Nandani Chovatiya, PT, DPT

Nandani earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Long Island University, Brooklyn, and her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from Kadi University in India. She was drawn to the field by its ability to help people heal through movement without the side effects. Her interest in physical therapy became personal when her mother required rehabilitation, and witnessing that journey firsthand inspired her to pursue a career focused on restoring function and improving quality of life through evidence-based care.

During her academic journey, she cultivated a strong foundation in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, with a particular interest in post-operative recovery and knee injuries. Her clinical experience spans a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings across New York and India. In addition, she has hands-on experience in cancer rehabilitation, which broadened her approach to care and deepened her commitment to treating each patient as a whole person. Driven by a passion for helping others return to the life they love, she takes a compassionate and goal-oriented approach to physical therapy. She is also passionate about community service, having volunteered in hospitals in India where she worked with specially-abled individuals—an experience that helped shape her empathetic and holistic treatment philosophy. She has a special interest in orthopedics, return to sport training, post-operative rehabilitation and cancer rehabilitation.

Nandani is a thrill-seeker and adventurer at heart—whether it’s skydiving or exploring new destinations. She enjoys playing badminton and tennis in her free time and loves traveling, experiencing different cultures, and finding beauty in the unexpected. This zest for life carries over into her work with patients—encouraging them to overcome limitations and rediscover what brings them joy. She believes in the power of movement to change lives, and she’s dedicated to providing care that helps people get back to the activities they love.