Kristin Gonzalez
Placerville,CA
Summary
Integrative, compassionate, and highly skilled pelvic floor physical therapist with 17 years of experience evaluating and treating pelvic health conditions across diverse populations. Certified women's health coach with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve sustainable lifestyle changes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Women's Health Specialist
Sword Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA P.C.
New Your, NY 10016
06.2025 - Current
- Conduct non-clinical onboarding videos and audio consultations with new members, designed to collect their information, guide initial set up, and lay the foundation to achieve long-term changes in pelvic health.
- Provide a comprehensive intake summary to a dedicated pelvic health specialist.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques during onboarding calls
Part-Time Health Coach
Mindful Wellness
Manhattan Beach, California
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions to support behavior change and goal achievement using motivational interviewing and evidence-based strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians to coordinate care and wellness programs
Full-Time Physical Therapist
Optum
Torrance, California
01.2000 - 01.2024
- Developed and launched a comprehensive pelvic health program serving female, male, and pediatric populations, addressing conditions such as incontinence, prolapse, pelvic pain, and postpartum recovery.
- Developed and presented an in-depth lecture on pelvic health for a orthopedic residency program.
- Delivered care within a managed care system, providing clinically appropriate treatment for patients with orthopedic and pelvic conditions.
Part-Time Physical Therapist
Women's Advantage and Men's Optimal Health Physical Therapy
Torrance, California
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Provided specialized evaluation and treatment for patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary/fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse, constipation, and postpartum recovery.
- Treated diverse populations including women, men, and pediatric patients using interventions such as manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, biofeedback and therapeutic exercise.
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Torrance Memorial
Torrance, California
01.2002 - 01.2006
- Provided skilled physical therapy services to medically complex patients in a transitional care unit, facilitating recovery and safe discharge to home or lower levels of care.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams - including nursing, occupational therapy, and physicians to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California01-2007
Masters of Physical Therapy - undefined
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California01-2000
Bachelors of Science - undefined
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California01-2000
Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Informed Skills trained
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient centered communication
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Active listening
Certification
- BCB-PMD Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback
- PRPC Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification
- Women's Health Coach Certification Integrative Women's Health Institute
- BLS Basic Life Support
- PT, Physical Therapist California
- License #PT25600
- Expires 2026-05-31
Timeline
Intake Women's Health Specialist
Sword Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA P.C.
06.2025 - Current
Part-Time Health Coach
Mindful Wellness
01.2023 - Current
Part-Time Physical Therapist
Women's Advantage and Men's Optimal Health Physical Therapy
01.2006 - 01.2012
Per Diem Physical Therapist
Torrance Memorial
01.2002 - 01.2006
Full-Time Physical Therapist
Optum
01.2000 - 01.2024
Bachelors of Science - undefined
Loma Linda University
Masters of Physical Therapy - undefined
Loma Linda University
Doctorate of Physical Therapy -
Loma Linda University