Who We Are
About
One-on-one physical therapy, built around the patient, not the paperwork.
Our Mission
Give every patient the time and attention they actually deserve.
Physical therapy shouldn't feel like an assembly line. We keep our schedule small on purpose, so we can find out what's really going on and build a plan around you, from the injury that brought you in to the goals you have for the years ahead.
One-on-one, always
Your care is led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and every session is one-on-one with a licensed clinician from start to finish. No aides, no double-booking.
Measure, don't guess
Strength testing and return-to-sport testing show where you are and when you're ready.
Play the long game
We don't stop at pain-free. We build a body that holds up for the years ahead.
The Name
Diskarte
dis·kar·te · Filipino
In Filipino culture, diskarte means resourcefulness and grit: making it work. That's how we approach every individual. No templates, just the smartest path forward to keep you healthy for the long game.
Meet the Founder
Ethan
Doctor of Physical Therapy · Sports Physio & Performance Coach
DPT, Rutgers School of Health Professions · Undergraduate, Rutgers University
Ethan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy focused on sports physio and performance coaching, with 9+ years of experience helping athletes, performers, and driven people at every level, from youth sports to the NBA, Olympic track, film, and stage.
He got into this profession for one reason: to help people reach their health and fitness goals. Diskarte is built so nothing gets in the way of prioritizing the patient.
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His passion for health and performance is personal. He watched chronic illness run through his family while the traditional healthcare system failed them. As a former competitive athlete, he also knows firsthand the physical and mental challenges of chasing a goal, and the grit it takes to come back from an injury. Those experiences shaped his commitment to care that is proactive and built for resilience and longevity, not just reacting once something breaks.
Before Diskarte, he managed two clinics and served as Director of Sports Performance for an in-network, insurance-based practice. Too much of that job was spent fighting insurance companies just to get patients the care they deserved, and those limits were getting in the way of fully helping each person in front of him.
Rooted in his Filipino heritage, Ethan founded Diskarte around the value of diskarte: adaptability, resourcefulness, and grit. That mindset drives his work with every client, whether they're Olympians, celebrities, or weekend warriors. He blends clinical sports rehab with strength and conditioning and nutrition to build evidence-based, individualized plans that bridge the gap between injury, performance, and long-term health, so every client can move with purpose through every stage of life.
Outside the clinic, Ethan practices what he preaches. He has trained in powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Olympic weightlifting, and keeps exploring disciplines like running and Hyrox to see how each one builds a more resilient body and mind.
Outside the clinic
- Gym & lifting
- Running
- Hyrox
- Basketball
- Hiking
- Snowboarding
- Travel
- Live music
- Coffee shops
- Making steak
- Petting dogs
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