Nari graduated from the Medical College of Ohio in consortium with the University of Toledo, with a degree in physical therapy. She owns a private practice, Portland Pelvic Therapy, where she focuses on pelvic, abdominal, and neural issues. Nari has studied visceral and neural manipulation extensively, traveling as far as France to take courses from Jean Pierre Barral. She is also a registered yoga teacher, having trained at the Yoga Center of Seattle and It’s Yoga. Additionally, she has accumulated months of time at intensive meditation retreats. Nari’s approach to the body is holistic and ec ..read more

This article has been reviewed for accuracy by Allison Ariail. . This course covers topics on bladder and gynecological cancers including diagnoses, medical treatments, and ways a pelvic rehab professional can help these patients recover. Learn how to help your patients, not just survive, but thrive after treatment. Pelvic therapy interventions from urinary continence to sexual function can offer valuable tools for your patient's long-term well-being. Oncology of the Pelvic Floor Level 2B scheduled for May 4-5, 2024 ..read more

"The pursuit of certification was also a personal challenge. It pushed me to elevate my skills, deepen my knowledge, and continually evolve as a practitioner. By challenging myself, I hope to inspire other healthcare professionals to embrace continuous learning and strive for excellence in their field."  was not just about acquiring a credential; it was a statement of my commitment to being an expert in the pelvic health field. It serves as a recognition of my passion for treating the pelvic health population and reinforces the idea that I don't merely dabble in pelvic health. Don’t miss ..read more

Kate Bailey received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Master of Science in Anatomy from the University of Delaware. Her physical therapy practice is focused on pelvic health for all genders and ages. Kate brings over 15 years of teaching movement experience to her physical therapy practice with specialties in Pilates and yoga with a focus on alignment and embodiment. Kate’s Pilates background was unusual as it followed a multi-lineage price apprenticeship model that included the study of complementary movement methodologies such as the Franklin Method, Feldenkrais, and Gyrotonics®. Buildi ..read more

Lauren received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Governors State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Sociology from Northwestern University. Before becoming a physical therapist, Lauren counseled suicidal and homicidal SES at-risk youth who had survived sexual violence. Lauren was certified as a medical and legal advocate for sexual assault survivors in 1999 and has advocated for over 130 sexual assault survivors of all ages in the ED. Lauren's physical therapy specialty certifications include Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT), Pelvic Rehabilitation Professional C ..read more

Brianna owns and operates Empower Physiotherapy, a private practice in Seattle. As a competitive powerlifter, Brianna enjoys working with strength athletes who experience pelvic floor dysfunction, especially stress incontinence. She is passionate about providing care to individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, including those undergoing hormonal/surgical transition. Additional clinical interests of hers include prenatal/postpartum care for trans and gender-nonconforming folx and pelvic floor care for patients that are intersex. In her spare time, Brianna enjoys playing board games, lifting heavy ..read more

As you prepare for Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of - register now to secure your spot and take advantage of early bird pricing before April 1st. and further your success in the industry.  Get ready for three days filled with innovation, education, and networking that will leave you inspired and empowered. Join us at and be a part of something truly unforgettable. Register now and get ready to connect, learn, and grow. See you there ..read more

Leeann Taptich DPT, SCS, MTC, CSCS  , Aparna Rajagopal and I will discuss the various assessments and treatments that we provide for runners and for this patient too. We will perform video analysis of runners, discuss postpartum runners, and learn strength and conditioning exercises specific to runners. Join us on April 27, 2024 to expand your knowledge on the treatment of runners from a pelvic health perspective ..read more

Lauren Mansell, PT, DPT, CLT, PRPC utilizes her horse Maggie as the tool of Hippotherapy for her pelvic, oncology, and lymphatically dysfunctioned patients through her private practice in Frankfort, IL. Lauren took Hippotherapy I and II in Lexington, KY in 2010 and 2011 respectively. Working with patients with high trauma rates, utilizing hippotherapy has been a tool to help patients create safety within their bodies. Lauren has spent over 25 years working with people who have experienced severe trauma and has developed remote course scheduled for May 11th to take a deep dive into the science ..read more

As Rehab professionals we have learned some basic interventions to address the myofascial tissues of the body, but when it comes to applying those techniques to the abdominal wall we sometimes are at a loss about how and when it is safe to touch the abdominal wall. In this one-day course, Tina Allen, PT, BCB-PMD, PRPC has been a physical therapist since 1993. She received her PT degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her initial five years in practice focused on acute care, trauma, and outpatient orthopedic physical therapy at Loyola Medical Center in Illinois. Tina moved to Seattl ..read more