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As of 2022: There are over 106,775 physical therapists employed in the United States. 63.7% are women. Only 36.3% are men.
The most common ethnicity of physical therapists is White (70.2%), followed by Asian (14.3%), Hispanic or Latino (7.5%) and Unknown (3.7%). 12% of all physical therapists are LGBTQIA+

This makes it significantly difficult to find and get treated by a woman or POC pelvic floor physical therapist.

Reference:
https://www.zippia.com/physical-therapist-jobs/demographics/

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Dr. Katrina Wong PT, DPT is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist with an emphasis on prenatal and postpartum care practicing in South Bay Area, California.

https://www.wholebodywellnessptca.com/links

https://www.instagram.com/wholebodywellnesspt/

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Minority pelvic floor physical therapy practitioners in the US, Caribbean, Canada, and Africa specifically for WOC in the field of pelvic floor physical therapy.

Resource:
https://www.vaginarehabdoctor.com/woc-pfpt-directory/

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Search for healthcare providers who are LGBTQ+ friendly. Option to search providers by approach/location.

Resource:
https://lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org/

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Great Healthcare is Possible - LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory

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The LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory is a free, searchable database helping people find friendly and affirming doctors, medical professionals and providers.

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Dr. J Michelle Martin PT, DPT is a practicing PT, doula, and health coach specializing in pelvic, perinatal, and sexual health in the metro Atlanta area.

https://linktr.ee/thepelvicperspective

https://www.instagram.com/thepelvicperspective/

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Dr. J is a pelvic floor PT, doula and health coach in metro Atlanta.

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Dr. Elizabeth Santo PT, DPT, CSCS is a practicing PT in NYC specializing in orthopedics, pelvic health, strength & conditioning, and postpartum corrective exercise.

https://www.instagram.com/pelviccollectivept/

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Elizabeth Santo, PT, DPT, CSCS (@pelviccollectivept) • Instagram photos and videos

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1,399 Followers, 568 Following, 45 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Elizabeth Santo, PT, DPT, CSCS (@pelviccollectivept)

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Provides continuing education courses for medical professionals for treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions and other conditions.

Implements a pelvic floor practitioner directory at PelvicRehab.com.

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Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute provides continuing education courses for medical professionals seeking to improve their practice skills for the treatment of pelvic floor/girdle dysfunction and numerous other conditions affecting patients' lives.

For patients experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, we maintain a pelvic rehabilitation practitioner directory at PelvicRehab.com of qualified pelvic rehabilitation practitioners who have completed our course work. We also publish industry news and related content on our blog, The Pelvic Rehab Report, which is curated for practitioners actively practicing, or those looking to begin practicing, pelvic rehabilitation.

Herman & Wallace continuing education courses, taught by our exceptional faculty, are available to qualified medical professionals throughout the United States. The Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC), also available through the Institute, is the only certification available which recognizes excellence in pelvic floor/pelvic girdle rehabilitation for patients of all genders, throughout the lifecycle.

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Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Continuing Education - Home

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Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute provides continuing education courses for medical professionals seeking to improve their practice skills for the treatment of pelvic floor/girdle dysfunction and numerous other conditions affecting patients' lives. For patients experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction, we maintain a pelvic rehabilitation practitioner directory at PelvicRehab.com of qualified pelvic rehabilitation practitioners who have completed our course work.

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TIP: If you find a physical therapist that is booked you can always reach out if they know of any other pelvic health physical therapists to connect you to.

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TIP: If you find a physical therapist that is booked you can always reach out if they know of any other pelvic health physical therapists to connect you to.

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Dr. Kat Castro PT, DPT is a pelvic health physical therapist practicing in the Greenwich, CT area.

https://linktr.ee/katcastropt

https://www.instagram.com/katcastropt/

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Dr. Kat Castro PT, DPT - Pelvic Health PT

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Dr. Kat Castro PT, DPT - Pelvic Health PT (@katcastropt) • Instagram photos and videos

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2,876 Followers, 1,766 Following, 895 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Dr. Kat Castro PT, DPT - Pelvic Health PT (@katcastropt)

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Dr. Janelle Howell DPT, WCS is a pelvic floor physical therapist and board certified women's health specialist.

https://linktr.ee/Vaginarehabdoctor
https://www.instagram.com/vaginarehabdoctor/

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Revolutionizing vaginal health through radical education and #bigvulvaenergy.

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Dr. Kamaria Washington PT, DPT is a pelvic floor physical therapist, birth coach, and MGHIHP Alum. She advocates for black maternal health and has her own practice in the metro Detroit area.

https://linktr.ee/dr.kwashington_
https://www.instagram.com/pelvicnoire/
https://www.instagram.com/dr.kwashington_/
https://www.instagram.com/dearsmallbizowner/

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Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
The Menopause Manifesto by Jen Gunter
Beating Endo: How to Reclaim Your Life from Endometriosis by Amy Stein
The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina: Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Jen Gunter
Why Pelvic Pain Hurts - Neuroscience Education for Patients with Pelvic Pain by Adriaan Louw
The Fifth Vital Sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility by Lisa Hendrickson-Jack

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aptapelvichealth.org -> Patients -> Find a PT

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aptapelvichealth.org -> Patients -> Find a PT

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Serves as a resource for continuing education, research and lab training from leading physical therapists.

Provides resources for patients looking for pelvic physical therapists and education on pelvic health physical therapy.

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APTA Pelvic Health | Professional Association for PTs, PTAs and SPTs

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Gain clinical skills and access the latest research in pelvic and obstetric physical therapy. Join our professional membership of 3,700+ PTs, PTAs and SPTs.

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The Pelvic Health Podcast

Informative interviews and discussions related to pelvic health

The Pelvic PT Rising Podcast

Great for new graduates and others thinking about starting their own business and career advice for Pelvic Health PT

PT Below the Waist

Discusses various pelvic health related diagnoses as well as interview other types of medical professionals who ork with similar patient populatins

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Resource to find support in medical care, finding a provider/clinic near you, as well as financial assistance, food pantries, etc.

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Ask your Representative to Support Pelvic Health Physical Therapy 

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Ask your Representative to Support Pelvic Health Physical Therapy 

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The Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act (H.R. 8181), is APTA-supported bipartisan legislation that will raise awareness of the availability and importance of pelvic health services, particularly pelvic health physical therapy, for postpartum women covered by Medicaid and CHIP. It addresses gaps in knowledge and access by providing guidance to state Medicaid and CHIP programs administering pelvic health services. It also authorizes programs to raise provider and patient awareness of the importance of pelvic health examinations and pelvic health physical therapy.

Currently, H.R. 8181 has 7 co-sponsors.

https://www.apta.org/advocacy/take-action/patient-action-center?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f97870%2fRespond

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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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Screening Questionnaire for Pelvic Dysfunction

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Screening Questionnaire for Pelvic Dysfunction

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Earlier diagnosis is clearly a huge need for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction. Many patients suffer with their symptoms for years before even hearing the words “pelvic floor,” or realizing that a pelvic floor physical therapist may be able to help.

A screening tool to help clinicians identify patients with musculoskeletal causes of their pelvic pain and symptoms.

Sensitivity of the screening protocol is 91%

Having an accurate screening questionnaire for pelvic floor dysfunction can allow providers to identiy patients who require pelvic floor physical therapy earlier and refer them for approriate treatment.

References:
https://hermanwallace.com/blog/simple-screening-questionnaire-for-pelvic-floor-dysfunction

https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/d1026c_824e4922621840c2aa903d0eebe2c60d.pdf

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Pelvic floor physical therapy company/clinic with downloadable information for introduction to pelvic health.

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The #1 Pelvic Floor PT Platform

Expert care for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and sexual health. Not sure if pelvic floor physical therapy is right for you? We have a quiz for that.

Ilana Glazer Talks Pelvic Pain

1 in 3 women suffer from pelvic floor issues - even celebs. The comedian, actress, and advocate explains why she went from being an Origin patient to an official advisor.

We love questions.

Curious about pricing? Wondering if you need a prescription? Want to check your insurance coverage? Get answers in our FAQ or schedule a call to talk with us in real time.

During the booking process, we'll collect your insurance information if we're in-network with your insurance provider in your market. From there, we can give you a sense of how much your visit should cost ahead of time - however if you have any questions we always recommend checking with your insurance company.

If we are not in-network with your insurance provider, we will provide you with a superbill.

We currently accept Cigna in most states and are in-network with most major commercial insurers in CA and TX. We're planning to continue to expand our in-network coverage in the coming months as well.

Since each plan is different, we cannot specifically verify your telehealth coverage before your appointment. We encourage you to call your insurance company to confirm and understand the details of your policy, including your financial responsibility, any limits to the number of visits you're allowed each year and any authorizations required for ongoing care.

If we are not in-network with your insurance plan, you can request a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for out of network coverage. Please note that If your insurance denies coverage for any reason, you'll be responsible for a cash rate of up to $150 for an evaluation and $75 for a follow-up.

If you're not using insurance, our cash rates are as follows:

Nationwide: $150 evaluation, $75 each follow-up

California: $150 evaluation, $100 each follow-up

Texas: Up to $165 evaluation, $99 each follow-up

Just like you would in an in-person appointment, you and your PT will start by discussing your symptoms and/or goals.

Visual assessments are easy, provided your camera allows for a head-to-toe view. And, if a pelvic exam is needed, your PT can instruct you on how to give yourself one offline. From there, they might have you do some at home diagnostics, provide feedback on everything from your posture to your form sitting, standing, walking etc. From what they observe and assess, they will be able to provide appropriate modifications, strategies, and exercises to optimize your movement patterns.

You and your PT will work to build a plan that will work for you and your schedule. You'll leave the visit with a personalized home exercise program and plan for follow-ups to get you feeling better.

Origin offers virtual care across 35 states. For a full list check out here. We also have in-person clinics in California and Texas and offer pelvic coaching in select states.

We do our best to ensure that you can have continuity of care and see the same physical therapist every time if you prefer. However, sometimes due to scheduling challenges or availability of appointments you might not be able to see your specific PT at your desired time every week.

Have no fear! If for whatever reason you need to see someone else, you can ask your PT for a recommendation in-clinic or virtually or you can always reach out to our team and we can help match you with the right person based on your availability, symptoms, and goals.

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Pelvic Floor & Whole Body Physical Therapy | Origin

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The #1 Pelvic Floor PT Platform Expert care for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and sexual health. Not sure if pelvic floor physical therapy is right for you? We have a quiz for that. Ilana Glazer Talks Pelvic Pain 1 in 3 women suffer from pelvic floor issues - even celebs.

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Research shows that WOC are less likely to identify pelvic floor symptoms/disorders and seek medical treatment for it. It is important to optimize your patient's health literacy and provide resources in their native language if they wish.

Yourpelvicfloor.org offers a provider directory as well as patient education leaflets in downloadable PDFs in foreign languages.

Ability to volunteer and translate a brochure into your native language to make this information available and accessible for others.

Resource:
https://www.yourpelvicfloor.org/leaflets/

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POP-Q Pelvic Organ Prolapse Interactive Assessment Tool

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POP-Q Pelvic Organ Prolapse Interactive Assessment Tool

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Website that provides visuals to demonstrate pelvic floor exam results to your patients, includes printable information for patient with pelvic floor disorder symptoms.

Resources:
https://www.augs.org/patient-fact-sheets/
https://www.augs.org/patient-services/pop-q-tool/

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POP-Q: Pelvic Organ Prolapse Interactive Assessment Tool

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Dr. Alyssa Hariprashad PT, DPT, PRPC is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist in NYC with her own practice in Manhattan

https://www.alyssadpt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.hariprashad.dpt/

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your individualized approach to healthcare

About Alyssa Hariprashad Physical Therapy

At this office, we offer the highest standard of patient care to ensure your physical health. We understand that no patient is the same. With our individualized approach, we will make sure your needs are met and will always be considered top priority. Our mission is to help you regain function and improve your overall quality of life. Get in touch to learn about the services we provide including treatment of orthopedic injuries, conditions and pelvic floor physical therapy.

Office Hours & Pricing

Please contact info@alyssadpt.com ,

call 862-352-9080 or fill out the contact form for availability.

We are always happy to answer any questions regarding pricing & insurance plans.

Please contact us and we will be happy to schedule a FREE phone consultation.

Contact Us

350 7th Avenue

Suite 500 (5th Floor)

Room 8
Manhattan, NY

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Pelvic Floor | Alyssa Hariprashad Physical Therapy | New York

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your individualized approach to healthcare About Alyssa Hariprashad Physical Therapy At this office, we offer the highest standard of patient care to ensure your physical health. We understand that no patient is the same. With our individualized approach, we will make sure your needs are met and will always be considered top priority.