Dr. Gene Shenker, DPT – Founder & Clinic Director


Dr. Gene Shenker, DPT is the Founder and Clinic Director of Gramercy Physical Therapy PC in New York City, where he has led the practice for over a decade with a commitment to manual therapy, one-on-one care, and individualized treatment in private rooms. He is also the CEO and inventor behind RehabStride™ AFO, a patented, tension-adjustable brace designed to support patients with foot drop and neurological gait disorders.

Dr. Shenker is a board-certified, New York State licensed physical therapist, with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the College of Staten Island. He began his career in orthopedic outpatient care and spent 8 years working at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, where he honed his skills in spinal mobilization and manual therapy. In 2010, he opened Gramercy Physical Therapy to bring his hands-on approach and personalized care philosophy to life.

Dr. Shenker’s clinical expertise includes:

  • Manual therapy and joint mobilization

  • Post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation

  • Neurological conditions (stroke, MS, ALS)

  • Custom orthotics and AFO brace fittings

  • Balance, gait, and posture correction

His reputation for compassionate, hands-on treatment is reinforced by patient feedback that highlights his attentive, unhurried manual therapy approach and clear, individualized exercise planning.

Beyond the clinic, Dr. Shenker is a seasoned martial artist and former Tae Kwon Do instructor. He holds a black belt and earned gold at the New Jersey State Tae Kwon Do Championships (2007), and competed at the US Open. His martial arts background deepened his understanding of body mechanics, injury recovery, and the power of focused, functional movement—insights he brings to every patient session.

Through RehabStride™ AFO, Dr. Shenker is bridging clinical care with orthotic innovation, offering a unique product that supports gait restoration and enhances patient mobility through adjustable tension control. His dual role enables him to deliver advanced orthotic solutions directly to his patients at Gramercy Physical Therapy.

When not treating patients, Dr. Shenker enjoys martial arts, reading, and creating resin-based artwork.