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Meet the Femina Team
Our Mission:
Femina Physical Therapy is dedicated to restoring the physical, emotional and sexual wellbeing of our patients. Our best practices include individualized evidenced-based treatment interventions in a one on one caring and compassionate environment to achieve the highest outcomes for each individual. We are dedicated in improving accessibility of care and healthy lifestyles in the communities we serve through our education programs, social media and grant funding.
Femina PT Founder
Heather Jeffcoat (she/her/hers) is the author of Sex Without Pain: A Self-Treatment Guide To The Sex Life You Deserve and a recognized expert in the field of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. She is also former President of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy from 2021-2024, and she is on the Advisory Board of the International Pelvic Pain Society. After receiving many emails from people around world, she noticed there was a gap in access to quality pelvic floor physical therapy providers, and women deserved answers and a treatment plan for the painful sex they were experiencing. She developed her book as a way to get her proven techniques to all who needed it.
Owner of Femina Atlanta
With two decades of experience as a women's health physical therapist, my journey has been defined by a steadfast commitment to caring for my patients and enhancing their quality of life. Every day, I draw upon my passion for this specialty to provide patient-centered care that addresses both physical pain and emotional well-being. My most fulfilling moments occur when I witness the transformative impact of my interventions—when I help women decrease pain and improve their function. Being invested in their unique experiences fosters trust and empowers them, creating an environment where healing truly thrives.
Laureen (she/her/hers) is an accomplished physical therapist with over 35 years of clinical and supervisory experience. Born and raised on Oahu, Hawaii, she received a Bachelors of Science in Health Education from California State University, Long Beach and her degree in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in Chicago.
Laureen has a strong clinical interest in orthopedics and neurological disorders including women’s and men’s health and pelvic floor dysfunctions. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and worked closely for over 23 years with the Cancer Center and Colorectal Institute of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. There she specialized in pelvic floor disorders and she was a frequent guest speaker at breast and prostate cancer support groups as well as other community education seminars.
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Clinical Supervisor, Certified Lymphedema Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Kasia (she/ her/ hers) earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Mount Saint Mary’s University, and her Bachelor of Arts from University of California, Santa Cruz. She has established herself as a compassionate, effective, and respected clinician treating pelvic floor and women's health, orthopedic, neurological, and sports-related injuries and conditions.
Kasia utilizes a whole-body, whole-person treatment approach that is unique to each patient and is focused not only on improving pain and difficulty with activities, but also getting them back to doing what they love. She empowers her patients to become an integral part of their recovery and healing process through providing education, self-care, meaningful goal setting, and incorporating activities that they love into their treatment plan.
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Director of Clinical Education
Debbie (she/her/hers) earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Miami FL, and her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois in Chicago. Upon graduating with her DPT, she was accepted into the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency at the University of Miami where she began working towards becoming a specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. Debbie received her distinction as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in June 2022, a distinguished honor that is shared by less than 10% of licensed physical therapists in the United States.
Laura(She/her/hers) is originally from Honolulu, Hawai'i, and graduated from, Santa Clara University in 2020 with a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. in Dance, and a Minor in Public Health Science She is currently a 3rd-year DPT student, in her final rotations at Mount Saint Mary's University, Where she was a Gross Anatomy teaching assistant, was elected as the Committee Chair and Social Coordinator for the Student Outreach Committee, and earned the 2023 Coleman Scholarship for Academic Excellence. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and is currently pursuing her Pilates Instructor Certification. Laura is also a former collegiate dancer and professional dance instructor who has dealt with a handful of traumatic injuries and understands the journey of holistic healing. Her goal is to give back to the community to help others realize their full potential and address health concerns surrounding mind, body, and spirit.
Anna (she/her/hers) is a Washington state native. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Public Health with a minor in nutrition at the University of Washington. After a couple of years working for nonprofits in Seattle, she returned to the University of Washington to obtain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Her clinical experiences included rotations in: acute care, outpatient neurological rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedic and sports. She also participated in a research project during her DPT program regarding breathing biomechanics and pelvic floor function with Kathe Wallace, a leader in the pelvic floor rehabilitation field. This experience ignited her passion for learning all she could about pelvic floor function and dysfunction.
Sarah (she/they) earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Duke University and her bachelor’s in chemistry at Rutgers University. Her clinical education was focused on pelvic rehab, breast cancer and lymphedema at the Duke Cancer Center/Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina. As a student, she completed the Herman and Wallace level 1 and 2a courses. In her first year of clinical practice, she completed training in the Norton School to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.
Meet Sarina Karwande DPT, CAFS
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Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Certification in Applied Function Science
Sarina (she/her/hers) earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona CA. After graduation, she worked in a variety of settings treating all ages and working her way to specializing in pelvic floor dysfunctions. Sarina’s passion for pelvic floor physical therapy began when she was a teenager as a patient herself. After years of experiencing pelvic pain, she became an advocate among her friends, family and now her patients to find the care they need.
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After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from UC Santa Cruz, Stephany earned her Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Mount St. Mary’s University then expanded further with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Western University. For the first twelve years of her career, she treated a multitude of orthopedic and neurological diagnoses with a focus on treating people suffering from persistent pain. Stephany has treated people with a wide variety of complicated persistent pain diagnoses such as: Fibromyalgia, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), chronic migraines, persistent low back pain and persistent pelvic pain.
Pre- and Post Surgical, Somatic Stress, Trauma and Massage Therapist
Mary P. Shriver (she/her/hers) is an integral part of the Fusion/Femina team. Her work as a Trauma-Informed, Somatic Stress Therapist (Shake Off Stress) is an invaluable part of the healing journey for many of our patients.
Besides being a Certified Massage Therapist, Mary is a The Resilience Toolkit Certification Trainer, Certified Provider of Tension/Trauma Release Exercises (TRE®), Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, and holds a B.S. in Psychology from Denison University. She is also trained in the Trauma Resilience Model and Community Resilience Model through the Trauma Resource Institute, Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change (MINT), Level 1 Resistance Flexibility with Bob Cooley, Pelvic Floor Piston Science from Julie Wiebe, and is a member of the International Pelvic Floor Society.
Christina Lindeman (she/her/hers) became involved in dance and fitness at an early age, beginning her dance training at the age of three. As her training became more intense, she sought education in nutrition and general fitness to support her regimen, and was first introduced to Pilates at the age of fifteen. She became a Certified Pilates Instructor through the Long Beach Dance Conditioning Advances in Pilates Technique program in 2000. This program focused heavily on the application of proper biomechanics and appropriate modifications to classical Pilates repertoire.
Specializing in MFR
Mary Beth has been a Certified Massage Practitioner for over 25 years. After decades of working in the field, she knew she needed more training to find lasting treatments for her clients with chronic pain. Her own struggles with migraines, hip, shoulder and neck pain from gymnastics and childhood injuries had her seeking out a wide variety of doctors and therapists for temporary relief at best. A PT friend introduced her to the John Barnes’ Myofascial Release Approach. After getting treated herself, she started taking his seminars and shadowing trained therapists at his clinic in Sedona.
Brandon Slavin received his certification as a massage therapist in 2017. Initially inspired by visionary Ida Rolf, he sought the development of a clinical model that took the whole person into account. By recognizing the reciprocal influences of brain, body, and breath, the goal became to relieve pain and stress by "rewinding" their cumulative effects and reestablishing functional relationships. Toward that end, Brandon has completed coursework with:
Massage Therapist, Fascial Stretch Therapist
Amanda was born in Minnesota and moved to Atlanta in 1993. She attended Clayton State University and Atlanta Tech with a focus on becoming a Physical Therapy Assistant. After realizing that she loved working with her hands and the difference massage makes in peoples lives she shifted her focus to the wellness arena.
Judielle (she/her) is the Office Manager at Fusion Wellness & Femina Physical Therapy, joining the team in May 2023. With a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Cal State LA, she is currently pursuing a Master of Legal Studies, specializing in Healthcare Law. Judielle is passionate about ensuring high-quality, accessible healthcare and is dedicated to delivering the “3 C’s” of exceptional care: Consistency, Continuity, and Coordination, aiming to make every patient experience seamless.
Iris (she/her/hers) works as a part-time Rehabilitation Assistant and Social Media Coordinator. Iris earned her Bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley in 2020 and studied Political Science and Global Public Health. She got her first glimpse into pelvic health in 2018 when she was a patient of pelvic floor physical therapy. Her passion for biomechanics and rehabilitation only grew as she became more involved in research with the UC Berkeley/UC San Francisco Ergonomics Laboratory.
Callaghan (she/her) is a receptionist and therapist’s aide at the Sherman Oaks and Beverly Hills locations, joining the team in March 2024. She completed a dual-BA in political science and psychology, graduating summa cum laude from Pennsylvania State University, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical psychology at Pepperdine University to become a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
Krystal (she/her) works as a Rehabilitation Assistant at the Pasadena and Sherman Oaks locations, joining the team in September 2024. Recently, Krystal graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience and has since moved back to Los Angeles, California.
Alisha Gautreau is the dedicated Office Manager and a certified Yoga instructor at Femina Atlanta and STRETCH Kinetics, having joined the dynamic team in October 2021. After navigating the challenges and stresses of a divorce while simultaneously raising her three wonderful children, she developed a deep passion for helping women improve both their physical and emotional health.
