PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Doctor of Physical Therapy and trauma-informed pelvic health specialist with over a decade of experience integrating neuroscience, somatics, and relational care for complex pain, pelvic conditions, and dissociation. Founder and CEO of Rooted Physical Therapy and Rooted Institute, with expertise spanning women’s health, obstetrics, pediatrics, trauma recovery, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for leadership in bridging physical therapy, mental health, and embodied healing.

EMPLOYMENT

Rooted Institute, Inc. — Los Angeles, CA

Owner, CEO, Educator, Speaker | January 2026 – Present

  • Educate clinicians in attuned, relational pelvic care for individuals with complex trauma, chronic pain, neurodivergent presentations, and dissociative patterns.

  • Educate non-clinicians in trauma-informed pelvic coaching frameworks.

  • Lead group and individual coaching focused on sensory reintegration, nervous system regulation, behavioral modification, and body-mind restoration.

Rooted Physical Therapy — Los Angeles, CA

Owner & CEO | December 2017 – Present

  • Provide integrative pelvic physical therapy across fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, peri-menopause, and menopause.

  • Deliver trauma-focused assessment and treatment for pelvic pain, incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, neuralgia, constipation, coccyx pain, and sensory disconnection.

  • Integrate neuroscience-guided somatic practices, psychosomatic education, and sensory reintegration for dissociation, tonic freeze, collapse, and autonomic dysregulation.

  • Collaborate closely with psychotherapists, psychiatrists, coaches, and medical providers on complex interdisciplinary cases.

Everyone Deserves Sex Ed — Online

Guest Lecturer | September 2020 – Present

  • Teach pelvic health, pain science, and trauma-informed care to future sex educators.

Kaiser Permanente — Woodland Hills, CA

Pelvic Health & Obstetric Physical Therapist | September 2021 – September 2022

  • Outpatient pelvic health, orthopedic, post-surgical, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, and sports rehabilitation.

Kern Valley Healthcare Department — Mountain Mesa, CA

Rehab Manager & Lead Physical Therapist | July 2020 – September 2021
Staff Physical Therapist | May 2019 – March 2020

  • Led rehabilitation services across outpatient, acute care, emergency department, and skilled nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Supervised PTAs and rehab coordinators; transitioned department to EMR.

  • Created hospital-based Pelvic Health Program and community education initiatives.

  • Provided ER triage, acute inpatient care, and SNF rehabilitation.

Kaufmann Physical Therapy — West Hollywood, CA

Per Diem Physical Therapist | December 2019 – March 2020

Kids Therapy Made Simple — Los Angeles, CA

Pediatric Physical Therapist | May 2016 – 2017

  • Delivered pediatric PT for developmental delay, CP, ASD, torticollis, hypotonia, and orthopedic injury.

  • Founded Pediatric Pelvic Health Program addressing bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Bloom Women’s Physical Therapy — West Hollywood, CA

CEO & Lead Therapist | January 2016 – October 2017

  • In-home women’s pelvic physical therapy specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Bebe Physical Therapy / Evolution Physical Therapy — Santa Monica, CA

Physical Therapist | January – November 2015

California Rehab Services (Home Health) — Los Angeles, CA

Staff Physical Therapist | January 2016 – 2017

EDUCATION

Doctor of Physical Therapy
A.T. Still University — Mesa, AZ | August 2014
GPA: 3.6

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (Pre-Physical Therapy)
San Diego State University — San Diego, CA | May 2011
GPA: 3.51 | Cum Laude

CERTIFICATIONS & ADVANCED TRAINING (SELECTED)

  • Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), 2024

  • CAPP-OB: Pelvic & Obstetric Physical Therapy (APTA), 2016 & 2018

  • Finding Solid Ground – Clinical Implementation, 2026

  • Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Maté), 2022

  • Psychedelic Somatic Therapist (Apprentice), 2025

  • Primitive Reflex Integration (PESI), 2022 & 2025

  • Breathwork Facilitator, 2017

  • Professional Yoga Therapy (Levels I–II; Candidate), 2016–2020

Extensive continuing education in pelvic health (Levels I–III), pain neuroscience, trauma & dissociation, pediatrics, neurological rehab, respiratory function, and post-COVID care.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

  • American Physical Therapy Association (2011–Present)

    • California Chapter

    • Pelvic Health Section

    • Leadership & Innovation Section

  • Physical Therapy Mental Health Catalyst Group (2026)

COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP

  • Developer of community-based pre/postpartum pelvic education programs

  • Organizer and facilitator of postpartum movement groups

  • Former Special Olympics Fun Fitness Volunteer

CERTIFICATIONS & ADVANCED TRAINING (ALL)
Pelvic Health, Women’s & Obstetric Physical Therapy

  • Pelvic Health Levels I, II, III — APTA (2014–2016)

  • Fundamentals in Pregnancy & Postpartum — APTA (2015)

  • Advanced Topics in Pregnancy & Postpartum — APTA (2015)

  • Physical Therapy for Labor & Delivery, Pregnancy, and Postpartum — APTA (2014–2015)

  • Certification of Achievement in Pelvic & Obstetric Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB) — APTA (2016, 2018)

  • Evidence-Based Examination & Treatment of the Pelvis (2016)

  • Gynecological Visceral Mobilization — APTA (2016)

  • Advanced Pelvic Pain & Sexual Dysfunction (2020)

  • Pediatric Pelvic Health & Advanced Pediatric Pelvic Health — Carina Siracusa, PT, DPT (2020)

  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation (2016)

  • Bladder Control Basics: Adult & Geriatric (2020)

  • Bladder Control: Stress Incontinence & Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (2020)

  • Bladder Control Evaluation & Treatment: Urinary Urgency & Incontinence (2020)

  • Geriatric Bladder Control: Neurogenic Bladder & Emptying Dysfunctions (2020)

  • Bladder Control in Elders with Cognitive Impairments (2020)

  • Promoting a Culture of Bladder Control in Senior Living Environments (2020)

  • From Silence to Science: Addressing Pain & Dysfunction in Menopause — APTA (2025)

  • De-Feminizing Birth (2025)

Pain Science, Neuroscience & Chronic Pain

  • Principles of Pain Management: Neurobiology & Multimodal Model (2021)

  • Persistent Pain Management: When the Pain Won’t Go Away (2021)

  • Mind Over Matter: Managing Pain Without Medications (2021)

  • Team Approach to Pain Assessment & Management (2021)

  • Opioid Medications for Pain Management (2021)

  • Non-Opioid Medications for Pain Management (2021)

Trauma, Mental Health & Somatic Therapies

  • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (3-Year Training) — Somatic Experiencing International (Completed 2024)

  • Finding Solid Ground: Five-Part Intensive Clinical Training (2026)

  • Compassionate Inquiry — Gabor Maté (2022)

  • Psychedelic Somatic Therapist — Psychedelic Somatic Institute (1-Year Intensive, 2025)

  • From Conflict to Connection: Attachment Communication Training (2023)

  • Shock & Terror: Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) — PESI (2025)

  • Complex Trauma Certification Training Level I & II — Janina Fisher (In Progress, 2026)

  • Dissociation-Focused Trauma Treatment: IFS, Somatic, CBT, EMDR, Polyvagal Strategies (In Progress, 2026)

  • Mindsight & Interpersonal Neurobiology — Dan Siegel (In Progress, 2026)

Neurodevelopmental, Pediatric & Sensory Integration

  • Neurological Approaches for Self-Regulation in Autism, ADHD & Sensory Disorders (2025)

  • Primitive Reflex Integration — PESI (2022, 2025)

Respiratory, Functional Movement & Orthopedics

  • Dysfunctional Breathing Part I: Assessment (2019)

  • Dysfunctional Breathing Part II: Intervention (2019)

  • Global Dynamic Functional Stability for the Hip & Pelvis (2020)

  • Lower Extremity Alignment: Proximal Rehabilitation Approach (2020)

  • Clinical Pattern Recognition for Low Back Pain (2015)

  • Taking the “Sore Thumb” Out of Manual Therapy (2015)

Yoga, Movement & Body-Based Modalities

  • Professional Yoga Therapy Modules 1–8 (2016)

  • Professional Therapeutic Yoga Levels I & II (2016–2018)

  • Breathwork Facilitator Training — Revelation Breathwork (2017)

Medical, Specialty & Adjunct Clinical Topics

  • Fundamentals of Lymphology & Lymphedema Diagnosis (2020)

  • Evaluation & Diagnostic Classification of TMD (2020)

  • Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies (2020)

  • Sex & Sexuality in Physical Therapy Practice (2016)

  • Ethics in Women’s & Men’s Health (2015)

Healthcare Systems, Coding & Professional Practice

  • Outpatient Therapy: Coding, Billing & Payment (2015)

  • Basic Essentials for PT Coding & Compliance (2015)

COVID-19 & Post-COVID Care

  • Case Studies on Post-COVID Recovery (2020)

  • Assessment & Outcomes for COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting (2020)