Pathways to Teaching
Webinar Recordings
From becoming a teaching assistant or adjunct faculty member to writing your own courses, this Q&A panel will help you discover which pathway fits your career goals. Whether you’re curious about balancing teaching with clinical practice or ready to take the leap into education, our panel of experienced educators will share their insights and practical advice.
This webinar event originally aired on November 10, 2025.
Watch to Gain a Better Understanding Of
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How to get started teaching in pelvic health (TA, adjunct, course writer, and more)
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Balancing clinical care with teaching responsibilities
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Developing curriculum and creating your own courses
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Real stories from educators: how they started and what they’ve learned
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Advice for professionals considering a teaching role
Speakers
Kelly Sammis, PT, OCS, CERT DN, CLT, CPI
Kelly Sammis is a physical therapist, educator of dry needling and all things pelvic, Pilates instructor, wife and mama living and working in Parker, Colorado. Her passion for treatment in physical therapy is in sports performance, pelvic health, and overall wellness. She specializes in the treatment of male and female pelvic floor dysfunction, athletic injury/return to sport, sports performance and persistent pain. Her formal education took place at Ohio University (2007) and The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (2010). She is a midwest native with a strong history of treating persistent pain, pelvic floor and return to sport dysfunctions. Kelly serves as lead faculty developing and teaching dry needling and pelvic health courses nationwide. When she is not treating clients or teaching you can find her spending time with her husband, two children and labradoodle, Dexter, exploring our landscapes and the beautiful mountains of Colorado!
Margaret Kathleen Bronson, PT, DPT
Board-Certified Pelvic and Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Margaret joined the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy's team as the Education Project Manager in January 2025. Margaret brings over 20 years of experience as a pelvic health physical therapist and is a recognized leader in advancing pelvic health education. As a member of the inaugural cohort for Board Certification in Pelvic and Women’s Health Physical Therapy (PWCS), Margaret has continuously set the standard for excellence in clinical practice, education, and mentorship. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Practice in Physical Therapy in Pelvic Health (CAPP-Pelvic). Her prior experience includes residency development and mentorship at Parkview Therapy Services. Margaret also serves on the ABPTS Women’s Health Specialty Council, where she contributes to the oversight of the Board Certification in Pelvic and Women’s Health Physical Therapy (PWCS).
With extensive expertise in residency development, curriculum mapping, and educational standards, Margaret has demonstrated a deep commitment to mentoring pelvic health professionals and advancing course content. Her passion lies in ensuring pelvic health physical therapy becomes the standard of care for all individuals. In her new role, Margaret's focus is on enhancing the Academy’s CAPP program, a nationally and globally recognized certificate program. The CAPP program has been taught across the United States and internationally in countries such as Chile, Japan, South Korea, India, and the United Arab Emirates.
Margaret previously served as the Supervisor of Women’s/Pelvic Health and Oncology Therapy Services and as a Women’s Health Residency Program Coordinator at Parkview Therapy Services in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In her past role, she led a team of 13 therapists, oversaw robust mentorship programs, and spearheaded the development and accreditation of the Parkview Women’s Health Residency. Her work includes designing the comprehensive didactic curriculum and integrated learning experiences, which have been integral to the program’s success.
Montana Dunn, PT, DPT
Montana's academic journey began at UCLA, where she earned a Biology degree and served as a student athletic trainer for baseball and water polo. This sparked her passion for physical therapy, leading her to pursue a Doctorate at California State University, Long Beach, where she graduated in 2023. She is currently a PT at the Hoag Pelvic Health Program in Orange County, CA. Montana is dedicated to raising awareness about pelvic floor diagnoses and embraces a collaborative approach to care. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, cities, weight training, and scuba diving.
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