About Me

About My Clinic

Philippe Schafer, PT, DPT, COMT, CSCS

Philippe Schafer is a board certified Doctor of Physical Therapy practicing at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in the New York City area. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and received advanced specialized training in Men’s Pelvic Health physical therapy through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (APTA Pelvic Health). Philippe is also a Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist (COMT) through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapy. His advanced continuing education spans musculoskeletal and manual therapy techniques for the cervical spine, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, pelvis, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and feet. Additionally, he completed advanced triage training at the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).

Philippe is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who’s professional experience includes serving as a sports performance coach for varsity athletes at Georgetown University, as well as training high school athletes, senior citizens, and recreational athletes. He has experience coaching and treating high level athletes who compete in soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, field hockey, volleyball, and rowing. Philippe is also a former Division I varsity track and field athlete at the University of Maryland and competed as a runner for 15 years, bringing valuable firsthand knowledge and expertise to his practice. He successfully completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC in 2007.

In his spare time, Philippe likes to spend time with his wife and daughter, read, exercise, and learn languages.

Continuing Education and Certifications

• Advanced Orthopedic Triage
– Hospital of Special Surgery

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
– National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

• Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach
– USA Weightlifting (USAW)

• Functional Movement Specialist (FMS)
– Functional Movement Systems

• Men’s Pelvic Health Specialist
– Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

• Certified Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapist (COMT)
– North American Institute of Orthopedic Musculoskeletal Therapy (NAIOMT), focusing on:
Cervical Spine
Thoracic Spine
Lumbar Spine

Pelvis and Sacrum

Upper Extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand)
Lower Extremity (hip, knee, ankle, and feet)