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Paradise Valley, Arizona | Below The Belt Movie Viewing

Hosted by Our Arizona State Rep, Alessandra Goodfellow, PT, DPT


Category: In-Person Events

📍 Event State / Region: Arizona, Southwest

Join us on November 5th, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Pelvic Wellness Physical Therapy (Paradise Valley, AZ) for an exclusive in-person screening of Below the Belt, a groundbreaking documentary directing light onto the widespread, silent crisis of endometriosis. The film follows the personal journeys of four patients navigating severe, unexplained symptoms while battling systemic failures, societal taboos, and implicit gender bias within the healthcare system. Following the screening, attendees will engage in a focused discussion exploring how future healthcare providers—particularly physical therapists—can better recognize complex pelvic pain conditions, bridge diagnostic gaps, and advocate for systemic reform in patient care.

What You Will Learn & Do
  1. Analyze Systemic Healthcare Gaps: Identify how gender bias, medical gaslighting, and societal taboos contribute to significant diagnostic delays and inadequate treatment options for endometriosis patients.
  2. Recognize Complex Clinical Presentations: Expand clinical awareness of chronic pelvic pain and associated symptoms to facilitate earlier detection and appropriate multidisciplinary referrals.
  3. Strengthen Patient Advocacy: Learn actionable strategies to validate patient experiences, foster trauma-informed care environments, and dismantle barriers within clinical settings.
  4. Engage in Interprofessional Dialogue: Participate in a collaborative Q&A to discuss the evolving role of physical therapy and allied health professions in managing pelvic health conditions.

Film We Will View
  1. Below the Belt Documentary

Disclaimer
Academy volunteer groups and members organize and host events throughout the year on a variety of topics to create engaging member-led discussions. Nevertheless, it's important to note that the opinions expressed within hosted webinars do not necessarily represent the views of the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, and they should not be interpreted as the official standpoint of the Academy.
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This event is on a first-come, first-served basis per venue capacity.


📍 In-person Event Location

Pelvic Wellness Physical Therapy – Paradise Valley

10599 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite F-156, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

For More Information:

Alessandra Lynn Goodfellow

Alessandra Lynn Goodfellow, PT, DPT