ABOUT US
We are passionate about helping women in all phases of life achieve optimal function by providing them the treatment, resources, and knowledge to empower them to live healthy, active lifestyles. We combine manual therapy skills and exercise prescription to improve fitness and function.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe in a holistic approach to healthcare and look at the body as a whole to assess the true underlying causes of your symptoms. When assessing the pelvic floor, we will assess your functional movement patterns in addition to specific and isolated muscle testing, as the pelvic floor has to work WITH the rest of your body.
We believe that the right combination of hands-on manual physical therapy and exercise based strengthening is necessary for success. You will receive personalized treatment strategies that provide an integrative approach to physical therapy.
We believe that postpartum does not have a time limit, and it’s never “too late” to get help.
We believe that nobody should have to live with pelvic, abdominal, hip, or back pain. Even if you’ve never had a child, pelvic dysfunction can still be present, and we can help!
We believe that physical therapy is a team effort. Our goal is to empower patients with the knowledge and information to progress in your journey and keep symptoms from returning.
Dr. Natalie Foret
Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy Certified, Dry Needling Certified, 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (Dr. Natalie Foret, PT, DPT, MTC, CMTPT)
Dr. Natalie is passionate about helping women achieve an active, healthy lifestyle. She spent years treating primarily orthopedic conditions before specializing in Women’s Health physical therapy, giving her a unique perspective of the body as a whole. Her advanced training, combined with her knowledge as a former athlete and certified yoga instructor allows her to help her patients achieve optimal outcomes.
She graduated from UVA in 2009 with a BS in Kinesiology, and went on to graduate from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has earned her Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine, in addition to her dry needling certification (CMTPT) through myopain seminars, her 3D MAPS certification through the Gray Institute, and is completing her Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification (PCES) through core exercise solutions. She has continued to pursue higher education through additional continuing education classes through: Herman & Wallace Institute, The Institute for Birth Healing, The Gray Institute, Fascial Manipulation Method (Stecco), Smart Tools, Neurodynamic Solutions, Antony Lo, and Medbridge as well as many others over the years.
In her free time, Dr. Natalie enjoys being with her husband and 2 children, traveling, running, yoga, and snowboarding.
Helen Murphy
Physical Therapist, Masters of Physical Therapy
Helen became a physical therapist because of her love and admiration for what the human body is capable of. Her interest in women’s health began 19 years ago as a result of seeing so many women suffer in silence because of the lack of attention given to pelvic dysfunction in the medical profession. She truly believes the connection between mind, body and spirit should be addressed for optimal healing and enhanced quality of life through all phases. She feels the pelvic floor component of therapy is often the missing puzzle piece for women to reach maximum potential in their healing and recovery. She has advanced clinical skills and training in womens health, manual therapy, kinesiotaping, myofascial release with emphasis on pelvic floor, prenatal and postpartum rehabilitation and post-pelvic surgery recovery.
Helen joins our team with over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist, working primarily in the Chicago area prior to moving to Hampton Roads. After earning her BS in Biology at Loyola University in Chicago, she went on to earn her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy at Midwestern University Downers Grove in Illinois.
She loves being active and challenging her mental and physical abilities. When she is not working, she loves traveling with her husband, engaging in various water sports (jet skiing, wake surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming), and participating in charity runs/events.
Dr. Hannah’s passion for Physical Therapy began during a comprehensive Pilates teacher training program. During her training she became intrigued with how the body works and being able to heal through movement. In 2017, Dr. Hannah enrolled in the Physical Therapy program at the Medical University of South Carolina as part of the 2020 graduating class.
With her background in Pilates, Dr. Hannah always had a vision of merging the two worlds and bringing her love for Pilates and her newfound love for Physical Therapy together. Since graduating, she has worked with the pregnancy and postpartum population to help empower women to live their best and healthiest life through movement.
To broaden her knowledge of pelvic floor dysfunction and health, Dr. Hannah has taken several courses through the Herman & Wallace Institute and the Postural Restoration Institute.
In her free time, she loves to travel with her family and two dogs, get a workout in when she can, and try the newest restaurants in town.
Dr. Hannah Bangel
Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy Certified Pilates Instructor
Dr. CiAnna Kriegish
Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy Certified, Dry Needling Certified, Myofascial Decompression (Cupping) certified, 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Kettlebell Strength
Training certified
Dr. CiAnna is dedicated to empowering women to reconnect with their bodies through trauma-informed, holistic physical therapy. Her approach supports women in pursuing their passions and returning to athletic pursuits with confidence. A graduate of the U.S. Naval
Academy, where she excelled in NCAA Division 1 Soccer, Dr. CiAnna also represented the U.S. Armed Forces Soccer Team. Her love for mindful movement and commitment to personal growth led her to earn a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification.
Following a decade of service as a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer, Dr. CiAnna transitioned to physical therapy, completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at George Washington University. She has since enriched her expertise with advanced training from institutions such as the Herman & Wallace Institute, Bell Mechanics, Institute of Clinical Excellence, Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars, Integrated Movement Health, and Medbridge. She is currently advancing her knowledge through the Women's Integrative and Functional Medicine Certification Program with Aviva Romm.
In her personal life, Dr. CiAnna enjoys practicing yoga, pilates, playing ice hockey, lifting weights, and exploring nature. She cherishes time spent with her partner and two children.
Dr. Averia Brown
Doctor of Chiropractic
Dr. Averia comes to us with over a decade of experience in chiropractic. She is a Virginia native who has traveled the world from Europe to South America and back empowering others to live healthier, more satisfying lives through chiropractic and positive lifestyle changes.
A graduate from Life University in 2012, Dr. Averia has continued her education with a certification in Webster technique for pregnancy, and fascial movement taping certification. She additionally has experience with Diversified, Gonstead, Thompson, Cox-Flexion/Distraction, and Activator chiropractic techniques.
She looks forward to helping you!
After "eating healthy" and "staying fit" left her struggling with adrenal fatigue, Sarah Beth began to study what having a healthy body really meant. Now her passion is working with women to recover vitality, clear brain fog, regulate hormones, support fertility, or just lose those few extra pounds through foundational health. It is also her desire to help everyone learn how to feed themselves and their families healthy, affordable meals to recover true health.
Sarah Beth is a Health Coach and Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP) through Trinity School of Natural Medicine which focuses on core naturopathic concepts and promoting optimal health by healing from the inside out.
In her free time, she loves exploring Virginia Beach with her husband, reading a good book, or exercising!
Sarah Beth Guckavan
Certified Natural Health Professional, Health Coach
Tiffany Reuss
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Master of Healthcare Administration, Project Management Professional (Tiffany Reuss, RDN, MHA, PMP)
Tiffany comes to Her Health Therapy Center with a strong belief that the food and drink choices we make are the most personal decisions in life. They are a product of what each of us have going on in our lives at any given moment, good or bad, and they directly affect our mental and physical wellbeing. Her style of nutrition counseling is based on the concept that in order to feel well, you must nourish yourself well. She has worked with individuals of all ages and backgrounds to help them define their own version of “eating healthy”, without any of the restrictive or fad diets of the past. Whether your goals include weight loss, nutrition education, meal planning, or anything in between, Tiffany cannot wait to get to know you and make impactful life changes with you!
Tiffany received her undergraduate degree in Dietetics from Virginia Tech in 2017 and simultaneously commissioned as an Army Logistics Officer where she served both stateside and abroad for four years. While on active duty, she continued her education to earn a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Purdue Global University and earned the Project Management Professional certification in 2019. Once out of the Army, she completed the required 1200-hour supervised practice dietetic internship through Lenoir-Rhyne University and passed the credentialing exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in early 2022.
Tiffany’s extremely diverse background allows her to look at the big picture and help her clients create lasting lifestyle changes through both their food choices and imparting nutritional knowledge that will leave them feeling better than ever, both physically and mentally.