Staff

Chandni Patel, CEO, PT

Chandni Patel is CEO and Licensed Physical Therapist at Whitestone Physical Therapy. She received her education from Charusat University in India. She has obtained prestigious certifications including Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT), Mulligan Mobilization Technique and Kinesio Taping.

Chandni has been practicing as a physical therapist since 2011. Chandni takes pride in offering the best of care to every patient. Since she started her career, she has built extensive experience focusing on orthopedic, balance/gait disorder, musculoskeletal conditions, sports injury rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, post surgical rehabilitation and ergonomics. In her years of professional practice, she has treated thousands of patients with various medical conditions. Her expertise encompasses muscle release, instrument-assisted soft-tissue techniques, kinesio taping, and mulligan mobilization technique. Her passion is to provide best physical therapy to people in the community for improving her patients’ quality of life and allowing them to return to their favorite activities and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Conveniently located to serve the community of Queens, Chandni is committed to delivering personalized and evidence-based care. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, ensuring effective communication with patients. Furthermore, she possesses a basic understanding of Spanish and Italian enhancing her ability to cater to an even broader population. Chandni’s dedication to ongoing professional development and her passion for helping others achieve their goals make her a trusted and sought-after physical therapist.

With her leadership, the entire clinic is able to provide the best care to our patients without sacrificing quality. In spare time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter.

Encar Diercks, PT

Encar is an experienced and skilled PT, has dedicated her career to helping individuals of all ages and abilities to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life through personalized, evidence-based treatment. She has expertise in a wide range of conditions and injuries, including musculoskeletal, neurological and post-surgical rehabilitation. Her approach to care is holistic and patient-centered and she strives to empower her patients to take an active role in their recovery and overall well-being. In addition to traditional physical therapy techniques. Encar is also trained in manual therapy and functional movement analysis.She is compassionate and provides utmost care to all her patients. Her primary goal is to restore her patients to their optimal level of function.