Stephanie L. Dillon, PT
Owner
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2004
Original Join Date: 2004
Professional Bio
Dr. Stephanie Dillon (she/her) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and is board-certified in pelvic and women’s health physical therapy - one of the very few PTs in the Peoria, IL, area to earn this distinction.
Dr. Stephanie received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2007. She started her physical therapy career by first specializing in orthopedic disorders & musculoskeletal injuries, holding a board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from 2011-2021. She also taught in the University of Chicago Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program for four years.
After needing to go through pelvic floor therapy herself as a patient, she developed an interest in pelvic health problems and pelvic floor dysfunction. As a result she has been treating people with pelvic health problems since 2012, and earned her board certification as a Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (PWCS) in 2019.
She is both an Instructor and Teaching Assistant for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (an Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association), where she helps train other PTs to become certified in women’s/pelvic health physical therapy.
Dr. Stephanie started Pelvic Love Physiotherapy and Wellness out of her passion to help others with problems that most people would consider “embarrassing.” She enjoys using her background in orthopedics to help inform the care of her patients with pelvic health problems, and vice versa. She is especially passionate about helping women during the pregnancy and postpartum period understand more about how this process affects not only their pelvic floor, but also the joints and muscles of the whole body.
Dr. Stephanie lives in Germantown Hills, Illinois, with her family, and in her spare time enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking. She is also the Physical Therapist Advisor for MommaStrong (check it out!).
Dr. Stephanie received her Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Washington University in St. Louis in 2007. She started her physical therapy career by first specializing in orthopedic disorders & musculoskeletal injuries, holding a board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from 2011-2021. She also taught in the University of Chicago Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program for four years.
After needing to go through pelvic floor therapy herself as a patient, she developed an interest in pelvic health problems and pelvic floor dysfunction. As a result she has been treating people with pelvic health problems since 2012, and earned her board certification as a Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (PWCS) in 2019.
She is both an Instructor and Teaching Assistant for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (an Academy of the American Physical Therapy Association), where she helps train other PTs to become certified in women’s/pelvic health physical therapy.
Dr. Stephanie started Pelvic Love Physiotherapy and Wellness out of her passion to help others with problems that most people would consider “embarrassing.” She enjoys using her background in orthopedics to help inform the care of her patients with pelvic health problems, and vice versa. She is especially passionate about helping women during the pregnancy and postpartum period understand more about how this process affects not only their pelvic floor, but also the joints and muscles of the whole body.
Dr. Stephanie lives in Germantown Hills, Illinois, with her family, and in her spare time enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking. She is also the Physical Therapist Advisor for MommaStrong (check it out!).
Volunteer Work
Former member of CAPP-Pelvic Committee
Mentor Status
Accepting new mentees
Preferred Pronouns
She/Her/Hers
ABPTS Board-Certified In
Pelvic and Women's Health
CAPP-Certified In
🏅 Pelvic Health (CAPP-Pelvic)
Other Certifications
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy
Languages Spoken
English
Race
White (Not Hispanic)
Gender Identity Options
Woman
Mentorship Formats Offered
Video conferencing, Phone call, Email / chat-based, In-person (local only), 1:1 mentorship, Group mentorship, Complex case consultations
⏳ Duration
12 months
Mentorship Frequency Offered
Monthly
Practice Name
Pelvic Love Physiotherapy and Wellness, PLLC
Current Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice, Telehealth
Previous Practice Settings
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Total years of practice in Physical Therapy
16+ years postgrad
Total years of practice in Pelvic Health PT
11-15 years postgrad
📝 Research & Writing
PWCS Case study writing, CAPP Case study writing
🧠 Clinical Expertise
Bladder Health, Bowel Health, Bowel Incontinence, Cesarean Incision & Scar Management, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Coccydynia, Connective Tissue Disorders, Constipation, Cystocele, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Dyspareunia, Endometriosis, Female Athlete, Fibromyalgia, Hip Pain, Hormones, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs), Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Labor & Delivery Prep, Lactation, Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS), Hysterectomy, Lumbago, Male Bowel Dysfunction, Male Genital Pain, Male Incontinence (Non-Surgical), Male Incontinence (Post-Prostatectomy), Male Pelvic Pain, Male Pelvic Health, Male Sexual Health, Menopause, Menstruation Pain, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Pediatric Pelvic Health, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Pelvic Muscle Spasm, Pelvic Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Health, Peri-menopause, Pelvic Pain, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Pessary Management, Post-Surgical Dysfunction, Postural Disorders, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Prolapse Repair, Pudendal Neuralgia, Rectal Pain, Rectocele, Sacroiliac Dysfunction, Sciatica, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexual Health, Stress Incontinence, Urinary Incontinence, Urgency and Frequency, Trauma Informed Care, Transgender Pelvic Health, Urge Incontinence, Vaginal Dryness, Vaginismus, Vestibulodynia, Vestibulutis, Vulvodynia, Women's Health, Arthritis, Bladder Sling
Patient Populations Treated
All gender identities
🧰 Practice Topics
Professional burnout/wellness, Salary and benefits negotiation, Early-career navigation, Insurance-based services, Cash-based services
💰 Arrangement Type
Pro bono mentorship (unpaid), Paid mentorship
Mentorship Services Description
I love teaching and am not in a position to take students right now, but would love to be a mentor! I've been a mentor through my state association for several years and have really enjoyed helping others grow their career & clinical knowledge. Pelvic health is my passion, but I still see a lot of orthopedics as well.
⭐ Leadership
Public speaking, Content creation / social media, Entrepreneurship, Work and life balance, Staff management (e.g. Recruitment, hiring, training, onboarding)
🎓 Education
Continuing education course development
What level of experience would you prefer your mentee to have?
Any