Dr. Rivi Har-El, PhD
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New York, NY
RiVision Healing Center
225 East 79th Street
suite 1B
New York, NY 10075
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In her practice she uses dance/movement therapy (DMT) as well as various physical therapy modalities that form the basis of the RiVision® method. RiVision® offers the client an innovative, multidimensional way of evaluating and treating chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Unlike other physical therapy treatments that deal with chronic physical pain and musculoskeletal disorders, RiVision® simultaneously relates to a large array of physical and emotional manifestations of pain. Patients and therapists practicing this method are encouraged to develop a greater awareness of their body-mind weaknesses from an early stage of the treatment by identifying the “Repetitive Stress Pattern” that may have led to their chronic pain.
RiVision® consists of elements within physical therapy, DMT, and guided imagery practice. In physical therapy, it relates to a patient’s range of motion, pain level, posture and function levels. In DMT, it relates to a patient’s usage of the vertical, horizontal and sagittal planes of motion as well as the general typical pattern of movement. In guided imagery, RiVision® relates to the images the person describes inside and outside her body in relationship to daily encounters with other people and events.
Dr. Rivi Har-El, PhD
Dr Rivi Har-El, PhD is a physical therapist and a dance/ movement therapist in New York, NY. Patients may develop body pain and discomfort for a variety of reasons. When they seek help from a physical therapist, they expect to receive traditional physical modalities such as massage and therapeutic exercises. However, after Dr. Har-El observed her patients' movement pattern and posture, it became clear to her that she should also consider their movement behavior and general well being as part of their treatment. Therefore, she developed the RiVision Method. This method uniquely combines physical therapy, dance/movement therapy (DMT) and guided imagery. When used together, these techniques are more effective when treating chronic pain.In her practice she uses dance/movement therapy (DMT) as well as various physical therapy modalities that form the basis of the RiVision® method. RiVision® offers the client an innovative, multidimensional way of evaluating and treating chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Unlike other physical therapy treatments that deal with chronic physical pain and musculoskeletal disorders, RiVision® simultaneously relates to a large array of physical and emotional manifestations of pain. Patients and therapists practicing this method are encouraged to develop a greater awareness of their body-mind weaknesses from an early stage of the treatment by identifying the “Repetitive Stress Pattern” that may have led to their chronic pain.
RiVision® consists of elements within physical therapy, DMT, and guided imagery practice. In physical therapy, it relates to a patient’s range of motion, pain level, posture and function levels. In DMT, it relates to a patient’s usage of the vertical, horizontal and sagittal planes of motion as well as the general typical pattern of movement. In guided imagery, RiVision® relates to the images the person describes inside and outside her body in relationship to daily encounters with other people and events.
Years In Practice
41
Primary Specialty
Physical Therapist
Gender
Female
Education
PhD, New York University (1991-2000)
Training
Ben-Gurion University (1983) BPT
Hunter College (1991) MS
Hunter College (1991) MS
Affiliations
Clinical Assistant Professor at Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn , NY (2008-present)
Services
Dr. Rivi Har-El's method includes the following services :
Physical Therapy includes manual/hands-on techniques : Joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, body tuning,.
Therapeutic physical exercises
Functional approaches such as Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques
Dance/ movement therapy to music
Guided imagery and relaxation techniques
Body-mind techniques/approach
When appropriate, Dr. Har-El uses hands-on techniques. Unlike conventional physical therapy and gym practice, where exercises and machines are commonly used, she emphasizes thorough and sensitive joint and tissue mobilization, individually tailored to the patient
RiVision healing center is designed to treat musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain such as back and neck pain, tendinitis, bursitis, stress and tension related disorders, poor posture, repetitive injuries and more.
Additional Services Chronic pain, Dance/Movement Therapy, body-mind physical therapy approach
Physical Therapy includes manual/hands-on techniques : Joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, body tuning,.
Therapeutic physical exercises
Functional approaches such as Alexander and Feldenkrais techniques
Dance/ movement therapy to music
Guided imagery and relaxation techniques
Body-mind techniques/approach
When appropriate, Dr. Har-El uses hands-on techniques. Unlike conventional physical therapy and gym practice, where exercises and machines are commonly used, she emphasizes thorough and sensitive joint and tissue mobilization, individually tailored to the patient
RiVision healing center is designed to treat musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain such as back and neck pain, tendinitis, bursitis, stress and tension related disorders, poor posture, repetitive injuries and more.
Additional Services Chronic pain, Dance/Movement Therapy, body-mind physical therapy approach
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Dr. Rivi Har-El Is a gifted physical therapist and a kind, empathetic human being. She is the consummate professional. I have been privileged to consult with her regarding numerous physical therapy
by Lynn C. Goodman
xxx.xxx.97.123
December 05, 2024
I recently had the opportunity to experience a dance therapy session, and it was truly transformative. During each session, I was able to let go of my inhibitions and connect with my body and mind thr
by Ruth Fine
xxx.xxx.228.206
December 05, 2024
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