Meet Our Therapists
We want women to feel empowered, like they can take control of their body and their experiences. We want people to know that they’re not alone, they don’t need to suffer in silence and what they’re experiencing is not their new “normal”. We want women to feel optimistic and excited that they can have pleasurable sex again or return to running without peeing!
Meet our skilled therapists that will help you feel like you again.
Dr. Katie Peters, Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Katie graduated physical therapy school in 2013 from Western University of Health Sciences. She started her career in orthopaedics, which gave her a solid foundation for pelvic health. In 2018, she pursued pelvic floor therapy and was educated through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation. After having her own 3 kiddos, she began specializing in pregnancy and postpartum. Dr. Katie is constantly looking for innovative ways to help her patients by taking continuing education courses, speaking to mom’s groups and sharing her own experiences.
Dr. Katie founded BeachMama Wellness with the hope of making treatment and self care accessible to all women, mama’s and mama-to-bes. When she’s not working with patients and managing her business, she is busy wrangling her THREE boys, Finn, Hayes and Dash.
Rachel Fein-Liston, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
Rachel graduated occupational therapy school in 2016 from California State University, Dominguez Hills. She started her career working in neuro rehabilitation, working with individuals post-stroke, brain injury, and trauma. This population gave her hands on experience in movement-based therapy and habit training. Rachel then pursued pelvic floor therapy and was educated through Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation.
Rachel works with a wide range of clients with a variety of dysfunctions, pregnancy and postpartum. As a mother of two (Leo and Tate), Rachel also developed feeding and positioning workshops for parents to educate caregivers on introducing solids to their children. She enjoys incorporating pilates into treatment sessions and continues to build her practice. Rachel looks forward to serving you and your family with a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery while maximizing optimal function.
Dr. Lisa Alemi, PT, DPT
Lisa, a dedicated physical therapist and athletic trainer, earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009.
Having worked in vibrant healthcare markets like San Francisco, Seattle, Kansas City, and Los Angeles, she initially focused on outpatient orthopedic clinics, where she gained expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Lisa's career took a turn as she specialized in pelvic floor treatment, with a particular emphasis on supporting pregnant and postpartum women. Her orthopedic background gives her a unique understanding of what women need during the perinatal and postpartum seasons of life.
As a mother of two young boys, she intimately understands the challenges of pregnancy, birth, and parenthood, bringing a unique and empathetic perspective to her practice.
Known for her compassionate approach and commitment to continuous learning, Lisa has become a trusted ally for women navigating the complexities of their health, especially during the transformative phases of pregnancy and motherhood. Her impact extends beyond traditional care, making her a respected figure in the field of physical therapy.
We see you!
Between the three of us we’ve had preconceptions, infertilities, pregnancies, vaginal births, c-sections, losses, IVF and 7 kids. When we tell you that we see you, we truly mean it . Each of us with our own pelvic floor dysfunctions, aches, pains and very, very chaotic lives. We are right there with you, literally. We understand that a 30 minute home program isn’t always doable, that weekly appointments may seem too overwhelming and that it’s hard to take time for yourself. Enter BeachMama Wellness; we are here to empower and encourage you through our clinical expertise AND our own personal journeys.
Why Pelvic Health?
I have experienced my own pelvic health dysfunction and saw first hand how helpful pelvic floor physical therapy could be. Later, during my pregnancies, I utilized physical therapy which made my pregnancy and postpartum phases so much more comfortable and enjoyable. After seeing the benefit for myself, I felt passionate about helping and empowering other women.
After experiencing some hormonal difficulties with my second child, I saw the benefit of nutrition. As a pelvic floor therapist, I already understand the relationship between diet and pelvic health. Seeing the positive effects nutrition had on my postpartum recovery made me passionate about offering and educating this to other women.
I want to make your experience, comfortable, light and like you’re hanging out with one of your girlfriends.
— Dr. Katie
Katie has been a life saver!! I never knew paying attention to my pelvic floor could be so rewarding and make my entire body feel better. Katie is warm, kind and makes physical therapy an enjoyable experience.
-Jennifer P.