Pelvic Floor Therapy
We are incredibly proud to announce our new WIMB Pelvic Floor Health Team. While this incredibly important medical expertise is usually deemed an Out-Of-Pocket, exorbitant Cash-Based expense, we are honored to offer these services as Insurance-Based under the following health insurances:
BC/BS
Harvard Pilgrim
Aetna
Mass General Brigham.
Meet our Pelvic Floor Health Team and learn how you can schedule your first appointment below.
What exactly is the Pelvic Floor and Who can benefit from this type of treatment?
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that contribute to pelvic stability, internal organ support, sphincteric control and sexual health.
Just like any muscle in the body, these muscles can become tight, weak, uncoordinated or acutely injured from trauma. A common misconception of pelvic floor rehab is that it’s limited to kegels for urinary leakage. Although partly true, it’s really only a fraction of the story.
Any person of any age can experience pelvic floor dysfunction. These muscles are core muscles, working in conjunction with the hip, abdominal and spinal musculature as well as the respiratory diaphragm. They can become strained during pregnancy, heavy lifting, toileting habits, and repetitive impact (such as seen in running and gymnastics). They can tear during childbirth, and become restricted and uncoordinated with various gynecological / GI conditions. In fact, kegels are often an inappropriate exercise prescription and can sometimes make symptoms worse.
The pelvic floor muscles should be assessed, alongside each individual's unique anatomy, medical history, lifestyle and performance goals in order to provide the highest quality of care. Pelvic floor physical therapists are certified to examine the pelvic floor muscles internally and/or externally in order to provide a tailored rehabilitation program to meet the goals of the patient.
Meet the Therapists
Dr. Caity Morris, Female and Male Pelvic Health Specialist
Downtown & Norwell
Caity Morris, PT, DPT, began her physical therapy career in outpatient orthopedics, while continuing her education in pelvic health through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She has found her passion in caring for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction and is not one to shy away from taboo topics that can impede someone’s quality of life.
Caity earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Sage Graduate School in Troy, New York, and her Bachelor of Psychology from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, New York.
She has experience in acute and chronic injuries effecting the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, post-surgical care, and conditions influencing pelvic pain, urinary and bowel symptoms, and sexual dysfunction across all genders. Some common complaints she sees are urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence, bowel urgency or constipation, and pain surrounding sexual activity.
Caity is an advocate for gender diversity in health care and has previously spoken on panels alongside other health professionals for transgender health and surgery and the role physical therapy has within this population. Additionally, she has collaborated with Urologists, Gynecologists, and Urogynecologists to improve awareness and access to pelvic floor dysfunction and care.
In her free time, Caity enjoys hiking with her dog Ronan, skiing, and finds a creative outlet in painting.
Insurance Coverage
Dr. Morris is covered by the following insurances:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Aetna
Mass General/Brigham (formerly Allways)
Schedule
Monday/Thursday: Downtown Office (857 305 3392)
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: Norwell Office (781 987 1834)
To Schedule an Initial appointment, please contact the above offices. To Schedule a Follow-Up appointment, please use the link below:
Dr. Brendan Connor, Male Pelvic Floor Therapist
Lynnfield @ MarketStreet
Brendan Connor, PT, DPT is a therapist with 9 years of experience in a variety of settings spanning acute care, private practice and geriatric home care. As an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association he has worked to expand access to PT care while broadening the impact of therapists in the communities they serve.
He is most passionate about making active lifestyles achievable for all regardless of age, ability, or background. His clinical interests include cycling medicine, chronic pain, and functional movement disorder.
Brendan's training in Male Pelvic Floor Health pertains to diagnoses such as (but not limited to) pre/post prostatectomy, chronic pelvic pain, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and pudendal neuralgia.
When outside of the clinic Brendan can usually be found enjoying time with his wife and three young children or riding his bike along the roads and trails of the North Shore.
Insurance Coverage
Dr. Connor is covered by the following insurances:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Aetna
Mass General/Brigham (formerly Allways)
Scheduling
To Schedule an Initial appointment, please contact the Lynnfield office at (781) 776 6568. To Schedule a Follow-Up appointment, please use the link below:
Dr. Kate Bragdon, Female Pelvic Health Specialist
Brookline
Dr. Kate Bragdon is an Boston-based outpatient physical therapist with a passion for working with patients experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction and orthopedic injuries. She is a graduate from Simmons University, where she received both her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science in 2019 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2021. During the course of her academic and professional career, Kate has provided services to patients in a spectrum of settings, including neurology, inpatient trauma, and wellness services to female inmates at the Suffolk County House of Corrections.
Kate is certified in Pelvic Health Rehabilitation through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She began her journey with pelvic health rehabilitation to provide services to patients with female anatomy whose symptoms are often overlooked or considered "normal" in today's society. She is on the brink of expanding her services to include treatment of male pelvic floor dysfunction. Kate is inspired to educate not only her patients, but the community on the importance of pelvic health therapy and the benefits it can provide.
Kate is a Cape Cod native and loves spending time at the beach. When outside of work, she loves to bike, hike, listen to true crime podcasts, and root on the Bruins with her cat, Tuukka.
Insurance Coverage
Dr. Bragdon is covered by the following insurances:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Aetna
Mass General/Brigham (formerly Allways)
Scheduling
To Schedule an Initial appointment, please contact the Lynnfield office at 617 505 6742. To Schedule a Follow-Up appointment, please use the link below: