Ocean Township
Phone
(732) 517-3386Fax
(732) 517-3387
Location Info
SOAR Physical Therapy & Acupuncture in Oakhurst, NJ provides the highest level rehabilitation, sports medicine & physical therapy with a concierge-style approach to customer service.
Clinic Hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Services & Treatments at this location
- Acupuncture
- Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill
- Arthritis
- Auto Injuries
- Back Pain
- Balance and Gait Dysfunction
- Carpal Tunnel
- Chronic Pain
- Concussion
- Dizziness
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot and Ankle Pain
- Gait Disorders
- Golfer’s Elbow/Medical Epicondylitis
- Hand Injuries
- Headaches
- Herniated and Bulging Discs
- Hip Pain/Impingement (FAI)
- Knee Pain
- LSVT-BIG for Parkinson’s and Other Movement-Related Disorders
- Manual Therapy
- McKenzie Therapy
- Meniscal Injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Injuries
- Neurologic Disorders
- Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pre-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- Radiculopathy
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sciatica
- Shoulder Pain/Impingement
- Sports Medicine
- Sprains/Strains
- Stenosis
- Tennis Elbow/Lateral Epicondylitis
- Thoracic Outlet
- Total Joint Replacements
- TMJ Disorders
- Vertigo/BPPV
- Dizziness/Vestibular
- Whiplash
- Work Related Injuries
Meet the Team
Nicolas Froio PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, APTA-Cert. Orthopedic Specialist
Physical Therapist
Nicolas Froio PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MDT, APTA-Cert. Orthopedic Specialist
Physical TherapistDr. Froio, one of the principles of SOAR, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Kean University in 1998 with an undergraduate degree in Biology and completed his physical therapy training at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 2000. He then continued his education at UMDNJ with the completion of his clinical doctorate in physical therapy in 2003. Before joining SOAR Physical Therapy in 2001 he worked in an outpatient facility where he treated sports injuries and general orthopedic conditions.
As a physical therapist credentialed by the McKenzie Institute, Dr. Froio is recognized for his level of expertise in mechanical diagnosis and therapy, with an emphasis on spinal care rehabilitation. Other areas of his continued education and expertise include manual therapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, general orthopaedics and the treatment of movement impairment syndromes and sport injuries In addition to providing patient care at SOAR, Dr. Froio is responsible for assisting with staff development and supervision. Additionally, he is a clinical instructor for physical therapy students from a wide variety of universities that affiliate with SOAR. He is a member of The American Physical Therapy Association and The McKenzie Institute, USA. He speaks both Spanish and Italian. When not working, Nick is enjoying his immediate and extended family.
Christopher DeSalvo
Acupuncturist, Herbalist, L.Ac
Christopher DeSalvo
Acupuncturist, Herbalist, L.AcChristopher DeSalvo is a Licensed Acupuncturist, licensed Herbalist and registered nurse. He holds undergraduate degrees in nursing and social science, having studied here in New Jersey at Ocean County College and Rutgers University. In 2000, he went to graduate school in Los Angeles California where he studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in an intensive four year Masters degree program at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. On his road to SOAR he has worked as a nurse at Community Medical Center in Toms River, then subsequently worked in as an acupuncturist in numerous contexts, ranging from multidisciplinary outpatient physical therapy practices, to private practice, to home visits for the elderly and disabled during the pandemic.
Areas of Treatment:
- Pain Management
- Musculoskeletal/Neurological Issues
- Autoimmune Disease
- Variety medical ailments including: digestive health, reproductive health, and respiratory ailments
- Anxiety and Depression
Having been engaged in the practice of acupuncture for the better part of twenty years now, he hopes to help as many people as possible to benefit from this ancient medicine that has stood the test of time. In his spare time you’ll likely find him reading or playing music.
Shore Orthopedic & Athletic Rehabilitation (S.O.A.R. Physical Therapy) was established in 1988 to fulfill a need for specialized orthopedic rehabilitation to the residents of Southern Monmouth and Northern Ocean Counties, NJ.
Our goal is to return our patients to their normal activities as quickly as possible, at work and at home, fully functional and pain-free. We emphasize patient education to prevent a recurrence of your problem and to avoid associated disorders to which you may be susceptible.
When disease or accident prevents a full recovery, we teach you the skills needed to manage limitations while maximizing your function.
Our Why
Enhancing the quality of life for people in our community by optimizing physical movement.
Our How
We educate and empower individuals with ethical, one-on-one care in private treatment rooms. We use up-to-date exercise research, the latest hands-on techniques, and the most recent technological advances.
Our What
We provide physical therapy and acupuncture to examine, assess, design, and implement individualized treatment plans targeting pain and movement dysfunction.
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