Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond

Individuals who receive proactive birth support and early rehabilitation in the hospital and at home have a higher rate of satisfaction, a faster recovery, and less risk for hospital readmission.

The Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond training features valuable resources from Doulas, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists who guide attendees on the the mental and physical benefits of providing early care during pregnancy and within hospitals after birth.

The Benefits of Having a Doula for a Planned Hospital Birth

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Dr. Juan Michelle Martin, PT, DPT

Dr. Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT

Dr. Jessica Thompson, PT, DPT

Darline Turner, BS, MHS, PA-C, CD

Dr. Juan Michelle Martin

Owner of JMM Health Solutions

Dr. Juan Michelle Martin, PT, DPT

Dr. Juan Michelle Martin is a pelvic floor physical therapist with training as a full spectrum doula, reproductive health coach, and sex counselor. She is a certified doula trainer for the National Black Doulas Association (NBDA).

Dr. Katherine Sylvester

Co-Founder of Operation M.I.S.T.

Dr. Katherine Sylvester, PT, DPT

Dr. Sylvester helps moms avoid high blood pressure, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, unnecessary c-sections, inductions, premature deliveries, and miscarriages. She empowers them to survive delivery, recover without complications, and thrive throughout their lifetimes.

Dr. Jessica Thompson

Owner of Generational Health Physical Therapy and Wellness

Dr. Jessica Thompson, PT, DPT

As the co-founder of Operation Mist, Dr. Thompson detects problems between OB visits to combat the black maternal mortality crisis. She offers in-home and virtual visits to moms and co-hosts the Operation M.I.S.T. and Core 4 Momentum podcasts.

Darline Turner, BS, MHS, PA-C, CD

Founder of Mamas on Bedrest and Beyond

Darline Turner, BS, MHS, PA-C, CD

As a Physician Assistant by training, Darline turned to doula work following the traumatic birth of her daughter and high risk pregnancy with her son. She works to lower rates of maternal morbidity and mortality in BIPOC childbearing people.

Prioritizing Maternal Mental Health with OT and PT

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Simone Allen, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist and Advocate

Dr. Erin Locati, PT, DPT

Anjali Gupta, MS, PT

Dr. Dionne Middlebrooks, PT, DPT

Dr. Sha'Rose Erion, PT, DPT

How to raise your income with preventative (not sick) care

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Dr. Melanie Sutton, PT, DPT

Dr. Mary Gray, PT, DPT

Simone Allen, MS, OTR/L

Owner of Journey to Wellness Occupational Therapy Services

Simone Allen, MS, OTR/L

Simone Allen, MS, OTR/L has focused on mental health for over ten years. She supports domestic/intimate partner violence survivors. She has an interest in providing OT services to new moms during the postpartum period.

Dr. Erin Locati

Co-founder of the Alamo Pelvic Health Collective

Dr. Erin Locati, PT, DPT

Dr. Locati works at a large hospital in San Antonio, Texas, where she is growing an inpatient acute antepartum and postpartum program providing therapy services to patients admitted with high risk pregnancies and 24-48 hours post-delivery.

Anjali Gupta, MS, PT

Manager of Clinical Education and Research at Texas Children's Hospital

Anjali Gupta, MS, PT

Anjali Gupta has been a pediatric physical therapist for more than 20 years specializing in the treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Torticollis, and in the NICU. She educates, mentors, and develops training programs.

Dr. Dionne Middlebrooks

Owner of Reign Physical Therapy and Wellness

Dr. Dionne Middlebrooks, PT, DPT, OCS

Dr. Dionne operates a mobile practice that serves the Atlanta area. She specializes in pelvic health issues for both adult male and female clients, pregnancy/postpartum care, and athletic performance.

Dr. Sha'Rose Erion, PT, DPT

Owner of Rose Pelvic Physiotherapy

Dr. Sha'Rose Erion, PT, DPT

Dr. Sha’Rose Erion founded Rose Pelvic Physiotherapy to provide an affirming, safe, and caring environment she was not seeing for patients of color. She partners with local birth workers to bring awareness and education to the community.

Dr. Melanie Sutton

Owner of Pelvic Health Mentor

Dr. Melanie Sutton, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT

Dr. Sutton has 30 years experience as a PT in acute care, home health, outpatient rehabilitation, pelvic health, oncology. She recently opened her own private practice in pelvic health including clinical work, consultation, mentoring, and coaching.

Dr. Mary Gray

Owner of The Body El Cuerpo Physical Therapy

Dr. Mary Gray, PT, DPT

Dr. Gray is a pelvic health specialist who started out in mobile practice and then transitioned to her own clinic after seven years of practice. She is passionate about helping individuals reclaim their quality of life by eliminating unwanted problems in the pelvic region.

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