Kristin Sapienza, PT, DPT, CMLDT
Dr. Kristin Sapienza, PT, DPT, CMLDT is a licensed physical therapist and the founder of FemFirstHealth.
She received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science (B.S) from the University of Scranton before earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University.
Kristin takes a personal approach to physical therapy, customizing a treatment plan for each patient. She believes that by combining manual therapy techniques with exercise and education she can assist patients in recovery while teaching them how to prevent future injury.
She continued her clinical education by taking a multitude of continuing education. Kristin is an FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) practitioner which allows her to assess and promote proper joint mechanics for a wide variety of patients. She is also certified as a Pilates instructor for Reformer through Balanced Body.
Kristin is devoted to women’s health issues. She is a pelvic floor specialist under Herman and Wallace, in which she is certified to treat women suffering from incontinence and pelvic pain.
In addition to pelvic floor rehabilitation, Kristin has undergone Visceral Functional Mobilization training to assist those with pelvic floor and digestive issues. She also works closely with women during pregnancy and postpartum addressing their orthopedic and functional activities during this critical time in their lives.
Kristin has received the Pregnant and Postpartum Client Specialty Certification under the Annette Lang Education Systems. Additionally, she has spent significant time working with women battling breast cancer, an experience that shaped her holistic approach to compassionate care.
Kristin’s personal story struggling through endometriosis and pelvic floor issues have inspired her to provide well-rounded care for all women.
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* Active Release Technique for Upper Extremity, Lower Extremity, and Spine
* Herman and Wallace Level 1
* Herman and Wallace Level 2A
* Herman and Wallace Level 2B
* Herman and Wallace Capstone
* Herman and Wallace Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: The Urinary System
* Herman and Wallace Pregnancy Rehabilitation
* Herman and Wallace Working with Physiatry for Pelvic Pain
* IPA Core Strategies
* IPA Visceral Mobilization
* Klose Certification in Manual Lymphatic Drainage
* Functional Range Conditioning
* Balanced Body Reformer Pilates Certification
* Tuppler Technique Certification
* Floor to Core through Gait Happens
* Pelvic Guru Lower Pressure Fitness Certification
* Pelvic Guru - Pudendal Nerve Assessment
* Pelvic Guru - Female Athlete Level 1
* Thomas Myers Anatomy Trains Lab
* FAKTR