Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Dr. Kristen Long, PT, DPT, PWCS

Dr. Kristen is a Board-Certified Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialist and pelvic health physical therapist with a passion for providing evidence-based, compassionate care. She enjoys helping patients better understand their bodies, navigate pelvic floor dysfunction, and feel confident in their ability to participate in the activities and life experiences that matter most to them. She has a particular interest in pain with intimacy, pregnancy and postpartum care, and supporting women through the many physical and hormonal changes that occur throughout life.

Born and raised in northern Virginia, she later moved south to complete her higher education in Georgia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Global Health Studies with a minor in Philosophy from Mercer University, where she developed a deep interest in women’s health advocacy. She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Georgia Southern University, where her interest in pelvic health solidified into a focused career path. She then completed UNC’s Pelvic and Women’s Health Residency program and became a Board-Certified Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialist (PWCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties.

Kristen brings a lifelong appreciation for movement to her clinical practice, with 18 years of cheerleading experience shaping her understanding of athletic performance, injury prevention, and the ways the body adapts to movement and stress. Her approach incorporates dry needling when appropriate to help reduce pain and muscular tension, improve movement, and support patients in reconnecting with their bodies, using it as one tool within a broader, individualized treatment plan. She believes pelvic health care should look at the whole person and strives to create a space where patients feel heard, educated, and empowered throughout their care.

Outside the clinic, she enjoys recreational running, walking her dogs, and cozying up with a good book, whether it’s pelvic health research or a fluffy romance.