Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

Dr. Lindsay Saunders, PT, DPT, PCES, cert-DN

Dr. Lindsay is a North Carolina native with deep local roots. She earned her undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University in 2013 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy at UNC Chapel Hill in 2018. A specialist in pregnancy and postpartum recovery with trauma-informed care training, she brings a powerful mix of clinical skill, athletic insight, and lived experience to her work in pelvic health.

A former competitive equestrian and two-time Olympic Trials competitor, Lindsay also swam and danced competitively for years—giving her a unique lens on movement, performance, and pelvic floor function. As a twin mom, she’s especially passionate about supporting parents of multiples through personalized, empathetic care.

Lindsay incorporates dry needling as part of a comprehensive pelvic health approach when appropriate, using it to address muscle tension, pain, and movement restrictions that can interfere with recovery. She offers dry needling with e-stim, which reduces tissue trauma and targets not just muscles but the nerves and connective tissue restrictions that contribute to symptoms. Dry needling is never a stand-alone treatment, but rather one tool within a broader plan focused on restoring coordination, strength, and confidence.

From postpartum healing to chronic pelvic pain and athletic recovery, Lindsay helps patients reconnect with their bodies and rebuild confidence—one step at a time. She is also a Pregnancy + Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.