FORWARD PHYSIO

Empowering every age to move with purpose —from first milestones to lifelong strength and mobility.

Providing personalized, concierge-style rehabilitation for both adults and children—a distinctive blend of care backed by clinical expertise.

We believe proactive physical health builds lasting strength and resilience.

Whether you’re an active adult managing recurring pain or a parent supporting your child’s motor development, our individualized sessions deliver fitness-focused or pediatric-trained care to help every body move better and feel stronger.

OUR SERVICES

ADULTS

We believe that everyone has an inner athlete.
Experience individualized, one-on-one physical therapy with personalized treatment plans tailored to your goals—whether managing pain, restoring function, or enhancing athletic performance. Each session emphasizes in-depth education on your condition, movement mechanics, and proactive rehabilitation strategies to promote lasting wellness and reduce injury risk.
If you are:
- An active individual with pain limiting your ability to return to the activities you love
- Chronic pain, bouncing from one in-network PT to another without much improvements
- A Crossfit/Olympic lifting athlete with movement specific pain or imbalance
- A runner struggling to run longer distances due to injuries that will not go away with rest
- A recreational gym go-er with nagging pain
PEDIATRICS

Worried your child is lagging behind in their milestones and tired of doctors dismissing your concern?
Want to help your child but not sure where/how to start? Tried googling and trying on your own but to no avail?
We value these concerns and believe in being proactive in your child’s development
Learn to help your LITTLE ONES take BIG STEPS in their development through therapeutic play - be empowered to be the best parent you can be.
Other services available (not limited to):
- Gross motor delays
- Orthopedic conditions
- Torticollis/plagiocephaly (helmets are not the solution!)
- Muscle weakness/imbalances
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FAQs

New York State allows patients direct access to PT services for 10 visits or 30 days without a physical referral.
By choosing direct access, you can save both time and money, as this eliminates the traditional process of waiting for an appointment and requesting a referral.
A referral might eventually be required to continue PT or for insurance claims, but you will not need it to start your rehab process.
Forward Physio is an out-of-network provider with all insurances.
Dependent on your insurance plan and out-of-network deductibles, a decision can be made whether to bill out-of-network insurance or if self-pay is a more viable option. Our medical biller will verify insurance and advice further.
Initial evaluation (60 minutes): $250
Follow ups (50 minutes): $180
Pediatric Travel Fee Policy: Services are provided within a 3-mile radius of our base at Queens Plaza N, Long Island City, Queens at the standard rate. Locations beyond this radius (e.g., past Ditmars in Astoria, Jackson Heights into Forest Hills, or McCarren Park in Williamsburg) incur an extra $15 travel fee per session, calculated via straight-line distance. This ensures fair compensation for concierge/in-home visits while supporting your child’s early intervention needs.
“In‑network” means the physical therapist has a contract with your insurance company. These providers charge lower, pre‑agreed rates, so your copay, coinsurance, and overall cost are usually lower.
“Out‑of‑network” means the therapist does not have a contract with your insurance, usually due to low reimbursement rates. They may bill at their regular rate, and depending on your insurance plan, it might add up to be the same or just slightly more than in network for more specialized care.
How going out‑of‑network might benefit you:
• You have more freedom to choose the therapist or clinic that best fits your needs.
• You may access specialized or higher‑intensity care that isn’t available from in‑network providers.
• You might get more flexible scheduling, longer sessions, or a specific treatment style that matches your recovery goals.
Keep in mind that if your plan does not cover out‑of‑network services (common with HMOs), you may be responsible for the full cost. Please contact us or your insurance carrier if you’d like help understanding your specific benefits.
The answer is, both! I am able to treat both populations as I did not choose one specialty over the other. I have worked with pediatric populations for more than 7 years, and continuing to keep my knowledge on treating athletic injuries (running, olympic weightlifting, etc) via clinical education courses that are approved by NYS.

About me

JILLIAN LYE

PT, DPT, Cert-CMFA

Born and raised in Singapore, Jill’s passion for sports and rehabilitation began early as a representative of Singapore’s Junior Squash Team. She earned her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. Having practiced across three countries, Jill brings a diverse clinical background in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, as well as pediatric care for children as young as two months old.
Jill’s approach is grounded in individualized, evidence-based care that empowers patients through education and active participation in their recovery. She is an avid endurance athlete and CrossFit participant, holding certifications from the Institute of Clinical Excellence in Clinical Management of the Fitness Athlete and Rehabilitation of the Injured Runner.
In addition to her sports and orthopedic focus, Jill is an experienced pediatric physical therapist with a special interest in early motor development. Since 2017, she has worked with infants and children to support motor milestones and improve functional skills through therapeutic and purposeful play—partnering closely with parents to foster confidence and growth in their child’s development.

Certifications:

Institute of Clinical Excellence:

Clinical Management of a Fitness Athlete (CMFA) - 2023
Rehabilitation of an Injured Runner (online portion) - 2026

Others:

Basic Life Support (CPR and AED)
NYS Mandated Reporter - 2026

TESTIMONALS

Having had scoliosis that has increasingly deteriorated over the past 10 years and a recently herniated disc, my back was in the worst shape it has ever been before seeing Jillian. I could barely bend over without sharp pain, my back was so stiff I couldn’t get a good night’s sleep and even walking was met with pain. Jillian treated me one-on-one in my home and after a couple of months, I have greater mobility in my spine, zero pain and the ability to do cardio with stamina I never thought I was capable of having. Jillian taught me breathing exercises, self-correcting Schroth techniques and we have now progressed to weight and resistance training to better build my core strength. I’m no longer in perpetual pain, looking visibly less “curved” and am now able to run 15 minutes straight - an exercise I was never able to do even 10 years ago due to my scoliosis. Jillian is ever encouraging and patient, sends me detailed notes and videos of exercises after each session, tracks my progress and works closely with my orthopedic. To say Jillian has changed the way I move and live my life is an understatement and I’m so grateful for her personalized and detailed care.

BK
Jill is a spectacular, talented, truly one of a kind pediatric physical therapist. After just a few sessions, I had already seen an incredible amount of physical improvement (and most of all, confidence!) in our 3 year old. She approached the sessions with so much grace, understanding, flexibility, and playfulness that our son looked forward to seeing her every week (and would ask for her when she's not here)! Jill's thoughtfulness and compassion as a person truly shined through in her work with our son. As a child psychologist, I also appreciated how she was able to meet my son where he was developmentally, both physically and emotionally. Jill is an absolute gem and any child would be so lucky to work with her!

Dr. Kristina Wong
We met Jill in March of 2023 after our pediatrician recommended PT for plagiocephaly. From the first session we immediately clicked and I knew she was the perfect PT for our son. She is so sweet and knows how to handle babies so well. Jacob was 4 months and couldn’t do tummy time for over 2 minutes without struggling and we had weekly sessions with Jill where we learned new exercises to practice at home. From the beginning Jill told us her goals with therapy for Jacob which kept everything very realistic. Jacob finally crawled and stood up on his own in Sept of 2023 when he was able to graduate PT. Thank you so much to Jill for her time and diligence with our baby Jacob.

Denisse A.
"I struggled with bad plantar fasciitis and shin splints for almost a year until I had my first few physical therapy sessions with Forward Physio. The therapy sessions have been very personal, efficient, and led to almost immediate results. I went from being unable to walk a few miles to walking an average of 10 miles every day for almost a week on my last trip. I was speechless with the results and I owe this to Jillian! I highly recommend Forward Physio!

Alejandro H.
I had an incredible experience rehabbing my ACL with Jillian! My doctor saw me 3 months after surgery and he was so impressed with my progress. She is a friendly and approachable PT who possesses in-depth knowledge, explains exercises clearly, offers appropriate modifications, and makes the process easy. Jillian's professionalism and communication skills are top-notch. I highly recommend her for your PT needs!

Nicole H.