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Dr. Rivi Har-El, PT, PHD

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Dr. Rivi Belach Har-El has over 32 years of experience treating people with chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. She graduated as a registered physical therapist from the internationally renowned Wingate Institute in 1983. In 1991, she received her Masterā€™s Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy from Hunter College. In 2000, Dr. Rivi received her PhD in Physical Therapy from New York University. While pursuing her academic education she worked in both Israel and the US. Her extensive work background included acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient department in hospital settings. She treated people who suffered from various orthopedic and neurological conditions (e.g., low back pain, neck pain, scoliosis, and frozen shoulder), repetitive stress injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome, poor posture) and various chronic orthopedic conditions. Throughout her career she enhanced her knowledge of pain in all its manifestations by studying psychology and dance/movement therapy, and by exposing herself to various integrated forms of chronic pain treatment. She then came to understand that health caregivers need to be able to relate a patientā€™s symptoms to what is happening simultaneously in their body and mind. This realisation led her to develop the RiVisionā„¢ method. Dr. Rivi is a Clinical Assistant Professor at State University of New York-Downstate Medical Center, where she teaches future therapists how to utilize body-mind awareness and the RiVision method. Dr. Rivi has authored a book entitled Moving Pain Away - RiVision: An Innovative Physical Therapy Method (in press). She is the founder of RiVision Healing Center in New York.
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Fax: (212) 486-3072

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Upper East Side, Upper Manhattan
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Syd J.

09/05/2018

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If you need physical therapy, go to Dr. Har-El. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. Dr. Rivi Har-El and the RiVision Healing Center are not what you expect if you've ever been to a Physical Therapist. You will not see a row of stationary bikes and pay PT rates while you exercise. She will do hands-on manual manipulation and work directly on your problem areas. I had limited mobility from the build-up of scar tissue from running injuries. She broke up the scar tissue and got me back to running marathons. I'll be running my 12th NYC Marathon this Nov. Thank you Dr. Har-El.

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Shaylin H.

03/12/2018

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Dr. Rivi is a true professional and has such a strong passion for her work and her patients that shines every time you meet with her. Her warm personality and attentiveness makes you feel extremely comfortable, and her thorough technique has been instrumental in helping me overcome my lower back pain and return to the physical activities I love. She takes the time to make sure you fully understand the treatment goals and patiently explains why we do particular exercises, so you understand the full picture of your treatment path. She is wonderful when it comes to providing patients with the tools to continue and/or supplement their therapy outside of the office. I highly recommend you visit Dr. Rivi at the RiVision Healing Center!

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Da S.

03/09/2018

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Dr. Rivi Har-El is not a typical Physical Therapist. She has been far more effective for me than all others that I'd been to. I've been treated by Dr. Har-El for 15 years and she's helped me with pain in my back, neck, calves, glutes, knees, feet and my chronic pain from fibromyalgia. She treats the whole person and the whole body. Most importantly, unlike any of the other practitioners, she traces the problem to its source and works on eliminating the cause of the problem. She uses many modalities as appropriate, and "listens" to your body with her fingers and hands. She does manual mobilization and/or energy work on the area of complaint. Her Rivision method is unique - I hope you get to experience it yourself.

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Kim A.
Edited: 03/06/2018
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I highly recommend Dr. Rivi to anyone and already have referred friends and family members to her. Dr. Rivi is a true miracle worker. I have struggled with several physical ailments ranging from shoulder pain to hip and knee issues and she has helped repair them without the needs for surgeries (when doctors were trying to convince me to have surgery). I feel as good as new and I owe it all to Dr. Rivi. She works differently than any other PT I have ever experienced. She gives you individualized time and attention and works with both mind and body. She has a way of making you feel as though you're her only patient and is fully present with you at all times. Again, I can't recommend her highly enough.

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Phone: (212) 486-3070

Address: 225 E 79th St Ste 1B, New York, NY 10075

Website: https://www.drrivi.com

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