I have been an OT for over 25 years. I've worked in every setting possible with adults and children. I work in administration now and felt like the spark of OT was gone. Until I attended an OT Pelvic Health Summit, organized by Lindsey Vestral. I didn't know it then, but that weekend would open up a whole new world of OT I had never experienced. It made sense that everything I had done so far in my career was leading me to this point, where I could be a pioneer in an area that OT is so badly needed. Where an OT can use all their biopsychosocial skills and knowledge. Where OT can make a difference. The Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program was rigorous. It took time each week to put in the work, but it is so worth it. I feel so prepared to work in pelvic health. Lindsey has created an extraordinary curriculum where OTs can shine. If you want to provide high quality, evidence-based pelvic health for your clients, this class is for you. If you are looking to fall in love with OT again, take the Level 1 Functional Pelvic Health Practitioner program, I promise you will be so much better for it.

I recently started my own pelvic health practice specializing in perinatal people. I chose the Trauma-Informed Pelvic Health Certification because I felt that this was the way to really bridge the gap between the biological and psychosocial aspects of pelvic health and that this would set me apart from other local providers. At first I was concerned that I was too new to pelvic health to delve into a specialty, but I feel like I came home as a therapist after taking this course. This certification equipped me not only with indispensable strategies to use with my clients. but also with relevant tools for my own self-care, both as a therapist and a human being.

This experience has profoundly enriched my approach as an OT, allowing me to better understand and address the emotional, and sometimes traumatic, contributors to a client's pelvic heath. We brainstormed sensitive ways to talk, validate, interview and really get to know someone’s experience. Learning to integrate both the physical and emotional aspects of healing has equipped me to offer more compassionate and effective care to my patients. It’s a privilege to bring this knowledge into my practice and support the healing journey of the women I work with.

Lindsey's passion and excitement regarding the information she presents is infectious and her endlessly positive and supportive nature makes this course an absolute pleasure. I have taken other pelvic floor/pelvic health courses through Herman and Wallace (PF1) and Core Exercise Solutions (PCES, Pelvis Pro, Pediatric Bowel and Bladder). Yet I continued to feel trepidation stepping out as a solopreneur with my own private practice focused mainly in the area of pelvic health. I was so excited when I discovered Lindsey's courses, taught specifically from an OT perspective, which is what I missed when taking PT-focused pelvic floor courses. As an OT, my grad school OT education on the lower body was not comprehensive, yet Lindsey effortlessly presented the material in an easy to understand, and enjoyable, manner, while instilling confidence in our ability to treat pelvic health clients. Hurray for Lindsey's passionate approach and can-do attitude to OTs addressing pelvic health. I feel like I have my own personal cheerleader when I am taking her class.

This course is a wonderful foundation for OTs looking to step into pelvic floor therapy.

I cannot thank Lindsey and this community enough for their continued support!

My decision to join OT Pioneers stemmed from my interest in viewing pelvic health through an occupational therapist's lens. I was drawn to the program's emphasis on a holistic approach, which aligns perfectly with my own values and aspirations within the field. I didn't have many concerns before joining OT Pioneers; I was primarily filled with excitement and anticipation. However, if I had any reservations, they were quickly dispelled by the program's reputation for excellence and the supportive environment fostered by Lindsey. Knowing that I'd have access to comprehensive, digestible information and approachable support was incredibly reassuring. What surprised me the most and brought me immense happiness was how accessible and supportive the entire OT Pioneers experience turned out to be. Lindsey's approachability and the program's commitment to presenting complex information in a clear, understandable manner exceeded my expectations. This level of support and guidance has truly made my learning journey with OT Pioneers an enriching and fulfilling experience.

The Pelvic OTP’s United has provided an ideal place to learn and share ALL the aspects of growing a career as a Pelvic OT. I enjoy how welcome I feel in the group. I enjoy how safe I feel to share any question and how quickly responses come to those questions! I don’t use social media, so this is my connection to like-minded professionals. I gain so much wisdom and knowledge from other OT's in this platform of sharing. I’m often not able to make the live calls due to the time zone difference, so I might ask that they be at a variety of times or an occasional different time. I am so appreciative of being able to watch them recorded and haven’t missed one yet since I joined! I don’t know of any better way to grow in this niche of OT than what Lindsey is offering. This concept of community and what she has created to help us help each other is brilliant and worth much more than the monthly payment required. This is more than 3 sentences, but I still don’t feel I have expressed my deep gratitude for this group. THANK YOU, LINDSEY!