I have known since high school that I wanted to be a Physical Therapist, but not in my wildest dreams did I think I wanted to specialize in Women’s Health back then. It wasn’t until I became a mama myself that I realized mamas are an under-served population! As an expecting mom I had so many questions. What exercises were safe? What laboring positions would protect my body along with baby? Do I want to strengthen or relax my pelvic floor before I give birth? And after my son was born I had so many more questions! Why does it feel like everything is falling out? When will I enjoy sex again? How do I become strong again? And this is just the tip of the iceberg.
I couldn’t believe that I had a job as a movement specialist and I had this many questions; so I went searching for answers. I spent my maternity leave taking courses to learn more about how to better care for mamas!
Dr. Nicole Bringer has been working in Physical Therapy since 2010. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Grand Valley State University after working for several years with her Physical Therapist Assistant Associate’s degree from the University of Saint Francis. She has received CAPP certification in Obstetrics and is in the process of earning her CAPP certificate in Pelvic Health through the American Physical Therapy Association. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, member of the Section on Women’s Health, and member of the Michigan Physical Therapy Association.