Janet Drake Whalen, PT DPT

Grandview Health

Janet has worked in the women's health field of Physical Therapy since 1989. Janet assists women who have musculoskeletal dysfunctions throughout their lifecycle such as; urogenital dysfunctions, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, pregnancy, postpartum, post-cesarean delivery rehabilitation, osteoporosis and orthopedics. Adding to her women’s health experience is 8 years of teaching childbirth education. Janet earned her Lamaze Certification in Childbirth Education for Lamaze International in the early ‘90s and the title of Fellow with Lamaze International in 2000. In 2010 she earned her certificate in pelvic floor physical therapy (CAPP) through the Women's Health Section of the APTA. She earned her certification in professional yoga therapy in 2015 a program designed for health care professionals incorporating yoga principles into her practice. In 2016 she earned her certification as a Therapeutic Pain Specialist bringing the latest information on pain science to her practice. Janet earned her DPT in 2017. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pelvic Health Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, Lamaze International, Society of Urological Nurses, International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health and The International Pelvic Pain Society. Her hope for her patients and clients is that they will be able to connect self-thought (mind) with their body for a healthier fulfilling life.