Hi, I’m RikkiLynn!
As a licensed physical therapist in New Jersey, I specialize in supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and the early years of motherhood, while helping babies and young children build strong foundations for movement, development, and lifelong wellness. Through home-based physical therapy services, I provide personalized care in the comfort of your family’s natural environment, making therapy convenient, meaningful, and tailored to your unique needs.
As a lifelong long-distance runner and yoga teacher, I bring a deep appreciation for movement, biomechanics, and the body’s remarkable ability to adapt, heal, and grow. This perspective allows me to provide care that empowers mothers, babies, and children to move with confidence through every stage of life.
My areas of focus include pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation, pediatric development, pelvic health, and lymphedema care and management. My approach combines evidence-based treatment, compassionate care, and meaningful patient education. I believe that when families feel informed, supported, and empowered, both moms and children are better equipped to navigate each stage of life with confidence and resilience.
Dr. RikkiLynn Shields, PT, DPT, CLT
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Dr. Shields provides specialized physical therapy services for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Through personalized treatment plans, she helps address common concerns such as pelvic pain, low back pain, core weakness, prolapse, diastasis recti, and recovery after childbirth. She focuses on reducing discomfort, restoring strength and function, and supporting women as they return to the activities they love with confidence.
Pediatric
Dr. Shields specializes in treating little ones from birth through adolescence with gross motor delays, developmental challenges, and a variety of pediatric and neurological diagnoses. She has experience working with children with conditions including torticollis, prematurity, genetic disorders, neurological conditions, and other developmental disabilities. Through play-based treatment sessions, she helps children improve strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and overall functional independence.
Pelvic Health
Dr. Shields provides comprehensive pelvic health physical therapy services for individuals experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic pain, urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, and other bladder, bowel, and pelvic health concerns. She utilizes manual therapy, facial-visceral manipulation, pelvic floor muscle training, and patient education to improve strength, function, and overall quality of life.
Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) for Lymphedema
Dr. Shields offers complete decongestive therapy for lymphedema, utilizing a combination of manual lymphatic drainage, compression therapy, exercise, and skin care to reduce swelling and improve lymphatic flow. This comprehensive approach helps manage symptoms, promote circulation, and enhance quality of life for individuals living with lymphedema.
What sets Dr. Shields apart?
Every mother and child deserves the opportunity to move, grow, and thrive with confidence.
Dr. Shields is dedicated to changing the way mothers understand their bodies through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, while helping little ones build strength, coordination, and healthy movement patterns from the very start. Her goal is to support the health of moms and little ones through individualized, evidence-based treatment that restores strength, improves function, and supports each stage of recovery and development.
She empowers mothers to better understand their bodies, recover with confidence after birth, and support their baby’s movement and development through guided, hands-on care.
Stories of Healing
Quality physical therapy has the power to transform lives. Here’s what people are saying:
I started with Rikki for pelvic therapy, and while some patients may find this difficult she is kind, gentle, knowledgeable and made me feel at ease! Each visit was wonderful and helpful and I learned so much…Rikki is not only a lovely person but an amazing therapist and an asset to your physical health and rehabilitation!
Healthgrades.com
She has a thorough knowledge of her field and was able to answer any related question that came up. She is a rising star with a bright and pleasant personality and the willingness to go out of her way to help.
Healthgrades.com
Rikki is amazing, she’s very knowledgeable and always makes it a priority to make me feel as comfortable as possible. She has helped me so much in such a short matter of time and I can tell she genuinely cares about her patients.
Healthgrades.com
Services
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Initial In-Person Asssessment
Experience a comprehensive, personalized in-person evaluation to assess your unique needs. We take the time to understand your concerns, goals, and history to create a personalized treatment plan. Your journey to healing begins with a thorough assessment that sets the foundation for effective care.
Duration
The Initial In-Person Assessment lasts 60-minutes.
Follow-Up Visits
Follow-up sessions are key for empowering you with the tools for continued recovery, keeping track of your progress and adjusting your treatment plan. Dr. Shields works each session to refine your goals and ensure consistent improvement. Each visit builds on your success to achieve lasting results.
Durtion
All follow-up appointments last between 45-to 60-minutes
