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Pelvic Pain :: Postpartum Issues :: Pregnancy Care :: Urinary Issues
Low Back & Hip Pain :: Men's Health
Why Working with Experts Matters For You
There's a wide variety of experience and expertise when it comes to pelvic health. Some PTs will begin treating pelvic health after taking a single weekend course. Or perhaps only see a few pelvic health patients and spend most of their day working on ankles and shoulders.
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This often leads to you receiving "one size fits all" treatment, just biofeedback or being told to Kegel. You might - or might not - see some temporary relief, but no one is getting to the 'why' so symptoms often return. You can spend weeks doing the same thing and be told 'pelvic PT just didn't work for me.' In fact, almost 70% of our patients have been to other facilities before finding relief at PelvicSanity.
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Instead, our entire team specializes exclusively in pelvic health with extensive, specialized training. Some of the most complex patients from around the world fly in for treatment with our Out-of-Town Program. You'll know you're in expert hands from the moment you enter the clinic.
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In practice this means your treatment is tailored specifically to you. We'll not only resolve your symptoms, but 'find the why' for lasting relief. You'll have a full pelvic floor and orthopedic assessment so we see the full picture and get you back to doing what you love with confidence. Give us a call to discover pelvic sanity!
"Pelvic Sanity is the only PT that was able to properly identify all my issues and help me begin a life back to pain free living; life changing!"
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PelvicSanity Founders
Dr. Nicole Cozean
PelvicSanity Founder
Dr. Nicole founded PelvicSanity to provide the type of care she believes all people with pelvic health deserve. In the seven years since it's inception, PelvicSanity has become one of the best-known clinics in the country, with complex patients routinely flying in for treatment.​
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Nicole is also one of the foremost educators in pelvic health. She has trained more than 1,500 clinicians in the PelvicSanity treatment approach, runs a teaching group for 10,000+ practitioners and runs an annual conference in Atlanta ("PelviCon") for pelvic rehab professionals.
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The award-winning author of The Interstitial Cystitis Solution, Nicole has been an advocate for patients and better care for almost two decades. She personally handpicks and trains each member of the staff to ensure every patient at PelvicSanity is getting world-renowned care.
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Nicole makes her home in San Clemente with her husband (Jesse), son (Clay) and cats (Mitty & Ziggy).
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Jesse Cozean, MBA
PelvicSanity Co-Founder
Nicole's (significantly) lesser half, Jesse ​oversees the logistical side of PelvicSanity and ensures the patient experience remains unparalleled.
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The co-author of The Interstitial Cystitis Solution and co-host of the #1 pelvic health podcast (Pelvic PT Rising), Jesse has become an advocate for changing how pelvic health is treated.
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Also a co-founder of Pelvic PT Rising, Jesse and Nicole mentor 300+ other business owners, helping to provide high-quality pelvic health care, quality jobs for clinicians and more options for patients.
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With an undergraduate degree in Physics and a background in research & development, Jesse has been instrumental in much of the research published with data from PelvicSanity.
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When's he's not in the clinic you'll find Jesse on early morning beach walks with baby Clay in San Clemente or sipping a glass of red wine with his nose in a book.
Pelvic Health Specialists
Dr. Lesley Rivera PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
As a mother of two, Dr. Lesley understands the pregnancy and post-natal journey of our patients.
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She is dedicated to her patients, helping resolve urinary symptoms, prolapse, painful intercourse, pelvic pain and more.
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Dr. Lesley has worked as a pelvic floor specialist at California Rehab and as a clinical director at Restorative Therapy prior to joining the PelvicSanity team.
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Her combination of orthopedic expertise and pelvic floor experience help her 'find the why' for her patients.
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When she's not at the clinic, you can find Dr. Lesley spending time with her family and as much time as possible camping and out in nature.
Dr. Faith Crary, PT, DPT, OCS
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Dr. Faith is passionate about helping women and men with pelvic health issues resolve their symptoms and get back to doing what they love.
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Prior to working at PelvicSanity, Dr. Faith completed a prestigious orthopedic residency at Courey & Buehler PT and earned advanced certification in orthopedics.
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She also was trained at St. Jude's Hospital and Sarton Physical Therapy before committing to growing her career at PelvicSanity.
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Dr. Faith has a passion for complex pelvic pain patients, trauma-informed care and creating a safe space for her patients to heal. In combining her orthopedic prowess with pelvic health expertise, Faith addresses the entire body for holistic care.
Dr. Natalie Robertson, PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Dr. Faith Crary, PT, DPT, OCS
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Dr. Faith is passionate about helping women and men with pelvic health issues resolve their symptoms and get back to doing what they love.
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Prior to working at PelvicSanity, Dr. Faith completed a prestigious orthopedic residency at Courey & Buehler PT and earned advanced certification in orthopedics.
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She also was trained at St. Jude's Hospital and Sarton Physical Therapy before committing to growing her career at PelvicSanity.
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Dr. Faith has a passion for complex pelvic pain patients, trauma-informed care and creating a safe space for her patients to heal. In combining her orthopedic prowess with pelvic health expertise, Faith addresses the entire body for holistic care.
Dr. Erica Hoffmann, OTD, OTR/L
Pelvic Occupational Therapist
Dr. Erica is dedicated to helping those with pelvic health symptoms regain full function and not have to worry about their pelvic health.
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Prior to moving to take the job at PelvicSanity, Dr. Erica started the occupational health program at Connections Physical Therapy outside Boston.
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With additional training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and a focus on restoring quality of life for her patients, Dr. Erica brings a unique perspective to help pregnancy, post-partum and pelvic pain patients reach their goals.
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Erica received her doctorate from Western New England University and her undergraduate degree from UConn. When she's not at the clinic you'll find her exploring the West Coast and Southern California!
Dr. Sahar Shahidi, PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Dr. Sahar enjoys working with a diverse patient population to help meet their pelvic health goals and feel confident in their pelvic health.
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An experienced pelvic health therapist with a strong ortho background, Sahar utilizes a whole-body approach to make sure patients find lasting relief.
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Sahar has a passion for learning and teaching, and has served as an instructor for clinical education courses and other physical therapists.
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Prior to joining the team at PelvicSanity, Sahar spent several years treating pelvic health at California Rehabilitation. She received her doctorate from Cal State Long Beach, where she heard a lecture from Nicole early in her studies on pelvic health. Sahar makes her home in Mission Viejo with her fiancé.
Dr. Mikayla 'Mikkie" Souza, PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Dr. Mikkie knew she was passionate about treating pelvic health issues before she even went to PT school. She had worked underneath a pelvic floor physical therapist and knew the life-changing effect pelvic PT can have.
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Prior to working at PelvicSanity, Dr. Mikkie saw both women's and men's health in the Kaiser system. She's passionate about providing the highest quality of patient care in a setting devoted to pelvic health.
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A graduate of the prestigious Azusa Pacific doctoral PT program, Mikkie's undergraduate degree from Cal Poly Pomona was in Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
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Mikkie has a special passion for working with chronic pelvic pain and those who have endured physical, emotional or medical trauma.
Dr. Olivia Van Guyse PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Dr. Olivia believes we can help anyone with pelvic floor dysfunction unlock their best, healthy selves. With a holistic framework for healing, Dr. Olivia looks at the entirety of her patients to help find lasting relief.
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Olivia moved to Southern California from Wisconsin to work at PelvicSanity because she wanted to be a part of changing pelvic health and providing world-class care to patients.
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Both before and during her PT training, Olivia worked as a fitness and nutrition coach, helping her patients achieve health and fitness goals and building healthy habits.
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She received her doctorate from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from UW.
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Olivia makes her home in Costa Mesa and when not at the clinic is exploring all things Southern California!
Dr. Nicole Escoto, PT, DPT, OCS
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Dr. Nicole is an innovative therapist who loves putting all the pieces together for her pelvic health patients. She's driven to resolve pelvic pain, pregnancy and post-partum issues and other pelvic health concerns for her patients.
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Having completed a prestigious orthopedic residency (fewer than 1% of therapists are accepted or complete a residency), Dr. Nicole has an extensive orthopedic background and OCS Certification.
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This helps her not only resolve symptoms for her pelvic health patients, but get to the underlying 'why' - which is almost always found outside the pelvic floor.
Dr. Nicole holds her doctorate from Azusa Pacific University and an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Cal Baptist. ​​
Liseanne Nelson, MSCPT, BSCKIN
Pelvic Physical Therapist
With more than eight years in pelvic health, Liseanne combines her orthopedic, pelvic floor and pain science training to provide the best outcomes for her patients.​
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After being trained by some of the most renowned pelvic PTs in Canada, Liseanne moved to Southern California to work at PelvicSanity to continue being a leader in pelvic health and providing the best possible care for patients.
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Liseanne received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the prestigious University of Toronto and has extensive post-graduate training in pregnancy, post-partum and pelvic pain care.
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She makes her home in Newport Beach with her husband and daughter and is excited to explore all Southern California has to offer!
Administrative Team
Christina Francia
Office Manager
Christina believes the biggest thing missing in healthcare is the actual 'care.' ​At PelvicSanity you won't be put on hold. You'll speak to people who can answer your questions. And you'll be helped with care at every step.
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Christina is integral to making all that happen! She oversees the patient experience, follows up with patients and makes sure PelvicSanity provides the highest level of customer service. Her goal is to improve the lives of everyone we interact with in a tangible and dramatic way.
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Christina also helps spread the word about pelvic health, working in the community to raise awareness and support other organizations.
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Prior to working at PelvicSanity, Christina ran a chiropractic clinic and worked as an instructor in the health and fitness industry. She makes her home in Costa Mesa with her husband.
Hillary Bliss
Patient Care Coordinator
Hillary brings a rich blend of experience and dedication to our team. With a background in healthcare and administration, she excels in communication, organization, and providing empathetic support to patients.
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Hillary's experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer has equipped her with the ability to handle high-pressure situations with grace and efficiency.
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A mother herself, Hillary has deep understanding of pelvic floor issues and a compassionate touch, connecting with patients and providing supportive care.
When not at PelvicSanity, you can find Hillary soaking up the Southern California sun and spending time with her two children.
Ezrae Lam
Patient Care Coordinator
Ezrae's knowledge, good humor and care for our patients shines through every interaction. While we know you would rather not be dealing with pelvic health issues, we want to make the experience of coming into PelvicSanity comfortable and enjoyable.
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Ezrae is currently applying to medical school with the dream of becoming an OB-GYN. She's excited to work at PelvicSanity to see the value of conservative care and how patients can benefit without medications or surgery.
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Prior to joining us at PelvicSanity, Ezrae ran the front desk at an in-vitro fertilization (IVF) clinic. She's an incredibly compassionate communicator and loves seeing the changes in our patients as they improve their symptoms, get out of pain and get their lives back.
Pamela Di Scotto
Patient Care Coordinator
Pamela is dedicated to making life easier for our patients in her role. As a former patient, Pam has a deep appreciation of the quality of care PelvicSanity provides.
She's passionate about bringing her skills to the team that made a significant impact on her own life. With past experience in marketing, property management and medical administration, she has a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills.
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It's Pamela's goal for each patient to feel as understood and empowered as she did.
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Fun fact: Pamela is fluent in Italian. Benvenuti a PelvicSanity!