Brooke Renee Winder
PT, DPT
Owner, Renew Motion Physical Therapy; Associate Professor, California State University Long Beach
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2025
Professional Bio
Dr. Brooke Winder is a Southern California-based physical therapist who specializes in addressing issues within and surrounding the pelvic floor for performing artists. She is an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Dance Science degree program at California State University Long Beach, and also serves patients through her clinical practice, Renew Motion Physical Therapy, Inc. She is adept at assisting performers in optimizing pelvic and orthopedic health while navigating common issues such as hypermobility. Dr. Winder has presented at several national and international conferences, and her research has been published in the Journal of Women’s & Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, Clinical Biomechanics, Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology, Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice. Dr. Winder teaches continuing education courses for rehabilitation professionals that focus on addressing pelvic health in artistic athletes, and has authored and co-authored pelvic floor-focused chapters in recent books including "Myths of Menopause: A Guide to Increasing Your Menopause Wisdom," "The ‘Female’ Dancer: A Soma-scientific Approach," and "Dance Injuries: Reducing Risk and Maximizing Performance." She is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedic physical therapy, a BASI-Certified Pilates Instructor, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. She holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California.
Nickname
Brooke
Preferred Pronouns
She/her
Practice Name
Renew Motion Physical Therapy
Practice Website
Practice Description
I offer virtual and in-home physical therapy and performance enhancement services for performing artists, athletes, and weekend warriors who are seeking to manage incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, or hip, low back, or pelvic pain. I am a fitness-forward physical therapist with an emphasis on movement as an avenue to healing, combining a pelvic health and orthopedic perspective in my treatments. I have particular experience treating dancers and circus artists, as well as people managing hypermobility.
Areas of Expertise
Pelvic Health, Women's Health, Female Athlete, Bladder Health, Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Orthopedics, Hip Pain, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Pelvic Pain, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs), Ehler’s Danlose Syndrome (EDS), Connective Tissue Disorders
Populations Treated
All gender identities
Patient Lifestyles and Occupations
Professional Athletes, Recreational Athletes, High-Stress Professions
Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Home Visits
Yes
Telehealth Offered
Yes
Languages Spoken
English
Payment Accepted
Cash-Based Services
University / College
University of Southern California [CA] (PT-00201)
ABPTS Board-Certified In
Orthopedics
Other Certifications
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
BASI-Certified Pilates Instructor
BASI-Certified Pilates Instructor