STAFF

Elizabeth Leeds received her Masters in Physical Therapy in 1998 and her clinical doctorate in 2009 from Boston University. Elizabeth's passion in fitness and wellness coupled with her own journey with a neuro-autoimmune issue and motherhood has confirmed her belief in looking at the individual as a whole and honoring his/her musculoskeletal and environmental factors.

Elizabeth's treatment techniques fuses her background in manual therapy, functional biomechanics, mat and reformer pilates, personal training, and holistic life coaching. She recognizes the stress of life and inadequate nutrition can perpetuate and accelerate any underlying musculoskeletal issue. Her hope is to empower the individual with the education and realistic tools to manage the musculoskeletal issues, in order to enhance the client's confidence, hope and vitality.

Elizabeth's free time is spent teaching in the fitness industry for GRAVITY and educating on prenatal and post partum issues, as well as, care for the pelvic floor.

Katherine has been part of the pelvic health physical therapy team at CTS since 2010. She treats all forms of urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction for women, men, and children, as well as pelvic pain. She is a certified birth doula who has attended over 25 births, which has enhanced her understanding of musculoskeletal and pelvic floor issues related to childbirth.

Katherine has studied visceral manipulation through the Barral Institute and craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute, and has started her transitional DPT degree at Arcadia University. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, APTA’s Academy of Pelvic Health, and DONA International. Katherine particularly enjoys helping patients understand the essential role of hip rotation control and intraabdominal pressure control in ameliorating the underlying causes of their symptoms. She also has niche interests in the voice/pelvic floor connection, the application of modern dance techniques to improve lower extremity alignment and motor control, foot core/intrinsic foot muscles, and developmental biomechanics.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, directing the drama club at her local middle school, and spending time with her husband and four awesome daughters.

Briana relocated to San Diego from her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. Following an internship at a pelvic floor clinic, Briana grew a passion for pelvic floor therapy. She has worked in various physical therapy settings, from outpatient clinics to home health PT, and in doing so she found that pelvic floor impairments are quite common; however, people who suffer from these impairments may not be readily willing to discuss them with their healthcare providers. Briana feels strongly about taking the time to create a comfortable and safe environment where all patients feel welcome. While the pelvic floor may be the main focus, Briana believes that a holistic approach to treatment is imperative. Expect Briana to address anything from diet, hydration and sleep quality to past trauma, physical fitness, work demands and social activities. Briana and her patients work as a team to carry out a plan of care that suits their needs, helps them reach their goals, and restore the quality of life that they desire.

When she is not at work, Briana loves to be outdoors, preferably on the beach! Now that she has access to the ocean, she says she certainly won’t take it for granted!

Whitney Mays is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy with over a decade of specialized experience in pelvic health. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Chapman University in 2010, following a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Occidental College in 2006, where she was a competitive swimmer and water polo player.

Originally beginning her career in orthopedics and sports medicine, Whitney's passion for helping others evolved into a deep focus on pelvic health. Since then, she has pursued advanced clinical training through institutions such as Herman & Wallace, the Institute of Physical Art, Pelvic Guru, and Integrated Pelvic Care. In 2015, she completed a prestigious Fellowship in Applied Functional Science (FAFS) from the Gray Institute, further enhancing her ability to treat the body as an integrated system.

Whitney is known for her compassionate, whole-person approach to care, blending functional movement, manual therapy, and patient education to support individuals in all stages of life.

Outside of the clinic, Whitney finds joy in spending time with her daughter and staying active through surfing, running, hiking, and yoga.

During the past 25 years, Cindy's courage, leadership and dedication to her patients and staff and ethical business practices have paved the way for success. CTS is now widely considered one of the premier physical therapy clinics in the Southwestern United States for Women's Health and Pelvic Medicine. Through education in preventative strategies and a proactive, manual treatment approach, Cindy's goals are to minimize discomfort, expedite recovery and restore and enhance function with each of her patients. One of Cindy's top priorities for her staff is continual mentoring and supporting professional education to keep abreast of the latest research and techniques. She provides the means and time for her staff to take courses to grow in their respective areas and to share this information staff wide on a regular basis.

Cindy's own ongoing education in the areas of orthopedics, women's health, oncology survivorship, and pelvic medicine is extensive and she loves to learn and to share her knowledge with patients, other practitioners, physicians and friends. Here in San Diego, she worked as an adjunct professor at San Diego State University and guest professor at the University of St. Augustine Physical Therapy Programs. She partnered with UCSD Pelvic Medicine Center in national research projects and educates residents and fellows in physical therapy options for clients. She has formally presented at UCSD Grand Rounds, Naval Medical Center San Diego-Balboa, and the American Urogynecologic Society. She often gives educational talks to various support groups, physician offices and other health and wellness practices. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association Section on Women's Health and Private Practice Section, International Pelvic Pain Society, American Urogynecologic Society, National Vulvodynia Association, Interstitial Cystitis Association and Vulvar Pain Foundation. She was even quoted in the Oprah Magazine, October 2020.

Cindy is a breast cancer survivor. She and her husband are the proud parents of a teenage daughter. She manages to keep up with her daughter and stay healthy with running, cycling, yoga, Pilates and taking a deep breath as often as she can.