Mentorship, Models, and the Future of Pelvic Health – with MJ Forget

With 30 years of clinical and teaching experience, MJ Forget has helped shape the pelvic health field through mentorship, innovative teaching tools, and her leadership at Pelvic Health Solutions.

In this episode, MJ shares:

• Her journey into pelvic health and why it wasn’t part of her original training
• The development of her signature laminated 2D-to-3D anatomical models
• Why mentorship and trauma-informed approaches are so essential in this field
• How Pelvic Health Solutions continues to evolve its courses to stay aligned with research and clinical best practices

👉 Want to hear more from MJ? She’ll be presenting at PelviCon 2025 alongside other incredible leaders in the field.

🎟️ Grab your PelviCon Live Virtual ticket to watch live and get lifetime access to the recordings: www.pelvicon.com Building Better Pelvic Health Education with MJ Forget

Pelvic Health Solutions

The title sponsor of PelviCon 2025 and a huge supporter of PelviCon and pelvic rehab in general, excited for you to hear this interview with instructor MJ Forget.

PHS has provided evidence-based pelvic health courses since 2010. Check out their full course catalogue and fantastic teachers here! A huge thank-you to PHS for their ongoing support of our field!

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Bridging the Gap: Taryn Hallam on Surgery, Pelvic PT, and Honest Prognosis

Few people in the pelvic health world have shaped the field like Taryn Hallam. With decades of experience as a clinician, educator, and researcher, she has a unique ability to bridge research and clinical practice.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Taryn’s research background in Sydney shaped her pelvic PT lens
• Why bridging the gap between surgeons and therapists matters for better outcomes
• The importance of prognosticating honestly (and how imposter syndrome gets in the way)
• Her take on controversial practices like crunches during pregnancy and flow stop exercises
• Why lifelong learning, mentorship, and case studies are essential to growth in pelvic health

👉 Want to hear more from Taryn? She’ll be presenting “When It’s Not What It Seems” and “The Black Sheep of Pelvic Health: Nocturia” at PelviCon 2025.

🎟️ Grab your PelviCon Live Virtual ticket to join us live AND get lifetime access to all the recordings: www.pelvicon.com

Taryn Hallam

Founder of the Women's Health Training Associates (WHTA) in Australia, Taryn has trained more rehab providers than anyone else in fitting pessaries and does an annual research review. Make sure you check out her information and annual Research Update at https://www.whta-members.com.

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

How Easy (and Cheap) It Really Is to Start a Cash Practice

In school, you were probably told it would take $100K+ to start your own practice. And that’s true—if you’re building an insurance-based clinic.

But in cash-based pelvic health, the reality is totally different. You can start lean, smart, and intentional—for less than $10K.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why insurance-based clinics cost so much to launch
• The three rent options and their pros/cons (mobile, room rental, leasing your own space)
• The essential costs you do need vs. the traps that waste money
• Why the biggest cost is actually opportunity cost when you wait too long to start
• How to make smart money moves and avoid overspending

If you’ve been hesitating because you thought starting your practice would cost a fortune—this episode will change your perspective.

Business Kickstart Program

And if you’re ready to get started without wasting months (or thousands), check out our Kickstart Program—step-by-step guidance, all the forms you need, and $100 off.
👉 www.pelvicptrising.com/kickstart

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

We’re back with another PelviCon 2025 Speaker Series interview — this time with the amazing Quiara Smith!

Quiara is a pediatric OT and pelvic health expert who has specialized in autism, neurodivergence, and trauma-informed care for over 15 years. She brings an OT lens, sensory processing expertise, and a whole new perspective to pelvic health.

In this episode we cover:

• Why pediatric pelvic health patients can’t just be treated like small adults
• The role of sensory processing in bladder, bowel, and pelvic health
• How neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, etc.) can impact pelvic health needs
• What therapists must understand about functional constipation and defecatory disorders
• The concept of “potty learning” and why language matters for kids and families

Quiara will be teaching a specialized session at PelviCon 2025 on pediatric pelvic health, and you won’t want to miss her insights.

🎟️ Want to learn directly from Quiara?

• Add her session to your PelviCon ticket if you’re attending in-person or virtually.
• And if you don’t yet have your Live Virtual + Recording Pass, get it today! In-person tickets sold out in 29 minutes, but virtual includes a printed manual, a goodie bag (US only), lifetime access to recordings, and the chance to learn from leaders like Quiara.

👉 Get your pass now at www.pelvicon.com

Quiara Smith

If you'd like to hear more from Quiara or check out her courses, make sure you're following her @alohaintegrativetherapy and https://alohaintegrativetherapy.com

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Can you hire a clinician as a 1099 contractor instead of a W-2 employee?

Short answer: No. It’s illegal. And it’s one of the biggest risks you take as a business owner.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why payroll taxes incentivize employers to call people “contractors.”
• The 10 IRS criteria that determine if someone is a W-2 or 1099 (hint: clinicians don’t qualify).
• Why paying someone as a contractor actually hurts your business, even if it were legal.
• The real risks of misclassification — IRS audits, state audits, or employee complaints.
• What to do if you’ve been misclassifying and how to fix it.

This is a can’t-miss episode if you’re hiring (or thinking about it).

👉 Want more? Head to www.pelvicptrising.com
for our free trainings. And if you’re serious about growing a sustainable, compliant business, apply for the Business Accelerator — our 6-month coaching intensive that gives you the exact systems to grow.

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

What happens when you combine 45 years of experience, relentless curiosity, and a passion for mentoring others? You get Dr. Susan Clinton.

In this PelviCon Speaker Series episode, we sit down with Susan to talk about her path into pelvic health, her orthopedic manual specialty, and what she’s learned about clinical care, burnout, and resilience across decades in the field.

We cover:

• How she transitioned from ICU + neuro rehab into pelvic health
• Why her orthopedic background has been so critical in treating the whole person
• Advice for new therapists about staying curious and listening to the client’s story
• Why intentionality and collaboration are more important than outcomes
• Clinical pearls she’s learned from motivational interviewing + pain science
• How to protect yourself from burnout while still loving the work

Susan also shares her best strategies for stress management, self-care, and why clinicians need to be compassionate receivers, not just givers.

🎟️ Want to learn directly from Susan at PelviCon?
Join us Sept 25–27 in Atlanta (or virtually from anywhere!).

📢 Deadline alert: If you want a printed manual + goodie bag shipped right to you, you must register for the Live Virtual Pass by TOMORROW (9/2)!

👉 Get your Live Virtual Pass here

About Susan

Make sure you're following Susan's content and check out everything she's doing here!

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

Ever wondered if you’re treating too many patients — or not enough?

In this episode, we walk through Nicole's own journey, from solopreneur to running a 7-clinician practice. At each stage, her responsibilities and patient hours shifted. We (painfully) discuss the mistakes we made, what we’d do differently, and the myths that can trip up business owners.

We cover:

• The trade-offs of maxing out your patient schedule as a solopreneur.
• The real math behind revenue when you’re the only clinician.
• How to reassess your hours as you bring on staff.
• The biggest myth: that your clinicians won’t respect you if you’re not fully booked yourself.
• Why protecting your time is essential as your business (and life) grows.

Whether you’re a solopreneur seeing every patient or running a multi-clinician practice, this episode helps you rethink your hours and align your schedule with your goals.

👉 Want help figuring out your next step? Our Business Accelerator program guides you through the exact systems to grow your practice, reclaim your time, and build a business you actually love. Applications are now open for the next cohort at www.pelvicptrising.com/accelerator

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!

She’s a true legend. A trailblazer. And one of the people who made it possible for pelvic health to even exist as a specialty.

In this PelviCon Speaker Series episode, we sit down with Holly Herman to reflect on her 50 years in pelvic health, the challenges of the early days, and the lessons she continues to teach the next generation of pelvic rehab providers.

We cover:

• The fight for recognition of pelvic health inside the APTA and medical community
• Advocating for pregnant and postpartum women as an underserved population
• Mentorship, imposter syndrome, and why we always need to keep learning
• Her transition to treating male pelvic health patients (and the challenges that came with it)
• Boundaries, chaperones, and how to handle inappropriate patient behavior
• The importance of addressing sexual health in every patient interaction
• Why pelvic health is truly lifespan care — from pregnancy through elder care
• How Holly has avoided burnout across decades in the field

🎟️ Want to learn directly from Holly at PelviCon?
Join us Sept 25–27 in Atlanta (or virtually from anywhere!) and hear from Holly alongside 15+ world-class speakers.

📢 In-person tickets sold out in just 29 minutes, but Live Virtual Passes are still available! You’ll get:

• Access to every session live
• Lifetime access to all recordings
• A printed manual and goodie bag shipped to your door (U.S. only)

👉 Grab your Live Virtual Pass here

About Us

Nicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health. PelvicSanity Physical Therapy (www.pelvicsanity.com) together in 2016. It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.

Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes. Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped 700+ pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Business Programs (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) to build a practice that works for them!

Get in Touch!

Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email (nicole@pelvicsanity.com).

Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!