Kelly Ann Tusha
PT, DPT
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2012
Original Join Date: 2012
Professional Bio
Kelly Tusha, PT, DPT, WCS, is a board-certified pelvic health physical therapist with over 11 years of experience, including five years in a private gynecological office. She currently practices at UF Health Shands Ocala Neighborhood Hospital.
Dr. Tusha earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida (2013) and completed her Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency at Brooks Rehabilitation (2016). She became board-certified in women’s health (2018) following a rigorous year of specialized coursework, patient care, and mentoring.
She currently treats men, women, and neurotypical older children. Her areas of expertise include urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, musculoskeletal issues during pregnancy and postpartum, and pelvic organ prolapse. Her goal is to provide top-quality, patient-centered care that integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based practice.
Dr. Tusha earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Florida (2013) and completed her Women’s Health Physical Therapy Residency at Brooks Rehabilitation (2016). She became board-certified in women’s health (2018) following a rigorous year of specialized coursework, patient care, and mentoring.
She currently treats men, women, and neurotypical older children. Her areas of expertise include urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, musculoskeletal issues during pregnancy and postpartum, and pelvic organ prolapse. Her goal is to provide top-quality, patient-centered care that integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based practice.
Education
University of Florida 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
University of Florida 2013
Doctor of Physical Therapy
State, Territory, or Country
Florida
Nickname
Kelly
Preferred Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
Join a Special Interest Group
Pregnancy & Postpartum (SIG)
Are you offering shadowing opportunities for students at your clinic?
Yes
Shadowing Opportunity Address
UF Health Shands Rehab Center: Ocala Neighborhood Hospital
2100 NW 35th Ave Rd
2nd Floor
Ocala, FL 34475
2100 NW 35th Ave Rd
2nd Floor
Ocala, FL 34475
Shadowing Opportunity Details
The student must be in a current DPT program and voice strong interest in pelvic health. Prefer a brief phone call/resume review prior to starting. If over 20 hours, will need to go through our volunteer services department for further screening. This hospital-based outpatient clinic currently offers pelvic health physical therapy for all genders and some neurotypical pediatrics ages 8 and up.
Do you offer a Student Clinical Affiliation at your clinic?
Yes
Student Clinical Affiliation Description
This hospital-based outpatient clinic currently offers pelvic health physical therapy for all genders and some neurotypical pediatrics ages 8 and up. Only 1 PT on staff at 34 hours/full time.
Student Clinical Affiliation Requirements
It is highly recommended but not required that students interested in a rotation have completed a Pelvic Health Level 1 course through the APTA or Herman and Wallace. A brief phone interview/resume review is required. A preferred student candidate is highly motivated and compassionate. This rotation must be one of the last performed to ensure a high level of competence.
ABPTS Board-Certified In
Pelvic and Women's Health
Practice Name
UF Health Shands Rehab Center: Ocala Neighborhood Hospital
Practice Website
Practice Description
Kelly Tusha, PT, DPT, WCS, is a board-certified pelvic health physical therapist with over 11 years of experience. She currently treats men, women, and neurotypical older children. Her areas of expertise include urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, musculoskeletal issues during pregnancy and postpartum, and pelvic organ prolapse. Her goal is to provide top-quality, patient-centered care that integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based practice.
Areas of Expertise
Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Endometriosis, Vaginal Dryness, Labor & Delivery Prep, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Cesarean Incision & Scar Management, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Male Pelvic Health, Pelvic Oncology, Bladder Health, Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Health, Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Sacroiliac Dysfunction, Trauma Informed Care, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pelvic Pain, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Dyspareunia, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs)
Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Populations Treated
All gender identities
Telehealth Offered
No
Languages Spoken
English
Business Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 am- 5 pm
Tuesdays and Fridays 8 am- 1 pm
Tuesdays and Fridays 8 am- 1 pm
Home Visits
No
Profession
Physical Therapist (PT)