Andrea Levkowitz, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Andrea was raised in Minnesota. She traded the snow for sunshine and moved to Arizona for undergrad. After graduating with her BS in Kinesiology from Arizona State University, she went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona. She started her career in acute care before finding her passion in Women’s Health. She joined a multi-disciplinary team working alongside Urogynecologists and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners to treat patients with pelvic floor disorders. Andrea has extensive experience treating patients with pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, fecal incontinence and pre/post vaginal reconstructive surgery. She believes in empowering women with education to understand their anatomy and physiology through every stage of life. Outside of the clinic, you can find Andrea spending time with her twin girls, running, cycling or cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Cindy Okpegbue, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
My name is Dr. Cindy Okpegbue I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in sports medicine in 2016 at coppin state university. I then went on to receive my Doctorate in physical therapy from New York Institute of technology in 2020. Over the last two years of being a physical therapist, women’s health and empowerment has been my passion. I have taken additional courses in this area of study to ensure I stay up to date with the latest clinical information. What I love about being a pelvic floor physical therapist, is the ability to educate and advocate for individuals experiencing Pelvic floor dysfunction.
My hobbies include running, lifting weights, listening to a podcast, traveling, and spending quality time with my friends and family. I have participated in a variety of sports throughout my life which includes playing collegiate volleyball at a D1 university. I enjoy meeting new people and assisting individuals in reaching their full potential.
Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Ashley is a doctor of physical therapy. She has advanced certification in the treatment of Pelvic Health and Obstetric Health (CAPP-Pelvic, CAPP-OB). She specializes in the treatment of pelvic floor muscle dysfunctions including pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, pregnancy related pain, postpartum recovery, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. She is a practicing clinician, educator, and author in the field of women’s health physiotherapy.
She has taught courses on women’s health physical therapy to physical therapy students in Dallas, has provided education to groups throughout the community, as well as assisting in teaching continued education courses to physical therapists and other healthcare professionals. Her most important job is being a wife and mother to her silly, active little boy and sassy, precious daughter. She enjoys running, yoga, hiking, dancing, or anything that gets her moving and is always up for trying the newest fitness or wellness trends.
Alexandra Bertucci, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Alex is a Physical Therapist and pelvic floor specialist. She lives in Philadelphia and practices in various settings across the greater Philadelphia area. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in 2018. After a few years of clinical practice, Alex saw a gap in care that pelvic floor PT’s provide and connection to the psychosocial aspect of patients health especially for patients experiencing pain with sex. With this inspiration she became 1 of 5 physical therapists in the world certified through AASECT as a sex counselor. With these skills she also began working closely with the LGBTQ+ population as an ally and provider to help patients understand how gender identity and/or varieties of sexual expression and pelvic floor dysfunction can impact one another. During the COVID 19 pandemic she was able to use patient education to make telehealth sessions more meaningful and continues to focus her practice around patient empowerment and education.
Leigh Welsh, PT, DPT, OCS
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Leigh has loved seeing the field of women’s health PT grow and is excited to be part of a team whose mission is to support women at any stage of life. She wants to make sure that females of all ages are educated about their bodies, know that they’re not alone if something is off, and feel empowered to get help if they need it. Leigh’s goal is to help women feel more confident, capable, and in control of their physical health and well-being.
Celeste Compton, PT, DPT, WCS
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Celestine Compton, PT, DPT is a doctor of physical therapy with a board certified specialization in women’s and pelvic health. Dr. Compton is both Herman & Wallace and APTA trained in the areas of pelvic pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, myofascial mobilization, pregnancy and postnatal care. She has acted as a consultant and content developer for various websites and blogs related to women’s health and continues to enjoy writing on the subject. Dr. Compton enjoys working in the orthopedic setting and began developing her specialization in women’s health physical therapy following her experience in the Women’s March of 2017.
She continues to expand her knowledge and capabilities within the field of women’s health physical therapy in order to provide her patients and community with the best care, advocate for her profession on local and national levels, and support the advancement of women’s health through contributions to research, public awareness, and education. As part of the Origin team, she hopes to do her part to raise the standard of care that all women receive at every stage of life and to improve patient access to quality care so that no individual, regardless of location, race, identity, education, sexuality, or economic status is left behind.
Bev Miras, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Bev attended the University of Southern California and graduated with a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2017. Bev is experienced in treating patients with a wide range of orthopedic conditions as well as pelvic floor conditions including urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and prenatal and postpartum musculoskeletal conditions. Bev’s continuing education includes female pelvic floor function, dysfunction & treatment and cancer rehabilitation. She is a member of the APTA in the Orthopedic, Pelvic Health, and Pediatric Physical Therapy sections.
Ever since a course in college introduced her to the history of women and community health and the barriers in accessing safe and preventative health care, Bev has been passionate about contributing to pelvic health and improving access to health care. As a physical therapist, she strives to help patients of all abilities achieve their goals. Bev highly values patient advocacy through promotion of education and overall health and wellness as well as providing health care for underserved populations.
Rachel McCarthy-Moya, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual/Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Rachel is a southern California native who earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Baylor University after graduating with her BA in Critical Theory and Social Justice from Occidental College. Rachel is passionate about empowering patients to not only meet, but exceed their health and wellness goals. She is currently pursuing her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification through Herman and Wallace. She is thrilled to be part of the Origin team and, when not in the clinic, she enjoys making her son laugh, traveling (and eating) around the world with her husband, surfing tiny waves, and getting zen in yoga.
Mariam Taha, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Mariam was born and raised in Massachusetts, receiving a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and doctorate of physical therapy from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She is also a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Mariam always tries to make physical therapy the most enjoyable experience she can and enjoys working with a variety of patients. She believes in helping everyone achieve a healthier lifestyle.
Laura Rubin, PT, DPT
Visit types: Virtual/Office
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Laura Rubin was born and raised in Los Angeles, and she completed her undergraduate degree at Yeshiva University in New York City, where she majored in Biology. Laura then returned to sunny California to attend CSUN’s doctorate program in physical therapy.
Laura became passionate about women’s health physical therapy when she was pregnant during her second year of PT school. She was able to gain firsthand knowledge of pregnancy and postpartum while learning the foundations of physical therapy, and realized how vital the support PT provides can be to women in this stage of life.
Laura feels very fortunate to have completed her last clinical rotation at Origin, where she was able to delve into the world of pelvic health. Laura is extremely passionate about treating pregnancy and postpartum stages, as well as treating sexual, urinary, and fecal dysfunction.
Johanna Hanley, PT, DPT
Visit types: Office/ virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Johanna, originally from New York State, worked as a yoga instructor before pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine-San Marcos, CA. With a background in orthopedic clinics as an aide and in her doctoral program, Johanna began to see how many pelvic health conditions went unaddressed, particularly for women, and sought out a clinical internship to gain pelvic floor experience. After graduating, she was able to continue treating patients for pelvic floor conditions in an outpatient orthopedic clinic.
Johanna was drawn to Origin because of a passion for providing accessible and inclusive Women’s Healthcare. She believes in collaborating with patients to understand their individual goals and give them the knowledge and support to achieve those goals. Johanna enjoys treating patients with a wide range of pelvic floor conditions from pelvic pain to bowel/bladder/sexual dysfunction to returning to activity postpartum.
Anna McMaster, PT, DPT, PRPC
Visit types: Office/Virtual
Spoken languages: English
Interpreting services for other languages: No
What you should know about me:
Anna is a proud California girl. Originally from San Jose, Anna ventured down the coast to study Human Development at UCSD. She became interested in physical therapy during her undergraduate studies when she volunteered at an outpatient orthopedic clinic. She loved being able to help people regain mobility and see their progress week to week. She decided to stay in San Diego to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.
Her passion for women’s health physical therapy blossomed during a guest lecture at PT school about the pelvic floor. After that lecture, the spark was lit and her focus has been on women’s health and pelvic floor physical therapy ever since. Anna loves working with women who are pregnant, postpartum, or suffering from chronic pelvic pain. She enjoys being able to educate women about their anatomy and help them through very unique stages in their lives.
