Core Dynamics
Physical Therapy
About Core Dynamics
Niva Herzig, MS PT received her BS from George Washington University in 1996 and her MSPT from Thomas Jefferson University in 2003. Niva, originally from Israel, grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. She is fluent in Hebrew and English. Niva has written several articles related to pregnancy and also to pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. She also as been an assistant in several pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and pregnancy courses. She has received her biofeedback certification from the Biofeedback Institute of America (BCIA-PMDB). Niva has attended abundant courses and conferences on pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and is always eager to continue her education. She is a proud member of the Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as other associations. In November 2007, she proudly opened the doors to Core Dynamics Physical Therapy; A Pelvic Floor Clinic.
Luba Starostiak, PT, OCS has practiced physical therapy for nearly two decades. She graduated with honors from Hunter College in 1991 with a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and went on to receive a specialist certification in orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association in the year 2000. Shortly thereafter, she began broadening her training to include pelvic dysfunction. Ms. Starostiak has worked at some of the major orthopedic teaching hospitals in the New York City. She implemented a pelvic rehabilitation program at one of the major rehabilitation hospitals in the tri-state area. Presently, she has joined the team at Core Dynamics Physical Therapy. Ms. Starostiak brings a well-rounded approach to her treatment of patients with pelvic dysfunction by incorporating her sound knowledge of orthopedics into her evaluation and treatments.
Mission: To provide an environment where women and men of all ages can receive one on one hands on treatment, where they can be listened to and cared for according to their symptoms. A place where they learn to be more functional and return to their recreational activities
Specialties
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
- Pre-Natal
- Postpartum
- Women’s Health
- Men’s Health
- SI Joint
- Osteoporosis
