PelviCon Symposium — Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Taryn Hallam

Pelvic PT

International educator Taryn Hallam is known for her rapid-fire teaching and the kind of mind-blowing, practice-changing insights that have made her a four-time PelviCon favorite.

With a career built around translating clinical research into practical application, she is passionate about helping clinicians move beyond theory to truly improve patient care.

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Widely respected for her expertise in prolapse management and pessary fitting, Hallam has been ahead of the curve throughout her career and is known for challenging clinicians to rethink long-held assumptions about pelvic floor conditions. Expect the kind of “aha” moments that change how you approach prolapse in practice.

Lori Forner

Pelvic PT, PhD

Pelvic health physiotherapist Dr. Lori Forner brings a rare blend of clinical experience, research expertise, and strength-training insight to the discussion of prolapse and pelvic floor function. With more than 20 years in private practice, she specializes in treating complex pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction in active individuals and athletes.

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Her PhD research at The University of Queensland used 3D/4D transperineal ultrasound to investigate the effects of heavy lifting on female pelvic organ support, helping answer one of the most debated questions in pelvic rehab. Through her teaching, international speaking, and The Pelvic Health Podcast, Dr. Forner connects clinicians with cutting-edge research and practical insights on how strength, sport, and pelvic health truly interact.

Hans Peter Dietz

OB-GYN, Researcher, PhD

Internationally renowned researcher Hans-Peter Dietz has shaped modern understanding of pelvic floor injury and prolapse. With more than 400 peer-reviewed papers, 23 book chapters, and over 27,000 citations, his work forms much of the scientific foundation of pelvic health.

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Dietz is internationally known for pioneering work in pelvic floor imaging and translabial ultrasound, particularly his groundbreaking research on levator ani muscle trauma during childbirth.

His work provides the essential bridge between research discovery and the day-to-day clinical decisions clinicians make when evaluating and managing pelvic floor disorders.

Gaynor Morgan

Pessary Expert + Inventor

Inventor, educator, and women’s health advocate Gaynor Morgan is the creator of the IncoStress device, an award-winning innovation designed to support women with stress urinary incontinence. 

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Founder of C&G Medicare, which became one of Europe’s largest pessary distributors and manufacturers, she has trained 3,000+ clinicians worldwide in pessary use and pelvic floor care. Through her educational platform Pelvic Angel, Morgan continues to advance global training in conservative prolapse and incontinence management.

Kelsey Bates

Mental Health Counselor

Mental health counselor Kelsey Bates, LMHC, CRC specializes in supporting women navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of chronic illness and complex women’s health conditions.

As the founder of New York Women’s CBT, she leads a practice focused on helping high-achieving women cope with anxiety, grief, identity shifts, and relationship stress that often accompany pelvic health conditions. 

She brings expertise in how to better support women dealing with prolapse from a mental health lens to pelvic PTs and OTs.

Shweta Desai

Urogynecologist

Double board-certified urogynecologist Dr. Shweta Pai Desai specializes in the full spectrum of pelvic floor disorders, including prolapse, urinary incontinence, and obstetric pelvic floor trauma.  She is trained in the latest surgical techniques for prolapse and brings a comprehensive surgical and medical perspective to pelvic floor care.
 

For pelvic PTs and OTs, Dr. Desai provides invaluable insight into how urogynecologists evaluate, treat, and make surgical decisions around prolapse, helping rehab clinicians better understand when to refer, how to collaborate with surgeons, and how rehabilitation fits into the full continuum of care.

Nicole Cozean

Pelvic PT, PelviCon Founder

Nicole Cozean is one of the most recognized leaders in pelvic health physical therapy — a clinician, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to advancing the specialty.

She is the founder of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy in Southern California, one of the largest cash-based pelvic health clinics in the United States, and the creator of the Pelvic PT Rising education platform.

Through her teaching, Nicole has helped thousands of clinicians build confidence and clarity in treating complex pelvic conditions, blending evidence-based practice with real-world clinical insight.

She is also the author of the acclaimed book The Interstitial Cystitis Solution and a Board-Certified Specialist in Women’s Health (WCS).

Jessica Reale

Pelvic PT, PelviCon Founder

Jessica Reale is a nationally recognized pelvic health physical therapist, educator, and mentor known for her approachable teaching style and dedication to clinical excellence.

She is the founder of Southern Pelvic Health in Atlanta, Georgia — a thriving, patient-centered clinic — and has been instrumental in training the next generation of pelvic health clinicians.

Jessica is passionate about bridging the gap between evidence-based research and clinical practice. Through her online platform and mentorship programs, she helps clinicians build confidence in treating a wide range of pelvic health conditions with compassion and clarity.