Ninia Agustin is the Director of Spear’s Center for the Performing Arts. Ninia earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware. During her time there, she was the fundraising chair for her class and raised money for the Foundation for Physical Therapy. She received the Chair’s Award at graduation to recognize her efforts.

Before attending graduate school, Ninia received her dance training and graduated Summa Cum-Laude from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program with a minor in Business Administration. There, she performed works by Alvin Ailey, Ronald K. Brown, Lar Lubovitch, and Bill T. Jones, among many other esteemed choreographers. She performed “Memoria” with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center for their 50th Anniversary Gala. She was a member of Buglisi Dance Theatre in New York City after graduating and taught Bounding Boys I, II, and III at the Ailey School. She has performed in the United States, Spain, and Mexico.

Ninia has clinical experience in pediatrics, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient orthopedics, specifically working with dancers. She has an interest in furthering her manual therapy skills and focusing on dance medicine. In her spare time, Ninia enjoys dancing, yoga and baking.


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Teija Garrett New York, NY
I have had amazing time with Ninia and Vinnie at Spear at their Plaza location. They've taken the time to really get to know me and my condition. They use a…
Beth K. Holmdel, NJ
I've worked with several DPTs (Doctor of Physical Therapy) within a few different companies regarding an ACL repair a few years ago and recently after rotator…
Helen L. Queens, NY
A sprained ankle seems to be my annual hiking injury. Although I didn't sprain my ankle this year, I still experienced quite a bit of pain and discomfort, possibly…
Bianca V. Washington, DC
Great staff and facility overall. Very clean and welcoming. I already feel better after 5 sessions with Ninia. I did not believe in PT too much before actually…
Kamen G. New York, NY
I have had a few injuries in the past three years and have been treated by Ninia Augustin at Spear PT Midtown Plaza Hotel. Ninia is a superb professional, very…
J C. Long Island City, NY
I've been in and out of physical therapy for various injuries for decades and my experience at Spear at the Plaza has truly been the best of them all…
Steven Skoler New York, NY
After 11 weeks working with Ninia and the great Spear team, I'm close to 100% recovered from knee replacement and doing all the activities I enjoyed prior to…
Hugh K. Medfield, MA
I worked with almost everyone on the team at SPEAR over the course of four months while rehabbing a labrum tear in my hip. I'd never done PT and was a bit…
Reid Newton New York, NY
Dr. Zach Friedenreich and Dr. Ninia Agustin have both overseen my physical therapy post labral tear repair surgery. They have given me great quality care and…
Bo M. New York, NY
This place has been a god send for me while going through a particularly difficult rehab. Ninia and her staff are all extremely knowledgeable, and just as…
S K New York, NY
So I had a severe accident back in May and the actual shoulder surgery in June. 3 out of 4 torn ligaments and one complete avulsion. Physical Therapy started…
Gillian M. San Francisco, CA
Ninia and her team at Spear are very special. Not only are they very very knowledgeable, but they are also supportive, caring, attentive, articulate, and…
Charissa Bertels New York, NY
Ninia is a rockstar and the entire Spear Team is made up of people who truly care about their clients. Everyone knows my name when I walk in and everyone seems…
Casey W. Queens, NY
I've been working with Ninia for a couple months now, and it's been a great experience through and through. Ninia is the consummate professional. She's always…
Shelby P. Boston, MA
I've had multiple physical therapists over the years, but never have I been to one like Ninia. I'm not even sure where to begin - she's kind, smart as hell (did…
Vishal Arora New York, NY
Amazing staff, clean facility and an extremely friendly atmosphere. Every time I injure myself running, Ninia fixes me up. I have known her since she used to…
Kristen D. Manhattan, NY
If I could give Ninia and her team at Spear a million stars, I would. I had/have a femoral stress reaction and put off going to PT for 4 months thinking I...
Amanda M. New York, NY
If you are looking for a Physical Therapy practice that will truly get to the bottom of your issue and help fix the root of the problem, GO HERE. Ninia is so incredibly talented...
Cristina K. New York, NY
SPEAR made me a believer in PT! Ninia, Tyler & Krystle have taken such great care of me and my injury. I am so happy I made the decision to treat my injury at SPEAR.
Kennedy B. New York, NY
Great hands-on physical therapists, well-versed, very experienced team! Ninia is amazing with dancers and helped me rehab from a hip scoping and labral repair surgery...
Mimi N. New York, NY
They are attentive, informative, caring and friendly. You always feel welcomed when you enter their facility. They genuinely care about helping you heal and improve...
Taraneh N. New York, NY
It was been clear from the beginning that everyone was very invested in my recovery, which made a huge difference to me.
Milo D. New York, NY
I'll tell you that SPEAR at 59th is top notch and probably the best PT I've had. It's a clean, well run space that has all of the important equipment you need...
Rahul K. New York, NY
Ninia is great PT, who patiently listens to her patients, and makes sure they are comfortable and improving throughout their recovery process. I would highly recommend working...
Richard V. New York, NY
I actually look forward to my appointments every week and their support is invaluable, especially when there is a set back and they just know how to alleviate my frustrations...
Valerie V. New York, NY
I highly recommend the SPEAR Physical Therapy center at the Plaza Hotel (midtown). The location is very clean, fully equipped and right next to a gym with all the latest machines...
Virgilio G. New York, NY
Awesome location as well as a spotless training facility, complemented with a full size gym. The team goes to great lengths to provide a joyful environment...
Monica V. NYC
I've had an excellent experience at Spear from scheduling to insurance to treatment. Everyone I have had contact with has been professional, helpful, and personable...
Mike Potter New York, NY
As a long-time runner, my knees were in pretty bad shape but with Ninia Agustin's help I've seen a marked improvement. I've strengthened my core considerably…
Joseph Victorine New York, NY
I suffered a fracture to my fibula and tore ligaments in my right ankle and foot. Ninia Agustin, my PT is just phenomenal. After 5 weeks I can't believe how…
Ryan M Manhattan, NY
I am having a great experience at SPEAR.  The entire staff is friendly and knowledgeable.  Ninia Agustin is my personal Physical Therapist and she is excellent…
Derek Schaible New York, NY
Had a great experience at Spear on 57th St dealing with a shoulder injury. Ninia was fantastic! Was always a fun place to go.
Andrea Z New York, NY
Don't know about the other locations but 57th st rocks. Great staff, especially Nina... she's the Man!?!?!? I've been to multiple PT companies across the city…
Lee P Manhattan, NY
I had first visited SPEAR 5 years ago and recently went back for a new injury.  Both visits were great. Joe, the director of the 57th St location, was understanding…
Tanya G New York, NY
Suffered a tough-to-diagnose nerve injury several months ago. The initial clinic doctor that saw me referred me to Spear and I'm so glad she did! Nina spent…
Yang C Astoria, NY
Ninia is my PT and she has taken care of my gluts and my right external rotator. I'm not exactly sure how I injured myself but she was amazing in basically curing…
Find Ninia at: Times Square - Center for the Performing Arts, Spear Live
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