Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Dr. Nikki Berner. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Dr. Nikki, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.
My faith and my family upbringing created the foundation for my generosity towards others. I truly believe that when we receive an abundance of blessings that we can provide blessings to others. Often times generosity is looked at from a monetary standpoint however we can also be generous with our time, actions, words, etc. When we look at generosity from a lens that isn’t just money, many people find that they can give more and that can be beautiful and just what someone else may need that day. “For it is in giving that we recieve”- St. Francis of Assisi
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I am the owner and founder of The Fem Method Pelvic Health. We help women find lasting relief to pelvic pain, pre and post natal issues, sexual dysfunction, urinary and bowel conditions to optimize their pelvic health through all phases of life. I am a board-certified, licensed, practicing physical therapist with extensive clinical experience in a variety of settings such as pediatric neuro-rehab, adult home health, and chronic pain management.
Aside from my clinical experience, my personal experience with pelvic health issues as well as being a collegiate athlete gives me a different set of lenses in to finding the “why” behind musculoskeletal problems. I specialize in creating a treatment plan based on return to function and helping women return to activities that they stopped participating in because of their symptoms. Pelvic floor physical therapy is MORE than just Kegals and we believe in treating the entire person in a wholistic and functional way. We offer a variety of services from labor/birth prep to pre/post op hysterectomy programs to painful period programs. Many of these programs can be done both in person and virtually to allow for more access to care.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
I am fortunate to have several mentors in various fields that have helped guide and shape me both personally and professionally that have lended to my success. I firmly believe in the saying “if you want to go somewhere, it’s best to find someone who has already been there.”, especially if those people are willing to share their knowledge and expertise. There is no shame in seeking guidance and help from others who may be ahead of you. I believe that business success can be found by learning different perspectives and seeking to grow personally and professionally by surrounding yourself with the right people to help develop those qualities.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thefemmethod.com/
- Instagram: @thefemmethod
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefemmethodpt
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-berner-pt-dpt-130561a3/
Image Credits
Nikki Caviness Photography
