Emily Block, M.S. P.T.
Emily is an experienced pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapist having practiced for over 20 years across five different states treating all gender patients with complex orthopedic, neurologic and pelvic floor related conditions, sports related injuries, and post-surgical needs. Emily received her BA in Biology from St. Olaf College and Masters of Physical Therapy from Mayo Graduate School of Health Sciences.
Emily’s expertise and passion lie at the intersection of orthopedics and pelvic physical therapy with advanced training in treating pelvic pain and musculoskeletal impairments. Emily approaches each patient through the lens of the Integrated Systems Model evaluating from head to toe no matter where the injury or pain is located. Emily is a trained pelvic floor therapist through the American Physical Therapy CAPP program and has extensive experience in treating patients that have pelvic pain.
Emily is a certified functional dry needling and pelvic floor practitioner and utilizes a myriad of manual treatment techniques in her practice while offering her patients tailored exercise programs toward their goals. As a multi-sport enthusiast and musician, Emily is passionate about helping others stay active and reach their goals. Emily is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and International Pelvic Pain Society.
When Emily is not working or refining her physical therapy skills through continuing education, she enjoys being active and can be found outdoors biking, hiking, running, swimming, playing tennis and golf, or playing with her husband and their two active children.
Professional Development
Functional Dry Needling Certified including pelvic floor specialization through Kinetacore
Manual Therapy Training through North American Institute of Manual Therapy
Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy Training through APTA
Mindfulness and Pelvic Floor Training through Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
Visceral Manipulation Training through the Barral Institute and Gail Wetzler, PT
Integrated Systems Model Training with Diane Lee, PT
Integrated Pelvic Care for Male Pelvic Pain and Erectile Dysfunction
Acupressure Training through Herman & Wallace
Athletes and Pelvic Rehabilitation through Herman & Wallace