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Meet Dr. Adam Gvili
& Dr. Samantha Vargas
MEET THE MAN BEHIND PELVIS NYC
Dr. Adam Gvili PT, DPT
I am Dr. Adam Gvili, I treat male pelvic floor dysfunction in New York City.
I went through a pelvic floor dysfunction myself. I had experienced all the invisible symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as hard flaccid, erectile dysfunction, abdominal pain, shooting pain into rectum, hypertonic pelvic floor, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and a lot more embarrassing symptoms to share. But I pulled all my courage to write this story not to humiliate myself but to empower YOU and give you HOPE that what you were experiencing can be a thing of the past and can be treated.
I struggled a lot looking for medical professionals who can help find a cure and heal me. And since most of the pelvic floor physical therapists treating pelvic floor disorders were actually females treating females, there was a disconnect when explaining my symptoms (i.e. peeing while standing at a urinal with a tight pelvic floor. Of course I can’t blame them if they cannot relate to a male patient. Don’t get me wrong, there is no doubt there are a lot of great female pelvic floor practitioners in New York City but very few are focused on men’s pelvic floor therapy. So I decided to treat men’s pelvic floor dysfunction as a MALE so that my clients could relate to me and we can normalize pelvic floor issues as a male and really create an open forum for men to literally talk about anything about men’s pelvic health.
Passion ,Interest and Certification
- Adam was a previous paramedic and is currently certified in administering CPR/AED and First Aid. Adam holds the FMT LVL II Certification and is part of a large network of movement based doctors.
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Adam always had a passion for encouraging people to be the best version of themselves. Helping people learn and understand their body better is just one of the many facets that encompass his whole-body approach to treatment. With experience in coaching and health & wellness, Adam believes that looking at the body as a kinetic chain is imperative to addressing a biomechanical insufficiency.
His methodology is simple, “find the weakest link in your foundation and build from there.” - Adam participated in competitive sports his whole life and he has seen his fair share of injuries. This is why he has such a passion for rehab and athlete health other than male pelvic floor therapy which is his expertise. For leisurely activity Adam plays weekly soccer in an amateur league to keep those competitive juices flowing. Adam also found his new love for cycling.
Adam Gvili
Dr. Adam Gvili
Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Education
Dr. Adam Gvili is a Board-Certified Physical Therapist who practices in New York City. Adam graduated from Brooklyn College with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Kinesiology. Adam received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mercy College.
Dr. Samantha Vargas, PT, DPT
A graduate of Columbia University and a former collegiate swimmer and dancer, Dr. Sam has dedicated her career to helping people restore strength, confidence, and comfort in their bodies. With a foundation in biomechanics and a deep appreciation for movement, she began her work treating athletes—applying precise, evidence-based techniques to optimize function and performance across all forms of activity.
After earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she advanced her training through a prestigious sports residency at the University of Delaware, where she treated NCAA Division I athletes in track and field, football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, ice hockey as well as professional baseball and rugby players. Now a board-certified sports clinical specialist, Dr. Sam remains guided by the principle that movement is fundamental to well-being.
As her practice evolved, Dr. Sam recognized a recurring theme: many individuals—across all genders—were quietly struggling with pelvic floor dysfunction. From pelvic pain and incontinence to post-surgical recovery and sexual dysfunction, these issues often go unspoken or are misunderstood. For women, especially postpartum or active individuals, these concerns are frequently overlooked (incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse). For men, pelvic health challenges are often underdiagnosed (urinary frequency, hard-flaccid, ED) and undertreated.
Determined to fill this gap in care, Dr. Sam pursued advanced training in pelvic floor rehabilitation to provide targeted, research-backed treatment in a compassionate, judgment-free environment. She combines her sports medicine expertise with pelvic health specialization to address each patient’s unique goals—whether that means returning to sport, recovering after childbirth or surgery, resolving pain, or simply improving quality of life.
Her approach integrates biomechanics, manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, and customized exercise programs to treat a wide range of pelvic conditions. Whether you’re a woman dealing with postpartum recovery or prolapse, a man experiencing pelvic pain or urgency, or an athlete managing core dysfunction—Dr. Sam is here to help.
Pelvic health is health—and you deserve care that meets you where you are. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and feeling like yourself again, schedule a consultation today. Relief is possible, and support is here.
Passion ,Interest and Certification
- Sam is an emergency medical responder and certified in administering CPR/AED and First Aid.
- Sam is passionate about helping patients regain movement and wellness. She creates personalized, evidence-based treatment plans to empower patients to live confidently and pain-free. She specializes in sports, orthopedics and pelvic floor therapy.
- Sam enjoys a variety of sports—snowboarding, ice and rock climbing, beach camping, and surfing/paddle boarding—and does a great deal of cross training to support their physical demands. She enjoys a great whiskey, a fabulous glass of French wine, and barbecuing outdoors. She spends time with family as much as possible. Her favorite thing to do is run outside with her dog Oreo.
Samantha Vargas
Dr. Samantha Vargas, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Sport Clinical Specialist
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist | NYC
Education
Sam is an ABPTS board-certified sports clinical specialist and received her doctorate from Columbia University.
She has been recognized with the Columbia University Faculty Risa Granick Award and APTA Outstanding Poster CSM PT Learning Institute Educations Innovator Award
OUR CORE VALUES
The foundation of our commitment
Mission
Pelvis NYC aims to provide a patient-centered approach and premium physical therapy service to provide the highest quality of service to our clients.
Vision
Pelvis NYC aims to provide a patient-centered approach and premium physical therapy service to provide the highest quality of service to our clients.
Why Choose Us?
As per Dr. Adam Gvili, he wouldn’t advise you to “find a she”. Find what makes YOU comfortable, find someone that seems caring, a medical professional that wants to get you better, that invests their time just as much as you are investing yours.
Dr. Adam Gvili decided to treat male pelvic floor dysfunction as a MALE, so that clients could relate and share their stories without inhibitions and create a forum for men to literally talk about anything about men’s pelvic health.
Our comprehensive pelvic floor evaluation by our clinicians will help identify the cause driving your pelvic pain. An extensive medical and physical exam would be required to reveal the invisible causes of your pelvic floor dysfunction.
REVEALED > RECOVERED > RENEWED
With our 3-step process, Pelvis NYC aims to empower you and regain your pelvic health back.
With a high-caliber doctor of physical therapy in New York City, Dr. Adam Gvili has a unique strength to uncover and REVEAL your undiagnosed pelvic floor disorder.
Our one-on-one 45 minutes session focused on men’s pelvic floor therapy is designed to help you RECOVER faster, you will feel his magic healing hand from the first session.
With your comfort and healing in mind – we know that pelvic floor disorder cannot be treated solely by manual physical therapy, therefore we will educate you on how you can regain your pelvic health back. We will provide professional advice on how you can improve your diet, and teach you about the home exercises to improve your pelvic floor muscles. We will also be your confidant to relieve your stress and anxiety caused by pelvic floor dysfunction.
In the Spotlight
Solutions for every patient seeking relief from pelvic issues.
Couldn’t recommend Josh enough. He is highly trained and skilled at what he does and extremely passionate about making sure you’re feeling your best both physically and mentally. He will go out of his way to make sure you’re feeling comfortable and listens extremely well to what’s going on. I hope you’re never having pelvic floor issues but if you’re reading this review you probably are and Josh is the guy to see.
Big fan of Dr. Adam! I’m definitely in a better place now with my symptoms than before meeting him. He’s very knowledgeable, accommodating, and down to earth. Highly recommend him!
After five months of trying to find a physical therapist that understood male pelvic pain, I found Dr. Josh. After just a few weeks of sessions, my symptoms have decreased by 80%+. I look forward to continuing to work with Josh and the team to completely eradicate my symptoms!
Couldn’t recommend Josh and the facility more. Very clean and comfortable place
Dr. Gvili was exceptional! I came to him upon some foot pain during marathon training and am so grateful for his work. He got me fixed up and stronger than ever.
