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The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, uterus, and bowel. Pelvic floor muscles support the bladder, bowel and the uterus. They prevent incontinence of bladder and bowel, prolapse and are also important in sexual function.

You can have problems related to your bladder, bowel or sexual function due to pelvic floor muscles being too weak or too slow, and not having the strength or quickness to work well for you.

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The pelvic floor muscles are located between the tailbone (coccyx) and the pubic bone within the pelvis. They support the bowel and bladder (as well as the uterus and vagina in females).

Muscular bands (sphincters) encircle the urethra, vagina and anus as they pass through the pelvic floor. When the pelvic floor muscles are contracted, the internal organs are lifted and the sphincters tighten the openings of the vagina, anus and urethra. Relaxing the pelvic floor can allow for easy passage of urine and faeces. The pelvic floor muscles are very important in sexual function with a relaxation/ contraction combination allowing fun and pleasureable sex.

If your pelvic floor muscles are not functioning well, the internal organs will lack full support. This may stop you from being able to control your urine, faeces or wind.

Common causes of a weakened pelvic floor include pregnancy, childbirth, prostate cancer treatment in males, obesity and the associated straining of chronic constipation.

Pelvic floor exercises are designed to improve your muscle tone. In addition they improve your brain connection to these muscles. Doing these exercises may prevent the need for corrective surgery.

Symptoms of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

The symptoms of a pelvic floor dysfunction include:

leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing or running

failing to reach the toilet in time

passing wind from either the anus or vagina when bending over or lifting

reduced sensation in the vagina

tampons that dislodge or fall out

a distinct bulge at the vaginal opening

a sensation of heaviness in the vagina

a heaviness or dragging in the pelvis or back

recurrent urinary tract infections, or recurrent thrush

vulval pain, pain with sex, inability to orgasm.

Causes of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

The pelvic floor can be weakened by:

supporting the weight of the uterus during pregnancy

vaginal childbirth, which may overstretch the muscles

the pressure of obesity

chronic constipation and straining to poo

constant coughing

some forms of surgery that require cutting the muscles (including prostate cancer treatment in males)

lower levels of oestrogen after menopause

pelvic floor muscle tension caused by painful periods, endometriosis.

Complications of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

is a common symptom of a pelvic floor dysfunction. Some people experience , which means they can't always control the passage of wind (gas) or faeces (poo).

Weak pelvic floor muscles can also cause sexual difficulties such as reduced vaginal sensation. If the muscles are weak but overactive (or working too hard) this can cause painful sex or vulval pain and can also cause reduced bladder control.

In some cases, the internal organs supported by the pelvic floor, including the and , can slide down into the vagina. This is called a prolapse. A distinct bulge in the vagina and deep vaginal aching are common symptoms.

Familiarising yourself with the pelvic floor

Pelvic floor exercises are designed to strengthen the muscles. Each section (vaginal, urethral, anal) can be exercised. You can familiarise yourself with these muscles in order to contract them at will. If the pelvic floor is especially weak, it may be difficult to detect any muscle action at first.

It is very important to feel a full release of the muscles, and these muscles are quite circular - sometimes it is good to imagine the release as being ripples in a pond - feeling the muscles release and open.

To identify your sphincters:

vaginal - insert one or two fingers into your vagina and try to squeeze them

urethral - imagine you are passing urine and try stopping the flow in midstream (do not do this while urinating)

anal - pretend you are trying to stop yourself from passing wind and squeeze tightly.

Pelvic floor exercises

You can do pelvic floor exercises lying down, sitting or standing. Ideally, aim for five or six sessions every day while you are learning the exercises. After you have a good understanding of how to do the exercises, three sessions each day is enough.

Before you start, direct your attention to your pelvic floor muscles. Try to relax your abdominal muscles. Don't hold your breath. Gradually lift and squeeze your pelvic floor muscles as if you are stopping the flow of urine or stopping wind escaping. Release gently and slowly. Then perform the exercises, which include:

Squeeze and lift slowly making sure you can release fully each time. When you know you can lift and let go, then try to hold. Hold firmly for 5 building to 10 seconds while breathing normally. Release slowly. Repeat up to 10 times. Relax for 5 to 10 seconds between each one.

Perform quick, short, strong squeeze and lift. Repeat 10 times. Again, make sure you can release fully each time.

Remember to squeeze and lift the muscles whenever you clear your throat, sneeze or cough.

It is important to perform these exercises correctly. Check with your pelvic health physiotherapist, doctor or continence advisor to be sure you are doing them properly.

It may take weeks before you notice a substantial improvement, but things should change for the better within 4-5 weeks. If not seek help from a pelvic health physiotherapist or your GP. Your GP can refer you to a pelvic health physiotherapist in your area, these are normal physiotherapists who have had extra training in treating pelvic floor issues and you can see them at the same time as your GP makes a specialist referral.

Rehabilitation of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction

You can further improve the strength of your pelvic floor and reduce symptoms of pelvic floor weakness by:

losing excess body fat

preventing constipation by including more fruit, vegetables, fibre and water in your daily diet

seeking medical attention for a chronic cough.

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The pelvic floor muscles are located between the tailbone (coccyx) and the pubic bone within the pelvis. They support the bowel and bladder (as well as the uterus and vagina in females). Muscular bands (sphincters) encircle the urethra, vagina and anus as they pass through the pelvic floor.

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Use this growing directory if you are looking for a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist near you! This directory currently holds practitioners in the United States, Caribbean, Canada, and Africa. We are looking to continue to expand and have Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists of color from around the world. While you can always ask your primary care doctor to refer you to a trusted pelvic Physical Therapist, sometimes that route is difficult and you don't know who or what quality of a therapist you'll be getting. These are all pelvic floor Physical Therapist I recommend if you would like to either work with one in person or seek out any other services they can help you with. This specific directory is dedicated to women of color in the field of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy because there is poor representation and support for black and brown physical therapist who are experienced, empathetic, and effective at what they do. This directory was made to try and shorten the gap of mis-representation among Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and send more patients to the minority professionals. If you find a therapist who looks like a match, reach out to them and tell them that the "vagina rehab doctor" sent you. Browse and book!

If you are a Woman of Color Physical Therapist who treats pelvic floor or if you know of one, please don't hesitate to share this page, the button below links to our form so that we can add more professionals to our directory! We update the director quarterly and will have our next update in April 2023.

Dr. Adrienne Montgomery is from Columbiana, Alabama. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Alabama State University in 2016. After 5 years of practicing in outpatient orthopedics and acute care settings, Adrienne began specializing in Women's Health in 2021. She currently practices in Birmingham with a strong emphasis on pelvic floor disorders and orthopedic conditions. Dr. Adrienne's favorite diagnoses to treat are urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Outside of the clinic, Adrienne enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones, sports and outdoor adventures.

Certifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Cert. DN

Email: Adrienne.montgomery@ATIpt.com

Phone: 205-508-2277

Dr. Tasha Darden was born and raised in Long Beach, CA and currently resides in Los Angeles . She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2011. She has been a PT for over a decade and working in Pelvic Health for 5 years. Tasha is also an experienced Birth & Postpartum Doula. She is passionate about community care and created a program called Reclaim Postpartum in May of 2021. This program assists Black families in Los Angeles in postpartum by providing health education, meals, supplies, funds, access to free resources such as: lactation/feeding support, physical & occupational therapy, mental health etc. Dr. Tasha uses a holistic approach to wellness with clients and focuses on helping them shift from survival mode to thriving in all phases of their lives. She enjoys traveling, photography, dancing, live music and creating herbal tea blends. Dr. Darden also offers mentorship as a part of her expertise,

Certifications: PT, DPT, Birth & Postpartum Doula

Email: thephysiodoula@gmail.com

Anietie Ukpe-Wallace is a native of Oakland, California. Dr. Ukpe-Wallace graduated from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2019 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She has treated pelvic floor for the last 2.5 years. Her favorite diagnoses to treat are mechanical infertility and pregnancy loss. Outside of treating pelvic floor, Anietie is an amateur pole and aerial artist.

Certifications: DPT

Email: tia@selfcarephysio.com

Phone: 9144007681

Certifications: DPT, Pelvic Rehab Practitioner

Email: andrea.freemanschmidt@sutterhealth.org

Phone: 510-204-2925

Certifications: DPT

Email: Ciarajscott93@gmail.com

Kat is an integrative, holistic physical therapist based out of Fairfield County, CT. She is a Central NJ native and graduated from New York University with her DPT in 2017. She has been treating pelvic health patients for about 5 years and specializes in pre/postnatal support and recovery. She is passionate about supporting women through their motherhood journey from preconception to postpartum with bodywork, embodiment and movement training. Her hobbies include traveling, writing and trying all the recipes in NY Times Cooking.

Certifications: PT, DPT

Email: kat@physioelementsny.com

Phone: 203-485-1435

Dr. Alexandra Hill graduated from the University of Florida Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in 2014 and went on to complete the Women's Health Residency at Duke University. She has been a practicing therapist for 8 years, and has specialized in assessment and treatment of pelvic health and oncology conditions for the entirety of her career. She further specializes in pelvic cancers as well as gendered health including women's, men's, and transgender health. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and traveling.

Certifications: PT, DPT, ONCS: Oncology WCS: Women's Health, CLT-LANA: Lymphedema Therapy

Email: alexandra.hill@jax.ufl.edu Phone: 904-427-8900

Dr. JaAsha Peña was born in Lawton, Oklahoma and graduated from Florida A&M University in 2018 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Dr Peña has spent the last 4 years treating pelvic health and women's health. She especially enjoys treating the postpartum population. A fun fact about Dr. Peña? She sang background for Stevie Wonder at Rev. Joseph E Lowery's 90th birthday celebration.

Certifications: DPT, Women's Health Residency graduate, Postpartum doula

Email: douladocja@gmail.com

Phone: 9047865576

Lottoya Manderson is from Queens NY currently residing in Miramar Florida. She earned her BS in Respiratory Therapy from SUNY StonyBrook in 2003 and her MS in Physical Therapy from Hunter College NY 2008. Lottoya is the proud owner of LMC Pelvic Floor Rehab and Physical Therapy, has been practicing physical therapist for 15 years and a pelvic floor specialist the past 12 years . She is a Board Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist whose favorite conditions to treat include female and male pelvic pain , GI dysmotility, postpartum and urinary incontinence. She is passionate about her work and lives to dispel the myth that women should not be living their best life because of conditions like pelvic pain and or urinary incontinence. She is a wife and mother of two amazing boys and when not treating patients enjoys hanging with her family , reading and traveling.

Certifications: PT Masters of Science in Physical Therapy, Certified Women's Health Speiclaist

Email: lottoya@gmail.com

Phone: 9172042300

Dr. Keila Gonzalez was born in Rochester, NY and raised in Miami, FL. She earned her Bachelors degree in Health Science from the University of Florida and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Florida International University. After 10 years of practicing in Neurological/Orthopedic settings, Inpatient Rehabilitation, and Home Health, Dr. Keila began specializing in Pelvic Health in 2019. She currently practices in Ocala, FL. She loves treating a variety of diagnosis' however she especially enjoys treating those with pelvic pain. When not working, she enjoys traveling with her family and salsa dancing! Fun Fact: Dr. Keila was part of the Synchronized Swimming Team at The University of Florida. Go Gators!!

Certifications:

Email: Info@pelviclinkpt.com

Phone: 3524050363

Joselyn is originally from Brooklyn, NY and graduated from the University of St. Augustine with her DPT degree in 2018 after 15 years as an athletic trainer. She has been treating pelvic floor dysfunction for 2 years. Her favorite clients are prenatal and postpartum athletic humans because she believe moms are ignored too often. They deserve to feel great while they take care of their families and get back to physical activity. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her four year old and reading.

Certifications: DPT, Orthopedic Specialist, Athletic Trainer

Email: Joselyn@jaept.com

Hi! I'm Charis Hamilton, PT, DPT. I am a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist specializing in women's health, specifically caring for pregnant and postpartum women. After earning my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2015, I moved to Port Orange, Florida from Orangeburg, New York to be with my husband. Shortly after, I was pregnant with my daughter and was able to stay active with minimal pain. It was after the birth of my daughter when I started experiencing pelvic floor dysfunctions which has led to my passion of women's pelvic health.
I founded MaternalFit Pelvic Physical Therapy after completing post- graduate training in women's health, pelvic health and pelvic floor therapy and becoming a certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. I am dedicated to caring for women with an active, holistic and whole- body approach customized to your specific individual needs. Whether it's treating aches and pains during pregnancy, to rehabbing the postpartum body for return to exercise or dealing with incontinence throughout any stage of your life, I am here to listen and help.

Certifications: PT, DPT, PCES

Email: charis.hamilton@maternalfitpelvicpt.com

Phone: 6899005073

My name is Dr. Alison Zebron and I am currently living in the Tampa Bay area in Florida. I went to PT school at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and graduated in 2014. I have been a PT for 8 + years and specifically a pelvic floor PT since 2019. My favorite diagnosis to treat are C-section scars and urge incontinence. A fun hobby of mine is cooking baking plant-based foods that are helpful in healing during the postpartum season.

Certifications: DPT, Birth and Postpartum doula, Plant based Nutrition coach, Pelvic Floor PT

Email: thebirthpt@gmail.com

Phone: 5163133494

I am a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist on a mission to eliminate shame and guilt regarding pelvic floor dysfunction. I was born and raised in Orlando, FL and attended Andrews University where I graduated with my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2017. I have been a Physical Therapist for 5 years now and have spent the past 2 years specializing in Pelvic Health. My favorite diagnosis to treat is Dyspareunia/Pain with Intimacy as I believe that sexuality is such an intimate yet integral part of our lives. Nothing brings me more joy than hearing the excitement in my clients' voices as they share their experience of pain free and pleasurable intimacy after our work together. I enjoy cooking, exercising, and going on long walks with my beloved husband! It would be my honor and privilege to work with you and guide you as we walk this journey together.

Certifications: PT, DPT

Email: gabi@rezalo.com

Phone: 407-949-7119

Angela Liang is from Atlanta, GA and graduated from University of Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Sciences BA'2016 and Radford University Doctorate of Physical Therapy' 2020. Angela is born and raised in Beijing, China, where her parents reside at the moment. Starting middle school, she lived in Pittsburgh, Northern and Southern Virginia, and is now working in Atlanta, GA serving patients of all genders with pelvic health needs.
When not treating patients, you can spot Angela on IG and Tiktok giving out specific pelvic health/physical therapy related tips with creative videos @angela.liang.dpt. You can also spot Angela on tennis courts, softball fields, and in yummy restaurants around town.

Certifications: DPT

Email: angela.nickoo@gmail.com

Certifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Still Birth and Bereavement Doula

Email: competentmama@gmail.com

Phone: 404-576-8532

Danielle Marie Williams was born in the Bronx and raised in Long Island, NY. She graduated with her B.S. in Health Science from the University of Miami in 2008. She continued onto Hampton University and graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in May 2012. She has treated Ortho, Neuro & Pediatric patients for over 10 years but has really enjoyed treating pregnant & postpartum women over the past few years. She has completed her pelvic PT training through the APTA Section on Pelvic Health (CAPP-OB course series) and Herman & Wallace Institute (Pelvic Floor level 1 & 2A). She has practiced PT in Florida, Maryland and recently relocated to Georgia with her fiancé. She joined the Ideal Therapy team (Fayetteville, GA) in November 2022 and is passionate about providing exceptional pelvic PT to women with a holistic approach to healing.

Credentials: DPT, RYT-200: Yoga Instructor, Certified Health Coach

Email: DaniMarieDPT@gmail.com

Phone: 404-994-7727

Dr. Shantae Williams from Ypsilanti, Michigan. She graduated in 2006 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Central Michigan University. She's been a pelvic health specialist for 13+ years and loves treating all pelvic related conditions but her specialty is sexual dysfunction and chronic pain conditions such as endometriosis. She is passionate about using a holistic approach to treat the whole person to help them show up as the best version of themselves. Dr. Shantae recently relocated from Chicago to the Atlanta area and enjoys exploring her new city, hiking, traveling, and spending time with loved ones.

Certifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Email: swilliamsdpt@gmail.com

Phone: (470)975-0925

My name is Ashlei Kelly. I was born in Texas and lived in multiple states including Alaska, Rhode Island, and Georgia. I graduated from the University of Rhode Island DPT program in 2010 and I began treating Pelvic Floor PT shortly after graduation. I have a passion for treating patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including men, women, and especially pediatric patients. I currently work with the latest urology practice in Georgia treating men, women, and pediatrics. When not working, I enjoy sports and traveling with my husband and 3 children.

Certifications: DPT

Email: Totalpelviccare@gmail.com

Phone: 404-590-6890

NaPortia Mitchell is from Carrollton, GA and graduated from the University of St. Augustine (FL) with her DPT in 2016. NaPortia also received a Masters Degree in Kinesiology in 2011 from Georgia Southern University where she focused on exercise prescription during pregnancy. She has been advocating for and treating pelvic health for women and men for over 5 years. Although she enjoys all aspects of pelvic health, her passion is for the postpartum body (at any stage of life), which grew after giving birth to her daughter. In her spare time, NaPortia enjoys traveling, reading, shopping, spending time with family and friends, and trying new restaurants. A fun fact about NaPortia is that her favorite color has been lime green since she was around the age of 10.

Certifications: DPT, Masters in Kinesiology

Email: Nmitchell@atlantarehab.com

Certifications: DPT, OCS: Orthopedics, PRPC: Pelvic Rehab Practitioner

Email: bctyler@benchmarkpt.com

Phone: 7705753154

Kari Roberts was raised in Rochester, NY and graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2004 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree. Shortly after physical therapy school she relocated to the Metro Atlanta area and has been there ever since. She has been primarily an orthopedic physical therapist since 2004, with expanding her practice to include pelvic health since 2022. This transition was motivated by her own personal struggles with pelvic health issues. Her favorite diagnosis to treat is interstitial cystitis and bladder incontinence. When Kari isn't spending time watching sports with her husband, or walking at the park with her two dogs, she enjoys baking and watching reality TV.

Certifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Email: info@marronpelvichealth.com

Janelle Brown is from Pompano Beach, FL and graduated from FAMU in 2022 with her DPT. Janelle has been treating Pelvic floor patients since February 2022, her most commonly treated diagnoses include incontinence, sciatica, pelvic girdle pain, and Dyspareunia. Janelle has a special focus in pregnancy and postpartum, she also provides Birth Prep coaching services. Janelle is the owner of Oshun health and wellness- mobile and virtual Pelvic PT services. Janelle loves to cook, is a true foodie, and enjoys fishing! Dr. Brown also offers mentorship to new pelvic health PTs and SPTs .

Certifications: DPT

Phone: 912-231-7213

Email: info@oshunwellness.com

Jasmine Polk is from Montgomery, Alabama and graduated from Alabama State University in 2013. Jasmine has specialized in treating pelvic floor disorders for the past 9 years. She has experience with treating a wide range of pelvic floor conditions, with a special interest in focus in pelvic pain and urinary incontinence. Jasmine loves to play league kickball in her spare time and spend time with her two children.

Certifications: DPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Phone: (912) 503-0516

Email: savpelvichealth@gmail.com

Dr. Dionne Middlebrooks is a Virginia native and returned to metropolitan Atlanta with her husband following his military career. With a diverse background, she is unique in that she has successfully managed and treated in various environments and across the age spectrum. As a mother and former track & field All-American, she understands the demands of life at each stage and works with her clients to help them achieve their personal goals. Dr. Dionne holds a doctorate degree from Emory University in Atlanta, GA and has since become a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. After several years in the PT field and recognizing the lack of providers for pelvic health related concerns, she decided to broaden her scope to help this often-overlooked group. Dr. Dionne specializes in pregnancy/postpartum care, athletic performance, various orthopedic conditions, and pelvic health issues for adult male and female clients. Her hobbies include running, eating, and reading. Dr. Middlebrooks also offers mentorship as a part of her expertise, and began a new professional mentoring program this year.

Certifications: DPT, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Pregnancy/Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

Email: info@reignpt.com

Phone: 770-835-4647

Alexis Metoyer is from Houston, TX and graduated from FRANU in 2022 with her DPT. She has completed the level 1 pelvic floor certification through Herman and Wallace. She has spent 6 months treating pelvic floor dysfunctions through her clinical rotations. Alexis's favorite diagnosis to treat is dyspareunia. She enjoys reading, watching tv, and spending time with her family.

Certifications: DPT

Email: Lexi.metoyer@team-rehab.com

Phone: 470-369-5770

Dr. Jasmine Evans was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She earned her doctorate of physical therapy at the University of South Florida in 2015. After graduating, she landed a career as an orthopedic physical therapist with a strong emphasis on manual therapy, specifically myofascial release. She went on to pursue a Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic). Later, she became a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy (WCS). She believes in holistic care for everyBODY and is committed to being a reliable resource for all individuals with a pelvis.
When she isn't treating clients, you can find her spending time with her loved ones, exercising or dancing, or traveling for food (because that's what true foodies do).

Certifications: Women's Health Specialist

Email: info@therichtherapist.com

Phone: (773) 299-8334

Dr. Brie Coleman grew up in Homewood, IL., a small suburb outside Chicago, IL. She has always loved fitness and wellness as she started her career as a fitness instructor at 16 years old. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Entrepreneurial Science from Arizona State University in 2007. After working in the field for nearly 10 years, she discovered her interest for physical therapy and the power of pelvic health deciding to return to the classroom to achieve her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Governors State University and has been a practicing PFPT since graduating in 2020. She is a passionate physical therapist treating pre and postpartum birthing individuals with a special interest in helping moms of multiples! In 2021, Dr. Brie launched her practice The Mobile Mommy PT as she personally experienced the need for home health PFPT following the birth of her twins. Despite her infectious joy for being a pelvic health provider, she loves to note that if she couldn't be a PT... She would be an interior designer!

Certifications: Doctor of Physical Therapy

Email: Drbrietmmpt@gmail.com

Phone: 7085744671

Dr. Maya Lespinasse is from the south shore of Massachusetts and graduated from MGH Insitute of Health Professions in 2019 with her DPT. Maya has also been treating pelvic floor patients since 2019. Her favorite diagnose to treat is dyspaurenia. In Maya's free time she enjoys exercising, traveling, and spending time with her husband an family.

Certifications: DPT

Email: howsyourpelvis@gmail.com

Phone: 508-339-7999

Suubi Kasirye PT, DPT, PRPC
Suubi earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from American International College in 2014, master's degree in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University, and bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She founded Boon Physical Therapy and Wellness in 2020, bringing more than 15 years of experience to her role.
Suubi's physical therapy practice focuses primarily on orthopedics, sports medicine and women's health-pelvic floor dysfunction, prenatal/postpartum, and post-mastectomy/breast cancer rehabilitation. She aims to promote, restore, maintain, and enhance human health, fitness, development and overall quality of life, while breaking down the many barriers limiting access to care. Suubi is the founder and CEO of Boon Physical Therapy & Wellness.
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Outside of work, Suubi enjoys DIY home improvement projects, playing soccer, rollerblading, hiking, traveling and spending time with her husband and four children.

Certifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Pelvic Rehab Practitioner

Phone: 617-448-2643

Email: boonptwellness@gmail.com

Certifications: DPT

Email: gracefulmovespt@gmail.com

Phone: 443-219-7683

I am originally from Buffalo, New York and am currently living in Maryland where I have been for the past 25 years. I have a BS degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and completed my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2008. I have been treating patients and clients with pelvic health issues for over 10 years. My favorite diagnosis to treat is Urinary Incontinence. My present area of concentration is using my health coach certification and physical therapy experience to develop an online coaching program for women with bladder leaks. I enjoy teaching exercise classes and Pilates Reformer as my hobbies. I love to travel and my goal is to go on at least 2 major trips per year.

Certifications: BS-PT, DPT, CLT: Lymphedema Therapist, Pelvic Health Cont. Edu. with Herman and Wallace, Certified Health Coach, STAR Clinician Certified: Oncology Rehab, Pilates Mat and Equipment certified.

Email: thepelvicdpt@gmail.com

Phone: 240-602-7971

Dr. Brittney Wright is from Fort Washington, MD and continues to reside in Prince George's County. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Howard University in 2017 and then began her career in outpatient physical therapy. Dr. Brittney became interested in pelvic floor physical therapy while pregnant with her first child and decided to pursue the specialty after the birth of her baby. Dr. Brittney has been treating the pelvic floor population since 2021 and enjoys incorporating her knowledge of orthopedics and her love for Pilates into her work with her patients. She enjoys listening to music, exercising, and spending time with her family in her down time.

Certifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Email: bwright@pivoths.com

Phone: 3018593304

Janeisha "Jay" Griggs is from St. Louis, MO and graduated from Southwest Baptist University with her DPT in May of 2020. She has been treating pelvic floor conditions for 3 years with her favorite being pelvic pain and post-partum recovery . She is the Clinic Director at Preferred Physical Therapy in Kansas City, MO. Jay enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and friends, hiking with her dogs and reading a good book.

Certifications: DPT

Email: jgriggs@aptclinics.com

Phone: 816-489-4161

Dr. Uchenna Lily Elenwune PT, DPT is from Nigeria. She received her Doctoral in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University, Pennsylvania.
She has practiced Physical Therapy for over 17 years and along the way developed a passion for pelvic health. She has received specialized training in pelvic health treatment and continues to pursue excellence to provide optimal care and healing to those needing her services and has special interests in complex pain syndromes.
​Dr. Lily is a Mom to two lovely children and a wife to an amazing and supportive husband. She is a music lover; she can sing, play the piano and a little of the guitar, is self-teaching cello and is a great dancer!

Certifications: DPT

Email: info@entitycarept.com

Phone: 201-948-4321

Dr. Nidhi Sharma is originally from Delhi, India. Dr. Sharma graduated from Texas Women's University in 2008 with her DPT and has spent the last 9 years treating pelvic floor. Bladder pain is her favorite diagnosis to treat. One fun fact about Dr. Sharma is that she has personal experience with pelvic floor therapy, as she needed Pelvic PT for herself after a tailbone fracture.

Certifications: DPT, WCS: Women's Health, OCS: Orthopedics

Email: sharma.nidhi.pt@gmail.com Phone: 9173882031

Dr. Heath is from Charlotte, NC and currently residing in Davidson, NC. She is licensed in both the state of New Jersey and the state of North Carolina. She attended PT school at Andrews University and Rocky Mountain School of Health Professions in 2002 and 2006 respectively. She has been practicing pelvic floor therapy for 15 years. She enjoys treating pelvic floor dysfunction, pain diagnoses, and pediatric patients dealing with constipation. Outside of the clinic Dr. Heath loves to sing. Dr. Heath will be set to treat in the Charlotte area in December 2022.

Certifications: DPT, PRPC: Pelvic Rehab Practitioner, LPF-C: Low Pressure Fitness, PCES: Pregnancy/Postpartum

Phone: 6098536300

Mbong Henry is from Westminster, MD. She graduated Simmons College in 2009 with her DPT and has been treating pelvic floor conditions for 7 years. She loves helping women who are feeling held back by diastasis recti and pelvic pain discover strength in their bodies again as they get back to the sports they love. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, & CrossFit.

Certifications: DPT

Email: Info@radiancept.com

Shefali Christopher is from Mumbai, India and graduated from Duke University in 2008 with her DPT degree. She has worked with female identifying patients for the last 14 years helping them with sport and performance. She loves to work with pregnant and postpartum people who are trying to stay active or return to physically activity or sport after childbirth. She is currently an assistant professor and researcher at Elon University, a triathlete and a mom of two very active boys!

Certifications: DPT, Certified Sports Specialist, Licensed Athletic Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer

Email: shefalichristopher@gmail.com Phone: 3362786416

Dr. Lashonda Jones is from Durham, North Carolina graduating from Western Carolina and Winston Salem State University in 2006 and 2022 respectively. After 13 years of practicing in outpatient orthopedics, she began specializing in Women's Health in 2017. She's also an online fitness trainer and owner of Core Elevation Fitness & Wellness providing rehab, fitness & nutrition services globally since 2009.
She provides online/virtual fitness training, programs, consultations and rehab services to pregnancy and postpartum women specializing in Postpartum, Diastasis recti and C-section recovery. She also provides business coaching & mentorship to PT's seeking to grow their services in the online space. Some of her favorite things to do when not treating are traveling,spending quality time with my husband & kids and enjoying some self care time.

Certifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Masters of Physical Therapy, NSCA Certified Personal Training, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

Email: Info@coreelevationfitness.com

Dr. Alicia Baker is from Dayton , OH and earned her clinical doctorate in physical therapy in 2016 from the University of Dayton. She has been working in pelvic floor physical therapy since earning her DPT. Her favorite diagnoses to treat are urinary incontinence in athletes and pelvic pain. After multiple requests for birth assistance from patients, she became a doula and now has experience supporting women with conditions such as pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, geriatric pregnancy, and VBAC. As "The Doula PT", Alicia works actively within her community to help women live and birth comfortably and confidently through pelvic floor therapy and birth support. Outside of work, Alicia enjoys teaching children about God's love, spending time with her family, mothering her beautiful baby boy, and reading.

Certifications: DPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Email: DrAlicia@TheDoulaPT.com

Phone: 937-401-0008

Dr. Ann Nwabuebo (she/her) is the owner and founder of Body Connect Physical Therapy (BCPT). She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2004, and is a Board Certified Pelvic Health Specialist.
She specializes in working with patients across the gender spectrum and has particular interests in chronic pain management, pre/post partum health, LGBTQ+ pelvic health and injury prevention.
With almost 20 years of experience, Ann has served her communities in a variety of clinical settings on the East and West coasts of the U.S. Her mission is to provide all of her patients with safe, expert, compassionate and comprehensive care in the treatment of various pelvic health and chronic pain conditions.
As a mother, former pelvic pain patient, and a global citizen - she draws from her own personal experiences to ensure an inclusive and deeply supportive environment for her patients to heal - mind, body and spirit.

Certifications: DPT, Women's Health Specialist, Pelvic Rehab Practitioner

Phone: 267-825-7094

Email: ann@bodyconnectpa.com

Trisa has been practicing physical therapy for 16 years and pelvic floor physical therapy for the past 3 years. She hails from the island of Grenada, but also likes to call Brooklyn, NY her home. She received her MSPT from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2005 and her DPT from Northeastern University in 2010. She enjoys working with adults with a pelvic floor, and particularly diagnoses of vaginismus and mixed urinary incontinence. She enjoys hiking, nature walks, photography and spending time with her husband and son.

Certifications: DPT

Email: Trisa.job@pennmedicine.UPenn.edu

Dr. Amanda Sneed is from El Paso, TX, and graduated from UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth Texas in 2015. Amanda has 7 years experience treating pelvic floor conditions, and has curated a unique specialty approach for treating pelvic organ prolapse. Amanda is a Ravenclaw, wrangles 5 kiddos (including 1 set of twins), and makes glitter tumblers as a hobby.

Certifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Email: amanda@healthandhealingpt.com Phone: 682-231-1607

Ijeoma Nwankpa graduated from Clarkson University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2013. She has been treating pelvic floor physical therapy, lymphedema, oncology rehab for 10 years. She is also a Michigan University trained sex counselor and certified in dry needling.
She is the owner of the Center of Pelvic Excellence Physical Therapy & Wellness LLC. (COPE PT), where she provides inclusive compassionate care, knowledge and education on pelvic health, sexual health, oncology and lymphedema to aid in individual optimal recovery. She participates in several outreach organizations and charities. She is a wife and mother who enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking, traveling, reading and meeting new people. Dr. Nwankpa also offers mentorship as a part of her expertise,

Certifications: DPT,WCS: Women's Health, CLT: Lymphedema

Phone: 817 381 5177

Martina Mapa is from Harare, Zimbabwe and graduated from UT Health San Antonio in 2020 with her DPT. She has been treating PF for the past 1 year after doing a Women's Health Residency Program at Washington University in St Louis. Martina's favorite diagnosis to treat is pregnancy related PF dysfunctions and all things pelvic floor related! Martina enjoys reading, traveling and spending time with her nephews and nieces.

Credentials: DPT, CLT: Lymphedema

Email: Mmapadpt@gmail.com

Tyesha received floriher Master of Physical Therapy from Howard University (2007) and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University (2009) Tyesha is a board certified Women's Health Therapist and certified lymphedema therapist. She is a graduate of Baylor's nationally accredited Women's Health Residency Program. Tyesha has a passion for treating both women and men with a variety of diagnoses relating to abdominal health and pelvic floor dysfunction. Tyesha has over a decade of experience as a PT treating patients in a wide variety of settings. She made the commitment to return for residency training in Women's Health in order to dive deeper into this specialty area and be able to help these underserved populations. She is particularly interested in treating chronic pelvic pain and urinary/fecal dysfunctions in order to help patients stay active without interruption. She also enjoys treating the prenatal and post-partum populations who are often overlooked. She has great passion for holistic treatment and addresses every patient with a thorough biopsychosocial approach.

Certifications: DPT, Women's Health Certified, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Pregnancy/Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

Email: TyeGrissom@bswrehab.com

Cindy Okpegbue is from Austin, Tx and graduated from NYIT in 2020 with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Cindy has been treating pelvic floor dysfunction for over 3 years. Over the last few years of being a physical therapist, women's health and empowerment has been her passion. She has taken additional courses in this area of study to ensure she stays up to date with the latest clinical information. What she loves about being a pelvic floor physical therapist, is the ability to educate and advocate for individuals experiencing Pelvic floor dysfunction. She believes in a holistic approach to care all while improving the patient's functional mobility. She strive to help all women she encounters reach their goals.
Her hobbies include running, lifting weights, listening to a podcast, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family. She has participated in a variety of sports throughout her life which includes playing collegiate volleyball at a D1 university. She enjoys meeting new people and assisting individuals in reaching their full potential.

Credentials: DPT

Phone: 832-826-2135

Email: Ccokpegb@texaschildrens.org

Dr. Esther N. Amagoh is from Lagos Nigeria and graduated from Howard University in 2012 and earned her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy and is a Women's Health Specialist treating PF for the last 10 years. She specializes in treatment of female and male pelvic floor muscle disorders. She is a member of multiple organizations that focus on pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation and sexual medicine. A few fun facts about Dr. Amagoh are that she's very stylish and loves to travel and she considers herself a good combination of smart with a great sense of humor.

Certifications: DPT

Email: dr.amagoh@Thepelvicplacept.com

Phone: 713-344-0838

I am Dr. Mamawah Bourque & I graduated from Texas Woman's University in Physical Therapy in 2011. I have been treating Pelvic Dysfunction since 2020. I love downtraining and I am also an avid DIYer.

Certifications: DPT & Advanced Certificate in Woman's Health

Email: Physicaltherapy@awarenesspelvichealth.com

Phone: 832-521-8277

Nijiera Addison is from Jersey City, NJ and graduated from Saint Joseph's University in 2022 with her DPT. She has been treating pelvic floor since December 2022 and her area of expertise is stress/urge/mixed incontinence, pelvic pain, diastasis recti, post-prostatectomy, and pre/post-partum care. Dr. Addison enjoys playing and watching collegiate basketball and has also played basketball overseas. She thoroughly enjoys family time, sleeping, and weightlifting.

Certifications: DPT

Email: Nijiera.Addison@memorialhermann.org

Phone: 713-295-8201

Dr. Crystal Okenkpu is a Houston, Texas native and graduated from Mary Baldwin University in 2021 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She received her Bachelors of Science from University of Houston- Go Coogs! She has treated pelvic floor for 2.5 years. She loves treating a wide variety of diagnoses and her area of expertise is pregnancy/postpartum- helping mothers return to physical activity, sexual dysfunction such as dyspareunia (pain with sex) to improve intimacy with their partner, and individuals or athletes (male/female/transgender) who experience urine/fecal leakage from low to high levels of activities. When not practicing, she enjoys family time, working out, traveling the world, buying more plants, outdoorsy and artsy activities. Dr. Crystal is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Certifications: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Certified Lymphedema Therapist

Email: theflowerdoctorpt@gmail.com

Phone: 832-396-8887

Alexia Harrigan is from Loma Linda, CA and graduated with both her MPT and DPT in 2005 and 2006 from Loma Linda University. She's been treating pelvic floor since 2018. Her favorite diagnoses to treat are pelvic pain and postpartum conditions. Singing and roller skating are her favorite things to do.

Certifications: DPT

Email: info@pelvispower.com

Phone: 4694434880

Tracey Nweze-Thomas received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University and is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. Her areas of interest and specialization include the shoulder, knee, hips, post-joint replacement and sports injuries, as well as pregnancy, post-partum and pelvic pain.
She is also a member of our pelvic floor program team. Tracey has advanced certification/training in dry needling and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). She enjoys international travel, fine dining, family time with her husband and daughter, as well and fitness and exercise, including running, hiking and volleyball.

Certifications: DPT, OCS: Orthopedic

Email: Tracey.Nweze-Thomas@memorialhermann.org

Phone: 281-488-2815

Dr. Brown is an Air Force brat, but considers Wichita Falls, TX her hometown. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with her Bachelor's in Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology in 2009, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Tennessee State University in 2013. She went on to complete a Women's Health/ Pelvic Health Residency and is a Board-Certified Specialist. She has 10 years of experience in this specialty due to starting building her skills before graduation. She loves working with prenatal and postpartum populations, which is one reason she also trained to become a birth doula. A fun fact about Dr. Brown? She used to live in Alaska and loved it. She also enjoys traveling and make sure she takes the time to practice this as a form of self-care. Dr. Brown also offers mentorship as a part of her expertise,

Certifications: DPT, Women's Health Certified, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, RYT-200 Yoga Instructor, Pregnancy/Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Doula

Phone: 469-717-0329

Email: info@rootptandwellness.org

Certifications: DPT, Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, Trained Birth Doula

Email: Dr.Q@QualityTouchPT.com

Phone: 301-246-2353

Certifications: DPT, Master Dry Needling Certified, Post-bacc certificate in Women's Health Physical Therapy,

Email: Kendra.dawson@va.gov

Certifications: Orthopedics Specialist, Dry Needling, Pregnancy/Postpartum Athleticism Coach

Email: drmeganjones@reclaimfxn.com

Phone: 757-354-1637

Certifications: DPT, Certified Orthopedic Specialist, Certified Geriatric Specialist, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

Email: Revive-pt@outlook.com

Phone: 425-677-7501

Dr. Segraves was born and raised in Somerset, NJ. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Western Carolina University in 2015. She completed residency training in Women's Health Physical Therapy at Duke University in 2016 and became Board-Certified as a Women's Health Clinical Specialist in 2017. She is passionate about early recovery after birth and surgery and provides pelvic health and post-surgical therapy in the hospital and at home. She is the founder of Enhanced Recovery After Delivery™, an obstetrics clinical pathway that maximizes pregnancy and postpartum outcomes with occupational and physical therapy before and immediately after birth. Her vision is that every person will have access to an obstetric rehab therapist during pregnancy and within the first 6 weeks after birth, regardless of their location or ability to pay. In her spare time, she embraces time with her family, hiking, mountain biking, and indoor rock climbing.

Certifications: PT, DPT, WCS: Women's Health

Email: info@enhancedrecoverywellness.com

Phone: 509-204-7728

Certifications: B.PT, Women's Health Physiotherapy Cert., Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Cert. Antenatal Fitness Expert Cert., Sacral Flexion Pattern Cert.

Email: fitnwellcircle@gmail.com

Phone: +2347063993734, +2348025321457

Tasvi Naik is from Johannesburg, South Africa. Graduated from WITS in 2000 and with masters in 2016. I have been treating PF for 10 years. I love treating younger women with pelvic floor dysfunction (pain and leaking) as well as children with bladder and bowel issues. I strive to always be learner in the field of physiotherapy and the human body.

Certifications: Masters of Physical Therapy

Email: pelvicphysiotasvi@gmail.com

Phone: +27832353567

Chanol Ottley Allen PT, DPT

Dr. Chanol Ottley Allen, is from Trinidad and Tobago and graduated from Nova Southeastern University, FL in 2016 with her DPT. She also holds a Masters of Science in PT from Leeds Beckett University, UK (2009) and a Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University, CA (2004). In 2016, she created and implemented an outpatient Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy program in Trinidad and Tobago to help meet the needs of an underserved segment of society. Her passion areas include pregnancy-related diagnoses, postpartum rehabilitation, incontinence and rehabilitation post obstetric and gynecological procedures. Dr. Ottley Allen has pioneered a first-of-its-kind podcast that focuses on Caribbean women narrating their journey of giving birth, navigating self-care postpartum and parenting across the region, called Caribbean Birth Stories, a hobby that brings her great joy and fulfillment.

For the better part of the last decade, I have provided safe, competent, and incomparable pelvic floor physical therapist treatment in various practice settings. With my vast experience and passion for culturally sensitive and evidence informed care. I have consistently put effort into advancing myself as a professional to gain the knowledge, skill and judgment to treat patients with the most effective routes of treatments. I have received distinguished certifications and advanced myself as a competent and knowledgeable pelvic floor physical therapist.

Certifications: MScPT, CAPP-Pelvic Certified, DPT, Pelvic Health 3, Pelvic Floor Specialist

Email: info@brentwoodphysio.ca

Phone: 4032828050

Certifications: MSc PT Email: jenniferjlphysio@gmail.com

Marie-Pierre Estel is from Montreal, Québec, Canada. She graduated from PT at Université de Sherbrooke in 2020. She has been practicing pelvic health ever since. She loves to treat individuals who have gynecological disorders such as endometriosis, PCOS, fibroids, etc.

Email: info@mariepierrephysio.com

Phone: +14387649725

My name is Ibbie and I'm a passionate pelvic floor and perinatal physiotherapist from London, Ontario, Canada. I have my Master's degree in Physiotherapy and graduated from Queen's University (in Kingston, Ontario) in 2007. For the past 10 years, I've focused on helping women navigate pelvic floor conditions; my main area of expertise is in childbirth. Additionally, I'm a doula, a teacher, and a proud mama to 5 amazing kiddos.

Certifications: MScPT, CEC, PCES: Pregnancy/Postpartum, Doula

Email: ibukun@themamasphysio.com

Phone: 519-900-2819

Roshni Ravi is from Mississauga Ontario and graduated from University of Toronto with a Masters of Physical Therapy in 2021, and has been practicing as a PF physiotherapist for almost a year. Her favourite diagnosis to treat is dyspareunia and vaginismus. Outside of clinic hours, Roshni likes to teach piano!

Certifications: MPT

Email: roshniravi67@gmail.com

Phone: 6475192587

Richa Rehan founded Harmony Physiotherapy and The Pelvic Experts in 2010 to fill the many gaps in care for people suffering from pelvic health conditions. As a past national-level basketball player, she understood the negative impact of muscle injuries and pelvic health conditions firsthand. She saw too many women being told that their symptoms (i.e. bladder leakage, pelvic pain, pain with sex, etc.) were normal or that there was nothing that they could do about them. The only solutions these women were told were to take pain medication, undergo invasive procedures, or just live with it. Richa made it her mission to educate people about their pelvic health issues, which may be common, but are definitely not normal! She strives to help people make the best decisions about their pelvic health while creating a positive healing experience.
She is a mother, a scholar, and an athlete. As a mother, Richa knows how difficult it can be to prioritize health and fitness. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, yoga, running, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their golden retriever.

Certifications: PT

Phone: 6133689643

Email: richa@athleticophysio.ca

Certifications: Masters of Physical Therapy

Email: aliya@boxwellness.co

Claudia graduated as Physiotherapist in Chile in 2010 before moving to Canada and becoming licensed in 2016. She provides evidence-based care to her patients, both in English and Spanish.
Claudia has worked in Orthopedics prior to transitioning to Pelvic Health in 2021. She can help you navigate your recovery from pelvic floor dysfunction (for both male and female pelvis) caused by various life events such as urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, pelvic pain (endometriosis, bladder pain, dyspareunia, vaginismus, dysmenorrhea, tailbone pain), moms looking to return to running and sport activities, pre and post-partum care, erectile dysfunction, vasectomy and pain associated to injuries to the genitals.
She believes in actively listening to her patients, let them express themselves, tell their story, and together set tailored treatment goals and interventions.
When she's not at the clinic, you can find Claudia practicing yoga, running, and enjoying live music events.

Certifications: Bachelors of Physical Therapy, Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Email: info@proactiveph.com

Phone: (647)352-7742

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Minority Pelvic Physical Therapist Directory

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Use this growing directory if you are looking for a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist near you! This directory currently holds practitioners in the United States, Caribbean, Canada, and Africa. We are looking to continue to expand and have Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists of color from around the world.

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Approximately 1/3 of all women experience some kind of pelvic floor disorder

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APTA:  Message congress about supporting pelvic health PT!

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The Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act (H.R. 2480) is bipartisan legislation that will raise awareness of the availability and importance of pelvic health services, particularly pelvic health physical therapy, for postpartum individuals covered by Medicaid and CHIP. H.R. 2480 is designed to address gaps in knowledge and access by providing guidance to state Medicaid and CHIP programs administering pelvic health services performed during the postpartum or neonatal period.

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APTA's Patient Action Center contains letters focused on the patient impact of certain federal issues and bills.

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The NIH provides education on many different pelvic floor disorders for patients

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Links to websites of groups that study or provide information about pelvic floor disorders.

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Resources - Kathe Wallace, PT - Pelvic Resources

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The providers listed in PT Locator are active members of the American Physical Therapy Association's Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, a national professional organization dedicated to advancing pelvic and abdominal health patient care through research, education, and clinical practice guidelines. Only those who have opted-in to be listed in PT Locator are listed in this directory.

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PT Locator™ is the ultimate resource for finding a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) specializing in pelvic health to meet your unique needs. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, working toward strengthening your pelvic floor, or seeking specialized care, PT Locator connects you with trained clinicians dedicated to your well-being.

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Find a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Near You

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Get treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction using our directory to find a pelvic rehab Physical Therapist (PT), Nurse Practitioner (ARNP), Occupational Therapist (OT), Doctor (MD), or other pelvic rehab practitioners

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This podcast is made accessable for both professionals and the general public on all things related to pelvic health. Interviews with leading experts. Hosted by physiotherapists Lori Forner, Joelene Murdoch, and Tamara Woods.

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Podcast for professionals, as well as the general public, on all things related to pelvic health. Interviews with leading experts. Hosted by physiotherapists Lori Forner, Joelene Murdoch, and Tamara Woods

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The Pelvic Health Podcast | a podcast by Lori Forner

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Podcast for professionals, as well as the general public, on all things related to pelvic health. Interviews with leading experts. Hosted by physiotherapists Lori Forner, Joelene Murdoch, and Tamara Woods

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Research shows that there are significant racial and socioeconomic disparities when it comes to both diagnosis and treatment of PFDs. WOC are less likely to identify symptoms and seek medical treatment when it comes to PFDs.

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This is the first pelvic floor health book aimed at ALL women, including trans women, outlining the importance of understanding your pelvic floor and how it impacts on overall health, fitness and wellbeing for life - not just around pregnancy and childbirth.

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Dr. Ciara Scott is a WOC pelvic floor PT who created a blog, podcast, and additional resources for PFDs.

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Dr. Sara Reardon shares great resources and fosters a community surrounding pelvic health.

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Dr. Sara Reardon: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

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Dr. Sara Reardon: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist (@the.vagina.whisperer) on Instagram

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The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) is a professional medical association dedicated to the global advancement of knowledge and patient care through education and the promotion of basic and clinical research on disorders of the female pelvic floor.

This website includes a provider directory, downloadable materials, up to date research, and patient stories surrounding pelvic health.

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A whole new way of living, leak free!A whole new way of living, leak free!Read Ann's StoryPelvic Organ Prolapse repair is the most frequent surgery in women over 70.What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?Learn More Previous Next Show Your Bladder Some LoveWorld Continence WeekJune 20-26, 2022Learn MoreJune is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness MonthLearn MoreI felt like...

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This pelvic floor therapist shares her favorite books on Pelvic Health.

https://www.amandaolsondpt.com/blog/the-6-best-pelvic-health-books