Judith Florendo, PT, DPT

Judith (she/her/hers) is the former owner and director of Florendo Physical Therapy in Chicago from 2000-2017. In the fall of 2017, she co-founded Link Physical Therapy with Suzanne Badillo, right in their “backyard.” She received her Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from the University of Illinois Chicago, and her clinical doctorate at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago.

She contributes to various multidisciplinary scholarly projects and research, has been a member of professional boards, and participates in clinical education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Physical Therapy and Human Movement. Clinical interests include female sexual function after cancer treatment, and the missing pieces between “pre-hab,” rehab, and fitness. Judith is a co-creator of the Total Control Exercise Program for pelvic health and fitness. She is currently a clinical associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the University of Chicago.

Professional Activities

• Scientific Network on Female Sexual Health and Cancer
• Program in Integrative Sexual Medicine for Women and Girls with Cancer at the University of Chicago
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
• National Vulvodynia Association
• International Pelvic Pain Society
• Illinois Network of Independent Physical Therapists

Suzanne Aceron Badillo, PT, WCS

Suzanne Bacillo was our guest on The BirthGuide Podcast discussing “Pelvic PT for every postpartum mother“.

Suzanne (she/her/hers) brings over 26 years of experience in the field of physical therapy and is a board-certified clinical specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Prior to co-founding Link Physical Therapy, she served as Clinical Program Director of Women’s Health Rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago).

Suzanne is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Academy of Pelvic Health. She has served as member and Chair of the APTA CAPP-Obstetric Committee, developing and teaching the post-graduate certification curriculum on PT pregnancy and postpartum rehabilitation. Her clinical, research, and educational interests include pelvic health, women’s health across the lifespan, pregnancy/postpartum rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and gender and cultural/racial disparities in healthcare, and she lectures locally and nationally on these topics. In addition, she has authored and contributed to multiple scholarly and popular publications. She has also completed additional specialty training in Visceral Manipulation (Barral VM1-4), the McKenzie Method (MDT Part A-D), menopause health, and pain neuroscience education.

Suzanne was born and raised in Evanston, and loves being back in her hometown with her husband and three children.Suzanne brings over 26 years of experience in the field of physical therapy and is board certified in Women’s Health Physical Therapy.  She served as Clinical Program Director of Women’s Health Rehabilitation at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) prior to co-founding Link Physical Therapy, with Judith Florendo.

Fellowships/Certifications

• Women’s Health Certification Specialist – Board Certification in Women’s Health PT , APTA.
• Certificate of Advancement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (CAPP). Section on Women’s Health – APTA, 2007.
• Certificate of Achievement in Menopause Education. Snowden & Litos, 2020.
• Geraldine S. Taylor Fellowship for Physical Therapy, “Women’s Health Initiative.” RIC. 2002-2003
• Disability Ethics Fellowship*, Center for the Study of Disability Ethics, RIC. 2000-2001.

Dr. Erin McNulty, PT, DPT

Erin’s (she/her/hers) professional journey into pelvic rehabilitation began with a clinical rotation at Entropy Physiotherapy & Wellness in Chicago where she cultivated skills in helping people with persistent pain and complex pelvic conditions. After graduating with her clinical doctorate from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science she dove into treating pelvic and orthopedic conditions, with a special interest in pelvic pain, pain neuroscience, postpartum rehabilitation, and removing the stigma and discomfort around discussing pelvic health.

Erin is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association – Academy of Pelvic Health and the Integrated Pelvic Care Pelvic Tribe, a community of physical therapists working together to improve the understanding and treatment of male pelvic conditions. She is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and has training in visceral mobilization, gender-affirming vaginoplasty rehabilitation, and orthopedic dry needling.

Erin is from South Bend, Indiana. When she isn’t in the clinic Erin enjoys testing the limits of her small backyard garden, taste-testing treats from local bakeries, and working out. Erin recently started indoor rock climbing and plans to try her first outdoor climbing adventure soon! She loves hanging out with family and friends, especially her cats Eleanor and Audrey.

Professional Memberships

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Academy of Pelvic Health
• Integrated Pelvic Care Pelvic Tribe
• Illinois Physical Therapy Association
• International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health