DR. BRANDE MOFFATT, PT, DPT, PRPC

CURRICULUM VITAE

UNIVERSITY STUDIES

  • California State University, Long Beach, 1989-91. Undergraduate studies.
  • California State University, Sacramento, 1991-1994. Bachelors of Science in Physical Education.
  • California State University, Fresno. 1995-1999. Masters Degree in Physical Therapy.
  • Evidence in Motion, San Antonio, Texas. 2022-2024. Post-Professional Physical Therapy Doctorate Degree in Musculoskeletal Management.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

  • Licensed Physical Therapist. #PT 24853. Physical Therapy Board of California. December 1999.
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC). Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. May 2014.
  • Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification ( PRPC). Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. May 2024-May 2034.

POST-GRADUATE CONTINUING EDUCATION

  • Urinary Incontinence Step-by-Step and Pelvic Dysfunction Through the Lifespan. Physiotherapy Associates. October 2001.
  • Expanding Your Pelvic Floor Practice: Evaluation and Treatment of the Painful Pelvic Floor: Physiotherapy Associates. November 2001.
  • Soft Tissue Mobilization and Manual Techniques for Pelvic Girdle Dysfunction. Women’s Health Seminars. November 2002.
  • Strain and Counterstrain II. Jones Institute. May 2003.
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum: Clinical Highlights. The Prometheus Group. August 2004.
  • Instructor Training in Prenatal and Postpartum Exercise. OB-GYN Courses. October 2005.
  • Fascial-Pelvis Myofascial Release. Myofascial Release Seminars. October 2006
  • Reformer Foundations Training I. Powerhouse Pilates Institute. April 2007.
  • Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment-Level 2A; Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, and Pudendal Nerve Entrapment. The Prometheus Group. May 2007.
  • Mobilization of Visceral Fascia for Treatment of Pelvic Dysfunction; Level I: The Urinary System. Herman &Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. November 2007.
  • Physical Therapy in Obstetrics; Sponsored by the Section on Women’s Health of the APTA. January 2008.
  • Tower Training on the Reformer. Powerhouse Pilates Institute. July 2008.
  • Integrated Training on the Reformer. Powerhouse Pilates Institute. July 2008.
  • Mat Level I. Powerhouse Pilates Institute. July 2008.
  • Level I testing for Transitional Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (tCAPP) Program. Section on Women’s Health of the APTA. 2007.
  • Level II testing for Transitional Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (tCAPP) Program. Section on Women’s Health of the APTA. 2008.
  • Level III testing for Transitional Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy (tCAPP) Program. Section on Women’s Health of the APTA. 2009.
  • Myofascial Release I. Myofascial Release Seminars. March 2009.
  • 17th Annual Scientific Meeting on Chronic Pelvic Pain. International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS). October 2009.
  • Connective Tissue Manipulation. Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Institute. October 2009.
  • De-mystifying Pudendal Neuralgia As A Source of Pelvic Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Approach. Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Institute. January 2010.
  • Focused Myofascial Release Seminar. R&K Harty Seminars/Richard Harty, PT. June 2010.
  • Rhythmic Movement Training-Level One. RMT and ADD/ADHD. April 2011.
  • Rhythmic Movement Training-Level Two. RMT, Emotions, and Inner Leadership. May 2011.
  • California Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Home CEU Connections. August 2011.
  • The Hesch Method of Treating Sacroiliac Dysfunction: Integrating the SI, Symphysis Pubis, Pelvis, Hip and Lumbar Spine. Basic and Intermediate Distance Learning Program. The Hesch Institute. August-October 2011.
  • 19th Annual Scientific Meeting on Chronic Pelvic Pain. International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS). October 2011.
  • Beyond The Slump Tests: Peripheral Neuropathic Syndromes in Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Patients- Lower Quarter. Medbridge Education. December 2012.
  • Introduction to Caring for the Pregnant Patient. Medbridge Education. December 2012.
  • Sexual Interviewing and Counseling: Clinical Skill Set for Pelvic Floor Therapists. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. February 2013.
  • Medical Therapeutic Yoga: Part A. Medbridge Education. February 2013.
  • Medical Therapeutic Yoga: Part B. Medbridge Education. February 2013.
  • The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy. Level One- Self Care. The Arvigo Institute. June 2013.
  • Integrative Techniques for Pelvic Floor and Core Function: Part A-Laying the Foundation. Medbridge Education. July 2013.
  • Integrative Techniques for Pelvic Floor and Core Function: Part B-Motion Is Lotion. Medbridge Education. July 2013.
  • Integrative Techniques for Pelvic Floor and Core Function: Part C-Coordination and Function. Medbridge Education. July 2013.
  • Medicare Changes: How to Remain Compliant In a Sea Of Regulations. California Physical Therapy Association. August 2013.
  • Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals. Medbridge Education. August 2013.
  • Functional Application in Pelvic Rehabilitation: Part A. Medbridge Education. September 2013.
  • Functional Application in Pelvic Rehabilitation: Part B. Medbridge Education. September 2013.
  • Pediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Herman &Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. October 2013.
  • Introduction to Female and Male Pelvic Pain. Medbridge Education. November 2013.
  • Pudendal Neuralgia Assessment and Treatment. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. August 2014.
  • Sex and Sexuality in Physical Therapy Practice: Part A. Medbridge Education. November 2014.
  • Sexuality for Pelvic Floor Practitioners: Part B. Medbridge Education. November 2014.
  • Clinical Tools for Treatment of Complex Sexual Pain Disorders-Addressing Psychosocial Factors in Treatment: Part C. Medbridge Education. November 2014.
  • Physical Therapy and PQRS in 2015: How to Report Successfully. American Physical Therapy Association. January 2015.
  • Teaching People About Pain. Medbridge Education. February 2015.
  • Pelvic Floor Level Three. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. March 2015.
  • Physical Therapy and PQRS in 2015. American Physical Therapy Association. January 2015.
  • Teaching People About Pain. Medbridge Education. February 2015.
  • California Physical Therapy Ethics, Laws and Regulations. Home CEUConnection. September 2015.
  • Oncology and the Female Reproductive and Gynecological Cancers. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. April 2016.
  • Bowel Pathology and Function. Herman &Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. October 2016.
  • Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: The Reproductive System of Men and Women. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. October 2016.
  • Understanding Endometriosis. Medbridge Education. January 2017.
  • Understanding Prolapse. Medbridge Education. January 2017.
  • Master Class: Hormone Imbalance: An Integrative Approach To Navigating Complex Hormone Balance Cases. Integrative Woman's Health Institute. January 2017.
  • Breast Cancer Survivorship. Medbridge Education. February 2017
  • Women's Health Pelvic Floor Essentials for Health Professionals, Level I. Renew Physical Therapy. February 2017.
  • Master Class: Dysbiosis, Candida, and Vulvovaginal Pain. Integrative Woman's Health Institute. March 2017.
  • Mindfulness Based Pain Treatment: A Biopsychosocial Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain. Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. May 2017.
  • Basic Life Support CPR and AED. Cascade Training. August 2017.
  • California Physical Therapy Laws and Regulations. Home CEU Connection. August 2017.
  • Teachers Assistant for Athlete and the Pelvic Floor. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. September 2017.
  • Endometriosis Master Class. Integrative Women’s Health Institute. March 2018.
  • REDs in Women: Master Class. Integrative Women’s Health Institute. March 2018.
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Enuresis. MedBridge Education. October 2018.
  • Pediatric Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Investigative Tools. MedBridge Education. October 2018.
  • Introduction to Pilates for Rehabilitation. MedBridge Education. October 2018.
  • Pilates: History, General Principles and Precautions. MedBridge Education. October 2018.
  • Basic Life Support: CPR and AED Program. American Heart Association. January 2019.
  • Pre-Professional Dancer Preseason Part 1: Stations 1-7. MedBridge Education. April 2019.
  • Pre-Profesional Dancer Preseason Part 2: Stations 8 & more. MedBridge Education. April 2019.
  • Ballet Technique: Vocabulary, Mechanics, Stressors, & Modifications. MedBridge Education. April 2019.
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Part 1: Definition & Diagnosis. MedBridge Education. April 2019.
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Part 2: Clinical and Radiological Evaluation. MedBridge Education. May 2019.
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Part 3: Indications, Guidelines & Goals of Treatment. MedBridge Education. May 2019.
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Part 4: Specific Exercise to Treat the Condition. MedBridge Education. May 2019.
  • Care of the Pregnant Patient. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. June 2019.
  • Advanced Orthopedic Assessment for the Pelvic Health Therapist. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. July 2019.
  • California Physical Therapy Ethics, Laws, and Regulations. Advantage CEUs. July 2019.
  • Current Guidelines for Prenatal Fitness. MedBridge Education. August 2019.
  • Current Guidelines for Postpartum Fitness. MedBridge Education. September 2019.
  • Yoga for Pelvic Pain. Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. March 2020.
  • Birth Healing Summitt. Institute for Birth Healing. May 2020.
  • Mobilization of Visceral Fascia: The Urinary System. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Institute. May 2020.
  • Mindfulness: Beyond Guided Meditation. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting. February 2021.
  • Weaving Breathing Through the Pelvic Plan of Care: Diaphragmatic Breathing as a Primary Intervention. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting. February 2021.
  • Pelvic Health and Fascia: Including the Rest of the Body. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting. February 2021.
  • An In-Depth Look at Dance Injuries and Rehab of the Developing Dancer. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting. February 2021.
  • Mobilization of the Visceral Fascia: The Gastrointestinal System. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. March 2021.
  • Vulvodynia: Diagnosis and Treatment. Expert Webinar with Andrew Goldstein, MD. Global Pelvic Health Alliance. March 2021.
  • Vascular Congestion and Pelvic Health. Expert Webinar with Brooke Spencer, MD. Global Pelvic Health Alliance. March 2021.
  • Health Care Provider CPR & AED. Emergency Care and Safety Institute. May 2021.
  • California Physical Therapy Ethics, Law, and Regulations. Advantage CEUs. July 2021.
  • Transgender Patients: Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Considerations. Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Insitute. April 2022.
  • Evidence-Based Practice. Evidence in Motion. July 2022.
  • Essentials in Medical Screening. Evidence in Motion. August 2022.
  • Essentials of Pharmacology. Evidence in Motion. August 2022.
  • Management of UE Disorders. Evidence in Motion. November 2022.
  • Professionalism: Roles and Responsibilities. Evidence in Motion. December 2022.
  • Management of Upper Extremity Disorders: Weekend Intensive. Evidence in Motion. October 2022.
  • Management of Lumbopelvic Disorders: Weekend Intensive. Evidence in Motion. February 2023.
  • Management of Lumbopelvic Disorders. Evidence in Motion. March 2023.
  • Management of Lower Extremity Disorders: Weekend Intensive. Evidence in Motion. April 2023.
  • Management of Lower Extremity Disorders. Evidence in Motion. May 2023.
  • Essentials of Musculoskeletal Imaging. Evidence in Motion. June 2023.
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. Presenter: Libby Hinsley, PT, DPT, C-IAYT. Pelvic Global Academy/GPHAM Expert Webinar. June 2023.
  • Vulvar Lichen Sclerosis: Updated Clinical Assessment and Treatment ( including Pregnancy /Postpartum). Presenter: Jill Krapf, MD. Pelvic Global Academy/GPHAM Expert Webinar. June 2023.
  • Pudendal Neuralgia and Entrapment: Clinical Pearls. Presenter: Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS. Pelvic Global Academy/ GPHAM Expert Webinar. June 2023.
  • Polyvagal Theory: Practical Applications for the Clinic. Presenter: Anne Duch, PT, DPT, WCS. Pelvic Global Academy/ GPHAM Webinar. June Pelvic
  • Understanding and Treating Male Pelvic Pain During Sex: Piecing Together the Puzzle Through Deep-Dive History Taking. Presenter: Di Wu, PT. Pelvic Global Academy/ GPHAM Webinar. June 2023.
  • Management of Cervical and Thoracic Disorders. Evidence in Motion. July -September 2023.
  • Management of Cervical and Thoracic Disorders: Lab Intensive. Evidence in Motion. August 2023
  • Therapeutic/Pain Neuroscience Education. Evidence in Motion. Sept-October 2023.
  • Health Care Provider CPR & AED. Emergency Care & Safety Institute. September 2023.
  • Ethics for the California Physical Therapy Professional. Colibri Healthcare, LLC. September 2023.
  • Business Management Principles for the Rehab Therapist. Evidence in Motion. Nov-Dec. 2023.
  • Pelvic Floor Level 2B. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. March 2024. (repeat)

EMPLOYMENT

  • Inner Strength Pelvic Physical Therapy. Self-employed. January 2023-Current
  • Brande Moffatt, MPT / Women’s Health Physical Therapy. Self-employed. March 2007 – Current.
  • Northern California Rehabilitation Hospital (Formally Guardian Hospital, Ocadian, People’s First/Kindred. October 1999 - February 2007.
  • Northwest Physical Therapy and Wellness. Per Diem. 2004-2006.
  • Canyonwood Skilled Nursing Facility (formally a Vencor and then a Kindred facility). Per Diem. 2000-2006.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • The Section on Women’s Health of the American Physical Therapy Association
  • Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, a section of The American Physical Therapy Association
  • Interstitial Cystitis Network
  • International Pelvic Pain Society
  • International Children’s Continence Society
  • National Vulvodynia Association
  • Global Pelvic Health Alliance Membership

INDIVIDUAL SHADOWING EXPERIENCES

  • Laura Fraser, MPT, Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Health Specialty. December 2001.
  • Jerome M. Weiss, MD; Pacific Center for Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction. December 2002.
  • Ramona Horton, PT; Visceral Mobilization. Spring 2002.
  • Marshall Hall, MD/GYN. Surgical Observation: LAVH, TAH. Spring 2002
  • Samuel Van Kirk, MD/GYN. Surgical Observation: LAVH, TOT placement, and TVH. Spring 2007.
  • Stephanie Prendergast, PT and Elizabeth Rummer, MSPT. Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Institute. Connective Tissue Manipulation and Intra-rectal Techniques for Pudendal Neuralgias. August 2008.

TEACHERS' AIDE/LAB ASSISTANT EXPERIENCES

  • Athlete and Pelvic Floor. Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. September 2017.
  • Pelvic Floor 1A: Intro to Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction and Treatment. Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. March 2022.
  • Pelvic Floor 2A. Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Male Pelvic Floor, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction. Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. April 2022.
  • Mobilization of the Visceral Fascia for the Treatment of Pelvic Dysfunction-Level 2: The Reproductive System. Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. May 2022.