Dr. Serenity Serafini is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and certified pelvic health rehabilitation specialist at the University of Washington Medical Center. She earned her physical therapy degree from Long Island University and completed advanced clinical training through internships at The University of Chicago, New York University, and Beyond Basics Physical Therapy, a specialized pelvic health clinic in New York City, where she gained extensive knowledge and hands-on skills in evidence-based rehabilitation interventions in pelvic health, orthopedics, and functional manual therapy.
Dr. Serafini's clinical expertise encompasses complex pelvic health rehabilitation and pregnancy and postpartum-related care for patients across the gender spectrum. Her clinical interests include pelvic pain disorders and bowel dysfunction. Her treatment philosophy integrates contemporary rehabilitation interventions with holistic lifestyle approaches to develop comprehensive, individualized care plans in collaboration with each patient. Central to her practice is patient-centered and trauma-informed care, creating therapeutic environments characterized by safety, inclusivity, empowerment, and healing for all patients.
Her academic background in medical anthropology and psychology informs her understanding of the complex interplay between socio-cultural and psychological factors in pelvic health. Dr. Serafini is dedicated to patient education and empowerment, helping individuals develop a deeper understanding of their bodies while providing practical strategies to achieve their functional goals through her integrative approach that combines clinical expertise with compassionate care. In addition to her work as a physical therapist, she is also a certified yoga instructor and faculty lecturer for yoga teacher trainings, where she educates on the topic of yoga and chronic pain.