Inspira PT Specialized Services
Located at 219 5th Avenue, our specialties include:
- Advanced Orthopedics
- Pelvic Floor
- Dance Physical Therapy
- TMJ Dysfunction
- Osteopathic & Holistic Treatments
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Visceral Manipulation
- Pilates Rehabilitation
Our Philosophy
Inspira PT & Pilates is committed to providing high-quality and cutting-edge holistic treatments and rehabilitation techniques for all types of injuries and conditions.
In a quiet sanctuary for healing and recovery, each patient receives an hour session of functional re-education, skilled hands-on techniques, and movement re-education using Pilates Rehabilitation for a progressive and comprehensive whole-body treatment. This advanced type of care is focused on addressing your entire body on an orthopedic, neurological, holistic, pelvic floor, and osteopathic level. The goal of Inspira is to successfully rehabilitate you back from injury and towards a pain-free way of life.

Our Mission
We are committed to helping our clients resume their lifelong pursuit of health, fitness, and well-being. We are out-of-network and out-of-pocket with all insurance companies. For the first 10 visits or within 30 days of your first Physical Therapy treatment, you do not need a prescription. After 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first, you will need a prescription for physical therapy.
High-Quality
With a goal-oriented approach to healing, our focus is on our physical therapists’ continuing education. Their diverse training creates a truly comprehensive treatment method using alternative, cutting edge, communicative, and holistic options catering to your needs.
Patient Care
We’ll provide hands-on treatment in the office and education you can take home with you, enabling you to become an active participant in your recovery and future physical health.
Professional Service
Each session is one-on-one for one hour long. When you choose Inspira, you are treated on a one-on-one basis for one hour long by a practitioner with advanced training.
- 219 5th Avenue - Brooklyn, NY 11215
Testimonials
Their visceral manipulation work significantly helped ease my symptoms almost immediately. In addition to her well honed skills, Dr. Melanie Carminati was committed to connecting me to the right doctors and resources to help find the root cause of my issues. Full of empathy and compassion, I always left her office not only feeling physically better, but mentally prepared to figure out my next step. I give Melanie and Inspira PT the highest recommendation!
I went to Inspira Physical Therapy for pain in my pelvis that I'd been having for a year after long hours standing at work, and she was so helpful working with me to figure out what it was. I learned a lot about my posture and how my past injury has aggravated that pain. After a few sessions, she really helped me to understand my body better and ways to prevent the pain from coming back. She is very patient and informative and I would highly recommend.
Dr. Carminati (Melanie) and Dr. Lahonda (Luidmila) both treated me successfully where others had failed, so thank you for fixing my legs. After discovering my aching legs were caused by nerve pain and not sore muscles, Melanie studied my symptoms and restored the nerve pathway by manipulating muscles and fascia and teaching me site specific exercises. I saw her 1x week for about 8 weeks.
Dr Carminati quite certainly saved my life. After years of back pain and every surgeon in the city telling me I needed surgery, Dr Carminati worked with me to almost completely reduce my pain. She also has the best bedside manner of any Dr I've ever seen and is an absolute joy. The other physical therapists and pilates instructors at the practice are also all incredible. I would give more stars if I could.
I went to Inspira every week for about four months to help resolve lower back pain.I have been to a few other physical therapy locations and this one is worth paying for to make sure you focus on improving the right areas. I will definitely go back here again for any future issues but she set me up very well for recovery.
The entire process from start-to-finish was seamless and professional. The treatment was extremely gentle and thorough. I walked in with a 40 degree angle in my left arm and she got me all the way to 25!
I highly highly recommend coming here.
I cannot sing enough high praises for Melanie at Inspira Therapy. I've had lots of PT over the years and she is , Hands Down, the best PT I've ever encountered.
Mila is amazing! So knowledgeable, sensitive and responsive...and the office staff is also great. Excellent communication and appointments are always on time.
About The Team
Inspira Physical Therapists

Dr. Liudmila Lahonda, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical TherapistDoctorate in Physical Therapy at SUNY Downstate Medical Center with 5+ years of experience in an outpatient orthopedic clinic
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Dr. Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT, GTS, NCPT
Founder & CEO, Physical TherapistFounder of Inspira Physical Therapy & Pilates with an Advanced Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
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We’re looking for Physical Therapists and Pilates Instructors who are ready to bring their expertise to our team and strive to provide the very best service to our clients.
Email your CV to melanie@inspirapt.com

Inspira Pilates Instructors

Marjorie Gross, BFA
Pilates InstructorBFA from The Hartt School at the University of Hartford. 600hr Pilates certification from Gramercy Pilates Melds classical Pilates structure with therapeutic and rehabilitative intentions to create a specialized experience for any age and body.
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Patricia Maples MS, RDN, CDN, E-RYT 200
Pilates InstructorPilates certified since 2010 through Ellie Herman Studios in NYC. ERYT-200 and YACEP-certified. Master’s Degree in Nutrition Sciences from Brooklyn College. Extensive training in functional movement and Pilates for back care and scoliosis.
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Hannah Kearney, BFA
Pilates InstructorBFA in Dance and a minor in Arts Management from George Mason University School of Dance. Cadillac, Spine Corrector, Ladder Barrel, and Chair certifications from Club Pilates
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