ABOUT

BELIEF #1

People need sound scientific information in order to make the best health decisions.

BELIEF #2

Whenever possible, avoiding medical intervention is ideal.

BELIEF #3

When medical intervention is unavoidable, informed consent regarding your options is crucial.

I'M Bruce Crawford, MD

A board-certified Urogynecologist and the creator of the PfilAtes™ Method of pelvic floor rehabilitation. After completing my medical degree from NYU School of Medicine in 1993, I received additional training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2004, I began working in Niger West Africa repairing Obstetrical Fistula; a maternal birth injury that results in complete urinary incontinence for the greater than 2.4 million women affected by this condition. This was a turning point for me professionally as I came to understand that, for many women, restoration of bladder control requires an effective neuromuscular solution, and that this solution requires a program of movement. The PfilAtes Method is the result of extensive research focused on the effect of movement on the pelvic floor nerves and muscles. PfilAtes was created in 2008 and today is practiced worldwide with greater than 5200 instructors trained so far.

Over the course of being a practicing surgeon, I realized that patients aren't adequately informed about their health care choices. It is now my mission to bridge this information gap. Join me on a journey of improving your health, healthcare decisions, and health outcomes.

I'm Heather Dibkey, MS

I'm a trained clinical exercise physiologist with an additional graduate certificate in post-rehabilitation and corrective exercise. Currently, I'm completing my doctorate degree focusing on the high-tone pelvic floor. I've spent my entire career within the health and medical fitness world in cardiac rehabilitation, community and corporate health education, and as an owner of a medical fitness boutique studio.

It was after sustaining nerve damage during childbirth and suffering for years with pelvic floor issues, that I found Dr. Crawford. To avoid radical surgery, I began implementing the PfilAtes Method and was able to heal my injuries without medical intervention. I understand the devastating toll acute and chronic health issues have on one's quality of life. I also understand the challenges of navigating the healthcare system. Allow us to walk with you on a journey of reclaiming your health!

"I am one of the Doctors in Your Corner. I believe in this service because I know people deserve to be better informed about critical healthcare choices. I look forward to working with you."

-Kent Sasse, MD

"I was having terrible symptoms. Now, after doing my exercises diligently, I am traveling more and enjoying my life. Thank you for giving me my freedom back!"