Meet the Atlas Physical Therapy Team

At Atlas Physical Therapy Group, our team is dedicated to providing personalized, one-on-one care tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals. We take a patient-centered, evidence-based approach to help you move better, recover from pain, restore function, and build lasting strength. By combining clinical expertise with attentive listening and proven treatment methods, we create individualized care plans designed to support long-term progress. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing discomfort, or working to improve performance, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way with compassionate, expert care.

Dr. Shawn Monahan

About Me

Dr. Shawn Monahan, PT, DPT, OCS, is the founder of Atlas Physical Therapy and a board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialist who has been practicing since 2012. Outside the clinic, Shawn is an avid weightlifter, cyclist, and painter.

Certifications:

Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Spinal Manipulation Institute
Functional Dry Needling Specialist
Active Release Technique
Functional Range Conditioning
StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor

My Approach

As a student athlete, my fascination with movement and performance began early. My clinical practice as a therapist has evolved over the past decade to become increasingly patient-centered. My treatment protocols aren't guided by insurance requirements or wellness trends, but instead by observing and listening to my patients. My continued professional development has been to expand my toolkit with the best evidence-based techniques and methods so that I can better respond to my patients' needs in the moment during our sessions.

I believe that everyone wants to develop a more positive relationship with their bodies, feeling strong and capable of their full potential. By practicing mindfulness and attentiveness with my patients and clients, we can engage in building that positive relationship. From there, we find opportunities to overcome pain and movement dysfunction and ultimately build strength and capacity to achieve goals.

TJ DiNota

TJ DiNota is the Clinical Director at Atlas Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist passionate about helping people move well,
feel strong, and return to what matters most. He works with runners, active professionals, recreational athletes, and post-surgical patients across New York City.

TJ's approach combines evidence-based rehabilitation, manual therapy, movement retraining, and strength and conditioning principles to build individualized treatment plans. He believes physical therapy should not only resolve pain and injury, but equip patients with the tools and confidence to keep improving long-term. His own background in strength training, endurance running, and recreational sports informs a practical, movement-focused philosophy of care.

Certifications:

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
UESCA Running Coach
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach (USAWL1)
Functional Dry Needling

Ben herwitz

NSCA-CPT certified
B.S in Psychology from Vanderbilt
M.A in Psychology from University of Chicago

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Visit Atlas Physical Therapy in SOHO, NYC, and discover the benefits of the highest standard of individualized, one-on-one care. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to improve your athletic abilities, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.Experience the Atlas difference in post-injury rehab and sports therapy—your path to wellness begins here.

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