Meet Our Team

Dr. Kurian graduated with his Bachelor’s of Physiotherapy at one of India’s top three universities, Saveetha University. Pursuing his passion, he went on to specialize in orthopedics and sports physical therapy by acquiring his Master’s of Science Degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy at Quinnipiac University. As the profession progressed, Dr. Kurian has increased his depth of knowledge by attaining his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at University of Montana and continues to stay afloat with the current trends and changes that arise in the profession of physical therapy. He is now the founder and director of Enhanced Physical Therapy in Mineola, New York. ​ Though he specialized in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, Dr. Kurian takes a comprehensive approach to each patient’s entire well-being. Dr. Jacob Kurian has been practicing Physical Therapy in New York since 2004. In addition to conventional forms of therapy, he is well versed in and uses a variety of different techniques including Cyriax, Maitland, Kaltenborn, McKenzie. He utilizes an integrated manual therapy approach reinforced by functional exercise patterns. Being a Certified Mulligan Practitioner, Dr. Kurian uses advanced mobilization techniques such as mobilization with movement (Mulligan Technique). He also uses Myofascial release techniques when warranted. He has well over 15 years of clinical experience and post-academic training in assessment and treatment of pain and disorders associated with the spine and extremities. Strength and flexibility deficits are identified, and addressed by means of treatment with emphasis on reducing potential vulnerability and future musculoskeletal breakdown.