Pediatric Pelvic Health Virtual Summit 2025 (3rd Annual) November 8th, 2025 (10am-5:30 pm EST)
Develop the skills, confidence, and expertise you need to effectively treat pediatric pelvic health patients and make a meaningful, lasting difference in their lives.
The Pediatric Pelvic Health Virtual Summit is dedicated to advancing the understanding, treatment, and awareness of pelvic health issues in children and adolescents. Our mission is to bring together healthcare professionals to share best practices, and innovative approaches to pediatric pelvic health. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, we aim to improve the quality of life for young patients and their families, fostering a future where pediatric pelvic health is recognized, prioritized, and effectively managed.
Join Us for the Ultimate Virtual Gathering of Pediatric Pelvic Health Professionals!
Are you an OT, PT, Physio, or another specialized healthcare provider looking to enhance your expertise and revolutionize your approach to pediatric pelvic health?
We’re excited to welcome you to the 3rd annual virtual event, uniquely curated by leading pediatric pelvic health experts Dr. Quiara Smith (OT) and Dawn Sandalcidi (PT). Joined by a distinguished panel of guest speakers, they’ll deliver an in-depth look at critical pelvic health topics for professionals in this specialized field.
Summit Highlights
Have these topics ever sparked your curiosity?
● Incontinence in Children with Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
● Managing constipation or colic in infants and toddlers
● Relational and Coaching Approaches to Bladder and Bowel Care
● The use of M.O.P. (Modified O’Reagan Protocol) in patient with bowel and bladder incontinence
● Pediatric Bowel Management
● Anorectal Manometry: Utility in Diagnosis and Therapy
● Play based resources such as tools, activities, and ideas to support pediatric pelvic floor goals in home, clinic, and school settings
● Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAMs) in Pediatric Pelvic Health
After this virtual summit you will gain the following:
Increased Skill and Assurance
Participants will develop greater skill and assurance in working with pediatric pelvic health patients, leading to improved clinical care and outcomes.
Tools for Challenging Cases
Attendees will discover targeted tools and intervention strategies designed for managing complex pediatric pelvic health cases with greater confidence.
Professional Connection
The summit supports the growth of a strong community of pediatric pelvic health providers, encouraging collaboration, shared learning, and collective advancement in the field.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with leading voices and advance your knowledge in pediatric pelvic health!
Lecture Details
Carolyn Creager
Is There a Zebra in Your Room?: Recognizing and Identifying Incontinence Issues in the Pediatric Population with Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS):
Do you ever feel like you’re missing a critical piece of the puzzle when diagnosing and treating pediatric patients? Join us for an enlightening CME lecture, “Is There a Zebra in Your Room?: Recognizing and Identifying Incontinence Issues in the Pediatric Population with Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS).” This session will help you identify the often-overlooked signs of joint hypermobility and EDS—common yet frequently underdiagnosed connective tissue disorders.
This course delves into the complex relationship between joint hypermobility/EDS and pediatric incontinence. You’ll learn how pelvic floor dysfunction, connective tissue laxity, and autonomic nervous system dysregulation can contribute to both urinary and fecal incontinence.
We’ll explore the multisystemic nature of these conditions and examine contributing factors such as sensory integration delays, muscle hypotonia, joint pain, and core instability. The lecture will also cover associated conditions that may exacerbate incontinence, including tethered cord, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), cervical instability, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and pelvic organ prolapse.
By the end of this session, clinicians will be better equipped to recognize, assess, and manage incontinence in pediatric patients with connective tissue disorders—ensuring these “zebra” diagnoses don’t go unnoticed.
Jean Ann Zoller
Managing constipation or colic in infants and toddlers:
In this session, we will learn of the various factors that can influence healthy digestion and elimination in infants and toddlers, particularly when managing constipation and colic. In addition to reviewing the anatomy of the digestive system, and nutrition, we will look at how the autonomic nervous system regulation of both the child and the parents affects digestion. Manual therapy in the form of Visceral Manipulation for infants and children will be introduced as well as methods to assist with autonomic nervous system regulation, incorporating the polyvagal theory. Nutritional guidelines will be provided to give to parents.
Lucy Charles
Relational and Coaching Approaches to Bladder and Bowel Care: Hearing the Child, Holding the Family:
Join Lucy Charles, a New Zealand-based Occupational Therapist, Occupational Performance Coaching (OPC) trainer, and co-developer of the F-Words Life Wheel.
This session introduces a multidisciplinary, relational, and coaching-based approach to bladder and bowel care that centres the voice of the child and the capacity of the family. Drawing on the F-Words for Child Development (Rosenbaum & Gorter, 2012) and the F-Words Life Wheel (Charles & Hamill, 2020), this approach ensures support is intrinsically motivating, values-based, culturally relevant, and deeply personalised.
Incorporating a multidisciplinary lens—including sensory, cognitive, emotional, and environmental factors, as well as neurodivergence—participants will take away practical strategies to foster relational safety, autonomy, and dignity in the continence journey
Dr. Steve Hodges
Demystifying M.O.P
Demystifying M.O.P. will explain, in a simplified fashion, how the Modified O’Regan Protocol has changed and how providers can use his latest recommendations to improve their success in resolving these vexing conditions including x-ray evaluation for more clarification
Dr. Jason Frischer
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Dr. Maheen Hassan
Anorectal Manometry: Utility in Diagnosis and Therapy :
Join us for an insightful session on anorectal manometry and its role in evaluating and managing children with functional constipation, encopresis, and anorectal malformations. This lecture will provide pediatric pelvic health specialists with a clear overview of the procedure, key findings, and how results can inform individualized treatment planning. Gain practical knowledge to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and optimize outcomes in complex bowel cases.
Lisa Fedorchuk
Recorded Bonus
Get ready for a resource-packed session full of tools, activities, and ideas to support pediatric pelvic floor goals. Occupational Therapist Lisa Fedorchuk will share creative therapy activities, favorite toys, children’s books, sensory tools, and hands-on strategies for use in home, clinic, and school settings. Practical for both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, these resources will address areas such as chronic constipation, withholding, toileting anxiety, sensory sensitivities in bathroom environments, interoception, and wiping hygiene. Walk away with dozens of tangible, playful ideas you can immediately use to engage children and empower families.
Recorded Bonus
Quiara Smith
Recorded Bonus
In this lecture we will explore the integration of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) approaches within pediatric pelvic floor therapy. This bonus session will highlight evidence-informed strategies such as mindfulness, breathing techniques, yoga, aromatherapy, manual therapies, and integrative care models to support children with pelvic floor dysfunction. Designed for pediatric pelvic health specialists, the lecture offers practical insights for enhancing holistic, child-centered care.
** Bonus Lectures
You will have access to the following expert speaker recordings after the live event if you purchase the “Bonuses with Recording” Option. You will not receive access to these amazing bonuses if you purchase “Live Event Only”:
1. Turds, Tools, and Tactics: Creative, Play-Based Resources for Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy- Lisa Fedorchuk (MOT)
2. Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAMs) in Pediatric Pelvic Health - Quiara Smith (OTD, OTR/L, CEIM)
Conference Schedule
Morning
10:00am EST
Welcome-Quiara and Dawn
10:05-11:05am
Carolyn Creager: Is There a Zebra in Your Room?: Recognizing and Identifying Incontinence Issues in the Pediatric Population with Joint Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS)?
11:15-12:15 pm
Jean Ann Zoller: Managing constipation or colic in infants and toddlers
12:25-1:25 pm
Lucy Charles- Relational and Coaching Approaches to Bladder and Bowel Care: Hearing the Child, Holding the Family
1:25-1:45 pm
15 min Regional Break Out Rooms
Lunch Break
1:45-2:15 pm EST 30 min
Lunch Break and continued Break Out Rooms
2:15- 2:55 pm
Dr. Steve Hodges: Demystifying M.O.P
3:05 - 3:55 pm
Dr. Jason Frischer: Pediatric Bowel Management
4:05-4:55 pm
Dr. Maheen Hassan: Anorectal Manometry: Utility in Diagnosis and Therapy
5:00- 5:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Dr. Payam Saadai, Dr. Jason Frischer, Dr. Hodges, Dr. Hassan
5:30- 5:40 pm
Quiara and Dawn Closing remarks/adjourn
Event Details:
Date: November 8th, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (EST)
Location: Live Online via Zoom
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Pricing
Whether you can join us live or your schedule doesn’t permit real-time participation, REGISTER NOW for The 3rd Annual Pediatric Pelvic Health Virtual Summit, offering a dynamic exploration of critical topics in pediatric pelvic health. Designed for OTs, PTs, and other specialized healthcare professionals-you don’t want to miss out on the insightful pearls our panel of expert speakers will share this coming November 8th, 2025.
By registering today, you gain access to six hours of engaging live presentations and discussions. For those who cannot attend live, session recordings will be available afterward, allowing you to learn at your convenience and enhance your professional skills from anywhere. Secure your spot today and contribute to shaping the future of pediatric pelvic healthcare!
Early Bird Special — Full Access:
Secure your spot early for guaranteed access to the live event. Includes access to all session recordings afterwards PLUS two exclusive bonus lectures — all this for only $269! Available now through October 11, 2025. Act quickly to get the best deal!
$269
Standard Full Access:
Any time after October 11, 2025 you may purchase access to the live event (includes recordings plus two bonus lectures) for $299.
$299.00
Live-Only Event Access:
Attend sessions in real time on November 8, 2025, for only $229! With this most affordable option, you will NOT receive recordings or bonus materials.
$229.00
Develop the skills, confidence, and expertise you need to effectively treat pediatric pelvic health patients and make a meaningful, lasting difference in their lives.
FAQs
Will there be CEUs offered?
No, due to the variety of health care professionals attending, each individual will need to check with their state’s professional education board for details.
Several states do allow an individual to seek approval for a course. Protocols vary across states: some need advanced notice; some allow for approval after the course has been completed. Check with your state to find out if this is possible for you!
Who should attend the Summit?
This course is appropriate for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, certified occupational therapist assistants, pediatric nurse practitioners and medical doctors and other health care professionals interested in expanding their practice in pediatric bowel and bladder disorders.
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by individuals who are not licensed or otherwise regulated, except, as they are involved in a specific plan of care.
If I can’t attend it live or only attend part of the day, will there be a recording?
Yes! For an extra fee, you will have access to the recording of the summit.
How long will I have access to the materials?
With your purchase, you will enjoy one year of unlimited access to the course platform, giving you ample time to review the summit’s content, refresh your learnings, and continue your growth as a pediatric pelvic health expert.
Please note: You will only have access to the recordings of the summit sessions if you purchase the recordings.
What are the payment methods?
You can pay using your MasterCard or Visa
Will I receive a certificate of attendance?
Upon completing the summit, you will be provided with a certificate of attendance. However, please note that certification for continuing education credits is subject to the regulations of your state or professional organization
Our Esteemed Guest Speakers
Carolyn Creager
PT, DPT
Dr. Caroline Corning Creager, PT, DPT owns Physical Therapy Doctors, Inc and the Berthoud Athletic Club in Berthoud, Colorado. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado. Dr. Creager has written eight books including Therapeutic Exercises Using the Swiss Ball, Therapeutic Exercises Using Foam Rollers, Therapeutic Exercises Using Resistive Bands, and Bounce Back Into Shape After Baby. She teaches webinars; lectures nationally and internationally on Neuro-Orthopedic, Pelvic Health, kinesiology taping, and core strength topics; and specializes in Neuro-Orthopedics, including intracranial hypotension due to CSF leaks, intracranial hypertension/venous outflow disorders, Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Chiari and tethered cord.
Jean Ann Zoller
PT, DPT, MA, BI-D
Jean Ann Zoller treats infants, children and adults in her private practice in Albuquerque, NM. She is also an instructor for the Barral Institute teaching Visceral and Neuromeningeal Manipulation and Visceral Applications for Pediatrics. She recently published 2 volumes of Pediatric Manual Therapy: Visceral and Neuromeningeal Manipulation through Barral Productions. Jean Anne graduated from the physical therapy program at Ithaca College in 1982, was trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment in 1988, and in 1991, received her Masters of Arts degree in rehabilitation technology from San Francisco State University. In 2014, she received her DPT from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
Lucy Charles
OT
Lucy Charles is a New Zealand based Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience journeying alongside children and families with developmental needs. She co-founded Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy NZ, an independent practice with Arul Hamill. Within the practice there is a specialist bladder and bowel team including physiotherapists: Merryn Robertson and Sally Parton, and Occupational Therapist: Ursula Gee. The team have had the privilege of being trained and mentored by Dawn Sandalcidi.
A core to their practice is the use of the F-Words Life Wheel, a coaching approach they developed in and published in 2020 in collaboration with CanChild (Canada). The F-words and the Life Wheel ensures that children and families’ goals are aligned and that there is intrinsic motivation towards bowel and bladder management. They use coaching approaches to ensure that the family and child are empowered in terms of knowledge, understanding, autonomy and culturally appropriate implementation of strategies. Using a multi-systems approach including physical, sensory, cognitive, physiological, and social emotional supports, and ensuring that everyone hears the voice of the child, as tapping into what is important to them can be a turning point for success alongside connection and validation for families on what can be a long and difficult journey.
Lucy and Arul have been involved in research projects in New Zealand and Canada and have presented and taught the F-Words Life Wheel and Occupational Performance Coaching, a coaching approach developed by Doctor Fiona Graham, internationally.
Dr.Steve Hodges
MD
Dr. Steve Hodges is a professor of pediatric urology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, author of numerous published studies, and coauthor of eight books for parents and children. His website is BedwettingAndAccidents.com.
Dr. Jason Frischer
MD
Dr. Jason Frischer is the Director of the Colorectal Center at Cincinnati Children’s. He obtained his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and his medical degree magna cum laude from SUNY Downstate in 1999. He went on to complete my general surgery and chief residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where he focused his training on colorectal surgery. Dr. Frischer completed his pediatric surgery fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of New York, Columbia University, and is Board Certified in General and Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Frischer has been with the Colorectal Center since 2008 and became the Director in 2014.
His areas of focus include anorectal malformations (ARM), Hirschsprung disease, cloaca, constipation and fecal incontinence, and inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis). He serve as the director of the ECMO program and is a member of the congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) team. Dr. Frischer is also a member of the Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) Center. He has an interest in neonatal surgery and minimally invasive surgery.
Additionally, Dr. Frischer is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha (national medical honor society) and was selected by Cincy Magazine Best Doctors from 2010 to 2018. He was selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. and U.S. News & World Report “Top Doctors” in 2012 and 2018.
Dr. Maheen Hassan
MD
Dr. Maheen Hassan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist who specializes in neurogastrointestinal motility. She is the Motility Director for the Pediatric Colorectal Center at Shriners Children’s Northern California and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Davis. The regionally recognized colorectal center at Shriners provides multidisciplinary and longitudinal care to patients with Hirschsprung Disease, anorectal malformations, and idiopathic constipation.
Dr. Payam Saadai
MD
Dr. Payam Saadai is the Director of the Pediatric Colorectal Center at Shriners Children’s Hospital Northern California and an Associate Professor of Surgery at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, California. He focused his career to help children and families with complex colorectal disorders, including anorectal malformations, cloaca, and Hirschsprung disease, after completing pediatric surgery fellowship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to his training in Columbus, he obtained his medical degree and surgical residency at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He founded the Pediatric Colorectal Center at Shriners Hospital in 2016 and is grateful for the opportunity to provide unique and specialized surgical care to children. He has published numerous research articles on pediatric colorectal diseases. His professional affiliations include the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium, American Pediatric Surgical Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Surgeons, and the International Fetal Medicine Surgery Society.
Lisa Fedorchuk
MScOT
Lisa (she/her) earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alberta and has dedicated her career to pediatrics. She is an Occupational Therapist at Qi Creative Inc., serving families across Alberta. With expertise in pediatric pelvic floor health, mental health, interoception, feeding, and trauma-informed care, Lisa emphasizes a neurodiversity-affirming approach grounded in trust, playfulness, and following the child’s lead. Known as a “Resource Wizard” by her colleagues, she creates deeply personalized therapy experiences fueled by curiosity, creativity, and compassion.
Meet the Hosts
Dawn Sandalcidi
Dawn Sandalcidi PT, RCMT, BCB-PMD is a trailblazer and leading expert in the field of pediatric pelvic floor disorders. Dawn has been actively treating patients for over 42 years and is actively seeing patients at Summit Pelvic Health in Frisco, CO.
Dawn is an international speaker in the field, and she has gained so much from sharing experiences with her colleagues around the globe.
In addition to lecturing internationally on pediatric bowel and bladder disorders, Dawn is a faculty instructor at the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehab Institute. She also runs an online teaching and mentoring platform for professionals
www.kidsbowelbladder.com #kidsbowelbladder
In 2017, Dawn was invited to speak at the World Physical Therapy Conference in South Africa about pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence.
Dawn is Board-Certified Biofeedback in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction (BCB-PMD). She has also been published in the Journals of Urologic Nursing and Section of Women’s Health.
In 2018, Dawn was awarded the Elizabeth Noble Award by the American Physical Therapy Association Section on Women’s Health for providing Extraordinary and Exemplary Service to the Field of Physical Therapy for Children.
Quiara Smith
Dr. Quiara Smith, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CEIM has been practicing as an Occupational Therapist for over 15 years in both California and Hawaii working in various settings including hospitals, schools, an equine center providing hippotherapy as a treatment tool, and outpatient clinics. Her pediatric experience encompasses serving neonates through adolescents with various medical conditions and diagnoses. Dr. Smith began working with pediatric pelvic health patients in a Children’s Hospital in the SF Bay Area in 2015 and found her passion in OT in this area of practice.
Realizing the social, emotional, and psychological challenges that pelvic floor dysfunction places on children and families, Dr. Smith decided to create the very first boutique private pediatric pelvic health occupational therapy clinic of its kind in the US in 2020. Her private practice, Aloha Integrative Therapy , exclusively treats children and adolescents with pelvic floor dysfunction and toileting challenges. Dr. Smith utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction. She partners with her canine assistant, Nelly, a Labrador/golden retriever cross, in guiding children toward continence with confidence.
Transform Your Pediatric Pelvic Health Practice! 🌟
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to connect, learn, and elevate your expertise.
Join us on November 8th, 2025 (10am -5:30pm EST) for a day of inspiration, professional growth, and revolutionary insights in pediatric pelvic health.
Secure your spot today and be a part of this transformative experience!
For any inquiries or assistance, contact us at pedphsummit@gmail.com
PEDIATRIC PELVIC HEALTH VIRTUAL SUMMIT