Emily McElrath, PT, DPT, MTC, CIDN

Pivotal PT and Wellness

Emily is a native of New Orleans and received her undergraduate bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training at the University of Southern Mississippi. She then went on to attain her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in Florida. Emily is a former collegiate runner, turned Crossfitter, who has a passion for helping people optimize performance. While she spent her early career in Sports Medicine, her own personal journey with pregnancy and childbirth brought her into the world of Pelvic Health. Now Emily blends her orthopedic and pelvic health skill sets, as well as her personal experience, to provide compassionate and personalized care. Her goal is to help patients achieve optimal health and performance throughout all stages of life. Emily is highly trained in Sports/Orthopedics and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, and has first hand experience modifying HIIT exercise for the pregnant and postpartum athlete to ensure they are able to continue their desired activity injury free. Emily is certified in manual therapy and dry needling, which allows her to provide a wide range of treatment skills including joint and soft tissue mobilization. Emily is also an instructor for Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab and enjoys teaching fellow PTs about pelvic floor physical therapy. While not working, Emily enjoys time with her husband, two kids, and two dogs! Pivotal PT and Wellness has locations in both Mandeville and New Orleans