Dr. Kristen Merchant, PT, DPT, PCES, CLEC, Birth Doula

“Heal the pelvis to heal the woman.”

Dr. Kris has been a PT for over 10 years, & in the Pelvic Health/ Birth realm for 5 years; as a mom of 2 boys, her work is personal. After experiencing preeclampsia & pelvic health challenges during her own first pregnancy, she made it her mission to support women through every stage- from preconception to postpartum & beyond. Through her deeply informed, body-connected approach, she's helped countless women, relieve pain, reconnect with pleasure, & move through motherhood with more ease. From leaking & back pain, to birth support, & more, she offers the care, many women don't know they need.

Certifications: PT, DPT, PCES, CLEC, Birth Doula

Hobbies: Reading, painting, checking out new museums/ bookstores/ coffee shops, travel, legos with my boys

WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING
“Dr. Kris was my pelvic floor therapist, doula, & placenta encapsulator. She was very knowledgeable in all areas, making myself and my fiancé very comfortable...we will be forever grateful to her.-M.B.”