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Welcome to Greater Charlotte Pelvic Collaboration

We are a group of skilled physical therapists working in cash based private practice that specialize in treating pelvic dysfunctions.  We have teamed up to help provide the Charlotte area with a single place to connect individuals to the physical therapist that can best support their pelvic health. 

Charlotte has a great network of pelvic health physical therapists. Check out the information below to connect with who can best meet your needs. 

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ANA Karim,
DPT

  • Those identifying as women and men

  • Dilworth/Park Road

  • Medical Therapeutic Yoga

Ana has been a licensed physical therapist since 1995 and has been working in pelvic health since 2003. She works with adults of all ages dealing with bowel or bladder issues, pregnancy related issues, pelvic pain, and painful intercourse. She uses manual/hands-on techniques (including internal and external pelvic assessments), dry needling, biofeedback, therapeutic exercises, medical therapeutic yoga and education to promote pelvic health. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission.

Queen City Pelvic PT
Darlene Ryan, Pelvic Physical Therapist at Fundamental Physical Therapy

Darlene Ryan, PT, pces

  • Women and children

  • Huntersville / North Charlotte 

  • Certified Pre-natal and Post-partum Exercise Specialist

Darlene has been a licensed physical therapist since 1997 and has been working in pelvic health since 2003. She works with women of all ages dealing with bowel or bladder issues, pregnancy related issues, pelvic pain, and painful intercourse. She also works with children, ages 4 and up, who are dealing with bowel or bladder issues, including constipation and bed wetting. She uses manual/hands-on techniques (including internal and external pelvic assessments), dry needling, biofeedback, therapeutic exercises and education to promote pelvic health. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission.

Fundamental Physical Therapy
Emily Richter Pelvic Physical Therapist at Trinity Therapy and Wellness

EMILY Richter, DPT

  • Women (Pelvic health)

  • Men & Women (vestibular and orthopedics) 

  • Matthews 

  • Certified Pre-natal and Post-partum Exercise Specialist

Emily has been a licensed physical therapist since 2014 and has been working in pelvic health since 2017. She works with women of all ages and in all stages of life who deal with pelvic floor dysfunction such as; bowel/bladder concerns, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and painful intercourse/penetration. She's also specialized in treating women throughout and after their pregnancy to assure continued strength and decreased pain and dysfunction as their bodies go through these stages of change. Emily uses a full body approach to treatment using a Specialized Functional Movement Assessment, hands on internal/external manual techniques and intentional exercises to correct the dysfunction at hand. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, she does take HSA/FSA and she provides a superbill which can be submitted for insurance reimbursement. "Treating from ears to rears".

Trinity Therapy and Wellness
Jenn Hause Pelvic Physical Therapist at Physical Therapy by Jenn

Jenn hause, DPT, CIMT, OCS, PHC

  • Women (pelvic health)

  • All others (chronic pain) 

  • Indian Trail

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Certified Integrated Manual Therapist, Pelvic Health Certification

Jenn has been a licensed physical therapist since 1998 and has been working in pelvic health since 2020. She works with women of all ages dealing with pelvic issues, as well as men and women who are dealing with chronic pain. She uses Alpha Stim, Pain neuroscience, Dry Needling, KT taping, Manual therapy, External and Internal work, and Cold Laser to help her clients regain function. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she does take HSA and FLEX cards. She provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission. She does not treat Medicare or government eligible patients (Tricare/Medicaid). “I’m an emphatic healer with a passion for helping others. I specialize in the treatment of pelvic health and chronic pain conditions. So many of my pelvic health patients also have chronic pain elsewhere, while many of my patients with chronic pain have undiagnosed pelvic floor dysfunction that drives their symptoms. I focus on treating your whole body and mind to help you achieve your goals and maximize your quality of life.”

Physical Therapy by Jenn
Greater Charlotte Pelvic Collaboration

Greater Charlotte Pelvic Collaboration

Providing all of your pelvic therapy needs

Barbara Green Pelvic Physical Therapist at Barbara Green Physical Therapy
Beth Goldman Pelvic Physical Therapist at Barabar Green Physical Therapy

BARBARA GREEN,
PT, MS
Beth Goldman, 
PT, MS

  • Male and female adults, non-binary and transgender

  • Myers Park / Central Charlotte

  • Painful Intercourse, Pelvic Floor Pain, Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction, Pre and Post-Partum, Post-Prostate Urinary Incontinence

Barbara has been a licensed physical therapist since 1984 and has been working in pelvic health since 1999. She opened her practice in 2000 and was joined by Beth Goldman, PT in 2017. They treat conditions associated with pre and post-partum, urinary and fecal control issues (frequency, delay, incontinence, interstitial cystitis, constipation, and others), tailbone pain (coccygodynia), pudendal neuralgia, pelvic and abdominal pain, vaginismus, and painful intercourse. Some specifically male issues that they work with include post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence, urinary frequency and burning, abdominal pain, hard flaccid, and penis and scrotal pain. Both therapists provide internal and external work, manual therapy, dry needling, biofeedback, and education. Their practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but they provide a superbill which can be utilized for out of network coverage.

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Neelam Desai Pelvic Physical Therapist at Mind and Motion

neelam desai, PT, PCES

  • Men and Women

  • South Charlotte / Steele Creek

  • Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified  in Female Health: Menstrual-Maternal-Menopause, Certified in Men’s health: Pelvic Floor muscle training & Exercises in Prostate Cancer

Neelam has been a licensed physical therapist since 2005 and has been working in pelvic health since 2020. She works with men and women with orthopedic and pelvic conditions. She uses anatomical body mapping systems, directional preference approach, hands on manual therapy, mindful corrective exercise prescription, dry needling, and the latest technology in Rehabilitative Therapeutic Ultrasound. Neelam has a vision to ensure that her clients feel heard, in order to reach to the root of their condition, while providing reachable, reliable, and direct access to optimize quality care. Neelam strives to provide excellence through her Ortho-Pelvic health specialty. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission. “We assess, NOT guess”, to ensure care with excellence at MindnMotionPT.com.

Mind and Motion
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REBBA kipp, DPT

  • Women, LGBTQIA+, 

  • Mobile (within 30 miles of Charlotte) and virtual

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Certified Hospital-Based Birth Doula

Rebba has been a licensed physical therapist since 2021 and has been working in pelvic health since 2021. She works with women and LGBTQIA+ persons with pelvic pain and pregnancy related conditions. She uses internal and external pelvic assessment and interventions, IASTM, cupping, and taping. Rebba is also a Certified Hospital-Based Birth Doula, and provides birth preparation, birth education, and birth doula services. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission. “A mobile PT and birth doula service, where my goal is to have my clients move with confidence, feel comfortable, and get back to the activities they love. “

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Finding the right pelvic floor therapist is like finding the right pair of jeans. You might need to try several before you find the right fit. 

Greater Charlotte Pelvic Collaboration

Greater Charlotte Pelvic Collaboration

Providing all of your pelvic therapy needs

Ginger Morrisssey Pelvic Physical Therapist at Pinpoint Physical Therapy

Ginger Morrissey, DPT, FAAOMPT, CMTPT

  • Adult Men and Women

  • South Park

  • American Academy of Orthopedics Fellow, Certified in Dry Needling

Ginger been a licensed PT since 1997 and has been working in pelvic health with prenatal since 2012. She expanded to internal exams and all areas of pelvic health in 2022. She works with adult men and women with incontinence, pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and pregnancy related issues. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedics and is Certified by Myopain Seminars in Dry Needling. She is also an assistant instructor for MyoPain Seminars in their Dry Needling series. She uses manual techniques, (including internal exams/interventions), dry needling, neuromuscular re-education, therapeutic exercise, education on nutrition, stress management, sleep hygiene to promote pelvic health. Ginger owns Pin Point Physical Therapy partnering with the community to get you back to the things you love without pain or leaking using natural solutions. Pin Point Physical Therapy is located in the South Park area of Charlotte. She is a Medicare Provider, and is out of network with commercial insurances. She will file claims for some commercial insurances electronically so you can be reimbursed for your visits.

Pinpoint Physical Therapy
Jennie Murray Pelvic Physical Therapist at Jennie Murray Physical Therapy

Jennie Murray, DPT

  • Pelvic Health (women) and Orthopedics (men, women and children)

  • Waxhaw

  • Incorporating Barre work

Jennie has been a licensed PT since 2004 and has been working in pelvic health since 2018. She works with women in the prenatal post partum period and also works with men, women and children for general orthopedic issues. She uses manual techniques, (including internal exams/interventions, muscle energy and mulligan techniques), taping, cupping, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic exercise. Jennie also incorporates her many years of Barre classes into her practice. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission. She accepts HSA payments. Jennie strives to get you moving and back to activities you love as quickly as possible!

Jennie Murray Physical Therapy
Lauren Davenport Pelvic Physical Therapist at Uplift Pelvic Health and Performance

lauren davenport, Dpt
 

  • Female athletes, pregnancy and postpartum

  • Mobile services: Troutman to South End/CLT

  • Pregancy and Postpartum Athleticism Coach

Lauren has been a licensed PT since 2017 and has been working in pelvic health since 2021. She works with female athletes and women with pelvic health concerns, including pregnancy and postpartum issues. Lauren uses manual techniques, (including internal pelvic exams/interventions), IASTM, Trigger Point Dry Needling, cupping, and kinesiology taping. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission. Lauren helps women achieve athletic readiness and success without fear or embarrassment of leakage, prolapse, or pain.

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Jesse glaze, dpt, faaompt

  • Men, Women & non-binary 

  • NW Charlotte/Mountain Island Lake

  • Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists, Spinal Manipulative Therapy and Dry NeedlingYoga 

Jesse has been a licensed physical therapist since 2020 and has been working in pelvic health since 2021. She works with teens and adults who deal with pelvic floor dysfunction such as bowel and bladder concerns, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, and painful intercourse/penetration. She also specializes in treating athletes with pelvic or sports-related issues to help them stay active at the highest level. Jesse uses a holistic approach to your care, using a Specialized Functional Movement Assessment to determine underlying causes of dysfunction prior to initiating treatment. Treatment techniques may include hands on internal and external manual techniques, dry needling with or without electrical stimulation, nervous system retraining, cupping, instrument-assisted fascial release, spinal and extremity manipulation and mobilization, yoga-based techniques, and intentional exercises to correct the dysfunction at hand. Jesse’s previous career was in psychology and she has a trauma-informed approach to all treatment sessions. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, she does take HSA/FSA and she provides a superbill which can be submitted for insurance reimbursement. "where ancient widsom meets modern medicine"

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Greater Charlotte Pelvic Collaboration

Greater Charlotte Pelvic Collaboration

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Julie Pittman, DPT
 

  • Pelvic Health (women) and Orthopedics 

  • Monroe, Waxhaw, Indian Trail 

  • Female Athletes and Pregnancy/Postpartum 

Julie has been a licensed physical therapist since 2019 and has worked in pelvic health since 2022. She works with female athletes and women through all stages of life who have pelvic floor dysfunction such as bowel/bladder concerns, pain with intercourse/penetration, pelvic organ prolapse, or Low Back/ Hip pain. She also has advanced training in treating women throughout pregnancy and postpartum to help them stay active through their pregnancy and return to exercise postpartum. Julie uses manual techniques, including internal pelvic exams/treatments, Myofascial decompression (cupping), dry needling with or without electrical stimulation, manipulation and mobilization, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. She emphasizes exercise and education to help her patients gain independence and move past their previous baselines to lead healthier lives. Her practice is considered out of network with all insurance companies, she does take HSA/FSA and she provides a superbill which can be submitted for insurance reimbursement.

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Khyati Merchant DPT, PCes 

  • Women and Teens

  • Mobile (South Charlotte and surrounding area)

  • Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, Certified yoga trainer, Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling, Certificate in Advanced Women’s Health Physical Therapy

Khyati has been a licensed physical therapist since 2005 and has been working in pelvic health since 2019. She works with women and teens with pre and postpartum musculoskeletal pain, Bowel and Bladder dysfunction with incontinence, urgency and/or frequency, Chronic pelvic pain, prolapse and more. She strives to identify the root cause and provide comprehensive care to address overall fitness, rather than solely focusing on the pelvic region. Her thorough assessment extends beyond internal and external pelvic floor evaluation. Her treatment approach includes neuromuscular re-education through hands-on techniques such as mobilization and manipulation, along with the use of assistive devices such as suction cups, scrapers, tapping, and trigger point dry needles. Additionally, she incorporates therapeutic exercises and activities to ultimately improve core functional movements. Her concierge mobile service provides skilled outpatient physical therapy at your door steps. Her practice is considered out-of-network with all insurance companies, but she provides a superbill which can be utilized for insurance claim submission. “We are focused on fulfilling patient’s goals by delivering high quality care and personalized treatment plan through advanced therapy techniques.”

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Kathy Sarkisian, DPt, capp-pelvic
 

Kathy has been a licensed physical therapist since 2018 and started working in pelvic health right away. She treats women of all ages who deal with pelvic floor dysfunction such as urinary incontinence, urinary urgency/frequency, constipation, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, or painful intercourse/penetration. She also loves treating the prenatal and postpartum population whether it be for low back pain, hip pain, SIJ pain, pubic symphysis dysfunction, or for birth preparation. Lastly, she treats adult men and women of all ages for orthopedic pain and injuries. Kathy uses internal and external manual techniques, dry needling with electrical stimulation, cupping, kinesiotape, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. Her practice is considered out of network with all insurance companies, she does take HSA/FSA and she provides a superbill which can be submitted for insurance reimbursement. "Cheers to health & wellness for your pelvis!"

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angela
park-Sheldon, DPT

 

  • Pelvic Health (women and men) and back pain  

  • Mobile 

  • Ergonomics and Body Mechanics 

Angela has been a licensed physical therapist since 2008 and has worked in pelvic health since 2022. She works with women and men dealing with urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, prenatal and postpartum care, pelvic/low back pain and post-op care including abdominal surgery, hysterectomy, and prostatectomy. Angela treats pelvic issues using internal and external techniques as well as taping, cupping, ergonomic/body mechanics education, therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular reeducation. She focuses on empowering patients to take control of their pain or limited function to improve their quality of life. She wants to set you up for long-term success! Her practice is considered out of network with all insurance companies, she does take HSA/FSA and she provides a superbill which can be submitted for insurance reimbursement.

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  • Pelvic Health (women of all ages) and Orthopedics

  • In-home across Southeast Charlotte and virtually throughout NC

  • Perinatal care 

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