How I became a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

For over a decade, I silently struggled with pelvic pain — specifically, dyspareunia or pain with intercourse. Despite seeing multiple doctors, I never received a clear diagnosis or lasting relief. I was told everything looked “normal” — yet nothing about my experience felt normal. I was even given a prescription for lidocaine cream, of which I adamantly denied since I did not feel that addressed the root cause. I felt dismissed, confused, and deeply alone in my pain. 

Nonetheless, I went through my ups and downs of seeking medical care with no answers and eventually became distracted while undergoing the doctorate program for physical therapy — never imaging I would end up being a pelvic floor physical therapist at that time. I began working in pediatric physical therapy and loved helping children meet developmental milestones — but the questions about my own health kept tugging at me and would bring me back to. Yet each encounter with a professional only brought on more disappointment. If no one else could figure out what was going on with my body, I finally decided I would learn everything I could and try to figure it out for myself.

That decision changed the course of my career — and my life.

I pursued advanced training and certification in pelvic health physical therapy and left the pediatric field. Along the way — I found my voice, my passion, and eventually, the right care. Through persistence and the help of knowledgeable specialists, I was finally diagnosed with hormone mediated vestibulodynia — a condition linked to my long-term use of oral contraceptives. With the right topical hormone treatment and pelvic floor physical therapy, I healed. It took me almost two years of consistent treatment to be completely asymptomatic and that is why I advocate for time, patience and adherence. Today, I’m grateful to say I have pain free intercourse and a much deeper understanding of my body.

That experience lit a fire in me. I realized how many others are quietly suffering with pelvic floor dysfunction, feeling just as lost and unsupported as I once did. I wanted to be the provider I never had — someone who listens, believes, and helps guide patients toward root cause healing.

Now, I’m thrilled to be opening my own pelvic floor physical therapy practice, where I can offer individualized, one on one care rooted in both clinical expertise and personal compassion. My approach is holistic but also evidence based — as there is a time and place for everything. I strongly believe that diet, stress, sleep, and lifestyle play a major role in how our bodies feel and function.

If you’re navigating pelvic floor pain or dysfunction, please know this: you are not alone, your symptoms are real, and healing is possible. I’m here to support you every step of the way.