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Meet The Legacy Physical Therapy Team
We help women who are tired of leaking, dealing with pelvic pain, and wanting to get their body back in shape after baby (even if it’s been 30 years) all without relying on medications or surgery.
Brooke Kalisiak
PT, DPT
Owner of Legacy Physical Therapy
Brooke Kalisiak PT, DPT (she/her) is Saint Louis’s leading physical therapist who helps people overcome frustrating, confusing and embarrassing pelvic health issues. She is passionate about making sure people do not end up suffering with pelvic health symptoms for years, giving up activities they love, or undergoing unnecessary surgeries.
She founded Legacy Physical Therapy because she was frustrated with the way women with pelvic health issues were being treated in our healthcare system. Too many people are being told that their pelvic symptoms (ie bladder leakage, pelvic pain, pain with sex, etc) are normal or that there is nothing that they can do except take medication, have surgery, or just live with it. This is far from the truth. Many pelvic health issues are COMMON but NOT NORMAL. It is Brooke’s mission to help people make the best decisions about their pelvic health while creating a positive healing experience.
Brooke has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and a Master of Science in Physical Therapy from Washington University in Saint Louis. She is a wife and mother. In her free time she enjoys, hiking, mountain biking, taekwondo, reading, and checking out local restaurants.
Lauren Critchlow
PT, DPT, PRPC, WCS
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Lauren Critchlow PT, DPT, PRPC, WCS (she/her) manages patients with pelvic floor dysfunction with a special interest in pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, urinary dysfunction, and healing the postpartum population. She is a board-certified Women’s Health clinical specialist and has earned her Pelvic Rehab Practitioner certification. Lauren takes a patient-centered approach and is passionate about developing a trusting relationship with each patient. It is important to her that each patient feels validated about their condition and empowered to return to a better quality of life. She feels strongly about education and has mentored students both in the clinic and in a teaching role as part of the curriculum at a local doctoral program.
Lauren graduated from Saint Louis University with a Bachelors degree in Exercise Science (’09) and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (’11). While at SLU, she competed on the cross country and track team receiving division 1 all-conference titles. She received awards for academic performance and graduated with honors.
She has received extensive continuing education in manual therapy, dry needling, and other advanced techniques for managing pelvic pain.
She lives with her husband and two sons and enjoys running, hiking, yoga, Pilates, camping, reading and traveling.
Abby Kassing
PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Abby Kassing PT, DPT (she/her) is a pelvic health physical therapist who works with women experiencing pelvic floor health issues. Abby earned both her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science from the University of Evansville in Indiana.
Abby loves supporting women who want to stay active during pregnancy and feel confident returning to exercise after having a baby. She believes women deserve to move their bodies in ways that feel strong and empowering—without fear of pelvic floor or abdominal symptoms holding them back.
Abby is a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES), acertification that focuses on safe, evidence-based movement and exercise strategies for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and return to fitness. This training allows Abby to blend pelvic health physical therapy with functional, strength-based movement that meets women where they are in their journey.
She specializes in treating diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, postpartum pelvic pain, and urinary incontinence. Abby is passionate about pelvic physical therapy being an important part of postpartum care—no matter how far postpartum someone may be. She values building meaningful relationships with her patients and feels honored to help them reach their goals with confidence.
In her free time Abby enjoys working out, reading, try new STL restaurants, and traveling.
Manali Andrus
PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Manali Andrus PT, DPT (she/her) is a pelvic health physical therapist that treats women, men and pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction along with treating the pregnancy and post-partum population. She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and undergraduate degree in Nursing at Augusta University.
She has completed a variety of course work to best treat the pelvic health population and is dry needle certified. She particularly enjoys treating pelvic pain conditions like endometriosis and interstitial cystitis.
She grew up in Georgia, moved to Arizona, and decided to split the difference between the two coasts to live here in Saint Louis! She lives with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys reading, is always on the hunt for the best Thai food and spends Saturdays cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs football team.
She believes all people could benefit from seeing a pelvic health physical therapist and hopes to empower each patient to take control of their own healing. She can’t want to meet you!
Lauren Winely
PT, DPT
Pelvic Physical Therapist
Lauren Winely, PT, DPT (she/her) is a pelvic health physical therapist who is passionate about a wholistic approach with her patients with clinical areas of interest including urinary incontinence, sexual pain and dysfunction, gender affirming care, and chronic pelvic pain. She is committed to helping her patients return to independence and confidence with everyday activities and increasing their quality of life without shame or fear.
She graduated from the University of Evansville with her Bachelors in Exercise and Sports Science (‘18) and Doctorate of Physical Therapy (‘20). Lauren is trained in dry needling and has completed a variety of course work to best treat dysfunctions of the pelvic floor.
She is originally from Indianapolis and has been living in Evansville, IN until her recent move to St. Louis in the summer of 2022. In her free time, you’ll find Lauren hiking, playing board games, gardening, cooking, sitting in a local coffee shop, or playing with her dog Rocky!
Rosie Vogt
Office Manager
Rosie (she/her) is an office manager with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. In addition Rosie is a proud wife, mom, and omi (grandma). But perhaps her biggest passion outside of work is her Instagram page @mimosas_n_brunch. As an influencer she uses her platform to inspire her followers with her love for beauty, fashion and home decor.
Throughout her career, her focus has always been on providing the best possible care to patients and ensuring healthcare practitioners are successful by improving office efficiency without sacrificing patient care. She has a deep understanding of the importance of providing excellent customer service and works hard to ensure that all patients feel comfortable, valued and heard. Her extensive experience in healthcare has taught her that the little things matter, and she strives to create a warm and welcoming environment for patients and staff alike.
When she is not managing the office or creating content for her Instagram followers, she loves to dance, travel and read. She believes in living life to the fullest and enjoys exploring new cultures, trying new things and always meeting new friends.
Annie Jones
Client Care Specialist
