Essential Pelvic Health
Laura Rowan,OT/L
Occupational Therapist
Pelvic Rehab Specialist
As an Occupational Therapy graduate from Utica College of Syracuse University in 2000, I began my journey specializing in Pelvic Rehabilitation 15 years ago. My unyielding passion for Pelvic Rehab ignited with the first of many continuing education courses in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. I discovered how effective this treatment is and just how many people suffer in silence needlessly. The need for education and awareness was immediately clear. I have been dedicated to spreading the word and aiding in healing ever since.
I treat women, men, and all gender diversities who are experiencing bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction as well as pelvic pain disorders. I believe my own personal experience with pelvic floor and low back dysfunction has allowed for a deeper understanding and empathy working with clients who are impacted as I was. I have overcome bladder dysfunction associated with the female athlete, and again after having 2 vaginal deliveries. I have also endured lumbosacral disc herniations with debilitating sciatic pain while caring for two small children and working full time. I know how valuable good health is for quality of life and how important it is to return to optimal function as quickly as possible!
As the founder of Essential Pelvic Health, I look forward to elevating the well being of this community along side the many wonderful wellness professionals in the area. I firmly believe it takes a healing team and every individuals “recipe” is different.
I look forward to hearing your story and supporting you in your healing journey!
College Degree:
Utica College of Syracuse University 2000, BS Health Science
Pelvic Health Course Work:
- Intro to Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment (Herman & Wallace 2006, 2016. Lab assistant 2019)
- Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, and Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction (Herman & Wallace 2018. Lab assistant 2018)
- Urogynecological Exam and Treatment Interventions (Herman & Wallace 2017)
- Pregnancy and Manual Treatment (NAIOMT 2016)
- Transgender Evaluation and Treatment (2018)
- Mobilization of the Visceral Fascia: The Reproductive System of Women and Men (Herman & Wallace 2019)
- From the Glottis to the Pelvic Floor: making clinical connections. (J Wiebe, and S Clinton 2020)
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (S Duvall 2020)
- Pelvis Pro (S Duvall 2022)
- Female Health Masterclass Series: Menstruation, Maternal, and Mental Health (M Lyons 2022)
- AOTA Inspire 2023, and NYSOTA 2022 Annual Conference Presenter: Pelvic Rehabilitation for the Occupational Therapy Practitioner
* Lab assistant for Herman and Wallace: PF2A 2018, and PF1 2019.
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