I received a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Boston University, and a B.A. in theater and social action/social change from Bard College at Simon’s Rock. I approach pelvic floor therapy through a trauma-informed biopsychosocial lens, meaning that I see all bodies as connected to a vast web of multifaceted stories and contexts. I approach this work through curiosity, collaboration, and supporting clients to increase their capacity for pleasure. I have a background in meditation, mindfulness, and somatics, which I use to nourish myself as well as support others. I’m a queer, white, Jewish, nonbinary person living on occupied Massachusett land. My therapeutic approach is informed by disability justice and queer/trans liberation. Mostly, I want joy and nourishment for all.

Training:

• An Introduction to Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment (Herman and Wallace)

• Urogynecologic Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment (Herman and Wallace)

• Function, Dysfunction and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction (Herman and Wallace)

• Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (Sarah Duvall, DPT)

• Introductory Pelvic Health Care for Trans and Gender Diverse People (Pelvic Health Solutions)

• Male Pelvic Pain (APTA)

• Rectal Evaluation and Treatment (Nicole Cozean)

• Manual Treatment of the Abdominal Wall (Herman and Wallace)

• Visceral Manipulation 1, 2, & 3 (Barral Institute)

• Fascial-Pelvis Myofascial Release (John Barnes PT)

• Post Trauma System Development (Organic Intelligence)

• End of Trauma Course (Organic Intelligence)

• Movement for Trauma Level 1 (Jane Clapp)

• Somatic Experiencing Beginning I, II, III

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