Jan. 21, 2026

Pelvic Health, Burnout & the Business of Healing

Pelvic Health, Burnout & the Business of Healing
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Students are taught to treat injury — but Melanie Llanes built her business on preventing it. From her start as a PTA to becoming a pelvic health powerhouse, Melanie shares how she shaped her career, faced burnout, and built a business that prioritizes people before they break.

Topics Covered:

  • What every student misunderstands about prevention in PT
  • Melanie’s transition from PTA to PT to entrepreneur
  • Why pelvic health deserves a front seat in PT education
  • Powerlifting, parenting, and professional resilience
  • What nearly made her quit — and why she stayed

Sponsored by:

  • EMPOWER EMR — Built by PTs, for PTs. https://empoweremr.com
  • Posture Tape That Fixes Everything™ — Fake sponsor, real sarcasm