St. James · Suffolk County, NY · In-Person & Virtual

I help active people get back to the gym, running, and their lives — without back pain.

You used to move without thinking twice. Now you're modifying workouts, skipping runs, and wondering if this is just how your back feels now. It's not — and you don't need surgery or a lifetime of appointments to fix it.

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Back pain doesn't mean you're broken.

Tight hips. A twinge when you bend to tie your shoes. Pain that flares after a long run or a heavy lift. Most people are told to rest, stretch more, or just live with it.

None of that gets you back to feeling like yourself. I build programs for people who want to keep moving — not people who want to sit still and wait it out.

Ways to Work With Me

Start where you are. Move at your pace.

Every stage builds on the last — from your first relief to training pain-free for good.

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SI Joint Relief Guide

Understand what's actually going on with SI joint and low back pain, plus the first moves to start feeling relief today.

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Flagship Program

Back Pain Reset

A structured 3-phase program — Foundation, Build, Perform — to get you out of pain and back to training, without guessing.

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Ongoing Support

Strong for Life Collective

Once you're out of pain, this is how you stay that way — ongoing strength and mobility programming for people who train for life.

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The 1:1 Experience

Limited 1:1 spots for people who want direct, hands-on work with me.

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Why I Get It

Dr. Tara Phaff, DPT

I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy — and a competitive triathlete and runner who's dealt with my own arthritis and a herniated disc. I know what it's like to be told to stop doing the things you love.

I built Re-Form because "just rest" was never good enough advice for me, and it isn't for you either.

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 Meet Dr. Tara

 

 

Join me on a personalized health journey to feel strong, balanced, and energized again. My approach goes beyond symptom management—I uncover the root cause of pain and imbalances, blending physical therapy, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine for lasting results. With expert guidance and a truly customized plan, you’ll restore your body, optimize your health, and reclaim the vibrant life you deserve. Let’s get you back to feeling like you.

 

 

MY STORY

 

At Re- Form Physical Therapy, I set out to create something completely different in the world of health care. Frustrated by the one size fits all approach and lack of continuity in medicine, I knew there had to be a better way- one that treats each person as a whole, not just a collection of symptoms. By addressing the root cause of pain and imbalances, I help women feel like they can do life. This is health care re-imagined.

 

 

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"I have been dealing with pain and dysfunction for years. I have gone for various treatments on and off with some relief only to have it return all too soon. Dr Tara provided a thorough and excellent analysis and eval and treatment and I walked out of her office with hope for the first time in ages. "

 
J. H. 

"Dr Tara is hands down the most compassionate dedicated Physical Therapist I have ever met. This is the kind of healthcare we need. People that do what they do because they love to help people. "

 

 
D.W.