Our elite sports physical therapists + PERFORMANCE EXPERTS, a.k.a. the best athlete mechanics on the planet.

DR. JOSHUA GRAHLMAN, PT, DPT, FAFS

FOUNDER + CHIEF ATHLETE MECHANIC

Entrepreneur and healthcare innovator Dr. Joshua Grahlman, PT, DPT, FAFS is on a mission to make a distinctive difference in the caliber of care athletes of all levels receive, and to disrupt the status quo of the physical therapy industry.

He earned his doctorate from Columbia University with an orthopedic specialty and has spent his career treating accomplished athletes including four-time World Ironman Champion Chrissie Wellington, two Ironman Champion triathletes, an Olympic marathoner and Olympic fencer, and age-group competitors of all skill levels.

For the last decade, Dr. Josh has staked his reputation on getting athletes better — not just some of the time, but every time. That confidence and track record comes from utilizing a highly customized 360° approach to training and treatment. He treats his athletes as whole people, not just injured body parts. As such, Clutch PT + Performance has earned a reputation as the premiere clinic for physical therapy on the Upper East Side. We are also well known as a coveted rotation in Sports and Orthopedics for Columbia University students finishing their doctoral program in physical therapy.

Dr. Josh has special knowledge of endurance and overhead sports as well as biomechanics, and has traveled the country to take part in continuing education classes. He is one of just a few DPTs in New York City recognized as a Fellow in Applied Functional Science through the Gray Institute for Functional Transformation (GIFT). This expertise allows him to incorporate groundbreaking techniques in his personalized treatments. Dr. Josh is also certified in Active Release Technique and Spinal Manipulation and is a TRX Suspension Training Specialist. He has consulted for Triathlete, Men’s Health, My Fitness Pal and CBS News, and regularly hosts clinics about injury prevention, sports performance optimization and workspace ergonomics for sports teams and corporations in New York City. Athletes from around the world have sought out his expertise — time zones are not a barrier to delivering the best care!

As an accomplished athlete always ready to sub in on any team, Dr. Josh truly understands the mindset of his patients and how important it is to get them back to doing what they love. He empowers athletes to focus on what they CAN do, instead of what they cannot, and gets them to an even higher level of performance than before limitation. At 40, he’s still tackling new sports himself alongside his two ice hockey-obsessed kids.

Dr. ALEX SULLIVAN, PT, DPT

ATHLETE MECHANIC + SPORTS PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST

Dr. Alex Sullivan, PT, DPT grew up at the crossroads of European and American athletic values. Raised by a Swedish mother and American father, he learned that sports shape character, build community, and drive performance. He was raised with a guiding principle that playing many sports for as long as possible is just as critical as elite achievement.

Dr. Alex got on the ice at age three and instantly fell in love with hockey. He grew up as a dedicated three-sport athlete, competing in hockey, soccer and baseball through high school, culminating in being named captain of the Pascack Valley High School hockey team for two of his four varsity seasons. Most of his competitive hockey years were spent with the North Jersey Avalanche where he experienced firsthand the demands elite-level youth hockey puts on the body and mind. Alex also spent time as a volunteer coach at Old Tappan High School, mentoring young athletes both physically and mentally. That sparked a passion — he knew his future lay in helping athletes stay healthy, recover smarter, build resilience and perform at their peak.

Dr. Alex earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Columbia University and has dedicated his career to orthopedic and sports rehab, with a special emphasis on youth athletes, and hockey players in particular. It may be true that all roads lead to beer league, but for Dr. Alex, continuing to play competitive hockey and soccer and pushing himself to perform deepens his expertise and builds connection with the athletes he trains. Sports are a way of life for him, and the magic he brings to his expert programming and treatments gives his athletes a dominant edge.

DR. RAYMOND DELACRUZ, PT, MSPT, CSCS, CMTPT, FAAOMPT

ATHLETE MECHANIC + DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Even though his family moved all over the country while he was growing up because his father was in the U.S. Coast Guard, Raymond Delacruz played every sport he could — soccer, wrestling, flag football, volleyball and softball. Being uprooted regularly taught him how to make new friends and relate to people easily — a skill he carried into his career as a physical therapist. Ray really gets to know his patients, and values the opportunity for one-on-one care here at Clutch PT + Performance.

After rehabbing from various sports injuries in high school, Ray knew he was destined to become a physical therapist. He earned his Master’s in Rehabilitation Science/Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina and is fellowship trained in orthopedics and manual physical therapy through the Manual Therapy Institute. As such, he is now a recognized Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. Ray is also pursuing his Doctorate in Education from the University of St. Augustine for the Health Science. He believes strongly in the benefits of life-long learning and professional development, as evidenced by his numerous certifications and desire to share his knowledge with his patients and colleagues.

Ray also earned an advanced medical certification through Titleist Performance Institute. This specialized training allows him to better evaluate a golfer’s physical limitations so he can address what’s impacting their swing. Navigating golf-specific injuries and rehab is highly complex. Ray is an expert at identifying and addressing the underlying causes of injury to eliminate pain as well as reduce the likelihood of recurrence. (Translation: feel better on the links and be able to keep talking smack for years to come!)

You’ll find Ray to be a unique mix of eternal academic and adrenaline junkie. Whenever he can, he gets his heart thumping with outdoor adventures like mountain biking, white water rafting, sky diving, rock climbing and cliff jumping. But on a daily basis, the rush he feels by helping others achieve and surpass their goals is what drives and motivates him. He is humbled to have a hand in his patients’ success, and feels greater pride in their accomplishments than his own. We’re thrilled to share Ray’s vast knowledge, optimism and expertise with our patients.

Dr. JARON JIN, PT, DPT, CSCS

ATHLETE MECHANIC + CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST

Hailing from Seattle, Dr. Jaron Jin, PT, DPT, CSCS brings a strong background in athletics and performance-based rehab to the Clutch team, as well as a boatload of warmth, compassion and genuine enthusiasm for the athletes in his care. As a three-sport athlete in football, wrestling and track & field who continues to train, race and compete in a variety of events, Dr. Jaron knows firsthand what it takes to perform at a high level, and how to bounce back stronger from setbacks.

Dr. Jaron’s path to becoming a physical therapist began in high school. His passion for helping people return to the sports and the activities that define them grew even stronger during his undergrad years. Dr. Jaron holds his CSCS certification and honed his expertise in strength and conditioning working with collegiate athletes through the University of Washington’s athletic training program and at Pepperdine University, where he helped football and baseball athletes perform at the top of their game. He received his doctoral degree in physical therapy from Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 

At Clutch, Jaron is excited to bridge the gap between rehab and performance, unlocking new levels of potential for youth and competitive athletes. “Give your best effort and bring out the best in others” is his guiding personal philosophy. 

When he’s not in the clinic, you’ll find Dr. Jaron — a.k.a. The Dink Master — on the pickleball courts, in the gym lifting, shooting hoops or cheering for his Seattle teams (although he admits to fostering some love for New York sports now, too.) He’s satisfied with nailing his goal for his first half marathon, but YOU could be the smack talking runner client who motivates him to jump into another training cycle…!

JULIE LAMB

Fifteen years ago, Julie hobbled into PT for the first time with a massive chip on her shoulder about being there. She’d developed a stubborn case of ITBS training for her first NYC marathon. Dr. Josh fixed her, and has been fixing her ever since, through an Ironman, a 120-mile stage uItra marathon, two pregnancies, Boston twice and more marathons than either of them can remember. She knows being injured blows, and as the voice of our brand, she helps our patients trust that we really do GET IT.

In her career as a creative director, Julie has helped cult-favorite brands like Brooks Running, Peloton, Crunch Fitness and The Vitamin Shoppe make their mark on the fitness industry. Some of her proudest professional highlights include meeting Boston marathon champ Des Linden, where she did not keep her cool at all whatsoever, and directing this inspiring documentary, “Go Bobby,” for TCS, sponsor of the prestigious World Major Marathons.

Julie is also a certified yoga instructor and believes in its transformative power, particularly for young athletes where they are immersed in competition and noise. She considers it a privilege to teach young yogis to connect with the calming power of their breath — a skill that will help them be their most centered selves for life.

Juggling parenting, work, training and trying not to suck at being a present partner and friend is a constant balancing act. Sometimes she drops ALL the balls. Sometimes she’s had enough caffeine to keep most of them going. Regardless, Julie says seeing her kids’ faces at finish lines always make the journey worthwhile. Seems crazy to some, but it’s actually what keeps her sane.