Marlene Handler

Marlene Handler is an occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy for pregnant and postpartum clients in Brooklyn, New York. Hi, I’m Marlene and I am a licensed occupational therapist. I am passionate about educating and empowering individuals about pelvic health + wellness. I am also a mom to two magical and independent little humans. After going through pregnancy and childbirth, I realized there was a lot I didn’t know about my own body. I had issues with pelvic pain, urinary leakage (also known as urinary incontinence), pelvic organ prolapse, and decreased orgasm during sex which caused me to feel embarrassment and shame. Rather than reaching out for help, I stopped doing the activities I enjoyed most (having sex, working out, socializing with friends, etc.). However, once I began educating myself on various pelvic floor conditions related to pregnancy and postpartum, I soon realized that I was not alone. According to data collected on the perinatal population, nearly 50% of women suffer from urinary leakage, pain, or sexual challenges in the months following pregnancy and childbirth. Now, thanks to my own pelvic floor therapist and the work I’ve done and continue to do, I am back to living a life I love. Building trust by active listening and empathy is essential to my work. When we work together, I will bring openness and sensitivity and treat the whole person rather than viewing your challenges in isolation. No topic or question is off the table. I will strive to make you feel a deep sense of ease and comfort during our interactions that will be pivotal for your healing journey. I graduated from New York University (NYU) in 2015 with a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy. Before that, I graduated summa cum laude from Hunter College in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist in New York State. I trained in pelvic floor rehabilitation from my fellow occupational therapist, Lindsey Vestal of The Functional Pelvis, and with the renowned and accredited Herman & Wallace Institute.Let me help you get you back to a life you love. Are you a pelvic health professional? Pelvic Global Wants to support you! Webinars Patient education handouts Professional illustrations And More ! Learn More PT/OT CEUS See our Courses Are you someone looking for pelvic health information? Check out our blogs useful pelvic health info! Get notified when new blogs come out by signing up HERE. Go to Blogs For Professionals Join Global Pelvic Health Alliance Membership Courses For Patients Patients Directory Company About Our Team Blog Terms Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Contact Contact Advertising Policy Pelvic global has several affiliate relationships and partnerships. These relationships mean that in some instances, recommended courses, instructors, networks, and other resources you see listed on this site may pay Pelvic global referral fees for sending them new business. When you click one of our affiliate links on this site, Pelvic global receives compensation directly from the company you’ve clicked into to view a particular product, service, or resource. These relationships make it possible for Pelvic global to provide the latest news, access the most recent research, and provide the accurate and up-to-date course information. Opinions presented on this site are those of the Pelvic global and the Pelvic global team of authors who may at times post their own opinions. We greatly appreciate it when you choose to use Pelvic global links to sign up for or purchase products and resources, and we aim to be upfront about which resources we promote and receive compensation for.