Rakhi Srivastava, MOT, OTR/L:

Owner and

Pelvic Health Occupational Therapist

Rakhi (she/her/hers) is an Anderson Township native. As a current resident with her husband and son, she is looking forward to growing her practice in a community that she knows and loves. Rakhi entered the pelvic health specialty in 2018 with a strong understanding of complex medical conditions from previous educational and work experiences. With over a decade of experience as an occupational therapist in various settings at The Christ Hospital and nearly five years as an adjunct professor at Xavier University, Queen City Pelvic Health and Wellness combines Rakhi’s knowledge and skill with her passion for treating, educating, and advocating for the overall benefits of pelvic health. Acutely aware clients have often been living with their symptoms for many years and have consulted numerous healthcare providers prior to arriving at pelvic floor therapy, she hopes to empower each client with knowledge, strategies, and confidence to finally optimize their health and to improve their quality of life.

Rakhi’s Background

 

  • The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

    Occupational Therapist (inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, outpatient therapy)

    2011-2022

    Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

    Adjunct Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy (Kinesiology labs for OT undergraduate students, Tools and Techniques for the Occupational Therapy Process lecture and labs for graduate students)

    2015-2019

  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

    Pelvic Floor 1 (Little Rock, AR, 2018)

    Pelvic Floor 2A (San Diego, CA, 2018)

    Pelvic Floor 2B (Atlanta, GA, 2018)

    Visceral Manipulation of the Gastrointestinal System (live virtual, 2020)

    Perinatal Mental Health (live virtual, 2022)

    Core Exercise Solutions

    Pregnancy and Post-Partum Corrective Exercise Specialist (virtual, 2022)

    Myopain Seminars

    Dry Needling 1 : Foundations I (in-person, 2022)

    Other

    Lower-Body Gender-Affirming Surgeries for OTs by Susan Yebra (virtual, 2022)

    Women’s Health Community of Practice (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2018-present)

    Occupation-Based Pelvic Health Community of Practice (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2023-present)

  • Master of Occupational Therapy, Xavier University, 2010

    Wright State University, two academic years of study in an MD program

    Bachelor of Science, University of Cincinnati, 2003

  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Post-Dobbs Task Force, Co-Chair (Jan-June 2023)

    OTs in Pelvic Heath Podcast, Guest (October 2022)

  • OTs in Pelvic Health Summit, October 2022

    “Incorporating Manual Techniques: The OT Way,”

    AOTA Inspire National Conference, April 2023

    “Maximizing Occupational Therapy’s Impact in a Post-Dobbs World”

    OTs in Pelvic Health Summit, August 2023

    “Visceral and Manual Skills Lab”

    Xavier University

    Annual guest lectures since 2020

    University of Cincinnati

    Guest lecture, Spring 2023

  • Model Practice Award, awarded by Ohio Occupational Therapy Association, September 2021

 

Karly Maines, PT, DPT, OCS:

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Karly (she/her/hers) joined Queen City Pelvic Health and Wellness in August 2023. She has over a decade of experience as a physical therapist working to empower her clients to optimize their neuro-muscular skeletal health. She began working within the pelvis in 2019 after searching for more answers. She discovered in her thirst for knowledge, the pelvis holds our center of gravity and therefore in its balanced nature has great power to support a multitude of functions required to live out a quality life. Karly is passionate about educating and enlightening her clients to understand the tools and skills to restore this balance. Karly was born and raised in Fort Thomas. She has returned to this community raising three children with her husband in hopes of giving back with a wealth of knowledge in pelvic health and wellness. 


Karly’s Background

 

  • The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

    Physical Therapist (outpatient therapy, Joint and Spine Center)

    2022-December 2023

    Premier Physical Therapy Services, Cincinnati, OH

    Physical Therapist

    2019-2022

    Select Physical Therapy; Austin, TX.

    Physical Therapist

    2016-2018

    KORT-Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team; Nicholasville, KY

    Physical Therapist

    2012-2016

  • Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute

    Pelvic Floor 1 (Chillicothe, OH, 2019)

    Pelvic Floor 2B (Cincinnati, OH 2022)

    Pelvic Floor 2A (Arden, NC 2023)

    Pelvic PT Rising

    Pelvic PT Essentials and Rectal Evaluation and Treatment (virtual)

    American Academy of Spinal Manipulation

    Dry Needling 1 (in person, 2020)

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Kentucky, 2012

    Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, 2009

  • Orthopedic Clinical Specialty, 2015

 

Alex Wessels, PT, DPT:

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Alex (she/her/hers) joined Queen City Pelvic Health and Wellness in October 2023. She has been a physical therapist since 2014 and has specialized in pelvic health since 2021. Her interest in pelvic floor physical therapy grew after the birth of her first child in 2019 when she saw the need for more comprehensive care for women for healing and recovery post-partum. She then began to complete advanced coursework through the American Physical Therapy Association in pelvic health. Alex not only understands the physical and biomechanical nature of pelvic floor dysfunction, but also the emotional and psychosocial implications involved, in order to treat patients as a whole person. Alex also has completed teacher training in mat and reformer Pilates through Balanced Body. Alex was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, but moved back to Cincinnati in 2014 and currently lives in Anderson Township with her husband (an Anderson native) and their two children.

Alex’s Background

 

  • The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

    Physical Therapist (outpatient therapy, Red Bank Road location)

    2021-Present

    Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH

    Senior Physical Therapist

    2014-2021

  • American Physical Therapy Association

    Pelvic Health 1 (2021)

    Pelvic Health 2 (2022)

    Pelvic Floor 3 (2022)

    Obstetric Physical Therapy Fundamental and Advanced Courses (May 2021/Aug 2021)

    Balanced Body

    Mat 1 (May 2014)

    Essential Reformer Pilates (2023)

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, 2014

    Bachelor of Science (Major: Exercise Science, Minor: Psychology), University of South Carolina, 2011

  • “Pound This” Podcast with Amanda Valentine

    Episode #762, April 4, 2022

 

Kelly Barrett:

Administrative Assistant

Kelly (she/her/hers) joined Queen City Pelvic Health and Wellness in September 2023. Kelly has been a lifesaver taking over administrative tasks and managing the QCPH emails, phone calls, and scheduling.

Kelly is a Cincinnati native and Xavier University (humanities, liberal arts, and natural sciences) graduate. She works as a movement professional - water aerobics, aquatic personal training, Pilates reformer - specializing in post rehab, chronic conditions, and post-natal care. Kelly became interested in these areas while on her own health journey-she fell in love with them and wanted to make them more accessible to others. Kelly geeks out over the science and experiences of healing modalities such as bodywork, energy work, and nutritional healing.

Kelly spent several years living in Chicago working in public health (HIV care and prevention) before moving back to the Cincinnati area. Kelly has also done admin work for a chiropractic and functional medicine office for the last seven years. She lives on the east side of Cincinnati with her husband and son.