MVPT Physical Therapy Expands Access to Care in Ithaca NY with Second Downtown Location
Ithaca, NY – March 2026
MVPT Physical Therapy (“MVPT”) is pleased to announce the opening of a new clinic in Ithaca, NY expanding access to high-quality physical therapy services for the local community. This marks MVPT’s second location in Ithaca and reflects the continued commitment to improving access to care and reducing wait times across the region.
New patient appointments are now available at MVPT Physical Therapy – Ithaca-Downton, conveniently located at 609 West Clinton Street, Unit 113A & 113B, near CVS Pharmacy. The clinic and will offer ample parking, full handicap accessibility, and is conveniently accessible by public transportation via the bus stop at Clinton West Plaza.
“For more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of caring for patients in the Ithaca community through trusted, personalized physical therapy,” said Lauren Potter, PT, DPT, Managing Partner of Ithaca-Downtown location. “With the opening of MVPT – Ithaca – Downtown, we’re excited to expand access and reduce wait times so more people can have the ability to move better, feel better, and live better.”
“Having worked in Tompkins County for more than 30 years, it has been an honor to provide physical therapy to the Ithaca, Dryden, and Trumansburg communities,” adds Mark Murphy, PT, MPT, Managing Partner of Ithaca-Downton. “Expanding to a fourth location allows us to reach new neighborhoods and continue delivering high-quality care through our dedicated team.”
At MVPT Physical Therapy – Ithaca-Downtown, our team provides patient-centric care, empowering individuals to be active participants in their healthcare journey. Benefits of receiving care at MVPT include:
- Personalized Outpatient Physical Therapy – Each patient receives an evaluation and a personalized treatment plan designed around their unique needs and goals, with a focus on exceptional outcomes.
- Member of Your Medical Team – MVPT Physical Therapy is an active part of your healthcare team, helping ensure your care is aligned, communicated clearly, and designed to achieve results.
- Direct Access in New York State – Direct Access allows you to receive care without a referral or prescription.
Our Ithaca-Downtown team treats a wide variety of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Arthritis
- Ankle and foot pain
- Back pain
- Balance & gait disorders
- Chronic pain
- Hip and knee pain
- Neck pain
- Sports injuries
- TMJ dysfunction
- Torticollis
- Vestibular therapy
- Pre/post-surgical rehab
- Shoulder and elbow pain
MVPT – Ithaca-Downtown is the fourth location in the Ithaca area, further expanding access to high-quality physical therapy care in the region. To make an appointment, patients can visit mvptny.com or call 607-317-0046 to speak with a member of the Ithaca-Downtown team.
About MVPT Physical Therapy
Since its inception in 1983, MVPT Physical Therapy has prioritized patient service and clinical excellence. MVPT, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and MCR Chiropractic, is an affiliate of Cypress Health Partners (CHP). Headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, CHP is the largest network of physical therapy and chiropractic clinics in New England. Its scale allows it to offer its clinics the resources and support they need to thrive as they deliver the best possible patient experience. As CHP grows, the organization is guided by a vision that physical therapy and chiropractic treatments should be at the front line of musculoskeletal health. The CHP team embraces the opportunity to help communities live healthier and more fulfilling lives, while reducing healthcare costs and reliance on opioids to treat pain.
For career opportunities with MVPT, please visit our Career Website. To learn more about the benefits of partnering with MVPT, visit our Partnership Opportunities Page or contact Brady Hill, CEO at brady.hill@cypresshp.com.