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KELLI WILSON PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, OCS
is the proud owner of Alcove Education and an even prouder instructor. Kelli specializes in both acute and chronic pelvic pain for both males and females along with all other pelvic floor diagnoses. She is currently the Director of Growth & Expansion at Integrity Rehab in the Central Texas. In 2012, she became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and completed her Manual Therapy Program at the Manual Therapy Institute to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. She is a mentor for the Institute for Athletic Regeneration, a sports and orthopedic manual physical therapy fellowship program. She is the author of Pain and Simple Blog where she shares tips to reduce pain. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Section of Women's Health (SOWH) and Orthopedic Section, International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS), American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.
is the proud owner of Alcove Education and an even prouder instructor. Kelli specializes in both acute and chronic pelvic pain for both males and females along with all other pelvic floor diagnoses. She is currently the Director of Growth & Expansion at Integrity Rehab in the Central Texas. In 2012, she became an Orthopedic Certified Specialist and completed her Manual Therapy Program at the Manual Therapy Institute to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. She is a mentor for the Institute for Athletic Regeneration, a sports and orthopedic manual physical therapy fellowship program. She is the author of Pain and Simple Blog where she shares tips to reduce pain. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Section of Women's Health (SOWH) and Orthopedic Section, International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS), American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.
ANDREW GOLDSTEIN MD
www.cvvd.org
After completing his residency, joined the faculty of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and in 2002 he became the Director of the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, D.C and New York City. He is currently a Clinical Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine.Dr. Goldstein is the Past-President of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH). He is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM), the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR), and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA). Dr Goldstein has been a grant recipient of the National Vulvodynia Association and other private foundations. He is the founder and President of the Gynecologic Cancers Research Foundation. He was an Associate Editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, The Female Patient, and Current Sexual Health Reports. He has co-authored/co-edited four books: Reclaiming Desire ((Rodale 2004 & 2009), Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation & Management (Wiley- Blackwell 2010), When Sex Hurts (DaCapo 2011), and Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Springer, 2015).
www.cvvd.org
After completing his residency, joined the faculty of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and in 2002 he became the Director of the Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington, D.C and New York City. He is currently a Clinical Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine.Dr. Goldstein is the Past-President of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH). He is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG), the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM), the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR), and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA). Dr Goldstein has been a grant recipient of the National Vulvodynia Association and other private foundations. He is the founder and President of the Gynecologic Cancers Research Foundation. He was an Associate Editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, The Female Patient, and Current Sexual Health Reports. He has co-authored/co-edited four books: Reclaiming Desire ((Rodale 2004 & 2009), Female Sexual Pain Disorders: Evaluation & Management (Wiley- Blackwell 2010), When Sex Hurts (DaCapo 2011), and Management of Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women: An Interdisciplinary Approach (Springer, 2015).
ANN CROGHAN PT, DPT, CLC (over 12,000 hours in pelvic health physical therapy)
Ann graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She taught high school and middle school before earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Ann worked in a pelvic specialty clinic in Denver before moving to a rural community in order to improve access to pelvic and obstetric physical therapy services. Specializing in obstetrical care is her passion and she also treats all pelvic floor related dysfunctions in men and women as well as treating the general orthopedic population. She earned her Certificate of Achievement in Obstetrics through the Section on Women's Health and used this information to help establish an unique obstetrical physical therapy which addresses pregnancy and postpartum care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Noticing a lack of lactation services in her area and misinformation from a professional stand point, Ann completed the Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) training, became a co-owner of a private lactation company, and integrated improved breastfeeding recommendations into the pelvic physical therapy program. Ann enjoys working with moms and families in order to "optimize movement and improve the human experience" - APTA vision statement.
Ann graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She taught high school and middle school before earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Ann worked in a pelvic specialty clinic in Denver before moving to a rural community in order to improve access to pelvic and obstetric physical therapy services. Specializing in obstetrical care is her passion and she also treats all pelvic floor related dysfunctions in men and women as well as treating the general orthopedic population. She earned her Certificate of Achievement in Obstetrics through the Section on Women's Health and used this information to help establish an unique obstetrical physical therapy which addresses pregnancy and postpartum care in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Noticing a lack of lactation services in her area and misinformation from a professional stand point, Ann completed the Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) training, became a co-owner of a private lactation company, and integrated improved breastfeeding recommendations into the pelvic physical therapy program. Ann enjoys working with moms and families in order to "optimize movement and improve the human experience" - APTA vision statement.
Dr. Amber Brown, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT, RYT-200 founder and owner of Root Physical Therapy and Wellness, a safe- space to learn about the root causes of your concerns, as well as Care 4 You First, a community for health and wealth tips and accountability.
Dr. Brown graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with her Bachelor’s, Tennessee State University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, completed a Women’s Health and Pelvic Health residency through Texas Woman’s University and Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, and is currently working on her PhD at Texas Woman’s University. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board- Certified Women’s Health Specialist her primary focuses are pelvic floor dysfunction and Black Maternal Health. She serves several clienteles as a birth doula, certified lymphedema therapist and registered yoga teacher. She contributes to academia as a guest lecturer at various graduate programs. She is also a money mentor, educator, and speaker with a passion for teaching students and professionals how to make, manage, and multiply their money as a certified financial coach.
Dr. Brown graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with her Bachelor’s, Tennessee State University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, completed a Women’s Health and Pelvic Health residency through Texas Woman’s University and Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, and is currently working on her PhD at Texas Woman’s University. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board- Certified Women’s Health Specialist her primary focuses are pelvic floor dysfunction and Black Maternal Health. She serves several clienteles as a birth doula, certified lymphedema therapist and registered yoga teacher. She contributes to academia as a guest lecturer at various graduate programs. She is also a money mentor, educator, and speaker with a passion for teaching students and professionals how to make, manage, and multiply their money as a certified financial coach.
Dr. Juan Michelle Martin is a licensed physical therapist of 13 years, with an extensive background in patient care and as a competitive athlete. She is also a Certified Doula.
She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedic practices and hospital settings, seeing a variety of clients from competitive athletes to kids, to pregnant/ postpartum women and more. This experience fueled her desire to focus exclusively on the pelvic floor as she realized that there was a huge gap in care and individuals often suffered when they didn't have to because there was unaware that there were solutions.
She formed JMM Health Solutions with a focus on pelvic floor dysfunction in adults and children and provides services not only in her Duluth location but also in-home and virtual/ online sessions.
Dr. Martin is also a speaker, mentor and consultant but when not working, enjoys being with her family, travel and coaching volleyball.
She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedic practices and hospital settings, seeing a variety of clients from competitive athletes to kids, to pregnant/ postpartum women and more. This experience fueled her desire to focus exclusively on the pelvic floor as she realized that there was a huge gap in care and individuals often suffered when they didn't have to because there was unaware that there were solutions.
She formed JMM Health Solutions with a focus on pelvic floor dysfunction in adults and children and provides services not only in her Duluth location but also in-home and virtual/ online sessions.
Dr. Martin is also a speaker, mentor and consultant but when not working, enjoys being with her family, travel and coaching volleyball.
JAMILLE NIEWIARA PT, DPT, WCS (over 6500 clinic hours in pelvic floor therapy) is originally from Chicago and received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in April 2016. She moved to Austin, Texas where she worked as a physical therapist at Sullivan Physical Therapy (SPT) for over 4 years, treating exclusively pelvic floor diagnoses. Jamille demonstrates a passion for educating practitioners and patients about pelvic floor conditions and how pelvic floor physical therapy can act as a conservative management for these conditions. During her time at SPT, she enjoyed her role as a clinical instructor and as a mentor for aspiring pelvic floor PTs. She became a co-host of a pelvic floor podcast titled PT Below the Waist, owned by SPT. Each episode featured a pelvic floor diagnosis or an interview with an esteemed medical professional in the pelvic field. Jamille is also an instructor for Alcove Education and co-developed the “Diving into the Pelvic Floor” course, a comprehensive introductory course for novice practitioners interested in pelvic floor physical therapy. She also serves as a teaching assistant for other Alcove Education courses. Jamille has participated as a guest speaker for numerous groups such as the Top Knot Squad podcast, the Pregnancy Post Partum Alliance, and PT and PTA classes at Austin located universities. Jamille earned her WCS through the American Board of Physical Therapist Specialities in 2019 and currently resides in Chicago to spend more time with family.
Dr. Caitlin McCurdy-Robinson is a pelvic health and orthopedic Physical Therapist and the Owner of Inner Strength Physical Therapy, LLC in Charleston, South Carolina. Caitlin has received the Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy and Postpartum through the American Physical Therapy Association’s Academy of Pelvic Health and received a Certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist through Core Exercise Solutions. Caitlin has a passion for helping people maintain or achieve an active and vibrant lifestyle throughout their lifespan, including pregnancy and postpartum. Her enthusiasm for the topic of pain during pregnancy stemmed from her experience assisting patients with pelvic pain through the uncertainties of how their body might adapt if/when they became pregnant. Caitlin believes that physical therapy can play a pivotal role in both treatment and prevention for people during and after pregnancy.
RACHEL RUBIN MD
www.jamesasimonmd.com
Dr. Rachel Rubin is a urologic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Her expertise includes erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, penile curvature, low testosterone, low libido, sexual arousal disorders, urinary incontinence, penile implants, and menopause care. Dr. Rubin completed a fellowship in male and female sexual dysfunction and prosthetic urology in San Diego under the guidance of Irwin Goldstein, MD, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and founding editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, Chief of Urology at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. She completed an internship in general surgery and residency in urology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Rubin holds a medical degree and bachelor’s degree, graduating summa cum laude, from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. A recognized specialist in sexual pain, her professional goal is to help expand care for all women suffering from chronic pelvic pain syndromes.
www.jamesasimonmd.com
Dr. Rachel Rubin is a urologic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Her expertise includes erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, penile curvature, low testosterone, low libido, sexual arousal disorders, urinary incontinence, penile implants, and menopause care. Dr. Rubin completed a fellowship in male and female sexual dysfunction and prosthetic urology in San Diego under the guidance of Irwin Goldstein, MD, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and founding editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, Chief of Urology at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. She completed an internship in general surgery and residency in urology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Rubin holds a medical degree and bachelor’s degree, graduating summa cum laude, from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. A recognized specialist in sexual pain, her professional goal is to help expand care for all women suffering from chronic pelvic pain syndromes.
ASHLEY G. WINTER MD
Dr. Ashley Winter was born and raised in New Jersey, where she was a shy kid who studied a lot. Rebelling against her meek past, she became a full time genital professional. After medical school, she completed a six year residency in urologic surgery at Cornell Hospital in New York City, and a fellowship in male and female sexual medicine in San Diego, CA. She was featured on ABC's "NYMed" in 2014, capturing a national audience with her passion. She is an associate editor of the peer reviewed journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. She has published numerous research projects and presented her work at national and international conferences. She practices urology and sexual medicine in Portland, Oregon. In her free time, she eats candy and makes a podcast called "The Full Release," with comedian Mo Mandel (whom she loves). So what?
Dr. Ashley Winter was born and raised in New Jersey, where she was a shy kid who studied a lot. Rebelling against her meek past, she became a full time genital professional. After medical school, she completed a six year residency in urologic surgery at Cornell Hospital in New York City, and a fellowship in male and female sexual medicine in San Diego, CA. She was featured on ABC's "NYMed" in 2014, capturing a national audience with her passion. She is an associate editor of the peer reviewed journal Sexual Medicine Reviews. She has published numerous research projects and presented her work at national and international conferences. She practices urology and sexual medicine in Portland, Oregon. In her free time, she eats candy and makes a podcast called "The Full Release," with comedian Mo Mandel (whom she loves). So what?
Q&A Physician Specialists:
Irwin Goldstein MD, IF
www.SanDiegoSexualMedicine.com
Dr. Irwin Goldstein has been involved with sexual dysfunction research since the late 1970’s. His interests include penile microvascular bypass surgery, surgery for dyspareunia, physiologic investigation of sexual function in men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction in men and women. He has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 consecutive years of funding by the National Institutes of Health in this area. He is Editor-in Chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, its regional affiliate societies, and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Dr. Goldstein has relocated to San Diego where he is Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital, Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of California at San Diego and Director of San Diego Sexual Medicine where he maintains his clinical practice.
www.SanDiegoSexualMedicine.com
Dr. Irwin Goldstein has been involved with sexual dysfunction research since the late 1970’s. His interests include penile microvascular bypass surgery, surgery for dyspareunia, physiologic investigation of sexual function in men and women, and diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction in men and women. He has authored more than 325 publications in the field of sexual dysfunction, with 20 consecutive years of funding by the National Institutes of Health in this area. He is Editor-in Chief of The Journal of Sexual Medicine, the official journal of the International Society for Sexual Medicine, its regional affiliate societies, and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health. Dr. Goldstein has relocated to San Diego where he is Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital, Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of California at San Diego and Director of San Diego Sexual Medicine where he maintains his clinical practice.
Rachel Rubin MD
www.jamesasimonmd.com
Dr. Rachel Rubin is a urologic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Her expertise includes erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, penile curvature, low testosterone, low libido, sexual arousal disorders, urinary incontinence, penile implants, and menopause care. Dr. Rubin completed a fellowship in male and female sexual dysfunction and prosthetic urology in San Diego under the guidance of Irwin Goldstein, MD, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and founding editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, Chief of Urology at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. She completed an internship in general surgery and residency in urology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Rubin holds a medical degree and bachelor’s degree, graduating summa cum laude, from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. A recognized specialist in sexual pain, her professional goal is to help expand care for all women suffering from chronic pelvic pain syndromes.
www.jamesasimonmd.com
Dr. Rachel Rubin is a urologic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Her expertise includes erectile dysfunction, pelvic pain, penile curvature, low testosterone, low libido, sexual arousal disorders, urinary incontinence, penile implants, and menopause care. Dr. Rubin completed a fellowship in male and female sexual dysfunction and prosthetic urology in San Diego under the guidance of Irwin Goldstein, MD, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and founding editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, and Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, Chief of Urology at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. She completed an internship in general surgery and residency in urology at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Rubin holds a medical degree and bachelor’s degree, graduating summa cum laude, from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. A recognized specialist in sexual pain, her professional goal is to help expand care for all women suffering from chronic pelvic pain syndromes.
Ashley G. Winter MD
Dr. Ashley Winter is a urologic surgeon who specializes in sexual medicine for men and women. Dr. Winter completed a fellowship in male and female sexual dysfunction and prosthetic uroogy in San Diego under the guidance of Irwin Goldstein, MD, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and founding editor of the Journal of SExual Medicine, and Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, Chief of Urology at Kaister Permanente Southern California. She is currently operating at NW Permanente in Portland, Oregon. She is also an associate editor at Sexual Medicine Reviews and operates a podcast with comedian Mo Mandel titled The Full Release. Fun Fact: As a resident, Dr. Winter starred in ABC's TV Show, NY Med.
Dr. Ashley Winter is a urologic surgeon who specializes in sexual medicine for men and women. Dr. Winter completed a fellowship in male and female sexual dysfunction and prosthetic uroogy in San Diego under the guidance of Irwin Goldstein, MD, Director of Sexual Medicine at Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and founding editor of the Journal of SExual Medicine, and Eugene Rhee, MD, MBA, Chief of Urology at Kaister Permanente Southern California. She is currently operating at NW Permanente in Portland, Oregon. She is also an associate editor at Sexual Medicine Reviews and operates a podcast with comedian Mo Mandel titled The Full Release. Fun Fact: As a resident, Dr. Winter starred in ABC's TV Show, NY Med.
