Do you leak pee when you cough, sneeze, or laugh? Have you been diagnosed with an overactive bladder? Do you experience pain during intimacy? Have frequent trips to the bathroom or leaking taken over your life? Are you suffering silently or living with shame due to your toileting needs?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. I am here to let you know there is hope and there are solutions. Renée Pelvic Health provides in-home women's pelvic floor therapy to help you regain function and quality of life. Pelvic floor therapy is a specialized area of rehabilitation to treat pelvic floor dysfunction causing problems with urinating, having bowel movements, and engaging in intimacy.
Renée is a French word meaning "reborn" and signifies the therapeutic process clients undergo through pelvic floor therapy. Through therapy with me, we'll work together to help you reach your goals, reconnect to yourself, and develop a better understanding of your body. Renée Pelvic Health aims to be a safe, trauma-informed resource for women living with pelvic floor dysfunction. It prioritizes quality, collaboration, and individualization in its approach to care.
Restoring quality of life and promoting lasting change,
through compassionate and transformative therapy,
one woman at a time.
Meet Your Therapist
Kristen Gualbert, MS, OTR/L
Kristen graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 2010 and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2019. She is passionate about the role of occupational therapy within healthcare, increasing the availability of pelvic health therapy services, and providing high-quality care to the individuals she works with. She has experience working with the adult and geriatric populations in home health, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. She has pursued additional training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, including internal assessment and treatment techniques, from leaders in pelvic floor occupational therapy. She is a lifelong learner and continues to expand her knowledge and skills through ongoing mentorship and continuing education.
Post-professional coursework and training includes:
- Women's Health: An Introduction to Treating Bladder Disorders
- Women's Health: An Introduction to Treating Bowel Disorders
- Women's Health: An Introduction to Treating Pelvic Pain Disorders
- An Introduction to Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- OT Pioneers: Introduction to Pelvic Floor Therapy for Occupational Therapists
- Pelvic Rehabilitation - Manual Assessment and Treatment Techniques (PR-MATT)
- Pelvic OTPs United (Mentorship Program)
- Principles of Trauma-Informed Care for the Perinatal Population
Coursework and training in progress:
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES) Certification
Kristen grew up in Upstate New York. Now a proud Long Islander, she lives in Rocky Point with her husband, daughter, and rescue pitbull. She enjoys running, all things Gilmore Girls, advocating for the bully breed of dogs, and travel. The name for Renée Pelvic Health was inspired by her late mother.