Dr. Kristen is a pelvic health physical therapist and recent graduate of the UNC Pelvic and Women’s Health Residency program. She is driven by a passion for advancing evidence-based care for women across the lifespan. Kristen enjoys supporting patients with pelvic floor dysfunction, guiding individuals through pregnancy and postpartum recovery, and helping folks feel informed, confident, and empowered in their own health journeys.
Born and raised in northern Virginia, she later moved south to complete her higher education in Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Global Health Studies with a minor in Philosophy from Mercer University, where she developed a deep interest in women’s health advocacy. She then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Georgia Southern University, where her interest in pelvic health solidified into a career path.
With 18 years of cheerleading experience, Kristen brings a lifelong connection to movement, athletic performance, and injury awareness—perspectives that shape her holistic and compassionate approach to patient care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys recreational running, walking her dog, and cozying up with a good book.
Dr. Kristen is a pelvic health physical therapist and recent graduate of the UNC Pelvic and Women...
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Dr. Saunders specializes in pelvic health and orthopedic concerns for all ages, with a particular focus on:
• Urinary incontinence & urgency
• Pelvic pain & painful intercourse
• Pediatric bladder & bowel training
• Pregnancy & postpartum recovery
• Back, hip, and sacral pain
• Sprains, fractures, and repetitive stress injuries
She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill and a B.S. in Health & Exercise Science from Wake Forest University. With advanced training in pelvic health, pediatric dysfunction, and orthopedic rehabilitation, she takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to care.
Dr. Saunders specializes in pelvic health and orthopedic concerns for all ages, with a particular...
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Dr. Amy Pannullo is a Board Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist who provides expert physical therapy services for women, men and children for a variety of pelvic health issues. Dr. Pannullo has received extensive training in pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary and bowel dysfunction, pelvic pain, and pregnancy and post-partum management. She also has extensive experience in the treatment of breast and gynecological oncology conditions, such as lymphedema and scar site restrictions.
She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University located in Stony Brook, New York in 2005. She then earned her Board Certification as a Women’s Health Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2009. Dr. Pannullo served as part of a multidimensional team at Duke Health for 13 years before starting her own practice. Prior to her career as a physical therapist, Dr. Pannullo worked as a certified athletic trainer with both high school and collegiate athletes. In between these two career paths, she earned a Master’s in Psychology from Washington College; a degree she finds invaluable today.
She is an active member of her professional organization at both the state (North Carolina Physical Therapy Association) and national (American Physical Therapy Association) levels. She has served on the Section of Women’s Health (SoWH) Board of Directors, the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Women’s Health Specialty Council, and various committees.
Dr. Pannullo has been a presenter for the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, a guest lecturer and teaching assistant for Doctorate of Physical Therapy programs in the area, and a residency mentor for Duke Women’s Health Residency Program. She is the founder and owner of Peak Pelvic Health Physical Therapy.
She is an avid runner and health enthusiast. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and dog.
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