Noa Goodman is a pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in Trauma-Informed Care for all ages, genders, and abilities at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services. She practices and trains clinicians in Trauma-Informed Care and Gender-Affirming Physical Therapy including Transgender Care. She is Board Certified WCS and Board Certified Lymphedema Therapist (LANA). 

Episode Takeaways

• Defining Trauma-Informed and Gender-Affirming Care
• Post-operative treatment for non-cisgender men 
• Recent research and innovation opportunities
• Creating a safe space by treating the person first then the pelvis second 
• How pelvic PT can improve the quality of life for all people

Three Questions

• What is something you have watched, read, or listened to that the audience should know? The Pain Gap: How Sexism and Racism in Healthcare Kill by: Anushay Hossain
• Who is someone the audience should follow to learn more about today’s topic? Dr. Sadie Elisseou, Dr. Diana Jacobs 
• What is something the audience should take a look at if they want to take a deeper dive into some of the things we talked about today? TransPride Pittsburgh Health & Wellness Conference 

Parting Shot

“ Use gender-inclusive language. Commit to trauma-informed care and receive ongoing diversity and health training.” - Noa Goodman 

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