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PELVIC HEALTH SPECIALIST

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JULIANNA ALLEN PT, DPT, WCS (SHE/THEY)

Owner & Physical Therapist

Dr. Julianna Allen is Board-Certified in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (formerly Women's Health Clinical Specialist) from the American Physical Therapy Association designating her as an expert in her field. She has been practicing in the fields of pelvic health, lymphedema, and cancer care since 2015.  She has guest lectured at University of Massachusetts at Lowell in their Doctor of Physical Therapy program, to residents at Spaulding, and to fellow physical therapists.
She was drawn to treating pelvic health, as pelvic floor dysfunction is often not discussed and goes untreated.  She aspires to empower people with pelvic floor dysfunction and reduce the burden of living with pelvic floor symptoms.  After working at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Emerson Hospital, she started Embrace to improve the accessibility of pelvic health physical therapy and provide personal and compassionate care.  
She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.  She completed her undergraduate work at Vassar College with a degree in Psychology.  She is a member of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Global Pelvic Health Alliance, and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH).
In her free time, Dr. Julianna Allen enjoys rock climbing, playing board and table top games, weight lifting, and running.

Meet The Team

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Dr. Julianna Allen PT, DPT, WCS

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Mirah Sand, OTR/L

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CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA  Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) 2016

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 2009

CERTIFICATIONS

Board-Certified in Pelvic Health (formerly Women's Health Clinical Specialist)
Certified Lymphedema Specialist
Licensed Physical Therapist in Massachusetts

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Pelvic health: pelvic pain, vaginismus, vulvodynia, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse
Orthopedic: diastasis rectus abdominis, back pain during and after pregnancy, abdominal pain
Cancer: lymphedema, breast cancer related shoulder dysfunction, garment fitting

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association, Global Pelvic Health Alliance, International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH).

SELECTED CONTINUING EDUCATION

Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1, APTA Academy of Pelvic Health, 2016
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 2 APTA Academy of Pelvic Health, 2016
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 3 APTA Academy of Pelvic Health, 2017
Pelvic Floor Intervention Strategies for Urogenital & Breast Cancer Rehabilitation APTA Academy of Pelvic Health, 2017
Fundamental Topics of Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy APTA Academy of Pelvic Health, 2017
The Pressure System - Assessing and Managing the Connections Above the Diaphragm to the Pelvic Floor, 2017
Lymphedema Certification, Klose Training, 2018
Strength After Breast Cancer, Klose Training, 2018
Pudendal Neuralgia and Complex Pelvic Pain Solutions, GPHAM, 2020
Gender Affirming Care 101, 2020

MIRAH SAND, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Mirah Sand OTR/L (they/she) 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. Mirah is a
certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, and has received advanced pelvic health training through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. They are passionate about providing client-centered, trauma-informed, queer and trans-inclusive care. They have a background in somatics, meditation, and mindfulness, which they often use to support clients. In their free time, Mirah enjoys singing, dancing, and learning new things.

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CREDENTIALS

EDUCATION

Boston University, Boston, MA  Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 2018

Bard College at Simon’s Rock, Great Barrington, MA Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude in Social Action/Social Change and Theater 2012

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, INC Occupational Therapy Registered OTR

SELECTED CONTINUING EDUCATION

Herman and Wallace, Pelvic Floor 1, 2a, and 2b (2019 and 2021)
Herman and Wallace-Manual Techniques for the Abdominal Wall (April 2021)
Introductory Pelvic Health Care for Trans and Gender Diverse People-Pelvic Health Solutions (June 2021)
Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist Course (April 2021)
John Barnes’ Myofascial Release, Fascial-Pelvis Course (October 2021)
Visceral Manipulation 1-Barral Institute (Octover 2021)
End of Trauma-Organic Intelligence (August 2021)
Post Trauma System Development-Organic Intelligence (March 2021)
Infant Parent Mental Health Post Graduate Program, UMass Boston (March 2020-December 2020)
Movement for Trauma-Jane Clapp (August 2020)

SARAH KEARNS

Admin Assistant

Sarah (she/her) is a full spectrum doula who has been practicing since 2015.  She is a prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher who uses a lot of the breathing techniques from her yoga background in the labor room to help you stay present and fully supported in your experience during your birth!  For more info about yoga and/or doula services please visit her website: www.breathetoempower.com

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