Riva Preil, PT, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD, CLT

Leading Physical Therapist in NYC for Pelvic Floor Therapy

Riva is a leading pelvic floor physical therapist. After graduating from Hunter College, Riva practiced at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center’s (SJRMC) outpatient department treating patients with various musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. Riva’s passion for women’s health led her to create the Pelvic Floor Program at SJRMC, where she treated women with bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction. After her experience at SJRMC, Riva worked at a renowned pelvic floor physical therapy clinic in New York City where she continued to treat women with various pelvic floor disorders, including, dyspareunia, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, pudendal neuralgia, constipation, incontinence, prenatal and postpartum conditions, pelvic organ prolapse, and chronic pelvic pain. Riva has also treated pediatric bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Riva is Also Trained Craniosacral Therapy and Other Modalities

In addition to using therapeutic exercise and manual therapy, Riva is certified in various modalities to help her patients achieve their goals. She is a Board Certified Specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy (WCS) and she received biofeedback certification in treating pelvic floor dysfunction from BCB-PMD. She is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) through the Academy of Lymphatics, allowing her to treat individuals who experience upper and/or lower extremity swelling. Furthermore, she is trained in Craniosacral Therapy to help patients with hyper-sensitized central nervous systems and disruptions in cerebrospinal fluid flow.

To complement her clinical experience, Riva hosted a pelvic floor radio show and writes a blog on women’s health. She is excited about being the founder and owner of Revitalize Physical Therapy, and she looks forward to having the opportunity to help many along their healing journey.

Alyse Turner, PT, DPT

Dr. Alyse Turner earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Temple University and is passionate about helping individuals restore function, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life. She has completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 Pelvic Health Physical Therapy certifications through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pelvic Health, providing advanced training in the evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Alyse treats a wide range of orthopedic, neurological, and pelvic health conditions, with a special interest in urinary and fecal incontinence, chronic constipation, vulvodynia, vaginismus, pelvic pain syndromes, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), fibromyalgia, adenomyosis, interstitial cystitis, and pregnancy-related and postpartum concerns. She also has experience working with individuals living with neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, and stroke.

Alyse believes in meeting patients where they are and building strong therapeutic relationships founded on trust, education, and collaboration. She advocates on behalf of those who are unable to easily access healthcare as evidenced by her publication in the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health entitled “Recognizing that Pelvic Floor Therapy is a Privilege.” She is committed to providing individualized, evidence-based care and enjoys partnering with her patients to help them achieve meaningful goals. Above all, she values the lifelong learning that comes with the profession and remains dedicated to expanding her knowledge to better serve her community.

Shayna Zelefsky, PT, DPT

Shayna (Sheryl) Zelefsky earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Lander College, a division of Touro University, followed by a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Hunter College. Shayna is passionate about helping women and men regain strength, confidence, and control after surgical procedures, childbirth, or with conditions like urinary incontinence, chronic constipation, or pelvic pain. With experience in both orthopedics and pelvic floor therapy, Shayna takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to care, treating the entire body, not just the pelvic floor, while customizing each treatment plan to meet the individual’s unique needs and goals. Inspired by her own postpartum journey, she is dedicated to supporting others on their path to healing and wellness. When she is not in the clinic, Shayna enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, staying active, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen.

Elise Shangold, Marketing and Social Media Manager

Elise is a professional actor & social media manager. Her content creation & social media experience expands through restaurants, women’s health & fitness, wedding & family photography, and now – pelvic floor PT! With a pelvic floor dysfunction herself, she is thrilled to be spreading the word far & wide. She is passionate about educating on pelvic health, and erasing the stigma! She also has extensive experience as a performer! Elise has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Rider University. Right after college, she was in the new musical national tour of An Officer and A Gentleman, that she had been with through its reading and workshop stages with Work Light Productions. Select regional credits include Mystic Pizza at the John W. Engeman Theater, You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown, Beehive, And The World Goes Round at Forestburgh Playhouse, and Snow White at the Hangar Theater.