Founder & Owner | Physical Therapist
Joe Zarett is the founder and owner of Zarett Rehab & Fitness, which he established in 1995 and has grown into Philadelphia’s premier physical therapy and fitness practice. With nearly three decades of clinical leadership, Joe is widely recognized for delivering a level of care that extends far beyond traditional physical therapy models.
Joe specializes in orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, and fitness-based recovery, offering a unique, integrated approach that focuses on achieving exceptional outcomes. His model combines expert hands-on physical therapy with individualized strength and conditioning, flexibility training, and soft tissue work—creating a comprehensive rehabilitation experience tailored to each patient’s needs.
Many patients initially arrive at Zarett Rehab & Fitness following surgery or injury with a prescription for physical therapy. Under Joe’s care, they often transition seamlessly from rehabilitation into long-term fitness programming, allowing them to remain pain-free, strong, and active well beyond their formal course of therapy.
Master of Physical Therapy
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1989
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1987
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Joe specializes in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and sports-related injuries, with expertise that spans rehabilitation through long-term performance and fitness. His focus areas include:
Joe believes the most effective physical therapy addresses the whole person—not just the injury. His philosophy centers on individualized care, one-on-one attention, and a results-driven approach that empowers patients to take an active role in their recovery.
Each session at Zarett Rehab & Fitness is customized and may include:
By combining rehabilitation with fitness principles, Joe ensures patients not only recover from injury or surgery but also build the strength and movement capacity needed to stay healthy long term.
Joe has extensive experience across clinical care, education, and professional leadership:
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Joe and Zarett Rehab & Fitness have provided care to Drexel, Temple, St. Joseph’s, and University of Pennsylvania Athletics, as well as local, national, and world-class professional athletes.
Zarett Rehab & Fitness is the official rehabilitation provider for US Squash and serves as the physical therapy provider at Comcast’s Philadelphia headquarters, delivering high-quality rehab and fitness services to employees and contractors.
Joe is a recognized authority in physical therapy and sports rehabilitation and has been featured across numerous media outlets, including:
Print & Magazine Features
Other Recognition
He publishes quarterly articles in US Squash Magazine and has lectured both nationally and locally on orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, and performance-based recovery.
Joe immigrated to the United States from Kiev, Ukraine at the age of 15 with his family. After completing his education and working in orthopedic clinics early in his career, he opened his first practice location at 520 S. 19th Street in Philadelphia.
Through exceptional outcomes and word-of-mouth referrals, Joe grew Zarett Rehab & Fitness from a basement facility into a modern, multi-story, state-of-the-art clinic serving athletes, executives, musicians, dancers, and individuals of all activity levels.
Joe chose physical therapy because it allows him to combine science, hands-on care, and movement-based training to create meaningful, lasting change in people’s lives. He believes physical therapy should not end when pain subsides—but should prepare individuals to move better, perform better, and stay healthy long after treatment concludes.
As the founder of Zarett Rehab & Fitness, Joe remains committed to advancing the standard of care in physical therapy by blending rehabilitation, fitness, and education into one seamless patient experience.
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