Together have more than 65 years of clinical experience treating women

What Makes Us Different?

About Us

  • Are Doctorate-trained Physical Therapists with Board Certified Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialists, backed by over 65 years of combined clinical and teaching experience.
  • We are dedicated to advocating for women throughout their lifespan by raising the bar for women's medicine.
  • Are experienced educators in doctorate-level and postgraduate education for healthcare providers internationally, and use the latest teaching strategies to make complex information understandable
  • Since 2017, have guaranteed our participants receive the most current menopause-related evidence. Menopause evidence is constantly changing, and we are constantly updating our course materials
  • Are skilled at teaching how to integrate scientific research with practical solutions for effective patient care
  • Respect our colleagues who also want to raise the bar for women’s medicine and won’t constantly bombard your inbox with mailings for purposes of self-promotion

Why Partner with Us?

  • Internationally Respected Educators: We train doctoral students and healthcare providers, utilizing modern teaching strategies to translate complex scientific data into clear, actionable knowledge.
  • Decade of Menopause ExpertiseFor the last 10 years, we have provided clinical course participants with the most current, evidence-based practice patterns and have successfully helped large hospital systems launch dedicated menopause clinics.
  • Evidence-Based, Practical Solutions: We specialize in teaching providers how to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge scientific research into daily patient care.

Our Promise to You: We deeply respect your time and your inbox. We focus on education and advancement, not self-promotion, so we will never bombard you with spam.

DR. KAREN C. SNOWDEN

PT, DPT, PWCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board-Certified Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialist

EDUCATION

  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy - Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy - Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts

CERTIFICATIONS + LICENSURE

  • Pennsylvania State Physical Therapy License # PT001975E
  • Pennsylvania Direct Access License # DAPT000156
  • ABPTS Board Certification in Pelvic and Women’s Health (PWCS), 2011, 2021
  • Certificate of Advanced Practice in Pelvic Health, 2009
  • Certificate of Advanced Practice in Obstetric Health, 2010
  • APTA-Certified Clinical Education Instructor, 2004

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Educator and Co-Owner, Snowden and Litos, LLC (2017–Present)
Develop and instruct postgraduate clinical education in women’s health; Instructor for “(Pre) Menopause Matters” 2-day continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Faculty, APTA Pelvic Health (2014–Present)
Instructor and curriculum development for postgraduate continuing education nationally and internationally for certification courses in pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic health physical therapy.
 
Instructor: Pelvic Health Level I, Fundamental Topics in Obstetric Physical Therapy, Advanced Topics in Obstetric Physical Therapy.
 
Professional Lab Assistant: Obstetric Fundamental, Advanced, Intrapartum; Pelvic Health Levels 1, 2 A&B, 3.

Adjunct Faculty, DeSales University (2014–Present)
Instructor in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program - Educate graduate students through lecture and lab in topics related to pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic anatomy and kinesiology, pelvic girdle dysfunction, and disease prevention/aging in women. Developed and instructed an Advanced Women’s Health course. Clinical mentor for student physical therapy research projects.

Associate Instructor, Lehigh Carbon Community College (1991–1997)
Provide physical therapy doctoral students with clinical instruction and evaluation in the clinical setting. Educate medical residents and rehabilitation staff in topics related to chronic pain, obstetric physical therapy, pelvic health conditions in all genders, and menopause.

Clinical Instructor and Mentor (25+ Years of Experience)
Instructor in Physical Therapist Assisting Program - Curriculum development and educated students through lecture and lab in kinesiology, therapeutic exercise, medical/surgical conditions, physical therapy procedures, massage, and rehabilitation. Coordinated student clinical affiliations and evaluated students’ clinical performance. Advisor for student academics and conflict resolution.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Lehigh Valley Health Network/Jefferson, Allentown, PA (2006-Present)
Rehabilitation Clinical Specialist for conditions associated with Woman’s Health, Pelvic Dysfunction, and Complex Pain. Evaluate and treat outpatient clients of all genders with obstetrical, gynecological, urological, anorectal, sexual, orthopedic, and persistent pain disorders. Provide community and interdisciplinary education for physical therapists, medical students, nurses, and physicians. Develop clinical pathways for treatment of pelvic and obstetric therapy, including cancer-related disorders, and physical therapy performance improvement projects. Member of the Opioid Stewardship Committee. Instructed prenatal education and exercise classes.

Blue Mountain Healthcare System
Physical Therapist - Provided inpatient and outpatient treatment for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, wounds, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Developed and managed physical therapy clinical education

Luther Crest Retirement Community
Director of Rehabilitation - Managed physical, occupational, and speech therapy services in a continuing care retirement community. Developed Women’s Health Clinic, residential fitness programs, and clinical education for physical therapy students. Managed staff and conflict resolution. Developed policies and trained executive staff in performing internal investigations. Instructor for company’s classes in customer service, stress management, and communication skills. Public health education offered through local radio broadcasts.

Valley Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Rehabilitation Coordinator - Supervised physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Liaison to nursing home executive staff. Provided physical therapy and managed productivity standards

Sports Physical Therapist, Inc
Senior Physical Therapist - Provided orthopedic care for athletes and out-patients, conducted orthopedic research, administered functional capacity evaluations and work hardening programs, taught onsite ergonomic classes at manufacturing businesses, performed preseason fitness screenings for athletes, and broadcast health tips during televised Philadelphia 76ers and Flyers games.

Southern Maine Medical Center
Senior Physical Therapist - Provided inpatient and outpatient care, coordinated clinical education for physical therapy students, and assisted with administrative duties.

Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
Staff Physical Therapist - Provided inpatient and outpatient physical therapy services for patients with wounds, and orthopedic and neurologic conditions.

AWARDS

  • APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Elizabeth Noble Award for Extraordinary and Exemplary Service to the Field of Physical Therapy, 2024
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network Friends of Nursing Award: The Bill and Nancy Mason Award for Excellence in the Delivery of Rehabilitation Services, 2021
  • APTA Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy President’s Award – Obstetric Committee, 2020
  • APTA Section on Women’s Health (SoWH) Volunteer of the Year, 2018-2019
  • APTA Section on Women’s Health (SoWH) President’s Award, 2018-2019
  • APTA Section on Women’s Health (SoWH) President’s Award – Nominating Committee, 2018-2019
  • APTA Section on Women’s Health (SoWH) Lab Assistant of the Year, 2017-2018
  • APTA Section on Women’s Health (SoWH) Education Volunteer of the Year, 2016-2017
  • Best Original Research Award, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association (PPTA) Annual Conference, 2017

DR. KAREN

LITOS

PT, DPT, PWCSe

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board-Certified Pelvic and Women’s Health Clinical Specialist, Emeritus

EDUCATION

  • Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy - College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota
  • Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy – University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science – University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism – Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

CERTIFICATIONS + LICENSURE

  • Michigan State Physical Therapy License #5501010341
  • ABPTS Board Certification in Pelvic and Women's Health (PWCS) Emeritus, 2015
  • Certificate of Advanced Practice in Obstetric Health, 2010
  • Certificate of Advanced Practice in Pelvic Health, 2020
  • APTA-Certified Clinical Education Instructor, 2013

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Educator and Co-Owner, Snowden and Litos, LLC (2017–Present)
Develop and instruct postgraduate clinical education in women’s health;
Instructor for “(Pre) Menopause Matters” 2-day continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Faculty, APTA Pelvic Health (2015–2022)
Instructor and curriculum development for postgraduate continuing education nationally and internationally for certification courses in pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy.

Instructor: Fundamental Topics in Obstetric Physical Therapy, Intrapartum Topics in Obstetric Physical Therapy, Advanced Topics in Obstetric Physical Therapy.

Professional Lab Assistant: Obstetric Fundamental, Intrapartum and Advanced Physical Therapy; Pelvic Health Levels 1, 2A and 2B

Adjunct Faculty, University of Michigan-Flint (2014–2021)
Business mentorship for women’s health PTs interested in starting private practices and childbirth education classes

Community Education Childbirth Classes, Labor Like a Rock Star (2017-2022)
Live and online webinar childbirth education class

Clinical and Professional Mentorship (25+ Years of Experience)
Instructor in Physical Therapy Program for traditional and transitional doctoral students providing live and online instruction.
Frequent guest speaker for topics on Women’s Health for third-year graduate students.
Mentor for second-year student physical therapy special projects.

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

No Mom Left Behind PT (retired 2021)
Private practice physical therapist specializing in the treatment of female pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum, and women’s health throughout the lifespan.

Compass Healthcare
Outpatient physical therapist providing treatment for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions, and chronic pain. Developed women’s health program specializing in female pelvic health, pregnancy, and postpartum rehabilitation.
Concurrent position: Center Coordinator for Continuing Education (CCCE)
Developed affiliations with universities for PT graduate student internships.

UM-Health Sparrow (formally Edward G Sparrow Hospital)
Oversaw weekend staff of 13 physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists
Provided inpatient and inpatient rehabilitation physical therapy services
Concurrent Position: Service Excellence Provider
Trained over 1,000 new and current staff and physicians at the hospital on interpersonal communication skills with patients, staff and families

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
  • APTA Academy of Pelvic Health
  • Michigan Physical Therapy Association
  • The Menopause Society (formerly North American Menopause Society)
  • The International Menopause Society

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