Pediatric Pelvic Health: It’s Just A Different Lens

Overview

Start seeing pediatric pelvic health patients next week — without overwhelm, invasive techniques, or years of extra training.
This 2-hour live course is designed for pediatric therapists who want to confidently help children get their poop and pee into the toilet using a whole-body, developmentally respectful approach. You’ll learn how to identify which kids you can treat right away, how to screen for common bowel and bladder challenges, and what evaluation as well as treatment actually looks like in real sessions. Through practical frameworks, case examples, and clear clinical language, you’ll leave understanding pediatric pelvic health as a natural extension of the skills you already have—not a separate specialty. If you’ve ever felt unsure whether toileting concerns were “in your scope,” this course will help you start seeing these patients with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

Following this course, participants will be able to:

Identify at least 3 pediatric patients on their current caseload who are appropriate for pelvic health intervention and outline one specific next-step treatment plan for each.
Complete a pediatric bowel and bladder screen by correctly identifying at least 5 key screening questions and 3 clinical red flags that indicate need for intervention.
Describe and connect how balance, coordination and strength are related to toileting independence.

Curriculum

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Course Curriculum
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Instructor

Melissa Howard & Caitlin Keller

Melissa Howard

Dr. Melissa graduated from PT school in 2011 from Texas Tech University then started working in Pediatrics at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Houston. During her 11 years at Shriners she had the privilege of helping start an inpatient rehab unit, work in outpatient care, coordinated the amputee clinic and found passion in the details through working in the motion analysis lab. She then went on to work in Stroke Research at UT Health Science Center to help find the best treatment for kids who had a stroke at birth. In 2022, Dr. Melissa, opened her own private practice, Bloom for All Physical Therapy where she helps kids tackle gross motor skills and constipation. Bloom for all also has a free clinic once a month to serve all the kids in our city. She is passionate about teaching parents and other clinicians, mission work and helping kids explore their world and met their goals. Dr. Melissa is board certified as a Neurologic Specialist and is trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment. She has had the privilege of teaching at Texas Woman’s University Physical Therapy school, Gaza, Palestine, the Cerebral Palsy Annual Academy, and APTA sections at Pediatrics Conference.

Caitlin Keller

Dr. Caitlin is driven by a mission to help children being challenged in keeping their underwear clean and dry, while also promoting access and awareness of pediatric pelvic health services. Relocating from Connecticut to Texas, she has found a true sense of home and fulfillment in her career. With a specialization in pediatrics since 2013 and a focus on pediatric pelvic health since 2014, Dr. Caitlin brings a wealth of expertise to her practice. From 2014 to 2019, Dr. Caitlin diligently cared for children and women in both inpatient and outpatient settings at Texas Children's Hospital. It was during this time that her passion for pediatric pelvic health flourished, inspiring her to establish Unconstipated Kids in 2020. With an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children and families, Dr. Caitlin stands for best practice within pediatric pelvic health, embodying a compassionate and holistic approach.