Hamilton

Donna has worked in physical movement related careers her entire life. Before moving to South Jersey, Donna spent 15 years working as a professional singer/dancer in New York City.  Her initial interest in physical therapy began while rehabbing injuries she sustained as a performing artist. After attending the University Of Pennsylvania, where she majored in psychology, Donna earned an Associate degree in Applied Science from Rowan College of South Jersey’s physical therapist assistant program.

Donna has worked in the health and wellness industry for many years. In addition to her interest in pelvic health, Donna is also currently completing a certification as a lymphedema therapist (CLT-LANA.) She holds certifications in pilates, the Gyrotonic Expansion System, and the New York City Ballet workout. Additionally, she is a certified personal trainer from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Donna loves exploring movement from a mind-body holistic perspective. She endeavors to help her patients lead active pain-free lifestyles. She is passionate about educating young athletes in the importance of integrating core stability into their sport to improve performance and avoid injury. Donna’s daughter is a Division 1 college rower and Donna has developed a core stability/flexibility workout aimed specifically for rowers.

Jennifer started her career in pelvic floor physical therapy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton. She has taken coursework with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, including male pelvic health.

Jennifer received her Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University in 2004. She then continued her graduate studies at Neumann University, where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2008.

Jennifer feels that pelvic health continues to be a topic that the medical and general community needs to be made aware of since many people are still uneducated about pelvic floor dysfunction, how it can present, and that physical therapy can help. While working with patients with incontinence, constipation, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction, she is helping to slowly bring back their quality of life as well as the control of their bodies.

Karen received her Bachelor of Science Degree and Certificate in Physical Therapy from Simmons College in 1982. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Widener University in Chester, PA in 2007. She graduated from the IM school of Health Arts in New York City in 1997. This training included Core Energetic principles, psycho-spiritual integration and hands-on healing.

​She is also a Reiki Master. Karen has received training in the treatment of the pelvic floor dysfunctions through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. She combines a solid foundation of orthopedic physical therapy with diverse manual and integrative complementary care techniques to provide an individualized and holistic approach to pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Karen has a broad range of post-graduate training in holistic healing and manual therapy including courses at the Harvard Medical School/Institute for Mind/Body Medicine and the Upledger Institute for ​for CranioSacral Therapy.

She is a certified practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine, an empowering self-care path that assists in balancing and mobilizing the curative power of your body’s energies. ​​​Karen has taught classes at the Mind/Body Institute at St. Peter’s Medical Center in New Brunswick, NJ. Throughout New Jersey, she has led classes in relaxation and body awareness techniques. She uses the Total Motion Release® program, a Do-It-Yourself holistic approach to comfortably balance strength and motion.​

Kate began her career in physical rehabilitation with the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Delaware in 2013. Afterward, she went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University of Health Sciences in 2017. Kate has completed orthopedic and pelvic therapy coursework, including from the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute (Pelvic Floor Function & Dysfunction) and the Prague School (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization for Women’s Health).

Kate discovered her passion for pelvic floor physical therapy while working at an orthopedic clinic as an undergraduate. There she discovered that many patients withheld problems such as incontinence, prolapse, and pain because they feared embarrassment, believed their condition was something they needed to live with, or simply did not understand how the problem impacted their broader health.

Kate believes in teaching people that talking about their pelvic floor is not embarrassing, but critical to their well-being, and she strives to educate patients about how pelvic health impacts pain and function throughout their body. Kate’s treatment philosophy combines exercise, manual therapy, and mindfulness to help her patients discover their body’s amazing potential, regardless of whether they are concerned with completing daily tasks or improving athletic performance.

Kate strives to help people of all ability levels feel comfortable in every aspect of their lives so that they can get back to what they love doing. Her priority in treatment is to equip patients with the tools and confidence needed to regain control of their bodies and achieve their goals by addressing their main concerns.

Madison received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Science and Psychology from Rutgers University – Camden and went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Rutgers University School of Health Professions in 2023.

Madison was first introduced to pelvic health while completing one of her clinical rotations at Rutgers and has not looked back since! She has conducted and published research on the topic, which was presented at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) 2023, about a collegiate athlete experiencing pelvic dysfunction. She has also taken coursework with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.

Madison feels pelvic health continues to be an area of care most people shy away from due to lack of comfort and knowledge of what the pelvic floor is and how it functions. The lack of understanding has created a large gap in both men’s and women's healthcare, which Madison hopes to help close with each patient she treats. Madison strives to combine her knowledge and passion for physical therapy to provide comprehensive care that helps each patient reach their goals and get back the life they want.

APTA presentation: https://journals.lww.com/jwphpt/Fulltext/2023/01000/APTA_2023_Combined_Sections_Meeting_Posters_and.7.aspx

Marzena earned a Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Wroclaw in Poland. After moving to the United States in 2004, she became a certified yoga instructor and has been teaching ever since. She loves to use a therapeutic yoga approach when working with her patients. Yoga also led her to complete her Physical Therapist Assistant studies locally, at Mercer County Community College.

​Marzena has since been trained by the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute to treat patients with pelvic floor disorders. She treats female, male and pediatric patients to help them gain full pelvic floor function and better quality of life. Whenever she visits her native country, Poland, she teaches multiple workshops on yoga and pelvic floor wellness.  Marzena is a fitness enthusiast and besides yoga, she enjoys running and snowboarding. She is also interested in nutrition and green, healthy living, and is the happy mother of two young children.

Amanda graduated with a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Maryland and went on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Rutgers School of Health Professions. Amanda has experience working with a range of patients including orthopedics, pediatrics, and pelvic health. She has also helped out in a pro bono clinic through Rutgers University providing services to underserved populations.

Amanda’s passion for the treatment of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction began during one of her clinical rotations during graduate school. She believes that pelvic floor issues should be openly discussed and strives to provide treatment sessions that allow patients to feel comfortable and not embarrassed. Amanda hopes to continue to advocate for the importance of pelvic floor physical therapy and the positive impact it can have on all individuals.