About US
Dr. Janet Yiu
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Optimize Pelvic Health is a specialty physical therapy clinic in San Jose where Dr. Janet treats all patients holistically, looking at her patients’ entire bodies and bodily systems, to get to the underlying cause of symptoms. Pelvic floor physical therapy entails much more than Kegels, and patients and Dr. Janet work collaboratively to develop a plan of care that allows them to reach their goals.
As a pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Janet integrates her 14 years of expertise in orthopedics and pelvic floor health to help patients address infertility, perinatal, and postpartum concerns. Dr. Janet’s patients range from those experiencing pelvic pain due to trauma to those trying to conceive or a decade (plus) postpartum who want to start or resume an active lifestyle. Patients receive pelvic floor physical therapy to rectify various disorders like diastasis recti, endometriosis, vaginismus, stress incontinence, prolapse, and many other pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Optimize Pelvic Health was established to provide a safe space for patients to feel heard, to have their concerns validated and addressed, and to provide them hope that their current pelvic health condition is not permanent. Pelvic floor dysfunction can feel like an “invisible” injury and oftentimes is uncomfortable and stigmatized to talk about, making it hard for patients to get the care they need. Patients and Dr. Janet are partners in the pelvic health rehabilitation process, and Dr. Janet greatly values her patient’s trust.
” Dr. Janet has been a god-send during my pregnancy! I have struggled with pelvic pain and sciatica for most of the pregnancy, and thanks to her, my pain has been stable and manageable. I’m not sure how I would be able to cope without her.“
Credentials
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of Southern California 2010
BS, Kinesiology, San Jose State University, 2005
American Physical Therapy Board: Orthopedic Certified Specialist
Pelvic Rehab Fertility Specialist
Gray Institute: Fellow of Applied Functional Science
Women’s Health Training Associates: Advanced Level 3 courses
Jill Fiquemo
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
As a Registered Pelvic Floor Physical therapist, Jill is passionate about empowering her clients, and helping them understand their bodies. She ensures each patient is provided the knowledge and confidence to make the best decisions for their continued health.
Jill views her clients’ treatment from a holistic perspective, and her treatment approach includes
therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and mindfulness to help each patient achieve their individual goals.
Jill is a seasoned pelvic floor physical therapist. She has completed advanced training in perineal and pelvic girdle pain, bladder and bowel dysfunction, pregnancy and postnatal care, and has experience treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Jill’s extensive and diverse experience helps her patients return to doing the things they love.
In her spare time, Jill enjoys hiking, kayaking, running, backcountry camping, and exploring the country with her husband.
“What an incredible experience and professional atmosphere. Jill is…kind, considerate and WOW knowledgeable. 4 Years of unanswered questions have finally been answered and I finally feel like I will get my life back.”
“Jill…takes time to clearly explain the rehabilitation objectives and exercises. This helped me a lot.“
Credentials
Master of Science, (M.S.) Physical Therapy • University of Ottawa, 2020
Level 1 Female/Male Urinary Incontinence • Pelvic Health Solutions
Level 2 Pelvic Pain – Trauma-Informed Lens • Pelvic Health Solutions
Level 3 Biopsychosocial Model • Pelvic Health Solutions
Pregnancy and Pelvic Girdle Pain • Pelvic Health Solutions
Cesarean Birth & Rehabilitation • Pelvic Health Solutions
Reframing Our Approach to Pain, Pelvic Health & Performance • Reframe Rehab
Jalisa Spears
Patient Care Coordinator
Inspired by her family history of medical professionals, Jalisa made the jump to the medical administration field many years ago, bringing with her many years of extensive customer service skills and experience. Jalisa recently earned her certification in Medical Office Administration from Unitek College. Additionally, as a mother of three children, Jalisa has firsthand experience with the challenges and joys of parenthood.
As the Patient Care Coordinator, Jalisa is the first point of contact at Optimize Pelvic Health. When patients connect with the clinic to start therapy or ask a question, she is here to help them find the support and treatment to ensure the best care possible. Since women’s health and well-being has a special place in her heart, Jalisa enjoys knowing that her work helps people access the resources they need to heal and thrive.
“Jalisa was extremely kind, accommodating and helped me so much with scheduling the sessions, the process was seamless.”
Reina Barreras
Patient Care Coordinator
Inspired by the many powerful women in her extensive family who have modeled strength and resilience, Reina is excited to begin her medical administration journey at Optimize Pelvic Health. She brings to Optimize Pelvic Health her ready-to-learn attitude, enthusiasm to grow in a medical setting, and passion for caring for others.
As the Patient Care Coordinator at Optimize Pelvic Health, Reina looks forward to connecting the pelvic health patient population with the support and resources they need to heal. Female health and female empowerment are core interests in Reina’s life, which have led her to work at Optimize Pelvic Health.
With her previous paraeducator experience in an elementary school setting, combined with her ongoing university studies in radiology, Reina is looking forward to assisting patients administratively at Optimize Pelvic Health and helping them secure the practitioners and treatment they need to feel more like themselves.
