Dr. Erin Westner, PT, PRPC
Owner and Founder of The Pelvic Method, Erin has been working in pelvic health for over 11 years. She started this company in November 2020 because she saw the need for more individualized care for her patients and knew they deserved the best care possible for these often delicate issues they were having. She wanted her patients to love coming in the door and feel safe and cared for as well as feel more at home with her work environment. When she is not at work you can find Erin playing with her little girl and husband. She enjoys getting outside and her and her family all love to visit aquariums and zoos that focus on conservation wherever they travel.
Dr. Brianna Ozburn, PT, PRPC
Brianna Ozburn graduated in 2018 from East Tennessee State University with her doctorate degree in physical therapy and has worked as a pelvic health and orthopedic therapist for the last 4 years. Brianna treats men and women with all conditions and has had advanced training for conditions of Interstitial Cystitis, pelvic organ prolapse, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain, male pelvic pain, urinary and bowel/GI dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and more. Brianna is also trained in dry needling and visceral mobilization and is passionate about using a full-body wellness approach to healing. Brianna received her PRPC certification in 2022. Outside of her career, Brianna is also passionate about fitness and loves hot yoga, CrossFit and functional fitness, and hiking. Brianna loves spending time with her husband Jack and her cat Mr. Bubba, and can usually be found reading, cooking or baking a great loaf of sourdough bread.
Rikki Heard, PTA
Rikki Heard has been a PTA for over 10 years and while she says Virginia will always be home, she's been a resident of Chattanooga for over 15 years where she earned degrees from both UT-Chattanooga and Chattanooga State. She began treating pelvic health when she and Erin started working together over 8 years ago and is so proud to be working in this specialty. Rikki is working towards becoming a certified doula so that she can better serve pregnant patients preparing for birth. In her spare time, you'll find Rikki spending time with her husband and son, likely out on the lake or working in the yard. When asked why she likes working at The Pelvic Method, Rikki said “I love being able to have one-on-one time with our patients at The Pelvic Method because far too often the concerns we see people for have been either dismissed by others or seemed too private to discuss. Helping people with issues they once thought there was no hope for is everything.”
Dr. Gracie Davenport, PT
Gracie is from Tri-Cities area where she obtained both her undergraduate and doctorate degrees. She quickly found her niche and began training in pelvic health after graduation in 2018. She has so much empathy and compassion for all her patients who decide to prioritize themselves and heal. While she treats all women’s health related conditions, she has a special interest in pregnancy preparation, lumbar spine pathologies, post- partum fitness, and chronic pain symptoms. 'I believe in an individualized mind body approach and strive to commit to all patients’ goals and values.' When asked what she loves about working with The Pelvic Method, Gracie said, "I truly believe it was all part of God’s plan! The cash pay model gives us the opportunity to create long term healing for our patients with the 1:1 individualized care they deserve. Because of this model, I have seen patients reach their goals quicker than before, spend less money, and develop friendships along the way! I finally have found a practice that allows me to be the provider that aligns with my own personal values. Working here has changed my own quality of life and career for the better, and I would love to start working with you to change your life as well!"
Emma Covington
Emma was born and raised in Nashville, TN but moved to Chattanooga to pursue a degree in Child and Family Studies at UTC. Shortly after college Emma met her husband and they moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado for her husband’s career while Emma pursued a career as office administration. Emma and her husband moved back to Chattanooga after having a baby girl. Emma found herself needing post-partum PT and was a patient here at The Pelvic Method. The Pelvic Method and pelvic floor PT changed Emma’s life so much that she wanted to be part of the team. When asking Emma what she loves about working at The Pelvic Method she said, “I love the team I work with, they are like family, and I love seeing our patients meet their goals and leave here feeling relieved that they will be pain free and be able to do the things they love to do.”
