Clinical Director

Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist

Michelle’s dedication to helping others led her to pursue a career in Physical Therapy, earning her Master’s Degree from Chapman University in 2002. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience across various clinical settings, including neuro rehab, home health, inpatient care, and outpatient orthopedics. Since 2008, she has focused on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, becoming Kauai’s most experienced therapist in treating incontinence, pelvic pain, colorectal issues, and pelvic girdle dysfunction in both men and women.

In 2021, Michelle reached two major milestones: she became a Board-Certified Women’s Health Specialist and opened Wahine Wellness & Pelvic Health, Kauai’s first women’s-only clinic. She believes women require specialized care that evolves throughout their lives and is committed to providing personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs.

Pelvic Health Specialist

Bridget grew up in Buffalo, NY and received her Bachelors of Exercise Science & Sports Studies at D’Youville University, also in Buffalo, NY, in 2015. After graduation, she followed up with completing a Yoga Instructor training with “Evolation Yoga” in Santa Barbara, CA, that left her wanting more in-depth knowledge of how the body works and techniques to facilitate healing. This lead her to graduating from D’Youville University as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2019. 

Since 2019, Bridget has been a traveling Physical Therapist living and working in North Carolina, South Carolina, New Mexico, Colorado, Washington, California, New York and now Kauai, HI as of June 2026. She has gathered experience across multiple settings including Inpatient: Acute-care, Oncology, Rehabilitation; Outpatient: Pediatrics, Pilates-based Therapy, Aquatic therapy, Orthopedics and Pelvic Health. In 2025, Bridget pursued further training in Myofascial Release.

Bridget is an avid traveler of 22 countries, and has been able to teach yoga at various studios and at Women’s Retreats with meditation expert Shawna Thibodeau in Canada, Italy and the United States. Bridget enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, sculpting, singing and has a love of trying new things.

Pelvic Health Specialist

Katie grew up in the heart of midwest Kansas. She attended Kansas State University, in Manhattan, KS, receiving her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology. She then went to Washburn University, in Topeka, KS, and received her Associates Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Katie has worked with multiple populations and diagnoses, including orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, geriatric care/rehabilitation and pelvic health. These experiences have expanded her passion for physical therapy; especially when working with the pelvic health population. Katie enjoys educating patients about the human body and continuously expanding her own knowledge in the pelvic health field. She believes in treating the whole person as an individual to help them achieve real results. Katie is thrilled to be part of the team that OSM Kalaheo and Wahine Wellness & Pelvic Health have created to focus on educating and treating patients in all aspects of their lives. 

In her spare time, Katie enjoys spending time with her family and exploring what Kauai has to offer. Whether it's hiking, beach time or enjoying the scenery!

Front Office Manager

Melissa is originally from San Diego and moved to Kauai with her family in April 2007.

Previous Kauai organizations Melissa has worked for are the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kauai Coffee and Pili Mai at Poipu. Melissa started with Wahine Wellness & Pelvic Health in August 2023.

Melissa enjoys gardening and spending family time with daughter, son, husband and 2 Boston Terrier dogs. She’s also a Deacon at Koloa Union Church.

Melissa loves working at Wahine Wellness & Pelvic Health and enjoys offering the best customer service with Aloha to Patients and Providers.