who is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist — combining Manual Lymphatic Drainage with evaluation, compression management, exercise, and a long-term plan, not a one-time relaxation massage. See Lymphatic care.

Yes — we measure and fit garments, help with ordering, and provide concierge support with paperwork, compression pumps, and supplies. See Lymphatic care.

They can look alike but are different. A one-on-one evaluation clarifies which you have and the right plan. See Lymphedema and Lipedema . See Lymphatic care.

Yes, where appropriate — including for patients who travel for surgery and need support between in-person visits. See Lymphatic care.

Yes — measuring, fitting, ordering help, and concierge support with paperwork, pumps, and supplies. See Lymphedema therapy.

Yes — breast-cancer-related lymphedema and cording are a core focus. See Breast Cancer Rehabilitation . See Lymphedema therapy.

Yes — this is medical treatment from a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, part of a complete plan. See Lymphedema therapy.

Lipedema is a painful, symmetrical fat disorder, usually in the legs, that doesn’t respond to diet alone; lymphedema is swelling from impaired lymphatic drainage. They can overlap — an evaluation clarifies which you have. See Lipedema therapy.

No. We can evaluate your symptoms, begin care, and help guide next steps. See Lipedema therapy.

Yes — therapy reduces pain, improves mobility and strength, and manages swelling whether or not you pursue surgery. See Lipedema therapy.

Yes, where appropriate — including pre-op prep and post-op follow-up. See Lipedema therapy.

Yes. Prehab before surgery establishes baselines and can reduce complications, but any stage is appropriate. See Breast cancer rehabilitation.

Yes — cording, scar tissue, and shoulder mobility after surgery are a core focus. See Breast cancer rehabilitation.

Yes — risk reduction, monitoring, and prompt management are central to care. See Breast cancer rehabilitation.

Yes, where appropriate. See Breast cancer rehabilitation.

We’re out-of-network and cash-based. You pay at the time of service and receive a superbill you can submit to your insurer for possible out-of-network reimbursement. See Breast cancer rehabilitation.

Often just one or a few — the aim is fast relief plus prevention, not endless visits. See Postpartum and breast health.

Yes — including pickleball-specific movement assessment and return-to-play planning. See Tennis and pickleball rehab.

Yes — you work with Dr. Baek every visit. See Orthopedic physical therapy.

Lipedema is generally described in four stages based on how the skin and underlying tissue change over time. Stage is separate from type (which describes the body areas affected) and does not always track with pain or mobility. See Lipedema stages resource.

Not necessarily. Stage describes tissue and skin changes, but pain, tenderness, and mobility limits vary widely between people and can be significant even at earlier stages. See Lipedema stages resource.

Often within the first week or two, guided by your surgeon's protocol. Early, gentle care focuses on swelling management and safe movement; many people benefit from starting before surgery, too. See SAPL recovery resource.

Initial recovery is typically several weeks, with swelling and compression needs evolving over months. Recovery is a continuum, not a fixed endpoint, and timelines vary by person and procedure extent. See SAPL recovery resource.

Cording, or axillary web syndrome, is one or more tight, rope-like bands that can form under the arm after lymph node surgery. They can limit shoulder motion and feel tight or painful when you reach. It often responds well to physical therapy. See Cording after breast cancer resource.

Cording can ease over time, but targeted physical therapy — gentle manual techniques, stretching, and a guided home program — often restores motion faster and more comfortably than waiting. See Cording after breast cancer resource.

Readiness is about more than the pain being gone. You want near-full strength and mobility, confidence with quick changes of direction, and the ability to handle sport-specific movement — ideally confirmed with a return-to-play assessment. See Pickleball return-to-play resource.

Common pickleball injuries include shoulder and rotator cuff strains, tennis and golfer's elbow, knee and Achilles issues, ankle sprains, and low-back pain — often from quick stops, reaches, and direction changes. See Pickleball return-to-play resource.