ABOUT US
In August of 2006 Stephanie A. Prendergast, MPT and Elizabeth H. Rummer, MSPT formed the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center. Their vision is to work with a multidisciplinary team to treat men and women suffering from pelvic pain. Within their network of urologists, gynecologists, pain management physicians, physiatrists, psychologists and other physical therapists patients will receive a comprehensive and holistic treatment plan. This team approach successfully eliminates pelvic pain and restores physical and emotional health.
The physical therapist's at the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center are extremely dedicated to the profession and their patients. They pledge to continue to educate the community and increase public and professional awareness of pelvic pain and dysfunction. They are committed to increase their knowledge and physical therapy skills in order to offer the highest quality of care to their patients.
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Stephanie A. Prendergast, MPT received her Master of Physical Therapy degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University. She has been committed to the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic pain since 2001. She has published several articles on pelvic pain, conducted research, treated hundreds of patients and trained several physical therapists to work in the field. She has been on the Board of Directors of the International Pelvic Pain Society since 2002 and is one of the original members of the Board of Directors for The Society for Pudendal Neuralgia. She lectures and teaches internationally. |
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Elizabeth H. Rummer, MSPT received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami Medical School. Early on, Elizabeth specialized in orthopedic dysfunctions and chronic pain. Elizabeth then began focusing on pelvic pain and dysfunction while participating in clinical research, national lectures, and the training of other physical therapists from around the country. In 2006 Elizabeth opened the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center with Stephanie Prendergast. Currently, she lectures and teaches internationally. |
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Elizabeth M. McBride, MSPT received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University School of Physical Therapy. She began her career treating patients limited by cardiopulmonary disorders at UCSF medical center. While at UCSF, Elizabeth served as a clinical instructor and received mentoring at the Women's Health Resource Center with a focus on urinary incontinence and dyspareunia. In 2007 she made the decision to concentrate her practice in the area of pelvic physical therapy and joined Stephanie Prendergast and Elizabeth Rummer at the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center. Presently, she participates in the development and organization of lectures and continuing education courses. |
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Leslie Quinn, office manager, received her bachelors degree from the University of California, Irvine, with a double major in psychology and sociology. At Children’s Hospital Orange County, Leslie helped children with cancer and their families to cope with serious illness. This has given Leslie a unique background and contributes to her compassionate approach with our patients. Leslie also developed a strong administrative background while running her own catering business for over five years. Leslie recently underwent a transition in her career to massage therapy where she could spend meaningful, one on one time with her clients. She is an excellent addition to our team, utilizing her communication skills to help make our patients feel at ease with any questions or concerns they have regarding their treatment and appropriate scheduling based on their condition. |