Laura Ross
PT, DPT, PRPC, CSC
Owner, Pelvic Health PT, AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor
Physical Therapist (PT)
Member Since: 2017
Original Join Date: 2017
17 North State Street Ste 1680 Chicago, IL 60602-3315 United States
Professional Bio
Laura is a queer-identified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist and AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor. She is passionate about helping everyone with a pelvis. Her special interests are gender affirming care, queer health, pelvic pain, sexual health, cisgender men’s health and the intersection of pelvic health and athletic performance. Laura earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University and the Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certificate (PRPC) through the Herman and Wallace Institute. She has additional training in PT for concerns specific to trans and gender expansive folks including gender affirming surgeries. Laura is a member of the APTA, WPATH, GLMA, ISSWSH, ISSM and AASECT. She is a frequent conference speaker and lecturer on topics ranging from gender affirming care, sexual health, inclusive care and Pelvic PT treatment of common urologic and sexual health conditions across the gender spectrum. Laura is the owner of Groove Pelvic Health & Wellness in Chicago.
Nickname
Laura
Preferred Pronouns
She/Her
Practice Name
Groove Pelvic Health & Wellness
Practice Website
Practice Description
Supportive Pelvic Health and Sexual Health care for all genders and orientations of folks. This is pelvic health done differently. Not just treating parts, supporting whole people. Groove offers in person and digital services.
Specialties: Queer and Trans Health, Sexual Health for all Genders and Orientations, Cisgender Men's Pelvic Health Concerns.
Specialties: Queer and Trans Health, Sexual Health for all Genders and Orientations, Cisgender Men's Pelvic Health Concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Male Pelvic Health, Male Incontinence (Non-Surgical), Transgender Pelvic Health, Pelvic Oncology, Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Constipation, Orthopedics, Osteoporosis, Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Female Athlete, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Male Bowel Dysfunction, Male Pelvic Pain, Male Genital Pain, Male Sexual Health, Male Incontinence (Post-Prostatectomy), Prostate Cancer, Interstitial Cystitis (IC), Stress Incontinence, Urge Incontinence, Urgency and Frequency, Hip Pain, Sexual Health, Sexual Dysfunction, Post-Surgical Dysfunction, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Pelvic Muscle Weakness, Pelvic Muscle Spasm, Dry Needling, Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADD / ADHD, Sensory Processing, Chronic Pelvic Pain, Rectal Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, Coccydynia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Vulvodynia, Vaginismus, Dyspareunia, Proctalgia Fugax, Vestibulodynia, Ehler's Danlos syndrome (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSDs), Hysterectomy
Populations Treated
Women, Men, Transgender men, Intersex, Non-binary, Transgender women, Gender queer or gender fluid, All gender identities
Patient Lifestyles and Occupations
Professional Athletes, Recreational Athletes, Physical Laborers, High-Stress Professions, Sedentary Individuals, Restricted Diets, People with Disabilities
Practice Setting
Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice
Home Visits
No
Telehealth Offered
Yes
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Payment Accepted
Cash-Based Services
University / College
Northwestern University
Other Certifications
Certified Pelvic Rehab Practitioner, AASECT Certified Sex Counselor