Rose Sievewright, PT DPT
Clinic Manager
Rose is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a pelvic health focus. She received both her undergraduate and doctorate degrees from Northeastern University in Boston. Since graduating, Rose has worked in outpatient orthopedic clinics treating a wide variety of orthopedic and pelvic health conditions in the adult and geriatric populations.
Rose has undergone comprehensive training through mentorship programs and the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, focusing on prenatal, postpartum, urinary, and pelvic pain conditions. She believes in the importance of providing individualized care to each patient through a combination of manual techniques, strengthening, and mobility exercises.
At Foundations Pelvic Health, Rose is able to holistically treat patients in order to create lasting change throughout the whole body - not just the pelvic floor. Rose understands the courage and vulnerability it takes to seek treatment for pelvic floor conditions. She is passionate about educating patients about their own bodies, so they feel more empowered within the clinic during treatment and outside the clinic doing what they love. She hopes to bring more awareness to the growing field of pelvic health physical therapy through community outreach.
In her free time, Rose enjoys walking along the Esplanade, finding great coffee shops and restaurants in Boston, and taking Pilates classes. She is a dual citizen of the U.S. and U.K. and loves traveling to new destinations.
Khaleela Willingham PT, DPT
Khaleela is originally from the Jamaica Plain area of Boston. She earned her undergraduate and doctorate degrees from Simmons University, and is now a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a pelvic health focus.
As a clinician, Khaleela has extensive experience in working with both orthopedic and pelvic health settings. She is trained in trigger point dry needling through Myopain Seminars, and has undergone pelvic health training through clinical education, mentorship, and the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute.
With a deep appreciation for the importance of holistic approaches to healthcare and wellbeing, Khaleela takes into consideration each patient’s unique life circumstances, fitness levels, and specific goals when developing individualized treatment plans. She is passionate about supporting through pregnancy and postpartum issues, as well as pelvic pain conditions.
Khaleela is also passionate about improving healthcare literacy, sexual education, and general anatomical knowledge to reduce stigmas surrounding conditions traditionally dismissed as “women’s health” issues. She volunteers time to promote diversity in the physical therapy profession, and is involved in organizations that empower women to embrace body positivity, fitness, and increase accessibility to health and wellness in the city of Boston.
In her free time, Khaleela absolutely loves cooking, gardening, painting, and working on home renovation projects. She enjoys staying active, whether it be hiking the White Mountains, strength training, or attending yoga classes. She is currently exploring her love/hate relationship with running in the city via regular excursions with TrailblazHers Run Crew.
Rachel Cortright PT, DPT
Rachel is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialization in pelvic health. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William & Mary, where she was a Division 1 swimmer, and then attended the MGH Institute of Health Professions for her doctorate degree. She has spent the past few years working in an outpatient setting treating a variety of orthopedic and pelvic health conditions. Rachel received her specialty training through the APTA’s Academy of Pelvic Health.
At Foundations Pelvic Health, her treatment technique combines manual therapy and individualized exercise - she is a proponent of strength training, and implements that frequently in her treatment plans. She also takes a holistic, whole-person approach by incorporating pain science, sleep hygiene, and stress management practices to deliver patient-centered care.
Rachel is passionate about educating both providers and patients about the benefits of pelvic health. She strives for her patients to be informed and feel confident about their bodies, and works with them to create custom plans and to help them achieve their goals.
In her spare time, Rachel can be found walking around Boston with her pup, Millie, typically with a coffee in hand. She is an avid reader and dabbles in painting, and also enjoys running along the Charles and practicing yoga.
Donna Chiao, PT DPT WCS
Donna Chiao is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and board-certified women’s health clinical specialist, practicing in the Boston area with a focus on the pelvic floor. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of California, Santa Barbara and earned her doctorate at Boston University. She has worked in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinics, treating both orthopedic injuries as well as pelvic-floor related issues.
Donna has undergone extensive training through the distinguished Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute, and continues to elevate the field of pelvic health physical therapy by volunteering her time and expertise as a teaching assistant in introductory, intermediate and advanced courses through the Institute.
She has worked closely with leaders in the pelvic health field, previously working as a pelvic floor physical therapist in the Urogynecology Department of the renowned Tufts Medical Center and collaborating directly with a multidisciplinary team of urogynecologists and nurse practitioners.
As a mentor to new pelvic floor physical therapists, Donna has created training and development tools, and has been a clinical instructor to physical therapy doctoral students seeking to continue their education in pelvic health. As a registered yoga teacher and a physical therapist, Donna is able to combine her extensive knowledge of the human body with the holistic approach of yoga to help her patients achieve functional and pain-free movement.
Donna regularly speaks at perinatal support groups in the community to increase public awareness of the importance of pelvic health. She is an active board member of the Massachusetts Chapter of non-profit Postpartum Support International.
As featured here on Boston’s NPR- WBUR discussing pelvic floor physical therapy.
Allison Donofrio
Administrative Assistant
Allison is the office assistant at Foundations Pelvic Health, assisting our patients with any questions, concerns or scheduling needs that arise. She greatly enjoys getting to know our patients and connecting with them. With more than a decade of experience in medical administration, her knowledge and empathy bring a friendly face and reassurance to our clients giving them confidence and comfort as they start their journey of healing and empowerment.
When she is not at the office you can find her exploring new bookstores or coffee houses, spending time outdoors, or on her yoga mat - as a certified registered yoga teacher.