Gerti Motavalli
Spinal Stimulation

What is NISE-Stim?

NISE-Stim, short for Non-Invasive Spinal Electrical Stimulation, is a therapy developed in 2017 by Gerti Motavalli, PT, MPT, along with Dr. Gad Alon, PT, Ph.D., an internationally recognized researcher in electrical stimulation. It uses safe electrical currents delivered through electrodes placed over the spinal cord and specific areas of the body to stimulate muscle movement, enhance neuromuscular coordination, and improve motor, sensory and autonomic functions.

Research has been published in the online research journal Child Neurology Open in 2019 and our List of Resources can be accessed here.

Key Features of NISE-Stim:

• Non-Invasive and Safe:

  • Uses surface electrodes to deliver safe electrical currents for spinal and muscle stimulation.

• Neuromodulation and Neuroplasticity:

  • Stimulates the spinal cord, nerves, brain, and autonomic nervous system to enhance communication within the nervous system, support neural regeneration, and improve motor function.

• Personalized Treatment:

  • Tailored to each child’s specific needs for optimal results.

About the Speaker:

Gerti Motavalli, PT, MPT received her initial physical therapy diploma from the Berfusfachschule für Krankengymnastik in Deggendorf, Germany, and earned a master’s degree in physical therapy (MPT) from the University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA. She is working in Fernandina Beach, Florida, USA in her pediatric clinic.

Together with Dr. Gad Alon, PT, Ph.D., a well known researcher in the field of electrical stimulation, she developed a novel non-invasive spinal electrical stimulation (NISE-Stim ) protocol for children with Spina Bifida and other motor impairments. The findings have been published in the journal, Child Neurology Open in 2019. Ms. Motavalli is constantly updating her protocol as she gains new insight from treating more and more patients with spinal electrical stimulation. So far she has treated more that 300 children over the past 7 years. Ms. Motavalli offers continuing education seminars to therapists around the world. Children can be treated online or in person in Florida USA.