Instructor - Reardon

Sara Reardon, DPT, WCS, BCB-PMD

Sara specializes in treating women and men with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction, particularly chronic pelvic pain, bowel dysfunction, bladder dysfunction including post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence, and prenatal and postpartum conditions. She currently practices in her hometown of New Orleans, La. She has served as a clinical faculty member of University of Texas Physical Therapy Program teaching the Women’s Health Elective. She frequently presents to physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and community support groups on physical therapy treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction.

Sara is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 2000 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy Degree in 2007. She has achieved her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) and certification in Biofeedback Treatment of Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD). She earned her board-certification as a Women's Health Clinical Specialist (WCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2010.

Sara was named the 2008 Section on Women’s Health Research Scholar for her published research on pelvic floor dyssynergia related constipation. She was recognized as an Emerging Leader in 2013 by the American Physical Therapy Association. She served as Treasurer of the APTA’s Section on Women's Health and sat on their Executive Board of Directors from 2012-2015.

Meghan Rietschel, MPT, PRPC

Meghan Rietschel, MPT, PRPC (she/her) originally from the heart of Packer country in Eastern Wisconsin, Meghan graduated from The College of St Scholastica in Duluth, MN in 2000 with her Master of Arts in Physical Therapy and relocated to the Twin Cities area. Initially, an orthopedic therapist, Meghan wanted nothing to do with pelvic health, nor knew much about it! After the birth of her own children, she developed pelvic pain and was on a quest to find a path of healing for herself and realized what a profound impact her pelvic health therapist had on getting her life back! These experiences opened her up to a whole new passion and dedication she never imagined that would also have such an impact on the patients she serves. She has been an advocate for pelvic health for all genders over the past several years.

Meghan has presented to several community groups, doctors’ groups, as well as other therapists on pelvic health treatment, differential diagnosis, and chronic pelvic pain. Additionally, she serves as a clinical instructor for DPT students and is on faculty for the MHealth Fairview Women’s Health Residency Program.

Meghan believes in educating and empowering patients to get better, live a more active and healthier lifestyle, and educate all on the importance of pelvic health.

Meghan is a Clinic Supervisor and Clinical Specialist at MHealth Fairview Sports and Physical Therapy in Fridley, MN. She primarily treats patients of all genders with chronic pelvic pain, incontinence, and complex colorectal conditions.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 kids, 2 dogs, quilting, camping, and being outdoors!