Madeleine “Mattie” Greenblatt, PT, DPT
Mattie earned their Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Illinois Chicago. They are a pelvic floor specialist trained to treat all genders, with a special interest in caring for transgender patients facing unique challenges and barriers, including post-surgical care for top and bottom surgery, and the management of unwanted side effects of HRT.
They take a holistic, trauma-informed approach to pelvic health, and represent a new approach to training practitioners, having received in-depth training and supervision for pelvic floor physical therapy during their doctorate program. They have continued their education by pursuing a CAPP-Pelvic certification from the APTA Academy of Pelvic Health.
With over a decade as a martial arts instructor, they have maintained a keen eye for body mechanics to assess orthopedic performance and enjoy collaborating with patients to find out what it means to challenge and heal their bodies.
Education/Certifications:
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago
- APTA Academy of Pelvic Health CAPP-Pelvic Level 1, 2 (Incontinence, pelvic pain, bowel)
- APTA Academy of Pelvic Health: Gender affirming vaginoplasty
Out of the office
Outside of work Mattie continues training and teaching at a not-for-profit martial arts school, working with kids and adults. They enjoy reading 19th and 20th-century philosophy when time is available, love a long hike, and are currently learning to play the double-flute.