Virtually: Coaching and in

In Person: Physical Therapy and Pilates

Working with active and athletic girls and women with injuries, pain, overtraining issues, hormone problems, Female Athlete Triad/RED-S, body image/disordered eating, stress

Professional History:

Women’s Health Coach Certification (2018), IWHI
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with Highest Honors, Emory University (2009)
Certified Pilates Teacher, Polestar Pilates (2008)
Bachelor of Science, Duke University (2006)

Specialties:

Girl and Teen Health
Female Athlete Health
Sports Medicine
Swimming Medicine

Dr. Rachael is passionate about empowering women to have a stronger more beautiful life. She developed her health and wellness business aimed to educate women to develop a healthier body, and enable them to have greater confidence in their daily movements. Dr. Rachael Miller received her doctorate degree and exercise science minor from Oakland University and has worked with clients for 12 years to restore their health. Dr. Rachael has become an expert in the women’s heath through her extensive studies at Herman and Wallace, the Section on Women’s Health, Phoenix Core Solutions, Burrell Education, Julie Wiebe’s Piston Science, Pelvic Pain Relief, and much more. In addition to her physical therapy, she is a women’s health coach with the Integrative Women’s Health Institute (IWHI).
Dr Rachael is excited to help women learn how to care for their bodies naturally. Dr. Rachael teaches women how to holistically enhance their health, develop strong lifestyle strategies, and integrate key components of wellness to optimize their unique journey to health, wellness, and to enhance their fulfillment in life. Dr. Rachael’s practice uses evidence based medicine to eloquently support women on their paths to optimal health.

Specialties: Women’s Health Physical Therapy and Health Coaching for pregnant and postpartum women.

Dr. Rachael sees patients virtually and in person.

CHC, MBA, Reiki Master, ISSA CPT

BRENAU UNIVERSITY
• Masters in Business Administration with emphasis in Leadership Development – December 2002 – GPA 3.80

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA
• Bachelor of Business Administration in Management- Certificate and Minor in Computer IS and Management IS – December 1996 – GPA 3.13

INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION
• Certification – Integrative Health Coach – Completed July 2016

THE INTEGRATIVE WOMEN’S HEALTH INSTITUTE
• Certification – Optimal fertility specialist – Completed November 2016

BALANCED MOMENTS
• Certification in Master level of Reiki – Completed August 2015

ISSA
• Certification in Personal Training – Completed October 2009

AMFPT
• Certification in Personal Training
• Certification in Sports Nutrition – Completed January 2005

PRECISION NUTRION – LEVEL 1
• Nutrition and Sports certification – Pending completion July 2018

TRX
• Certification in TRX suspension training – Completed September 2009

WKC Fitness trainer
• Certification in Kettleball Training – Completed July 2009

ADULT CPR/AED
Completed and up-to-date through 2018

FIFA Referee
• Certified G8 referee – Completed August 2007

Board Certified in Women’s Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Fellow of the American Association of Orthopedic Manual Therapists

Specialties:

• Pregnancy/Post-partum pain
• Pelvic Health
• Bowel dysfunction
• Performing arts

Professional History including Education:  I have been practicing for over 30 years and have received my Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University. I also have my specialty degrees in Manual Therapy and Women’s Health Nutritional Coaching

I work with patients of all ages with difficulty moving their bodies due to bowel and pain problems.

I see patients Virtually and in person

The Physical Therapists at Embody Physiotherapy use their specialist training, knowledge, and experience to solve your pain, spine and joint problems, and pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence. At Embody, we recognize that each person is an individual and has personal goals.  We work with you to meet those goals for health, wellness, and function. If you are ready for a life without fear of leakage, pain, stiffness and weakness, contact us to learn how we can help you get back to function and health.

Specialties: Persistent Pain, Pelvic Health, Stress Management

Professional History including Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UC San Francisco 2007; Yoga Therapy Certification from Professional Yoga Therapy Institute 2009; 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training from Mount Madonna Institute 2017; Women’s Health and Nutrition Coaching Certification from IWHI 2016

Languages Spoken: English, Conversational Spanish

What kind of patients do you work with: Working with women age 35+ to overcome health issues affecting mind, body and spirit. This may include persistent pain (pelvic, headaches, TMJ, neck/back pain), osteoporosis/osteopenia and peri-menopause to menopausal change (sleep, digestion, energy levels, natural hormone balance).

Susan Tessman pursued training in women’s health and nutrition after personally experiencing the struggle of lack of medical intervention for endometriosis and pelvic pain conditions, and is a Certified Nutrition Coach and Certified through IWHI as a Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach, with further specialized courses in functional nutrition for chronic pelvic pain, vulvo-vaginal pain and dermatology, and pre-conception preparation.  She also completed training in the Teach the Hormone Cure program, developed by Dr. Sara Gottfried, and is furthering her pelvic pain education with leading pelvic floor expert Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, as well as apprenticing with women’s hormonal health expert Nicole Jardim.

She is dedicated to helping women with endometriosis and other conditions such as ovarian cysts, fibroids, IBS, painful bladder, and period and pelvic pain, learn how to relieve their physical and emotional pain, and support their bodies’ natural healing abilities.   Susan can work with you in person or virtually.

My clients are women between 25 and 45 years old who are frustrated with their health situation and want to feel better physically and emotionally so that they can focus on the things and people they love. Mostly, they want to optimize their cycle (get out of period pain, eliminate PMS symptoms, reduce endometriosis/PCOS/fibroids symptoms so that these conditions don’t control their lives any more) or want help to get pregnant (either naturally or want support while going through an IVF protocol). I work virtually!

Professional History:

2013-2014: Institute for Integrative Nutrition
At the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I was trained in more than one hundred dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods which have proven efficient with current and past clients.

2014: Gottfried’s Institute
Trained in the Gottfried’s protocol to rebalance hormones.

2014-2015: Integrative Women’s Health Institute
Areas of specialisation:
-Evidence Based Nutrition and Health Coaching Strategies for Women’s Pelvic and Sexual Health
-Advanced Coaching Skills for Women’s Health and Wellness Professionals
-Nutrition and Health Coaching Strategies for Female Athletes
-Nutrition and Health Coaching Strategies for Fertility, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
-Nutrition and Health Coaching Strategies for Menopause and Bone Health
-Nutrition and Health Coaching Strategies for Women to Prevent, Survive, and Recover from Cancer and Cancer Treatment
-Nutrition and Health Coaching Strategies for Pre- and Post- Abdominal or Pelvic Surgery

2015-2016: Detox Specialisation at The Health Sciences Academy

2017-2018: Weight Loss Specialisation at The Health Sciences Academy

2017-2018: Precision Nutrition Level 1
Essentials of Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Specialties:

– Period pain, PMS
– Endometriosis
– PCOS
– Fibroids
– Infertility
– Weight loss after baby

I am a Women’s Health Coach and see patients virtually and in person.

My specialties are:

• Women’s Hormone Health
• Period Health
• Early onset of puberty

I mainly work with women and girls experience period health through the life cycle from early onset puberty through perimenopause.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Certified Women’s Health & Functional Nutrition Coach

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

Certified Insulin Resistance Coach

Essential Oil Educator & AromaTouch Certified Practitioner 

Through my own medical challenges including cancer, pelvic pain, and Lyme disease, I developed a passion for functional nutrition and holistic health. I provide virtual health coaching sessions via Zoom globally and teach clients how they can support their body and health through functional nutrition, self-care, stress management, optimizing sleep, mindful movement, and by finding joy and fun in life. I am also an essential oil educator and teach live monthly classes in my education Facebook group if you are open to learning more about natural remedies and holistic health: bit.ly/drlauraricci 

Email: womenshealthcoach@gmail.com

Facebook: facebook.com/drlauraricci

Instagram:@drlauricc

YouTube: bit.ly/drlaurayoutube

Naja sees private clients virtually and in person during group workshops.
As a Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach, her mission is to support women who are struggling with the incredibly frustrating symptoms of hormonal imbalance, gut disorders, pelvic pain, autoimmune disease, healthy weight management or post menopausal symptoms who may feel as though they have exhausted all their options. She believes it is a woman’s inherent right as to have knowledge of her reproductive health and scientifically proven holistic methods to support her health. Naja helps women take charge of their health by means of holistic healing and lifestyle medicine.

Professional History:
Naja Chikazunga-Martin brings a high level of energy and personality to the patients she treats. She was born in NYC and raised in Massapequa, New York. Naja received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy in 1999 from Florida A& M University. After working in various clinical settings- Outpatient, Acute-care, Inpatient-Rehab, Long-Term Acute Care Settings and Short-term rehabilitation; she began her mission to help women with the health issues that only occur in women. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014 from Simmons College and followed her passion- Women’s Health physical therapy.

Naja’s passion in Women’s Health as a physical therapist has led her to becoming a Certified Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach. She is advanced trained in Visceral Manipulation Techniques, Myofascial Release Techniques and CranioSacral Therapy Techniques and behavior change techniques- all of which have equipped her with a variety of healthy living skills to serve as a catalyst for the body to feel and function better. Naja’s integrative approach enables her to provide unique support for her clients on their healthier life journey.

Young Women Healthy Living, LLC services women who struggle with:
-Exhaustion
-Brain fog
-Overwhelm
-Gut issues
-Weight gain
-Sleeplessness
-Pelvic floor issues
-Pelvic Pain
Our mission is to help them live their best life!

I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 2009 and, recognizing that mental and physical health are inextricable, a health coach since 2011. Since then, I have obtained certificates in Women’s Health Coaching from the Integrative Women’s Health Institute; Gray Area Drinking Recovery Coaching; Biochemical and Nutritional Approaches to Mental Health and Addiction Recovery; Yoga Psychology; and EMDR II. I have additional specialty training in mindfulness, trauma, and women’s hormonal health.

Specialties: Depression, anxiety, alcohol addiction and recovery, gray area drinking.

I work with high achieving women in their 30’s and 40’s making the brave and badass decision to examine how alcohol may be holding them back from their fullest lives.

My specialty is Women’s Health and Pelvic Rehabilitation.

I work with women who have pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, peri menopause/menopause related issues, pre and post hysterectomy as well as diastasis recti and pregnancy/postpartum. I work in person, not virtually.

Professional History:

• Masters of Physical Therapy University of New England, 2004
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Boston, MA
• New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, MA
• Casco Bay Physical Therapy, Falmouth, ME
• Holistic Physical Therapy, South Portland, ME

Specialties:

• Female athletes with menstrual irregularities, healthy menstrual cycles, hormonal imbalances, exercise and nutrition with your unique cycles.
• Functional nutrition for stress, digestive function and hormonal health
• Post surgery healing nutrition
• How to manage your PMS

What kind of patients do you work with?

• Women who are active that have RED S.
• Women with menstrual irregularities.
• Active women from the age of 25 and up.
• Who want to improve their quality of life.
• Become optimized in all areas of their life.