Meet the Team
Nicole Woodruff, OTD, OTR/L, PCES, GTS
Dr. Nicole Woodruff is an occupational therapist and the founder of Intuitive Therapies & Pelvic Health in Tampa, Florida. With over 13 years of clinical experience, Nicole specializes in helping individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction and complex conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), Dysautonomia / POTS, MCAS, and chronic pain regain function and reconnect with their bodies. Her approach blends advanced manual therapy techniques, nervous system regulation, lifestyle strategies and corrective exercises to address not just the musculoskeletal system, but the emotional and physiological layers that influence healing.
After years of navigating her own health challenges, Nicole founded Intuitive Therapies & Pelvic Health to create the kind of care she wished existed—one that sees the whole person, not just the diagnosis. She is passionate about educating both clients and clinicians on the intersection of connective tissue disorders and pelvic floor dysfunction, emphasizing a trauma-informed, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate approach.
Nicole is a national speaker raising awareness about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and the often-overlooked connection between chronic illness and pelvic health. She is also the author of Saving My Sister (2022), a memoir about losing her sister to an opioid overdose and the challenges she and her family experienced along the way. Her mission is to empower each client to feel seen, supported, and confident in their body’s capacity to heal.
Karen was Nicole’s very first hire back in 2024, and we’re so happy to have her back! With a background in real estate and healthcare administration, she brings warmth, organization, and a personal touch to client communication.
As a former client of Nicole’s, Karen understands firsthand the importance of the work we do at ITPH. She’s the friendly voice behind your calls and texts, helping make your experience as seamless and welcoming as possible.
Outside of ITPH, Karen is a wife and stay-at-home mama to her one-year-old son, Rhett, who keeps her plenty busy!
Karen Thacker
Client Care Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Our Approach
At Intuitive Therapies & Pelvic Health, we offer a unique healing experience. Here's why we stand out:
✦ Expertise in Pelvic Health & Chronic Illness: We provide specialized care for pelvic health issues and chronic conditions like EDS, POTS, MCAS. Our team’s deep clinical expertise and lived experience with these conditions bring compassion, nuance, and evidence-based care to every session.
✦ Whole-Body Approach: We look beyond the muscles to the systems that influence them. Our whole-body approach addresses fascial restrictions, nervous system dysregulation, and functional patterns that contribute to chronic pain or dysfunction
✦ Longer Sessions for Individualized Care: Your story deserves more than a quick appointment. That’s why we offer extended sessions, including 90-minute evaluations and 60-minute treatments, to give you the time and attention needed to truly understand your body and create a plan that works.
✦ A Welcoming Healing Space: We recognize that your body holds more than just physical tension. Our trauma-informed approach prioritizes safety, consent, and empowerment, ensuring each session meets you where you are with respect and care.
✦ Empowering You with Knowledge: Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools in healing. We take the time to help you understand your body - not just what’s happening, but why. Through clear education and guided practice, you’ll gain the confidence to make informed choices, apply strategies between sessions, and take an active role in your recovery.
✦ Specialized Care, Real Results: We offer specialized and effective treatments, including advanced manual therapy techniques and lifestyle strategies rooted in lived experience. We work hard to build your healing toolbox to significantly enhance your recovery and well-being.
Expert Care from a Passionate Professional
I don’t just treat hypermobility (hEDS/HSD), POTS/dysautonomia, and associated conditions, I understand firsthand as I also live with them. My clinical expertise and lived experience with these conditions brings compassion, nuance, and evidence-based care to every session. My approach blends physical, emotional, and functional healing because your body, mind, and nervous system are all part of the same story.
Our Mission
To assist and advocate for individuals with chronic pain, pelvic floor disorders, invisible illnesses, and autoimmune conditions, helping them achieve full, confident lives not controlled by pain or symptoms.
Our Vision
A world where individuals with chronic pain and pelvic floor disorders can live fully and confidently, free from the constraints of their conditions, supported by compassionate, holistic care.
More About Nicole, founder of ITPH
✦ Author of Saving My Sister
✦ Follow Nicole’s Instagram
✦ Learn more at nicolewoodruff.com
Certifications and Specialties
✦ Trauma-Informed Care: Certified in understanding and addressing the impact of trauma on physical and mental health.
✦ Autism: Certified in strategies to support individuals with autism.
✦ Capstone Research: Focused on Occupational Therapy’s role in treating pelvic floor issues in individuals with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS).
✦ Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute: Completed extensive coursework in pelvic health.
✦ Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (PCES): Certified to provide specialized care for pregnant and postpartum clients.
✦ Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher: Certified as a 200-hour yoga teacher (RYT-200) and prenatal yoga teacher (RPYT).
✦ Graston Technique: Certified in this specialized form of manual therapy that helps identify and treat scar tissue, relieving pain and promoting healing.
✦ John Barnes Myofascial Release (MFR): Completed coursework in this gentle, effective technique to release tension in the myofascial tissues.
Our Process
Call, text, or email us to learn more about our services and schedule your first appointment!
Contact to Book
STEP 1
2 hour head to toe evaluation with Nicole to get to the root cause of your issues and create your customized treatment plan.
Comprehensive
Evaluation
STEP 2
60 min follow-up sessions tailored to your specific needs. No two clients are the same, so no two treatments should be either.
Tailored
Treatment Plan
STEP 3
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