Teri Elliott-Burke, PT, MHS, BCB-PMD

Teri Elliott-Burke, PT, MHS has been practicing physical therapy since 1978. She received a Masters in Health Science from the University of Indianapolis, a certificate in physical therapy from Northwestern University Medical School and a BA in biology and psychology from North Central College. She is the co-owner of Women’s Physical Therapy Institute, in Lake Zurich, IL specializing in orthopedics and pelvic dysfunction for men, women, and children. She is an adjunct faculty member of Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL where she co-teaches Management in Physical Therapy Systems, Applied Management Skills in Physical Therapy Systems, and lectures on women’s health and pelvic dysfunction. She is a member of the APTA Section on Women’s Health, the Private Practice Section, the International Pelvic Pain Society, American Urogynecologic Society, and the Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Research Consortium. Teri also speaks frequently to community and professional groups on topics related to pelvic dysfunction for men and women. She strives to maintain a balance between work, her family (1 husband, 2 sons), her church and community.

Megan Pribyl, PT, CMPT, CMTPT/DN, PCES

Megan Pribyl, PT, CMPT, CMTPT/DN, PCES (she/her) is a mastery-level physical therapist at the University of Kansas Health System in Olathe, KS treating a diverse outpatient population in orthopedics including pelvic health, pregnancy, and postpartum rehabilitation – all with integration of health and wellness. She began her PT career in 2000 after graduating from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with her Master of Science in Physical Therapy. Prior, she earned her dual degree in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences (B.S. Foods & Nutrition, B.S. Kinesiology) in 1998 from Kansas State University. Later, she obtained her CMPT from the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and became certified in dry needling in 2019. Since 2015, she has been a faculty member of Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute and enjoys both teaching and developing content. She created and instructs Nutrition Perspectives for the Pelvic Rehab Therapist offered remotely through Herman & Wallace. She also teaches Pelvic Function – Level 1, Pregnancy Rehabilitation and Postpartum Rehabilitation. She brings many years of experience and insight to all courses. As a content developer, Megan has also contributed to the Herman & Wallace Oncology Series, Pelvic Function Level 2A, as well as the Pelvic Function Series Capstone Course.

Megan’s longstanding passion for both nutritional sciences and manual therapy culminated in her creating Nutrition Perspectives for the Pelvic Rehab Therapist designed to propel understanding of human physiology as it relates to pelvic conditions, pain, healing, and therapeutic response. She harnesses her passion to integrate ancient and traditional practices with cutting-edge discoveries creating a unique experience sure to elevate your level of appreciation for the complex and fascinating nature of clinical presentations in orthopedic manual therapy and pelvic rehabilitation. Clinicians will come away from this course with both simple and practical integrative tools that can be immediately utilized to help clients and providers alike - along their path of healing.

Megan enjoys her many fulfilling roles as an instructor, clinician, wife, and mom to two active teenagers and owner of two rambunctious golden retrievers. She loves to read, cook, be in the great outdoors, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. She has a passion for both the mountains and the beach, exploring scientific literature, and learning all she can about the power of using nature, nurture, and nutrition to heal and sustain health.