A biopsychosocial approach to physical therapy
As the Owner and Clinic Director of Elite Spine and Sports Care of Paramus, Dr. Michael Yarish, DPT, is dedicated to providing a welcoming, results-driven environment where patients can truly heal. For over seven years, Dr. Yarish has championed a comprehensive biopsychosocial approach to physical therapy. This means he takes the time to listen to your unique story, understanding that true recovery goes far beyond just treating an isolated symptom—it involves looking at how your lifestyle, environment, and personal goals all play a role in your health.
Education
After earning his undergraduate degree from The College of New Jersey in 2014 and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from West Coast University in Los Angeles in 2017, Dr. Yarish returned to New Jersey to build a practice centered on cutting-edge, compassionate care.
Specialties: Graston, Dry Needling and the McKenzie Method
To ensure his patients receive the highest quality of treatment, Dr. Yarish has pursued advanced specialist certifications that set Elite Spine and Sports Care apart. As a Graston Technique Specialist and a certified practitioner in both Dry Needling and the McKenzie Method, he possesses a highly specialized toolkit to tackle chronic pain, break down stubborn scar tissue, and resolve complex spinal and joint issues. Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all routine, he designs highly customized rehabilitation programs tailored to your specific body and lifestyle, accelerating your recovery and helping you avoid future injuries.
Outside the clinic
Dr. Yarish understands the frustration of being sidelined by pain because he lives a highly active lifestyle himself. When he isn't in the clinic, you can usually find him working on his golf swing, following a dedicated power-building routine in the gym, or taking his motorcycle out for a ride. Because he knows exactly what it takes to perform at a high level, he brings that same drive and empathy to every patient's recovery. Alongside his wife, Annalisse, Dr. Yarish is proud to be an active part of the local community, and he looks forward to welcoming you into the clinic to help you get back to doing the things you love, completely pain-free.